There are some great lakeside beaches in the Capital Region near Albany to visit in the hot summer months. Capital Region Beaches provide endless fun in the sand and water. Some offer kayaking and more. If you are looking for a Cheap Family Vacation there’s often camping available nearby as well. Even when the temperatures…
Exploring From Home: Spain
Exploring From Home: Spain is a fun theme week. Whether you are preparing for a visit to Spain or dreaming of one, why not explore from home: Spain. Learn about Spanish culture and history. Make and enjoy Spanish food. Listen to Spanish music, read about Spain, and watch Spanish movies. Food I love trying new…
New York Day Trips: Columbia County
New York Day Trips: Columbia County. There are many things to do in Columbia County with kids. There are also plenty of pet-friendly activities if you want to take your dog with you on a day trip to Columbia County. Columbia County is approximately 2.5 hours from NYC and only 30 minutes from Albany. It…
20 Things to do In Yellowstone National Park with Kids
20 Things to do In Yellowstone National Park with Kids can help you have a fun cheap National Parks trip with Kids. There are many fun things to do while enjoying nature, the beach, and of course the wild horses. National Parks have a wonderful Junior Rangers Program that provides educational activities within the Park….
Best Family Vacations instead of Disney
These are the best Family Vacations instead of Disney. Where to go Instead a Disney trip can give you wonderful family vacation options instead of going to Walt Disney World. Most of these can cost less than a trip to Disney especially if you plan for a budget trip. Most of our family vacations cost…
15 Frozen Meals to Microwave in a Hotel and Vacation Rental
These 15 Frozen Meals to Microwave in a Hotel or Reheat at your Vacation Rental can be prepared/purchased ahead of time so that you can spend your vacation relaxing while still saving significantly vs eating out. These are a great addition to cheap and easy beach house meals. These are great frozen meals to heat…
Budget Travel Destinations with Kids to Stretch your Hyatt Points
The Best US Budget Travel Destinations with kids to stretch your Hyatt Points can help you plan a cheap family vacation. These destinations are for those who don’t mind driving 15 – 30 minutes each day or plan to explore severa spread out places anyway. These resorts start at 6500 points which means you can…
Budget Travel to Myrtle Beach with Kids
Budget Travel to Myrtle Beach with Kids can be a fun affordable family vacation. Myrtle Beach is a fun family destination. There are a lot of activities that can make the trip costs add up fast. However, Myrtle Beach has plenty of free and cheap activities for a fun cheap family beach vacation. There are…
20 Things to do in Ocean City when it’s too Cold to Swim
These 20 things to do in Ocean City when it’s too cold to swim can save your beach trip and turn it into a fun-filled adventure. Traveling during the off-season can save a lot of money but sometimes you take a gamble with the weather. Don’t blow your affordable family vacation budget on expensive activities….
East Coast to Midwest Road Trip Itineraries with Kids
These 4 Midwest Road Trip Itineraries with Kids are fun routes to take to many of the great destinations in the midwest. If you are heading on a road trip to Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, or Colorado these are great options for routes. These are great routes to the Midwest National Parks including the Utah…