One of my fondest memories is the beautiful late summer day my Dad and I spent sailing up and down Lake Charlevoix (MI) in a 40' C&C mono. His previous sailing experience was the Butterfly he owned. I know from our conversation and the grin on his face that he loved every minute of our time together. He died a couple of months later, at the age of 70, from a ruptured aortic aneurysm.

I will be 70 next May. My wife and I have had the privilege of sailing the BVIs with 3 kids, 2 kids-in-law and 4 grandchildren twice in the last 3 years. Those experiences and memories are priceless.

I would humbly suggest that you discuss your proposed trip with your parents, and then leave the decision to them. My guess is they will say: "Thanks, we're in!" <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" /> For you, it might be a "completely different vacation." But I think that's the point.