Since this is a completely optional trip (No friend or family member in need and no family event), I think couples SHOULD make these decisions together.
Why? Because it builds a sense of working TOGETHER and creates and strengthens a BOND with a couple.
By discussing and resolving any complications, ie financial or scheduling snafus that might exist ...
Yep that's exactly how I see it being done. That's why I don't think the conversation is finished on this issue for either of them. There is still time for them to resolve the complications. I don't mean that each one has to be perfectly happy and content with the decision but they should feel like the major issues have been heard and dealt with as best as possible.
But what is happiness except the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads? ~Albert Camus
