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Tips for a Budget-Friendly Family Vacation

When the thought of taking your family out to dinner makes you cringe because of the expense, it is hard to contemplate taking everyone along for an actual vacation. Even though money concerns may make it seem as though you will never get away, you do have options, a number of them in fact. Here are some ways that you can stretch your vacation budget. 1. Look for the budget airline hubs Although airfare prices seem to be rising, there are a number of airline hubs that tend to have the cheapest airfare tickets. Some places are just less expensive … Continue reading →

Double the Fun

Experts predict the weak economy will continue to affect the travel industry well into 2012. Fortunately, there are ways you can escape with the entire clan without breaking the bank. One option that has seen tremendous growth in the past couple of years is traveling with another family. If you love spending time with your BFF and her family, then consider doubling the fun by combining your broods and jetting off on a getaway the whole group will enjoy. Depending on the size of your collective crew, you can save a bundle by taking advantage of group travel discounts. To … Continue reading →

Cutting The Family’s Entertainment Budget May Not Hurt Much

With the rising cost of gasoline and other items, family budgets are becoming tighter than ever. When families feel the pinch of a tough economy, they often have to reevaluate where their money goes. Often, the family entertainment budget is the first thing targeted for trimming. If you are in a position where you are considering making cuts to your family’s entertainment budget, do not despair. You can still have plenty of fun while spending less money on entertainment. One way to approach making changes to the family’s entertainment budget is to enlist the help of everyone in the family. … Continue reading →

Ways to Save on Summer Road Trips

How much are you planning to spend on your family’s summer vacation? A recent survey found that the average American family (consisting of two adults and two children) plans to spend between $1,000 and $3,000 on upcoming summer trips. That’s a lot of money in my book. If you are keeping a close eye on your budget, but still want to treat the kids to a memorable summer road trip, then consider the following tips to stretch your vacation dollars: Stay in State: I’m not suggesting driving to the edge of town and pitching a tent to save some dough, … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Summer Fun

A new report claims that this year’s summer vacation could cost a family of four 30 to 60 percent less than last year. Too bad the deals are being offered at a time when most families are tightening their purse strings more than ever before. Still, if you are planning to take an annual summer trip with the kids, and you are on a budget, some of the following deals may be too good to pass up: FREE EATS AT DISNEY WORLD Disney World is once again helping cash-strapped families. The resort’s unprecedented “buy four nights, get three free” deal … Continue reading →

Tickets to Paradise on the Rise

I have got to stop looking at airline rates to Hawaii. Doing so just depresses me. But I just can’t seem to help myself. I’ve subscribed to several travel sites that automatically send me updates on ticket prices for the dates that I am planning to travel home… and the news is not good. With record-breaking fuel prices and the recent demise of several carriers servicing the islands things are not looking sunny for my trip to the “Aloha State.” What’s more, from now until at least September, airlines have scheduled 14% fewer seats than last year between the mainland … Continue reading →

Single Parent Vacations: Vacationing at Home

When we live in an area for any amount of time, we are usually so busy working and taking care of our family and homes that we don’t see all the reasons it would be a great place to take a vacation. Even when we do see the reasons, we don’t usually get a chance to visit the places that could be so much fun. That’s why staying where you are would be a great place to take your first single parent vacation. Now I’m not saying stay home, though you do have that option, I wouldn’t suggest it. If … Continue reading →

Travel Savings

Certainly summer is the time for vacations, travel and family adventures. Unfortunately the cost of travel can take much of the fun out of the trip. Let’s explore some ways to save a little money, allowing your family a more extravagant escapade without breaking the bank. First and foremost, no matter what your family’s budget situation is – take a vacation together. The bonding and memories created when parents leave work and household behind are the cream of childhood. Trust me, there are options within every budget and even a weekend camping vacation is better than none at all. When … Continue reading →

Planning – The Secret to Disney World Success

If you are visiting Disney World you need to be prepared for the immense size of this theme park. It’s just not possible to see all of it in one or two days – although if you only wanted to see a few things in a number of the parks that make up Disney World, you probably could manage that. But to really take in what it’s all about, soak up that special Disney atmosphere, and take the opportunity to try out all the rides and exhibitions, then you’re looking at one full day minimum per park. Buying a good … Continue reading →

Let’s Go Camping! KOA B1G1F and National Parks Reservations

It’s 26 degrees outside, and I’m planning some family camping trips. The boys are going with Scouts to a snow camp at the end of the month, but the trips I’m planning are for May and July. Think I’m nuts? Not really. The National Parks reservation system takes reservations up to six months in advance. We’re planning a family vacation to Yosemite in July. Family as in extended family. Because rates in the park run $200 or more for a small room, we’ve opted for tent camping. We found out the hard way that tent spaces for the more popular … Continue reading →