Unfortunately, too often young families are strapped for cash and have little time off. Read on for a few tips. Here are 7 tips to make frequent multi-week family vacations a reality. You know, like many American families used to do in the 1960s before mini-vacation morsels, and weekend McGetaways became all the rage. Obviously, these aren't practical for everybody, but hopefully they convey the idea that by making a few deliberate choices even a family on a tight budget can nearly always find ways to do lots of traveling.
Many hostels have family rooms.
If you're flexible, have a variety of interests which can divert your mind from the minor inconveniences of less than five star accommodation, and are young at heart, you may find hostels the perfect answer to high lodging bills. Live in a much smaller place than society says you can afford. Curtail or even eliminate material gift-giving at birthdays and Christmas. Instead use the money for travel gifts such as guided walking tours, special exhibit tickets, or overnight stays at a state park. Encourage your children to make career choices which will enable them to enjoy lots of leisure time when they are adults.