My family’s multi-state car trip last week was miserable. “A fun road trip!” we thought. That is, until our toddler son started to scream wildly as he launched anything he could get his hands on at me, the driver. This continued for most of the 11-hour journey. Flying would have saved us many long, stressful […]
11 Brilliant Tips to Save Money on Family Vacation this Summer
August 15, 2017 29 Comments
This post was written by me through an activation with HireInfluence on behalf of Howard Johnson Hotels. Although I received compensation for participating in the campaign, all thoughts and opinions are mine. Summer is vacation time! The kids are out of school, the days are longer, and the summer sun beckons you to get away […]
Tips for Saving Money on Vacation Transportation
April 13, 2016 3 Comments
Transportation costs can eat up a large portion of a family’s travel budget, even after reaching your destination. Thankfully, there are more ways to get from place to place then ever before. Here are some helpful tips for saving money on vacation transportation that will stretch your family’s holiday budget. This post is brought to you in partnership with RideshareApps.com. Take a […]
How to Save Money on Disney Resort Hotels
April 5, 2016 11 Comments
“How can I save money on my Disney vacation?” As a family travel expert, this is one of the most common questions I am asked. Here’s my advice: go to UndercoverTourist.com. This trusted name in discounted Disney tickets is now offering discounts on Walt Disney World Resort hotels, too. Read on to learn how to save money […]
Save Money on Mickey’s Halloween Party Tickets at Disneyland
September 27, 2013 8 Comments
Halloween was once a one-day event for trick-or-treating through neighborhoods. Now it’s a season; one filled with costume parades, pumpkin patch visits, and parties galore. The happiest Halloween party of all? Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland, of course! Each fall Disneyland gets all dressed up for Halloween with spooky decor, pumpkin-themed treats and special rides […]
How to Save Money When Traveling with Babies, Toddlers and Young Children
March 14, 2013 3 Comments
In our family, the almighty budget usually determines where, how and when we vacation. I know that in time it’s going to get more and more expensive to travel with our three children (2-year-old twin boys and their 3-year-old big brother). Don’t wait until the kids are older, take advantage of these five ways to save money when traveling with […]
Tips for Saving Money When Traveling with Kids
May 9, 2012 15 Comments
Kids are expensive. There are groceries to buy, bodies to clothe, birthday parties to host, and college funds to save for. It’s enough to make you wonder if there is any room left in your budget for a family vacation. But traveling together helps parents and children truly connect and create lifelong memories. Besides, what’s the point of […]
