Family vacation can be pretty pricey, and lodging takes up a big chunk of the cost! So, picking hotels with the best perks helps you make the most of every dollar you spend. One of my favorites is the Embassy Suites free happy hour, especially if traveling for work. I can mingle with other business […]
Where to stay on your OBX vacation
Part 2 in our 3 Part Series on planning an OBX vacation. Read Part 1 (the towns and geography of the Outer Banks) here. Then read Part 3, 25 things to do at the Outer Banks, here! OBX vacation houses The most popular OBX vacation rental, by far, is the beach house! From rustic beach […]
Escape to Charlottesville Inns
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville, VA welcomes visitors to hike the many trails in the region, sip wine on patios overlooking colorful valleys or tour Monticello while enjoying breath-taking views. The only thing that can make a visit better would be to stay at one of the many Charlottesville hotels […]
Belgian Waffles at the Green Tree Inn
In the tiny town of Elsah, Illinois, tucked between bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, you will discover the world’s best Belgian Waffles. Okay — maybe in Belgium you can find better Belgian Waffles, but for those of us not destined for Belgium in the near future, Elsah is the place! The Green Tree Inn The Green […]
5 star summer fun in Sarasota
Ellie and I got to spend 3 nights at the Sun-N-Fun Carefree Resort in Sarasota, Florida, a great way to kick off summer if you ask me! Thank you, Sun-N-Fun, for hosting us! Sarasota is on Florida’s Gulf Coast, just about an hour south of Tampa. The Sun-N-Fun Resort is conveniently located on the “main […]
Escape to Orlando, FL: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa
Hello, wonderful readers of Family Travels on a Budget! My name is Molly and I’m Karen’s new intern! I don’t want to spend a whole lot of time talking about myself, but I thought I would at least introduce myself. I am 19 years old and I’m going to be a sophomore at Stark State […]
Buyer Beware
You know those hotel commercials that show the family arriving at their “dream destination” only to be shocked to discover that the hotel looks nothing like the photos? Maybe you’ve booked a hotel at a great rate only to discover on arrival that the property is undergoing a renovation and the pool and restaurant are […]
How to: Travel Bathroom Organization
When we travel as a family, one of my biggest pet peeves is bathroom organization. At home, my three kids share their own bathroom. Since they’re plenty old enough to maintain it, I don’t venture in there often. Tooth paste all over the counter? Fine. If that’s how they want it. Personal products covering every […]
6 Tips to Save on Hotels this Summer
When I plan a trip, I want to know I got a great deal. The number of online hotel booking sites available today make the decision-making even harder, but there are definitely ways to save on hotels and guarantee a great deal for your summer getaway. How to save on hotels this summer 1. Look […]
Cruise or All Inclusive: Which is best?
Even though I love to cruise, I know some people prefer life on land. For some, the risk of motion sickness is just not worth the cost of attempting a cruise. Others fear being out on the water with no land in sight. I cannot imagine missing out on such vast beauty. Still others are afraid […]
