There are many great resources on the internet when looking to take the family somewhere on a small budget. The key is to keep an open mind and take a deal when you find one.
Expedia.com is one of the most popular Internet sites for finding affordable family vacations. There is a tab called Family Vacations on their website that will offer many bookmarkable options to customize the vacation package. There are many destination, car, flight and hotel package options, as well as how many people are traveling. Select the days on your handy little calendar and hit submit. From there, another page will appear with different options and prices. Check the one that is the best option and all it takes is a credit card to reserve it.
Do some research before deciding where to take a family vacation. A very popular option for families in Canada and the United States is San Francisco in California. California is often thought of as expensive and high class, but Marin County has some very nice, reasonably priced hotels.
Las Vegas in Nevada is also another popular destination in the United States. Flights are frequent and cheap, and there are endless buffets in most hotels. Las Vegas offers a good mix of fun and affordability.
If you’re looking for a more history-oriented vacation, Washington DC is a must-see for American history. Most of the museums are free or very low cost, public transport is very accessible and cheap, and there are many hotels with competitive prices.
For something a little more exotic, Belize, located in Central America, can be affordable and exciting for the family. This country is relatively small and is surrounded by several islands that can also be visited, making it a great vacation as well. Passports will be required, so plan accordingly.
Whichever option is best for the family, do some research first. Decide which one is more within budget. From there do some internet searching. If vacation time is flexible, many websites will even send email alerts when there’s a sale. Most of the deals will be offered during the low season, so this can be difficult if the kids are in school. Don’t let that determine your future vacation plans; many airlines need to fill seats and hotels want their place filled too, there are plenty of deals to be found!