But you all need the time together. You worked hard for that vacation. More important, you don t have to win the lottery or get an unexpected promotion to make your gang s vacation dreams come true this summer. You just have to plan wisely especially in this economy. Shave a day or two off the trip in order to afford a stay in the resort with the water slides.
Shorter trips are easier to schedule anyway.
While on the road, eat picnic lunches instead of fast food. Alternate between pricey attractions and lazy days at the beach or hotel pool. This also helps prevent vacation burnout. Set the kids souvenir budget before you leave home, and stick to it. Check resort and vacation-area Web sites for special deals.