Family Vacation Ideas – Need some suggestions? Here are 6 affordable places to visit as a family

There’s no need to feel stressed about your next family trip. There are so many fun and safe places to take the kids and grandparents these days. If anything, everyone may have different ideas of where they want to go. Children have different interests based on age and personality. Get the family together to create a list of places and start narrowing down the results. Here are some family vacation ideas and recommendations to help you get started.

US vacation destinations

Washington DC.

Many of the attractions, including the museums, are completely free to visit. Visiting the Natural History Museum can be a very fun AND educational experience for children since there are dinosaurs! Since hotels unfortunately have a reputation for being a bit expensive, you can stay in one of the nearby cities like Annapolis or Arlington.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

This is one of the least expensive beaches to visit on the Atlantic Coast. It can get crowded, so try to visit in the off-season if possible. To save money, book a room without an ocean view. You will see it every day anyway. Spend afternoons having family fun on a putt putt course or bowling alley.

Portland, Oregon

Head to the Pacific Northwest for some spectacular (and affordable) fun. There are many hotels in Portland that cost less than $100 per night. Visit the Oregon Zoo or go exploring a submarine. Get everyone’s lunch at a food truck and pick up some snacks at the Farmer’s Market.

International Family Vacation Ideas

Baja California Sur, Mexico City

If you want to try the last minute, this is a good option. Airlines frequently offer discounted last-minute flights (to Cabo San Lucas), and there’s no shortage of family-friendly all-inclusive resorts in the area. It is easy to find airfare + hotel packages for 5 nights.

Dublin, Ireland

Here is a great city with infinite charm. Take a budget plane like Aer Lingus Wow Air or Norwegian Air. You can reduce ground transportation costs with a Dublin Pass. For family fun, head to Dublin Zoo and Dublin Falconry.

Bali, Indonesia

As long as you can fly in from New York or Los Angeles, Bali can be an affordable vacation for the whole family. There are many activities for children, such as the Elephant Safari and Bali Bird parks. For children who enjoy water slides, they can visit Waterbom Bali park and Splash water park. And of course there are many exotic beaches to enjoy.

Here are some examples of fun places to visit for kids and adults of all ages. Once again, get everyone together to create a list of family vacation ideas, do some research, and shop around. Hopefully, everyone can agree on where to go and what to do.

Here’s one way to save money on your family trip: use online coupons. Check out current deals on everything from airfare to amusement park tickets. It’s easy to research family vacation ideas and plan itineraries online.