Ok, so I (including counsins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents) live in a family of 18-20 people (depending on if my bro and sis will be back from the Navy and friend vacation). Anyway, this large family always go on a 5day-7day vacation somewhere. This year, Tennessee, last year, Schliterbahn, last last year, Colorado. We want really cheap, but really fun! Not really like mountains and all, maybe beach, shopping, or just to chill. But I want your opinion on what would be good for us... -we have no children under 13 -oldest is 80 -lots of teens -more girls then guys, but about 9 of each -we all get together well -We all live really close to Dallas TX -we are not "rich" and we would REALLY prefer cheap...(like $5,000 in all...also meaning that all 19 of us will spend about 5,000 in … [Read more...]
The Time is Now to Plan Your Family’s Summer Vacation!
The time has come to determine your late spring and early summer vacations. Popular destination begin booking dates for popular dates for spring break and summer as early as the fall. For travelers contemplating a Florida beach vacation dates are scarce for the popular spring break 2011 dates already. The most popular week along the Florida Gulf Coast, April 2 to April 9 has been tight for weeks now although there are still some great vacation rental accommodations available for a price. As inventory decreases the vacation rental owners begin to hold tight to their standard rates. It is simply a matter of supply and demand. Remember that most vacation rental owners make the majority of their annual rental income during short seasons and maximize these seasons, so book as early as … [Read more...]
Great Tips To Maximize Your Family?s Vacation Budget
Today’s economy has left everyone feeling uptight and stressed, and you might be thinking that nobody needs a vacation more than you and your family. But you might be worried, and thinking, “How can I afford a vacation right now?” Well, you can no matter what your budget range or what type of vacation you are longing for. Here is a list of great, budget-friendly vacation ideas. 1.) House-swapping. I’m sure everyone has seen Cameron Diaz in the movie, “Holiday”. But, if you haven’t, in that movie she, a successful woman from L.A., decides to take a vacation and swap houses with a quaint and quiet woman who lives in the English countryside. It’s a fabulous movie, and a great example of what house swapping is. This is where you and another family swap houses for a week and for a wide-range … [Read more...]
