Of course you can travel just about anywhere with
your kids on a budget. Like any travel experience on a budget you need
to research and plan well to make the most of your travel dollar. Many
places, however, are family or kid friendly and will throw in added
extras for the children. So whether you intend traveling at home or
abroad, look for places that will cater to your family’s needs.
RV trips are a great way to travel on a budget. In
fact, traveling with a car is almost essential for families. It is
usually cheaper than buying rail passes or catching taxis everywhere.
But more importantly, it gives you that ‘door to door’ freedom that is
necessary when traveling with kids.
If you are traveling overseas, have you considered
staying in a hostel with your family? This is a much cheaper option
than staying in hotels and many hostels are family friendly and have no
age limit (except in Bavaria where you can’t be older than twenty six).
You can request a room with enough bunk beds to accommodate your family
and you can cook your meals in the communal kitchen. Huge savings to be
made!
In the USA there are many places to travel with
your family on a budget. Consider these options:
1. Camping. The cheapest option around for any
travel adventure. Many campsites have activities for kids and if you
don’t like the idea of staying in a tent, many places have cabins to
rent that are still cheaper than a hotel room. Camping gets you up
close and personal with nature and gets the kids outside and running
around.
2. What about spending some time at a Working Farm
or Dude Ranch? Look around for reasonably priced holidays at these
destinations and you will find plenty of activities and atmosphere for
kids and adults alike.
3. Head to Disneyland in off peak season for big
savings.
4. The same can be said for traveling to Hawaii.
Check the packages available in low season and see how affordable it
is.
5. You’ll also find some excellent deals in
traveling to Mexico. Go for all-inclusive resorts, especially in the
low season.
What about if you want to travel overseas? Where
are some good places to take the kids on a budget?
* Although Australia is a long way away and can be
a bit pricey to get there, it is a very child-friendly place with lots
of cost saving adventures to be had for the kids. Australian off peak
is different from North America so do some research.
* Europe can be done on a budget with kids. Pick
your destinations with the kids in mind. Get them involved in your
itinerary. Stay in hostels and travel by car. You’ll be amazed at how
much you save and how much you see.
* Some island resorts are very child friendly. In
Fiji there are resorts where children under twelve stay and eat for
free. Do your research!
* How about a family cruise? Cruises are great
because they are all-inclusive, cater for families and you get to
explore lots of places. There are some good family package deals to be
found with most cruise companies.
So get planning and get packed. Plan your family
vacation and check out the deals available. Going off peak is the best
way to save money. If you are going to take the kids out of school buy
them a journal so they can record their experiences. It’s amazing how
much they’ll learn by traveling with their family.
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