| Almost everyone loves to travel. I sure do, but I | | | | those in the know say it is really enjoyable. If you |
| have to do so on a budget. If you are looking for | | | | are one like me who likes to travel with the RV |
| ideas on how to travel cheap with your family, | | | | or camper, places like Jellystone Park Camp |
| I've gathered a few hints together that may help | | | | Resorts and KOA are well known and plentiful, |
| you. | | | | and they offer many family activities that don't |
| If you'd like to vacation at the beach, try getting | | | | cost an arm and a leg. |
| several relatives together and split the cost of a | | | | Here's another tip on how to travel cheap if you |
| rental on the beach. This will save you money in | | | | are planning a vacation to another state. Go online |
| several ways. First and foremost, the cost of the | | | | and check out the local newspaper. There are |
| rental will be split between all of you, and second, | | | | many deals and advertisements on how to save |
| you will save money on meals because you can | | | | money, plus lots of local activities with coupons. If |
| cook many of them yourself at the place you are | | | | you can, have a copy mailed to you. |
| renting. My family did this one year, we split | | | | If possible, try to take your family on vacation in |
| between 3 families and it is one of my most | | | | the off season, meaning try to avoid the middle |
| memorable vacations ever. It was right on the | | | | of the summer or right at holidays. Sometimes |
| beach and so much fun to wake up and take a | | | | you can get your kids some time out of school if |
| long walk on the beach without many crowds and | | | | they will make up the work. Or maybe you will be |
| without being in a hurry to go anywhere. We ate | | | | visiting some cultural areas with museums and |
| out plenty, but we did save quite a bit by cooking | | | | science centers, and you can have your kids |
| quite a few of our own meals. Great fun. | | | | write up a paper for extra credit. Traveling in the |
| Another great low-cost idea on how to travel | | | | off season is a great idea on how to travel cheap. |
| cheap is camping. Now I will admit I am not much | | | | Finally, remember to purchase necessities before |
| of a camper unless I have electricity, air | | | | you leave (for example, sunscreen, aspirin, |
| conditioning, a shower, etc. But I know that there | | | | deodorant, toothpaste). These can be more |
| are many people who really enjoy the great | | | | costly if you have to buy them at the shop in the |
| outdoors complete with tent and sleeping bags. | | | | hotel. Purchase beforehand at the discount store |
| Kids really love this too! So if you are the | | | | or even the dollar store to save a few bucks. |
| outdoorsy type, give it a try on your next | | | | These are just a few tips on how to travel cheap |
| vacation and save some serious money at the | | | | and have a great family vacation. |
| same time. I can't vouch for this personally but | | | | |