Well I certainly wouldn't call you cheap! My parents are the only people I've ever visited who picked up the bill for it. My extended family members are awesome, but really they couldn't afford that and I'm happy to spend the money to see them, and vice versa when they come to us.

I should probably put this in an email- but if you ever do decided to spend time in the US again, come to NY, I would have so much fun playing hostess for you :)