Tips for Great Family Road Trips

February 25, 2017 lucille

Do you have time off work for a family vacation but have limited funds? A road trip is often the perfect solution. Airfares can be very expensive for a large family and will often require the largest portion of the travel budget. One way to ensure a terrific family vacation without breaking the bank is to rent a car for your road trip. Take advantage of the awesome deals offered by Groupon coupons and consider renting a car from the great selection offered by Enterprise. With their terrific service, you can be assured that the vehicle you rent will be in great shape for a road trip. If you’re concerned that your current car wouldn’t withstand a road trip without breaking down, renting a car for your family trip is the way to go.

Whether you’ve decided to head to the mountains or the beach, advanced planning is key to a successful vacation. Consider these tips from the travel professionals as you begin to make plans for your family vacation. Hotel rooms can be small and expensive for a large family. It means eating just about every meal in a restaurant and those tabs can quickly add up. There are many options on the market for private home, townhome and condo rentals from private parties that are more often much more economical than hotel rooms. In addition, you’ll certainly appreciate the space to spread out as well as having a kitchen and nice dining table. Family meal time is where so many family vacation memories are made. Enlist the kids in the shopping and cooking process and not only will it spark their creativity but the sense of empowerment is huge.

Communicate directly with the owner of the private home before sending any funds or deposits. While the overwhelming majority private home owners are trustworthy, the internet invites those with unscrupulous intentions. Exercise caution and follow your instincts and you’ll come out ahead.

Pack plenty of games and activities for the entire family to enjoy together. A week glued to cell phones and videos does not constitute a family vacation. Take advantage of your time together and build memories that will last a lifetime.