I wish so much I could add a week, but it is impossible - I have stretched my leave period at work to the limit! Changing dates also a no go unfortunately as we've paid in full and will lose all flight costs.
And as to affording another trip - I work for a charity which is facing massive pay cuts/freezes and job losses, I love it but let's be honest, I don't do it for the money - I have sacrificed higher pay for role satisfaction and knowing I've made a difference. The only reason I am going on this trip is that my mum died and left me and my sister a small sum of money. We did the sensible thing and bought a house, and had a little bit left over - bathroom or holiday - the holiday won!
I care for my sister who is unlikely to be working for some time, so I am financially responsible for us both. So saving money going to be tough, especially as we will need house stuff too.
Going to think positive though - I will get to go once, and that's more than some and very lucky in some ways. If I don't get to do splash then it wasn't meant to be (or maybe it's karma for putting off the bathroom...!)