One way you can save a substantial amount of money on a dream vacation is to travel with another family or gather your friends and escape as a group. Discounts for larger groups are available for lodging, airfare and popular tourist attractions.
The trick to making this money saver work for your clan is to select your travel companions carefully. Finding a destination that will appeal to a wide range of age groups can also be challenging. In addition, you have to consider other people’s preferences, as well as safety concerns. Would you feel more comfortable vacationing with your group in a big city filled with museums and other cultural attractions or is your group more interested in relaxing on a beach?
Theme parks are ideal for group travel. Not only are there plenty of activities tailored for a variety of ages, but also you can sign-up for dining plans which can help you save even more money on food and beverages.
All-inclusive resorts are also popular when you are traveling with another family. These mega-properties offer everything from art classes and scuba diving lessons to rock climbing and trapeze swinging. Likewise, you can’t beat those popular all-inclusive floating resorts—-cruise ships. Several cruise lines, such as Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Disney offer family packages at reduced rates.
Before deciding on a multi-family vacation destination, gather all of the people who will be traveling together. Come up with a list of options, and then vote to select a winner. You might also consider spending a few weekends with your travel companions to see how the kids of both families mesh when they have to spend long periods of time together. Keep in mind that even if you decide to share a vacation, you don’t have to spend every waking moment together. Don’t be afraid to separate from time to time and meet up later. Spending a few hours apart can be beneficial for everyone.
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