How To Plan A Cheap Vacation

How To Plan A Cheap Vacation by Sadie Backhurst
in Travel (submitted 2010-05-31)

Cheap family vacations

Have you decided to take a vacation? Are you wondering where? Would you like some ideas? The holidays are just around the corner, and it's time to pack up your bags and head to your holiday destination with your family. Here are some destinations that will help you decide the exact type of vacation you want your family to have this year.

Camping and Hiking

A camping and hiking destination is ideal for all those who want to get up close and personal to nature. If you decide to hike in an isolated area make sure you take adequate precautions and take all the items needed, especially first aid kits. A camping experience is perfect for an energetic and fun loving family.

Visit your family

If your aunt lives in an exotic place such as Hong Kong, India or Australia spend the vacation there. Although you will be paying for the ticket, your accommodation and food expenses are taken care of. This can be an ideal vacation for the family to take in a new country and special locations.

Winter vacation

Renting a ski lodge or a winter inn can be a great and cheap way to make this a dream vacation. You can play winter sports such as skating, snow boarding, skiing, ice hockey, and sledging. If you do not know how to ski, this is the best opportunity to learn. There are many cheap resorts that have packages as well, such as free skiing lessons, free lunch and lots more. Go for those that let you have the maximum benefit and are cost effective at the same time.

Adventure

Does you family like the adrenal rush a lot? Then you can opt for a vacation in a theme park or include lots of activities such as white water rafting, bungee jumping, snorkeling and lots more. Check out water activities if your family loves to wade in the water all day long. Theme parks are comparatively cheap and you can have loads of fun as well. Many theme parks are huge such as Disneyland, and you will need at least a week to cover the entire premises of the park.

Cruise tips

If you are looking for some peace and relaxation, a cruise trip will give you exactly that. Make sure you book your tickets well before hand to get the best deals, and look for packages here as well. They can be very cheap especially if you are vacationing in the off-peak season.

Beach

The beach is a great idea for a vacation as well; it suits the needs of everyone. Children and teens can have fun with games and surfing the sea, while parents can work on a tan and relax. If you can rent a villa or a holiday house next to the beach, it will be ideal for your vacation.

Near your home

Check out the local specialties, if you have a natural preserve near your house or a forest where you can camp, make full use of the opportunity. On most occasions, while looking for places to visit during vacations, we forget the local spots that are just as good and inexpensive to boot. This will be a cheap vacation, at the same time you get to explore all the local places that you have not had a chance to. If you pick a place that can be driven to within a few hours, you will be saving considerable money and time.

Children

If you have children, consider their needs and wants as well. A luxury cruise may not be the best bet for children, as they may require some other entertainment as well. So if it is a family vacation try to opt for a place where you will have entertainment for all the family members.

You need not pay exorbitant prices for such a vacation. You and your family will have just as much fun in a well-planned cheap vacation, just as much as in an expensive vacation in an exotic destination. Hope these tips help you to get the perfect vacation without breaking the bank.
About the Author

Please click here for another article on Cheap Trips. And here is another article on {a href= http://www.livedirtcheap.com/cheap-hotels-in-las-vegas.html} Cheap Hotels In Vegas.