The family vacation has been portrayed in many ways.
From National Lampoon’s “Vacation” showing the trials and
tribulations of the Griswold family trying to get to “Wally
World” to “The Great Outdoors” with John Candy and his
family renting out a cabin in the woods only to encounter a
meddling bear. Family vacations in the media seem to be
one thing going wrong after another.
But in real life, the family vacation is a time to bond
together as a family unit and enjoy newfound times of
closeness while exploring new adventures and locales. The
memories you can make on these vacations will stay with
you for years and give your children special moments they’ll
treasure forever.
You can choose to drive cross country and see the
quirky roadside attractions such as the largest ball of yarn or
the corn museum. Some don’t look at this as a true
vacation. After all, being stuck in a car for the majority of
the trip can breed some real family strife!
You could also book a family cruise or fly to Mexico to
spend time at a resort, but this can get pricey, and with all
the activities they have for children, some parents fear the
bonding they were looking forward to won’t happen.
For the family on a budget, the notion of a memorable
and fun-filled vacation may seem out of reach. That’s
simply not true, however. There are many, many ways you
can have a terrific family vacation while on a budget. You
don’t have to sacrifice fun because of lack of money. There
are all kinds of vacations that can be had within almost
every budget.