{"id":174,"date":"2008-12-29T09:50:53","date_gmt":"2008-12-29T15:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2008\/12\/family-vacations-top-10-budget-travel-tips\/"},"modified":"2017-03-29T17:23:52","modified_gmt":"2017-03-29T22:23:52","slug":"family-vacations-top-10-budget-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2008\/12\/family-vacations-top-10-budget-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Family vacations: Top 10 budget travel tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Family<\/a> If you’ve resolved to save money this year but still long for a fun family vacation<\/strong><\/a>, don’t despair. This list of budget-friendly travel tips will have you packing your bags in no time.<\/p>\n

1. Take a road trip<\/strong>. Skip the airfare and explore a city in your own backyard. Or, try a long weekend at an indoor water park resort<\/strong> as a splashy substitute a beach vacation.<\/p>\n

2. Vacation rentals<\/strong><\/a> are a great cost-saving alternative if you need multiple rooms and want all the comforts of home. You could get a 4-bedroom, 3-bath townhome in Kissimmee, Florida, starting at $61\/night in February.<\/p>\n

3. Disney vacations<\/strong><\/a>: Theme parks in Orlando and Anaheim are offering free admission on your birthday in 2009. Disney cruises<\/strong><\/a> also is running a “kids sail free<\/strong>” promotion applicable to the spring break season.<\/p>\n

4. Book your flight + hotel together<\/strong> to get access to discounted rates you wouldn\u2019t find booking separately. Plus, many hotels have special offers<\/strong><\/a>, like free breakfast, “kids stay free” programs, and discounts.<\/p>\n

5. Family cruises<\/strong><\/a>. The per-night cost, which includes meals and on-board activities, is often cheaper than traditional resorts. Plus the variety of age-appropriate activities means you\u2019ll never hear “I’m bored.”<\/p>\n

6. Explore all-inclusive resorts<\/strong><\/a>: One payment covers lodging, meals, activities, taxes, tips, entertainment & more.<\/p>\n

7. GoCards\/CityPasses<\/strong>: Purchase a pass to multiple attractions in one city. Not only is it a bargain and guaranteed admission, but you usually get to skip the line too. (You can find GoCards and CityPasses under the Activities tab on Orbitz<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

8. If you have amembership to a children\u2019s museum or art museum<\/strong> near home, see if there are exchange privileges at a museum in your destination.<\/p>\n

9. Try an off-season destination<\/strong>, where there are fewer crowds and lower travel costs. Try a spring ski vacation<\/strong><\/a>, for example, to enjoy the peaks without peak prices.<\/p>\n

10. Choose a destination where the dollar dominates<\/strong> — or at least stretches a bit further.<\/p>\n

Related Orbitz resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n