When kids are out of school for the summer it’s the perfect time to plan a family vacation. Whether you’re planning to save some money and plan a stay-cation or pack up and drive across the country, you can use some of our ideas to get creative. Taking a much needed break from a hectic life to enjoy your family will surely be memorable.

 

Here are some great ideas to make it the best it can be:

Family Vacation Ideas

• Favorite Family Vacations: Search a database of ideas organized by categories like best beaches, camping, road trips, theme parks and more!
• Travel Channel’s Family Travel: The Travel Channel offers an entire section of updated ideas for family travel. From wacky to adventurous, you’ll find something unique to suit your family’s style.
• Disney Parks: Because every kid should experience Disney in some capacity.
• Trip Advisor Best Family Friendly Vacations: A mashup of great travel places near and far that are fun for the whole family!
• Family Travel Files: Ideas and advice for adventurous vacations!

Cheap Family Travel

• 10 Tips for an Affordable Family Vacation: Keep your finances under control but still enjoy your family vacation.
• Cheap Family Vacation Ideas: Good Housekeeping offers ideas on how to save when planning a trip for the whole family.
• Budget Vacation Tips from an Expert: Ever thought of splitting a house rental with another family? The Vacation Gals have great suggestions like this and more!
• 20 Cheap Family Vacations: All of these ideas are under $800 and organized by state.

Travel Tips

• Family Vacation Survival Guide: They’ve got advice on everything from packing to activities. And they’ve even got a tip of the day from fellow family travelers.
• My Little Nomads: How to plan a family vacation.
• Wet Weather Vacation Tips: Don’t let the weather ruin your family vacation! Six great ideas for entertaining the family when your week at the beach turns out less than perfect.
• 10 Tips for a Fun Family Vacation: MSNBC offers suggestions like getting the kids involved in planning and building in some downtime to make your vacation the best it can be.
• Kid’s Can Travel: Find great information for the whole family on packing, health while traveling, budget, and how to get your kids to involved.
• Vacation Idea: Things to remember before you leave, hotel reviews and more!