Friday, March 6, 2020

10 tips for planning an affordable family vacation

What it's like traveling with kids as a single parent, 5 destinations to see wildlife with your kids & more -
 
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If you travel with kids, then you may have found cheap family vacations more difficult to arrange in recent years. The price hikes for trips during school breaks are well documented but there’s also the steady upward trajectory of the costs of food, accommodation and entry to attractions, all of which add up when you are traveling as a family.

But it’s not all doom and gloom: thankfully there are ways to make your hard-earned cash go further while you explore the world together. Here are 10 tips for planning a family vacation on a budget.

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Unlikely destinations for an unforgettable family vacation
It's a fine art planning a perfect family trip, balancing all the diverse needs, providing just the right amount of stimulation, working in some decent downtime, and fitting it all into your time frame and budget. The following destinations provide would-be adventurers with a host of options a world away from that five-star hotel and the lacklustre kids club.
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What it's like traveling with kids as a single parent
Traveling solo, with kids. It sounds like an oxymoron – how can you be alone when you have little people with you? – but as any parent who has hit the road without a co-pilot knows, it’s very much a one-person show. Being a single-parent traveler will bring a host of unexpected challenges, all of which can be overcome. Believe it or not, traveling solo with kids is even better than traveling solo.
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5 destinations to see wildlife with your kids
When it comes to choosing a destination for a family vacation, there are so many aspects that need to be considered. From total travel time to overall family-friendliness, it can be daunting trying to narrow down the right place to go. If there's one thing that's universal, it's that kids love wildlife and even more, love the element of surprise. So this year, skip the beach and amusement parks and head out in nature to one of these wildlife-rich destinations instead.
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Meet the parents homeschooling their kids while traveling the world
Travel doesn’t have to stop after having kids. British lifestyle photographer Kirsty Larmour and her Irish husband Tommy are seeing the world and homeschooling their children at the same time.
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The best US road trips for the entire family
Ah, the family road trip. A source of endless possibilities, new experiences and family bonding. That being said, let’s not forget about restless children, aching backs and that age-old question: 'are we there yet?'. Throw in a dog and a full bladder and you might be wishing the road led right back to your driveway. If that sounds familiar, don’t despair! The following road trip destinations will prove their worth, having the entire family hanging their heads out the window rather than staring at their screens.
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