honestly, i could see how this would be a difficult choice. on one hand, going to spain for a week with your girlfriend will be incredible and probably something you'll remember for your entire life, but if you don't get to see a lot of your family and friends (mostly family) very often, then having a party as an excuse to get them all together and see them all at once is also pretty cool; it'd almost be like a reunion. i never see my extended family, and i don't mind because they're mostly awful, but if i liked them and have friends i got to see infrequently, i'd be tempted to go for the giant party.