Affordable Florida Family Vacations
How do you plan an affordable Florida vacation? Make the most of your much needed vacation time in Florida by taking advantage of these time-saving and money-saving travel tips to ensure a stress-free vacation experience. A vacation should be comfortable and interesting, exciting and intriguing. It does not have to be expensive.
Accommodations will be one of your biggest expenses while in Florida. High and low seasons vary in north and south Florida, so planning around high season will save you money. Visit south Florida from April to December and hotel rates will be half as much or visit the Florida Panhandle and northeast coast of Florida in October through May for lower rates.
Savvy traveling parents can find many ways to make a Florida vacation affordable. Set a budget and stick to it. Vacations should be considered a luxury and you should never go into debt to take a one. The perfect family vacation doesn’t have to blow your budget. It just requires a little planning and research.
Before Your Vacation
1. Be sure to order a free Official Visitors Guide from the area you are interested in visiting. Most guides will include discount coupons, maps, tips on where to stay and information on attractions and tours.
2. Visit the Convention & Visitors Bureau website of the state or city you are interested in. Here you will find area information, and information on where to stay, dining choices, things to do, calendar of events and more.
3. Be sure to make your lodging reservations before your trip. During peak seasons hotels in florida fill up quickly and you won’t want to waste precious vacation time searching for occupancy. Many hotels offer additional discounts and specials for booking online.
4. Always call to confirm your hotel reservation before you arrive and notify the hotel if you are going to be late.
5. Buy discount attraction tickets prior to your arrival. You will save time and money and avoid standing in line at your favorite attractions.
6. Eco-tours are educational, fun, entertaining and often a less expensive option than theme parks. Research available tours for the area you'll be visiting.
7. Plan plenty of downtime in your schedule. Choose a hotel that is kid-friendly so that you can spend a day or two at the hotel letting the kids enjoy the hotel pool, playground and the supervised children's program.
8. Consider traveling by car to destinations that are closer to home. Renting a car or a larger vehicle may be an economical and practical alternative to flying.
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