What is Airbnb? If it's been a while since you've planned or taken a family vacation, you might not be familiar with this new option for finding accommodations in 192 countries and 34,000 citieis worldwide. As per the definition on their own website...
(Updated Jan. 2018) When people timidly ask how expensive all inclusive resorts are they are thinking it's probably far beyond their means. More often than not they are often very pleasantly surprised once we walk them thru a bit of comparison shopping. Actually staying at a family all inclusive resort is really an excellent value.
Many folks think a family cruise is well beyond their reach. Truth is, if your family can afford a trip to a theme park or a hotel vacation then planning a family cruise is certainly an affordable option for you.
Cruise prices start around $75 per person per day and from there the sky is the limit. With 70% of U.S. families living within a one day's drive of a major port city, this also means you can "DRIVE" to exotic ports of call while saving the hassles and major expense of airline tickets for your entire clan.
Any child under the age of 24 months can fly for "Free". Airlines and travel agents use the industry word "LAPCHILD" to describe a baby or toddler flying seated in their parent's lap. Parents are still required to pay for any taxes associated with a "free" seat for their child. Some airlines may also charge a small fee which usually runs around 10% of the cost of an adult ticket.
Let’s be honest, even the best laid plans can go awry. You just can’t predict some things, and top of that list is predicting when flights will be delayed or cancelled.
It's time to plan your family's vacation. You do all of your online research and hours of homework comparing prices. You're convinced you've found the very best deal in the world and you're ready to whip out your credit card. Payment in full is required to confirm your reservations.
One of the best parts of family vacation is sharing your excitement and experiences with family and friends. Sure you want to take plenty of keepsake pics to document all these childhood memories with your offspring. George in accounting will be blown away when he sees the size of the fish you caught. Social media makes it so easy to share all of the fun with friends and any burgalurs looking to make themselves at home in your house while your far away.
Updated June 2019
A family tour vacation is known by several different names. Travel agents call these types of vacations guided or escorted tours that are especially designed for families. Your family will be traveling along in the company of other families while a tour guide takes care of every detail along the way. Family tours come in every size, shape and flavor imaginable...your family can dogsled through the Alaska Wilderness, ride a gondola in Venice, Get up close and personal with a Kangaroo or enjoy an African Safari together.
