We spent $16,000 on a beach house rental for a week. It was worth it.

The author said that staying at one location that had it all was a no-brainer for her group. Courtesy of Cindy Kennedy. One large beach house provided flexible space for three extended families traveling together. Though it may seem expensive, the price tag replaced paying for hotels and activities individually. Eliminating stressful decision fatigue was a built-in bonus for families traveling together. Coordinating travel for multiple families can be a bit daunting, especially when you're…