Many of us perceive a road trip as hours and hours with warring children in the back seat. Proper advance planning can circumvent this 'perception'. Please see our About Guide's website on Traveling With Kids for some great suggestions in this arena of thought. The trick is to consider all possibilities and carefully compare the cost of an airline trip vs. a road trip, before making your decision. Another area often overlooked for vacation travel savings, is to rent a house instead of a hotel at your destination.
Most resort destinations have homes for rent locally.
The best way to look for these savings, is to contact the local real estate agencies at your destination. Don't dismiss the idea of RV'ing or camping. Even with the rising costs of gasoline, this favorite pastime of travelers still ranks as the most economical vacation option. For those with family pets, the cost of putting your pet into a kennel needs to be figured into your budget. Our About guide for RV Travel has a wealth of information in this vacation option.