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Family travel on a budget

Discover tips and inspiration for maximizing your family’s fun for less –– from summer road trips to budget beach vacations

Family travel on a budget

Discover tips and inspiration for maximizing your family’s fun for less –– from summer road trips to budget beach vacations

Family travel on a budget

Discover tips and inspiration for maximizing your family’s fun for less –– from summer road trips to budget beach vacations

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7 budget-friendly tips for multi-family travel

Make your next multi or extended-family getaway enjoyable for everyone.

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Fabulous vacation ideas to fit your budget

Fabulous vacation ideas to fit
your budget

Fabulous vacation ideas to fit your budget

From going off-grid to getaways in the city, make it special without making it spendy.
A young woman and two young children outdoors on yoga mats. One child is holding a camera and pointing it at the viewer.
A young woman and two young children outdoors on yoga mats. One child is holding a camera and pointing it at the viewer.
A young woman and two young children outdoors on yoga mats. One child is holding a camera and pointing it at the viewer.

9 essential tips to master budget family travel

From cheap flights to living like a local, check out our best tips for families looking to save.
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Looking for an affordable family vacation? Hit the road!

Don’t let gas prices scare you –– here are our best tips to plan an awesome family road trip.
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View from inside a car looking out at two women facing a rocky desert landscape.

The best tips for checking out national parks on the cheap

From getting free passes to going off-season, find ways to save on a national parks vacation.
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Budget-friendly trips for families who love to swim or surf

Indulge in the kids’ favorite water-themed activities with these off-the-radar destinations.
A man and two children walking down a dirt road into a field with many sheep.

The best ways to turn a staycation into a vacation

Discover affordable family vacation ideas and inspiration, right in your own backyard.
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The frugal guide to family vacation rentals

The frugal guide to family
vacation rentals

The frugal guide to family vacation rentals

Keeping travel costs down starts with where you stay. Check out our best tips and tricks.
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6 affordable European cities that are great for kids

From Paris to Budapest, check out our ideas on how to take the kids to Europe for less.