<prompt> Human: Ive been lurking here for awhile, and I really like the stories and advice I read here. Im in the first year of a very promising career making 90k, and in the first 10 months Ive put 14k into 401k and stocks, and saved 8k more in a savings account. This was the beginning of a house payment in the next few years, but since I have VA benefits, I dont actually need a down payment, its a 0 down loan with 2.3 APR. I am married but dont have any kids. Our retirement goal is to be done working in 28 years and travel the world.Here is my actual question, is it a terrible idea for my wife and I to take a 5k trip to Paris this Christmas? I cant rationalize it with my budget at all, except for the philosophical dilemma. Im saving to travel when I retire, but Im gonna end up spending all my time saving instead of traveling. If I manage to save 15k in a year, is it forgivable to spend 5k actually enjoying the money and accomplishing a life goal with a new bride?Im not looking for a strict yesno answer, its my money and its obviously OK to do it, but would this fall into seizing the day or irresponsible living for those of you actually reading this? Im interested to know what your spending tolerance is.  <response>: If a Man cant go and enjoy a Vacation from time to time.. then what is the whole point..Id say considering how much you are managing to save then by all means you can afford the Vacation and time to relax etc. 