Family Vacations on a Budget
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Family vacation ideas on a budget are easier to come by then you might think. For most of us if we think
back to when we were a kid, some of the best family vacations were not necessarily the ones that cost a lot
of money. For most of us, it wasn't the posh or glamorous accommodations that made the trip fun, it was
the people we were with, the laughs that we enjoyed together and the chance to slow down a bit.
back to when we were a kid, some of the best family vacations were not necessarily the ones that cost a lot
of money. For most of us, it wasn't the posh or glamorous accommodations that made the trip fun, it was
the people we were with, the laughs that we enjoyed together and the chance to slow down a bit.
Whether its for a weekend trip or an extended family vacation, throughout the United States there are so
many beautiful places to visit. Choose from city and county parks, state parks, national parks, national
monuments, forests and grasslands, state and national recreation areas, state and public beaches,
national seashores, lakes, rivers, corps of engineers parks, bureau of land management properties and
more. Any of these locations could possibly provide the setting and activities for a wonderful and
inexpensive family vacation --one that you and your family would remember for many years to come.
When visiting any of these locations, you are able to enjoy some of the most pristine, beautiful areas of
the country for very little cost. Aside from the small entrance fees, your main expense is gas to drive there,
and food during your stay, since most of these locations allow you to camp and minimize any lodging
expenses. When traveling by car be sure and bring along bottled water, drinks and snacks. This alone
can save you a bundle on a long trip, otherwise those fuel stops will be even more pricey, as you grab a
water or snack before you get back on the road.
However, if you are not the outdoors type and camping is not for you, there are still ways to keep vacation
expenses down. If you can be flexible with your travel schedule, you can take advantage of some great
deals at popular vacation spots by traveling during the off season. This can get you some reduced or
bargain lodging prices since the peak season prices are normally much higher. Another lodging tip to
consider, is looking into renting a vacation home or cabin. This could be a nice place on the beach or in
many beautiful places to visit. Choose from city and county parks, state parks, national parks, national
monuments, forests and grasslands, state and national recreation areas, state and public beaches,
national seashores, lakes, rivers, corps of engineers parks, bureau of land management properties and
more. Any of these locations could possibly provide the setting and activities for a wonderful and
inexpensive family vacation --one that you and your family would remember for many years to come.
When visiting any of these locations, you are able to enjoy some of the most pristine, beautiful areas of
the country for very little cost. Aside from the small entrance fees, your main expense is gas to drive there,
and food during your stay, since most of these locations allow you to camp and minimize any lodging
expenses. When traveling by car be sure and bring along bottled water, drinks and snacks. This alone
can save you a bundle on a long trip, otherwise those fuel stops will be even more pricey, as you grab a
water or snack before you get back on the road.
However, if you are not the outdoors type and camping is not for you, there are still ways to keep vacation
expenses down. If you can be flexible with your travel schedule, you can take advantage of some great
deals at popular vacation spots by traveling during the off season. This can get you some reduced or
bargain lodging prices since the peak season prices are normally much higher. Another lodging tip to
consider, is looking into renting a vacation home or cabin. This could be a nice place on the beach or in
the mountains where you can meet family or friends
and share lodging expenses. Many of these homes
will easily accommodate two or more families, and
some even advertise for family reunions. We have
done this a number of times on the Oregon Coast and
our lodging expenses have always been much less
than if each family had stayed in a hotel. Plus the
location and amenities are normally much nicer, and
the extra family time together having a morning cup of
coffee, walking the beach, or enjoying a meal together
is truly a blessing. Also, you can control your food
costs much easier by dining out less and cooking
more of your meals there.
and share lodging expenses. Many of these homes
will easily accommodate two or more families, and
some even advertise for family reunions. We have
done this a number of times on the Oregon Coast and
our lodging expenses have always been much less
than if each family had stayed in a hotel. Plus the
location and amenities are normally much nicer, and
the extra family time together having a morning cup of
coffee, walking the beach, or enjoying a meal together
is truly a blessing. Also, you can control your food
costs much easier by dining out less and cooking
more of your meals there.
Vacation Deals - Visit this page on our site from time to time to find some good deals.
Military and Space Exhibits - Great for weekend trips or stops along the way.
Military and Space Exhibits - Great for weekend trips or stops along the way.
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For other inexpensive family vacation ideas and tips for traveling on a budget be sure and visit some of
the other pages on our site. Here are a few that should be particularly helpful:
Beaches and Camping - Access to beach locations, state parks, national parks, hiking trails and more.
Road Trips - Lists scenic byways and other helpful information for family road trips.
the other pages on our site. Here are a few that should be particularly helpful:
Beaches and Camping - Access to beach locations, state parks, national parks, hiking trails and more.
Road Trips - Lists scenic byways and other helpful information for family road trips.