Hern said Branson seems to be a popular destination. There's also a lot of great lakes around Branson. And it's affordable. The travel agents also said families can't go wrong with cruises. And cruises don't have to last a long time, Tuckel said.
Families also can get special rates with children.
For families who want to spend a little more money and take a longer trip, Europe is a popular option. The airfares are excellent to Europe during the first part of the summer. Families can save a lot of money. And this is an easy city to navigate. Free attractions in St. Louis include the St. Louis Zoo, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Science Center, Grant's Farm, Purina Farms, the Museum of Westward Expansion beneath the Arch and the mosaic-filled Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis.