Save on Family Travel this Summer...

Here are our favorite articles from newspapers, magazines and websites on how to stretch your family's travel dollar this summer:

Top 10 Budget Vacations for Families

"With gas prices soaring and consumer confidence at its lowest ebb, we bring you ten family vacation ideas that won't break the bank and make Uncle Sam's summer windfall stretch even further."Away.com

Hotels Offering Free Gas Cards

"In response to our pain at the pump, many hotels and booking engines are upping the ante with gas credits of $50, $100, or even $200 per trip. Here’s a round-up of some of the best gas rebates for families this summer." WeJustGotBack.com

Affordable Summer Travel for Families
"Summer travel doesn't have to break the bank. Here are five smart ways to have a great experience your kids will never forget, without leaving you with credit-card bills that make you wish you'd never gone in the first place." Budget Travel

Top 10 Ways to Stretch Your Vacation Dollars
"As an avid traveler, with a family of four to factor into my vacation budget, I’ve found a number of ways to help cut costs when vacation planning. Here are my top 10 tips for getting the most out of your vacation buck in 2008." TravelMuse.com

Stretch Summer Travel Dollars
- "No one wants to spend a summer vacation counting pennies." Here are a few thrifty ways to get away and leave the stress behind." Cincinnati Enquirer

5 Family Road Trips in the South for Under $500
- "Grab the kids and jump in the car for fun-filled trips around the region that won't bust the budget. Here are ideas for five vacations a family of four could take for about $500. Included are approximate gasoline costs, lodging and activities." Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Cut Your Restaurant Bill on Family Vacation
- "The good news for today's parents is that eating out need not eat a hole in your wallet. Here are some tips for cutting mealtime costs." Frommer's

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Great information. I'll be sure to visit this site next spring when planning for my summer vacation.