1. Plan for Your Vacation

The first thing you will want to do is plan for your vacation.  The best trips are those that you know won’t cost you more than you bring. Look for hotel discounts when you book early. Try traveling right before or right after the peak seasons. The weather will still be great, and the prices will be much lower than in the peak seasons.

 

2. Select All-Inclusive Hotels

Plan for your food costs. Many family hotels will offer plans that allow your children to eat free. If you have quite a large family, this can save you a bundle. Choose a hotel with several restaurants to choose from and you will always stay full and within your budget.

 

3. Consider Camping for a Family Vacation

If you can’t find room in your budget for a hotel room, consider taking the kids camping for a week. This can be a wonderful way to spend time in nature with your family.  Camping can be a blast for children. Teens may not like camping as much, but this experience can be a great way to build memories for a lifetime.

 

As you can see, a family vacation can fall within your budget if you plan ahead.  It is when you jump in the car without a plan that things tend to get expensive. Planning will save you thousands of dollars and allow you to have the best time possible on your budget.