Check out the latest from Family Travels on a Budget -- and then, get traveling! Originally posted 2017. Updated 2023. If your family loves adventure travel, then a hiking vacation might be a good fit. For a GREAT hiking trip, make sure you’re ready with the right family hiking gear. Now, there’s a difference between a walk in the woods and actual hiking. For a walk in the woods, you […] The post Family hiking gear essentials for 2023 appeared first on Family Travels on a Budget ..read more

Check out the latest from Family Travels on a Budget -- and then, get traveling! 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 […] The post Ireland travel tips from a travel expert appeared first on Family Travels on a Budget ..read more

Check out the latest from Family Travels on a Budget -- and then, get traveling! Planning to visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg this year? We have had annual passes to Busch Gardens Williamsburg for many years, so we know this theme park really well! Here are all the Busch Gardens tips we know will make your trip great! Things to do at Busch Gardens There are lots more things to do […] The post Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Tips for 2023 appeared first on Family Travels on a Budget ..read more

Check out the latest from Family Travels on a Budget -- and then, get traveling! 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 […] The post Family vacation: Niagara Falls for kids appeared first on Family Travels on a Budget ..read more

Check out the latest from Family Travels on a Budget -- and then, get traveling! At Family Travels on a Budget, we learned long ago that the first step to a great vacation is figuring out the travel budget — big or small — for the trip. For us, budgeting is a way of life. We budget groceries, gas money, clothes and gifts. So, we calculate trip expenses, too. If […] The post How to estimate travel expenses appeared first on Family Travels on a Budget ..read more

Check out the latest from Family Travels on a Budget -- and then, get traveling! 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 […] The post 10 reasons to visit Alton, Illinois appeared first on Family Travels on a Budget ..read more

Check out the latest from Family Travels on a Budget -- and then, get traveling! Best Summer Vacation Ideas for Active Families I have gotten to visit Erie, PA three times in recent years. Each time, I’m surprised by how much there is to do in Erie. I’m not sure why it surprises me anymore, but it always does. If you’re looking for an exciting family vacation that’s great for […] The post Visit Erie PA appeared first on Family Travels on a Budget ..read more

Check out the latest from Family Travels on a Budget -- and then, get traveling! 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 […] The post Visit Hawaii: Best attractions in Oahu appeared first on Family Travels on a Budget ..read more

Check out the latest from Family Travels on a Budget -- and then, get traveling! It’s great to live in Raleigh, North Carolina! In the heart of the state, a weekend getaway to the North Carolina Mountains or the beach is a no-brainer. And there are always fun things to do in Raleigh this weekend — and all week long for that matter. And, the Raleigh, NC food scene is […] The post Best Day Trips from Raleigh, NC appeared first on Family Travels on a Budget ..read more

Check out the latest from Family Travels on a Budget -- and then, get traveling! If you’ve read many posts on this blog, you probably know I enjoy discovering the best food wherever I go. I’ve now been to Erie, Pennsylvania twice, and I’ve eaten at enough restaurants now to be able to share our guide to the best restaurants in Erie, PA! For ease of planning, I’m breaking these […] The post The best restaurants in Erie, PA appeared first on Family Travels on a Budget ..read more