How long is the family holiday? is it the whole summer or is there any reason that you can't go on the family holiday and spend summer with your boyfriend. In all fairness, and in hindsight (this coming from a 30 something year old) - you're 18, you're probably not going to have an awful lot more family holidays - you'll be moving on, flying the nest etc in the next few years, so make the most of it and go - because it sounds like you want to! If boyf doesn't like travelling then, not being harsh, but that's for him to worry about - if you stay home to be with him you'll likely get a bit bitter towards him and feel like you're missing out. So go - have fun, be carefree while you can! xx