Family Travel Question
Q | Can you recommend an affordable place to vacation with a large family?
Where is a good cheap place for me and my six kids to go on a vacation? -Paula, Illinois
Family Travel Answers
By Sue Rodman - Field Trips With Sue
For a large family reunion: Rent an island!
How about renting your own private 10,000-acre barrier island for your family! Just off the coast of Georgia is a fantastic oasis called Little St. Simon’s Island that is perfect for an multigenerational retreat. (Check out photos here) A vacation at the all- inclusive Lodge at Little St. Simons Island begins with a short 10-minute [...]
By Amy Whitley - Pit Stops for Kids
For good (cheap) fun, consider national parks
When you have a large family, I know it’s hard to stomach the price of airfare, hotel rooms, and admittance fees (and we only have three kids, not six!). When we want to get away and take our kids somewhere meaningful and educational but are also on a budget, we almost always choose a national [...]
By Linda Kramer - Travels With Children
St. Louis: A cheap midwest family destination
You and I are in similar situations. I have four kids and cost is one of the primary factors in planning our travel. Everything costs more when multiplied by six, seven, or eight. Since you’re from Illinois, I’ll recommend one of my favorite Midwest destinations: St. Louis, Missouri. Not only is it within reasonable driving [...]