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By admin, August 5, 2011 10:45 pm

Are you looking for family vacation ideas that will be fun for the whole family? Here are some ideas that will make everyone happy.

Many family vacation ideas center around attractions such as Disney World, or resorts such as Mexico. While these may make for great family vacations, they can be crowded, expensive, and overwhelming. Here are some family vacation ideas that can be affordable, relaxing, and refreshing.

Scenic Spots

Pull out a map and find an area nearby that will provide beautiful scenery. This may be a forest, lake, or rolling field. Provide the children with a cheap camera, binoculars, and a journal. Have a map on hand as well. Pack a lunch and head out, or throw everything in the car and plan to stop at different locations. This may seem boring, and the children may protest that this is the worst of all family vacation ideas, but once they are out there it is hard for them to not have fun exploring.

Road Trips

With affordable air line travel as an option, it is tempting to overlook the enjoyment and family bonding that can take place during a road trip. The best way to do this is to make the focus the journey and not the destination. Find fun places to stop and see every day. These may be museums, landmarks, or out of the way things you notice in passing. Do not forget to look into tours of things such as factories,… Read the rest

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By admin, June 21, 2010 7:48 am

Traveling does not need to put you in the poor house, just follow these 10 cheap travel tips to save money and still enjoy your vacation.

Carry Snacks With You

Buying snacks in bulk before you go and dividing them up into zip lock bags saves the cost and hassle of purchasing snack foods while traveling.

Bring Along A Water Bottle

Cheap travel tips do not need to be time consuming and inconvenient. This one is easy and simple. Just pack a nice water bottle and refill it whenever you get the chance, so you don’t have to purchase bottled water.

Look For Packages

Finding packages for services and attractions can be one of the most invaluable of all cheap travel tips. Package deals can be found on most things, from shuttle rides if you purchase round trip in advance, to hotel room rates that include free breakfast.

Walk Places

This tip can save you a lot of money and has the added benefit of allowing you to get your exercise in. It is also a great way to explore a new area.

Use Grocery Stores

Every meal does not need to be eaten at a restaurant. It can be great fun to find a grocery store and buy something from the deli and take it to a nearby park.

Bring Along Entertainment

Many people spend their time on vacation jumping from one attraction to another with no time in between. Why… Read the rest