Even a trip down the road for a few days can be a great family vacation. The most important thing would be to make sure that you have something fun for everyone. When you start planning your budget you need to look at what your wanting first. A nice family time with something for everyone? A second honeymoon with activities for the kids, and alone time for mom and dad? Obviously a trip across the country is going to cost more than a weekend away from home across town, but with the right budget either one can be a stress free time, with tons of fun.

First things first, find a hotel you can trust. If you know a chain well then stick with it. Instead of calling the toll free hotline for booking, or even booking online, you will want to call the hotel directly. At the same time, look online at their websites, sometimes you will find price guarantees that you can try and beat. The point at this time would be to keep looking for the best deal on your room. You may be able to find a suite for the same price as a room. Chances are you will have a better chance at this if you call the hotel directly and speak to an off manager. (a manager who typically works when the main manager is off usually after 4 pm and on weekends.) Just because bargaining may be dead doesn’t mean you cant do it.

If you are close to a theme park or other place that you don’t frequently visit, then make that a sure stop. You can also look into other activities that are local to where you are staying, and you may even find some nice free things to do such as local parks, or outdoor concerts.

If you will be spending a significant amount of time in your room consider picking up a few movies from the rental place and some games or coloring books for the kids. Something that they are not use to having or something new is always great for passing time. And will help with keeping them happy. Don’t forget to pack snacks for when room service is unavailable.



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