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How I Save Big on Family Vacations (Without Skimping on Comfort)
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items Planning a family vacation is one thing. Keeping it affordable without losing all the fun (or your sanity) is a whole different game. As a mom who loves to travel and stay within budget, I’ve picked up a few solid tricks over the years. From booking ...
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Practical finance tips that make things easier and cheaper
Flights and Travel
Accommodation
I always check VRBO when we’re traveling as a family, especially for longer stays. Having a kitchen saves a ton on eating out, and the extra space keeps everyone (slightly more) sane. Most places will also offer a washing machine, which saves you on ...
Vrbo
Possibly the most underrated travel hack I’ve found. We’ve stayed in amazing homes for free (yes, really) by swapping with other families. It takes a bit of planning, but it’s cozy, authentic, and unbelievably budget-friendly. Perfect for longer trav...
HomeExchange
I prefer to stay in hotels close to airports on flight days. It save the stress involved with getting to the airport on time whilst dealing with children and their sense of urgency (or lack thereof). Before I book anything, I always check Trivago. It...
Trivago
Practical finance tips that make things easier and cheaper
This little piece of plastic has saved us a lot; and not just on points. My Amex comes with all sorts of perks that make family travel smoother and cheaper. My favorite? Airport lounge access. Instead of spending $30+ on sandwiches and a coffee while...
American Express
Found a great deal but payday’s too far away? Paylater Travel lets you lock in holiday prices now and pay over time with no credit checks or interest. We’ve used it to secure flights and hotels while spreading out the cost… makes planning feel way le...
PayLater Travel
Book flights, hotels, or complete vacation packages and pay over time using Affirm, which often offers 0% APR plans at checkout.
Expedia
Use FlexPay by Upgrade to break your trip cost into easy, flexible monthly payments. Lock in the early booking deals and pay over times.
Apple Vacations
Flights and Travel
Websites like Google Flights, Skyscanner, and Hopper are lifesavers. I set alerts so I get notified when fares drop, and I stay flexible with dates. Midweek flights or using the whole-month view often reveal much cheaper options. It also allows you t...
Find Cheap Flights Worldwide & Book Your Ticket
Rome2Rio is one of my favorite cost-saving tools when we travel. Instead of guessing which transport option is cheapest, I put in where we’re going and it shows every possible route (train, bus, ferry, car, flight) with estimated prices and travel ti...
Rome2Rio
One of my go-to tricks for saving on flights is to book on a Tuesday. I’ve noticed time and time again that prices dip midweek, especially compared to the weekend. And it’s not just about when you book. Frying on weekdays, like Tuesdays or Wednesdays...
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