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Family Travels on a Budget shares the best family vacations on a budget, large or small. Discover affordable family vacations: Theme park vacations, cruising, historic travel, adventure travel and more.

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Washington, DC Family Vacation

March 19, 2023 by Karen Dawkins 4 Comments

With so many things to do in Washington, DC, how do you decide what to include in a Washington, DC family vacation? You’ve come to the right place! Our family has made many visits to Washington, DC — with little kids, teens and even the young adults. We know how to do Washington, DC on […]

Filed Under: Travel guides, Washington, DC

Vacationing in the Outer Banks: A complete planner

March 16, 2023 by Karen Dawkins 4 Comments

Beach at the Outer Banks

Vacationing in the Outer Banks of North Carolina is a popular choice for families who want to enjoy sun, sand and sea. To make it easy to plan a trip to the Outer Banks, we’ll walk you through everything you need for a wonderful Outer Banks family vacation. When you know all the amazing options […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Beaches, History, Kid Fun, North Carolina, Travel guides

Busch Gardens Meal Deal: Is it worth it?

March 14, 2023 by Karen Dawkins 14 Comments

The German Sampler at Busch Gardens Virginia

We are avid fans of Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA. It’s not only ranked the most beautiful theme park in the world year after year, it’s also got some of the best theme park food we’ve ever eaten! If you’re planning a trip to Busch Gardens and wonder if you should add the Busch Gardens All-Day […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Food, Interests, Other Theme Parks, theme parks, Theme Parks and Zoos, USA, Virginia

Ireland travel tips from a travel expert

March 13, 2023 by Karen Dawkins 3 Comments

Dunguaire Castle Kinvarra, photo credit Jody Halstead

Today’s post comes from Jody Halstead, an expert on Ireland vacation planning. These seven Ireland travel tips make planning a vacation to Ireland easy as 1, 2, 3! When families consider their first European vacation, Ireland is often near the top of their list. A land of magic and mystery, history and hauntings, faeries and […]

Filed Under: Ireland, World

Romantic things to do in St Simons Island, GA

March 9, 2023 by Karen Dawkins 15 Comments

Palm tree in foreground with blue sky, clouds and the Atlantic coast beyond

When it comes to romantic getaways, St Simons Island on Georgia’s Gold Coast is hard to beat. With stunning views of the ocean, great restaurants, activities for every interest and a variety of lodging options, St. Simons Island, GA has it all. I went to the King and Prince Resort as a hosted guest to […]

Filed Under: Georgia, Girlfriend Getaways, Romantic

Family vacation: Niagara Falls for kids

March 4, 2023 by Karen Dawkins 9 Comments

At Family Travels on a Budget, we love road trips in the United States! And, one of my favorite destinations growing up was Niagara Falls, US side. Taking my daughter for the first time reminded me why Niagara Falls for kids is a great summer vacation idea! Originally published September 2014. Updated March 2023 Besides […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Interests, Kid Fun, New York, Travel guides

25 Savannah travel tips you need before you go

March 3, 2023 by Karen Dawkins 16 Comments

Originally published July 2013. Updated February 2023. Savannah, Georgia was founded in 1733, the first planned city in America. Way back when, James Oglethorpe designed Savannah around four “squares.” The grid layout made the city easy to defend — with each square surrounded by residents and community buildings. The city kept using the grid design […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Georgia, Georgia, USA

Best casual restaurants in Savannah

March 2, 2023 by Karen Dawkins 27 Comments

Updated February 2023 Historic Savannah, Georgia is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States. And, it’s easy to understand why. Savannah’s historic district, laid out in its famous squares with live oak, Spanish moss and interesting architecture, is a beautiful destination. Savannah’s rich history, which starts with Oglethorpe’s vision to design […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Food, Georgia, Georgia, Interests, USA

10 reasons to visit Alton, Illinois

February 20, 2023 by Karen Dawkins 1 Comment

View of Alton Illinois on the banks of the Mississippi River with "10 reasons to visit Alton, Illinois" overlay

Post Updated February, 2023 Alton, Illinois…. Where’s that, you ask? Great question! I had not heard of Alton, despite its historical significance, until a few years ago. Alton’s one of those hidden gems — especially for history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts. When I planned Ben’s and my Great Illinois Road Trip, I knew Alton had […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Illinois, USA

Visit Hawaii: Best attractions in Oahu

January 13, 2023 by Karen Dawkins 2 Comments

When visiting Hawaii, there is so much to see and do. Where do you begin to plan a trip to Hawaii? This post will help you plan your trip to Oahu — with some of the best attractions to experience the history, the culture and the fun of this island. What is Oahu best known […]

Filed Under: Hawaii Tagged With: Hawaii, hawaii vacation, luau, oahu

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Meet Karen Dawkins

An avid traveler, I enjoy discovering new places: history, culture, and adventure. I love it all! Well, not bugs. I don’t like bugs very much, so I probably won’t visit a bug museum.

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