I do not want to spend my whole vacation in NY with family. Is that bad?
Why don't you want to spend vacation time with the family?
It's not as fun as I thought it would be, I prefer to spend time with friends instead.
You should cherish vacation time with your family. You always have time to hang out with friends.
It's not as if I can't spend a day or two.
You'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, take in the sights so you can share cool stories with your friends.