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Camping
If you have all of the gear, all you have to do is pick a campground and get back to nature. There is usually very little cost involved in camping even if you go to a private campground. This is one of the original cheap family vacations.
Last Minute All Inclusive Travel Packages
Just like winter sweatshirts at the end of winter, travel packages go on clearance too. If you look around you can get last minute deals on great travel packages. If you find all inclusive travel packages like cruises or resorts, you don't even have to worry about paying for food and drinks. Many times, the cheapest vacations are all inclusive travel packages because of all the savings on food and other entertainment.
Rewards Programs
There are rewards programs for everything from credit card use to hotel stays to your local energy company. All of them work a little differently, but the basic concept is that you get rewarded with points for buying something, which in most cases you have to buy anyways. Save up the points and redeem them for vacations, gift cards, and a bunch of other things.
Win Your Vacation
There are a lot of different contests where you can win your own vacation. Sometimes all you do is enter your information and you are entered in a drawing. Other times you have to fill out a survey or complete some trial offers for the sponsors. These can be great because if you are willing to try a couple products or services, you can get rewarded with a free vacation or other valuable offers.
Last Minute Preparations
Here are a few things to remember when you are heading off for your family vacation. Don't forget to pack your camera with lots of film and extra batteries or charger if it is a digital. Make sure you have a backup plan when you go. Sometimes things like weather will force you to change your plans so if you are prepared you will be better off. Bring emergency cash in case something goes wrong. Don't forget a passport if you are going to be leaving the country. If you aren't sure, it is better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. Lastly, leave your stress at home - it has no place on vacation!
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karinmindell
May 12, 2009 @ 9:00 am | delete
- Vacation rewards packages sound like a good idea! I'll have to look into that as it sounds like a great way to save money on our vacation. Thanks!
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colindiffer
May 8, 2009 @ 9:34 am | delete
- I used to love campaign when i was a kid, i guess the holidays abroad made me forget about them. will defo take my kids camping now.
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redondo May 5, 2009 @ 5:08 pm | delete
- I like the idea about last minute all inclusive travel packages. If I can save money, I will!. The money saved on the package will be more money for me to spend later. I'm searching...
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MommyBlogger
May 4, 2009 @ 1:34 pm | delete
- I agree with bluesky - all families could use this advice right now. I'm entering the contest too!
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skittlesthekat
May 1, 2009 @ 5:14 pm | delete
- What a great find this lens was. I've been a little down lately about not having a family vacation this year but I think it's going to happen now.! Thanks :)
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BlueSkyBright
Apr 24, 2009 @ 2:12 pm | delete
- families are always looking to create cost-savings vacations.
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Yahoo-Web-Hosting
Apr 23, 2009 @ 9:38 am | delete
- You have to love cheap family vacations right now. I think the recession is hitting everyone and people are looking for value.
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hypnogirl
Apr 21, 2009 @ 10:02 pm | delete
- Great advice. I love to travel and it is always great to find ways to save money, while you are at it.
http://www.discountcruisesworldwide.com
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karinmindell
Apr 7, 2009 @ 6:36 am | delete
- We are heading to the campgrounds in Ocean City Maryland for a family vacation! The tip about extra batteries reminded me I need to get some! Thanks! :-)
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