Today on WSBT, I share some tips and tricks for planning an inexpensive getaway with your family. I suggest some frugal alternatives for vacations and ways to make some memories for your family on a budget.
Sound Off: What are your plans this year for Spring Break? How are you making your travels more affordable?
We are hanging out at home and just enjoying being around each other. It seems we are always constantly running. I’m hoping I can convince the kiddies to help me unpack some of the moving boxes but I doubt that will happen. They are normally smart enought to not fall for that.
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We already had spring break… we traveled to see family.
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We can’t really afford to fly out from Alaska to the lower 48. But we are going to go camping and maybe to a cabin as our trip.
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First, we always try to fly with Frequent Flyer type programs. Our six tickets to Florida this month,for example, were free. I don’t like the staying with friends/family option because it tends to add obligation but we also like to catch things right at the off season.
Of course you’re already aware of the catching deals at the last minute thing–cruises and plane tickets can be had at a steal that way.
Oh, and we stay in condos or places with kitchens. Eating out can kill a budget so we always eat in that way. Going to places that have cheap entertainment–i.e. museums, beaches, historical sites, caves, hiking, that kind of thing makes it cheaper too.
Gosh, good post topic. I’ll have to think more about it.
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Many states have rental cabins for very low rates that can be reserved at state parks. THey’re hard to get but I’ve heard those can be good.
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Your day-trip advice is what we try to do most of the time. Another money-saving investment I’ve made is a membership to a museum in another state, which provides reciprocity to children’s museums, science centers, and zoos around the country. When we travel, I look for places where I can use the reciprocal membership.
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We are staying home and going on a few day trips in our area to free places. Our county museum will be one stop. Our state park will be another. I am going to plan a few more days and we’ll relax the rest of the time.
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we aren’t doing anything for spring break but this summer we are flying to CT and bought tickets for $10 each on skybus.com! i was so excited!
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Congrats again my celebrity friend? How did we save $$ on our vacation – we went to visit and stay with family. Free stay and baby-sitting!
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My husband and I go to state parks a lot. Some of the cabins in PA state parks are inexpensive and nice – clean showers, ovens, microwaves, refrigerators, etc. For our anniversary in May, though, we are staying at a relatively inexpensive bed and breakfast to explore Shenendoah National Park and nearby caves for an extended weekend.
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