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 tip to help you put together a trip that they will all enjoy on a tight budget:
1. Simplify your lodgings. Either join a rewards club or, if you can, plan to visit areas of the country where you can stay with friends or relatives. Another option- vacation homes and campgrounds using a grill or fully equipped kitchen and washer/dryer facility yourself saves money.
2. Go with a group of friends or family. Arrange for group meals, dividing the cooking and cleaning between families.
3. If you're going to a theme or water park stay in condo rooms on the property most have a minimum of a mini micro/frig unit to keep/reheat leftovers or frozen entrees. Of course, the best way to save on hotels is to not use them.
4. Plan day trips to sights and attractions within driving distance instead.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 ZavatskyWant more ideas about how to plan your next family trip - and, maybe learn some tricks on how to get the most value.
Michele Z, the Family Travel Mom, has done 10,000 hours of research and personal testing already so you don?t have to. You can find more than 6000 places and events included in her KIDS LOVE TRAVEL GUIDEBOOKS - Family Travel Guides to Exploring ?Kid-Tested? Places! Visit www.KidsLoveTravel.com and let YOUR next family adventure begin!
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