Does your family have Cabin Fever but your budget is slim? With little money left over for fun, it makes sense to maximize your travel dollars. From experience, I've learned how to create a family vacation getaway on a small budget even if every family member has drastically different interests.
Planning such a vacation can be challenging, but it can be done with the help of a guidebook and your family's input. The first thing you want to do is to create a budget for your vacation. Hold a family meeting and get input. Each month I'll share one (or two) tips to help you put together a trip that they will all enjoy on a tight budget:
1. Attractions. Buying tickets in advance online can save not only money, but time as well. Go in a group for shows and fee-paid attractions at a group discount. Either invite another large family along or ask to be part of another group tour. Factory tours tend to be FREE or near FREE opportunities to spend time as a family unit tour or tagging along with other friendly folks. Be sure to make reservations, if necessary.
2. Babysitting. When planning a road trip with young children, ask grandparents or another close relative to come along to watch the kids. This allows you and your spouse some time alone without paying for resort babysitting services.
3. Kids grow up fast. Enjoy time with them (inexpensively) while they’re young. Remember, this year may offer the best travel deals ever!
2009 – Michele Zavatsky
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