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10 Tips for a Cheap Family Vacation

Traveling with children can be so much fun! They're full of wonder and surprises, and the memories you make really will last a lifetime. But if the cost of taking a family on a week-long trip is just too daunting to contemplate, take a chill pill and keep reading to find out how to keep costs under control.

these 10 tips for an affordable family trip:

1. Use the Web to find the best travel bargains.
Whether you're booking airfare and hotels or full travel packages for U.S. or international destinations, you'll find the best deals online. Some sites even specialize in family travel.

2. Visit off-the-beaten-path destinations.
Choose little-known vacation spots and you'll not only save money, but also avoid the crowds.

3. Do Disney on the cheap.
If the kids are begging to go to Disney World, you don't have to cash in their college savings accounts to fulfill this wish. There are lots of deals. For example, Disney World has four value resorts with rooms starting at under $100 a night and surprisingly inexpensive packages for a family of four that include lodging for six nights and theme park tickets. Travel to the park using the free bus system. If you really want to save money, camp!

4. If your kids aren't in school yet, travel after peak season.
Rates are discounted once school starts, so if you can travel in the fall, you'll save big bucks. If you're not bothered by the heat, you can also save by traveling south in the summer. Why? June, July and August are typically considered off-season. Visit Caribbean and Mexican resorts in April and May for the best bargains.

5. Be flexible.
Instead of picking the dates you want to travel, let the best deals on flights and lodging determine when you go. For even greater savings, do this for the location, too.

6. Don't be afraid to fly with infants.
Taking care of your baby on a plane is a lot easier than in a car. Some airlines still let children under age 2 ride for free if they sit on a parent's lap or you can get a seat for your tot with a discounted infant fare.

7. Pick spots within driving distance.
Unless you have a huge gas-guzzler, driving can be an affordable way for a family to travel provided the distance isn't too great. Just do the math ahead of time. Multiple nights in hotels with meals and gas could far exceed the price of a flight.

8. Camp.
Pitching a tent not only saves money, but also gives children a view of nature they can't get any other way. From national parks to family campgrounds at the beach to Disney World, there are many places to sleep under the stars.

9. Check out all-inclusive deals.
Don't assume this is too expensive for a family. There are some fabulous deals at Mexican resorts that offer everything--food, drinks, transportation, lodging--as a package deal. Some of them even include airfare.

10. Do consider kid-friendly luxury locales.
Many luxury hotels and resorts not only welcome families, but also cater to them. Look online for the best deals.

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