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KIDS LOVE TRAVEL – On The Cheap! Take a Vacation without Breaking the Bank - notes from Michele Z, the Family Travel Mom

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KIDS LOVE TRAVEL – On The Cheap!Take a Vacation without Breaking the Bank

- notes from Michele Z, the Family Travel Mom

1. SIMPLIFY YOUR LODGINGS

• Use a Hotel Rewards Card

• Stay with Friends or Relatives

1. SIMPLIFY YOUR LODGINGS

• Vacation Homes with a fully

equipped kitchen and grill

• Campgrounds

• Or, don’t overnight at all – Day Trip…

2. Attractions

Buy Tickets Online ahead of time and save

• Group Discounts

• Get “added value” from historical attractions (re-

enactments, travel mysteries or workbooks)

3. Babysitting

• Road Trip with young kids?

Ask grandparents or other close relatives to tag along – built in

sitters!

4. Discount or Membership Cards

• Discount City Pass

• Free or Discounted Reciprocal Admission

5. Economize on Meals

• Complimentary Continental Breakfast

• Splurge on only one meal each day – maybe value deals at

lunch vs. dinner.

6. Freebies (yes, they still exist!)

• “Themed” Shopping.

• Hotel Lobby Perks

6. Freebies (yes, they still exist!)

• Festivals – most are FREE admission.

• 1/3 of most Kids Love Travel Guides

list FREE attractions to visit!

7. Getting Around Easy

• Trolley or Boat• Walking is FREE

8. Giving In

• Moms say “yes” more often on vacation.

• Staying up Late.

• Sleeping In.

• Naps!

• Low Cost Treats.

9. Go Off Season

• Reduced Crowds

• Off Peak Rates

• Clearance Sales!

10. Pack to Save

• Convenience items & room

service cost more on the

road.

• Bring your own.

• Backpack essentials

Kids grow up fast. Enjoy time with them (inexpensively) while they’re young.

• Searching countless hours on the internet for good deals?

• Kids Love Travel books are the time-saver solution to wasted hours!

• We have done the work for you to Save You $$ and Time.

Look ahead to a Year of Travel Deals, Fun Stops & Unique Spots!

STOP OVER AT http://kidslovetravel.com

& meet the Family Travel Mom and her Family. They’ll show you how to let the

adventures begin!

* Do you like to linger and discover?

•Or quick stop, play & get back on the road?

• Go to http://kidslovetravel.com & take a look around…

Which are You? What’s your style?