While spring is just getting off the ground, the summer season will be here before you know it. Maybe you plan on taking a nice vacation with your family to get away from it all. If so, go ahead and stock up on useful tips now so you’re well-prepared when vacation time rolls around so you can save money, time and your sanity.
Consider Taking Several Small Mini-Vacations
Instead of taking one big vacation that lasts a week or so, consider taking several small mini-vacations over the summer. Not only is this a great way to break up your spending and give yourself some time to financially recover between trips, you and your kids are sure to enjoy the excitement spread over several weeks rather than a handful of days. Plus, you’ll get to see a lot of different geographic locations and a variety of attractions.
Check With Your Insurance Provider When Traveling Abroad
Have plans to travel outside the U.S. this summer? If so, check to see if your Austin insurance agency offers coverage while you’re out of the country. You can plan for a lot while on vacation, but disaster is certainly something you don’t add to the itinerary. Hope for the best on that front, but know what steps you need to take to ensure you and your family will be taken care of without worry no matter where you are.
Read the Room
As you’re considering where to go and what to do while on vacation, be sure to keep your family’s likes, dislikes and temperaments in mind. For instance, perhaps your daughter loves getting out in nature but your son would rather check out a museum or local attractions. Either way, you want to do what you can to see that everyone has a good time and is all smiles.
Use Apps to Find Great Deals
From airfare and hotels to attractions and car rentals, there are plenty of apps available designed to help you save as much money as possible while taking some time to get away. Do a bit of research and ask friends as well as family to see if they have any recommendations on which apps are the most useful when it comes to saving money on travel without sacrificing on overall quality. In addition to apps you can use on your phone or tablet, there might also be useful websites.
Book Early Whenever Possible
While you may have heard it’s best to buy your tickets within two weeks or so of when you plan on heading out, the summer season is a different situation. This is mainly because the warmer months of the year are vacation season, which means more people traveling than other times of the year. To help keep travel costs as low as possible, consider flying during non-peak times and staying at places a bit farther from the main attractions of your destination.
Family vacation is something to look forward to, not something to dread. A few good suggestions and insights are sure to serve you and your family well.
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Janine Huldie says
These are awesome tips for planning summer vacations. I already have Disney in the works again for July (as you know we are just Disney obsessed). But I am looking to do a shorter trip in August still. So I am definitely gong to keep your advice here in mind now. Thanks 🙂
Meredith says
Yay for the annual Huldie July Disney trip–go rock it, mama! And how cool if you got to sneak in another short trip 🙂
Bethany Birchridge says
Thanks for the tip to book earlier, as the summer season is the most busy. My friend wants to go on a vacation, but she hasn’t been sure how to plan for it. I’ll share these tips with her, so she can make an informed decision.
Meredith says
It can be so overwhelming, I know! Trying to sort where to start can even be daunting. Thanks for checking in, Bethany!