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What are good but not too expensive family travel ideas?
Posted on 1/1/24 at 7:32 pm
Posted on 1/1/24 at 7:32 pm
Live in Shreveport. Family of 5, wife wants to go to the California coast. She’s mentioned Europe also, Italy or Ireland sounds what she prefers. Maybe also Mexico or Caribbeans. We usually go to a cabin like Arkansas, Tennessee, been to Houston, and Destin.
We are obviously not well traveled. I’m considering doing something just wife and I to make cheaper but really don’t have options for kids to stay somewhere. Oldest lives in Houston and married so probably wouldn’t come. Good chance it would be wife, 16 and 11 year old sons, myself.
Say 5-7 days can any trips like that be made for less than $5k? Preferably less but I know plane rides and all with several people add up. TIA
Eta: Also is getting a passport difficult? We both have the new licenses that will be required soon. If I wanted to leave the country by spring or summer wasn’t sure how long it takes to get passports.
We are obviously not well traveled. I’m considering doing something just wife and I to make cheaper but really don’t have options for kids to stay somewhere. Oldest lives in Houston and married so probably wouldn’t come. Good chance it would be wife, 16 and 11 year old sons, myself.
Say 5-7 days can any trips like that be made for less than $5k? Preferably less but I know plane rides and all with several people add up. TIA
Eta: Also is getting a passport difficult? We both have the new licenses that will be required soon. If I wanted to leave the country by spring or summer wasn’t sure how long it takes to get passports.
This post was edited on 1/1/24 at 7:38 pm
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Posted on 1/1/24 at 8:08 pm to Mushroom1968
You’re all over the place so I’ll start from the beginning. Start the passport process now.
Next, identify which airport you fly out of and monitor flights going anywhere cheap. Sounds like price is more important than destination, so let the price determine the destination.
Hopper app and google flights are good resources. If you have a rather larger airport, there are other services that will send you alerts when airlines have specials.
Next, identify which airport you fly out of and monitor flights going anywhere cheap. Sounds like price is more important than destination, so let the price determine the destination.
Hopper app and google flights are good resources. If you have a rather larger airport, there are other services that will send you alerts when airlines have specials.
Posted on 1/1/24 at 8:28 pm to Mushroom1968
I wouldn’t count on leaving this spring if you have to apply for 4 passports. The process is incredibly slow right now.
As the other poster stated, apply for the passports immediately.
As the other poster stated, apply for the passports immediately.
Posted on 1/1/24 at 9:15 pm to Mushroom1968
I would never consider Europe for 5-7 days and particularly so if you’re not well-traveled.
Posted on 1/1/24 at 11:49 pm to Mushroom1968
quote:My condolences.
Live in Shreveport
Posted on 1/2/24 at 2:28 pm to Mushroom1968
What do you want to do, relax all day, relax and maybe half-day of activities, or schedule activities all day? Flying to CA isn't too expensive, but activities there can add up and rental cars aren't cheap. CA is great for doing stuff (amusement parks, vineyards, tours, etc.) and seeing places, but the cost of all that can add up quick, not to mention meals. And CA can be a lot time driving around once you are there.
I would look into Puerto Rico or one of the US territories where you don't need a passport for this trip. You could rent a house cheap and save money by eating breakfast/lunch there. Another option is one of the all-inclusives in Mexico or DR. After airfare and paying the AI, you won't have to spend anything else if you want. These are great options if you want a relaxing, sit around the pool or beach trip.
I would look into Puerto Rico or one of the US territories where you don't need a passport for this trip. You could rent a house cheap and save money by eating breakfast/lunch there. Another option is one of the all-inclusives in Mexico or DR. After airfare and paying the AI, you won't have to spend anything else if you want. These are great options if you want a relaxing, sit around the pool or beach trip.
Posted on 1/2/24 at 4:05 pm to Mushroom1968
San diego has easy public transportation. Or fly to denver and rent a car. There are many cabins/airbnbs/condos an easy driveable distance. Cheap flights and hotels in Vegas are great for off strip activities/great state parks and national parks (for road tripping).
Fly to Phoenix and rent a car for grand canyon/Sedona area.
Fly to Phoenix and rent a car for grand canyon/Sedona area.
Posted on 1/2/24 at 5:22 pm to Mushroom1968
I appreciate all the responses. She’d really like to do Mexico or similar so may look more closely into that
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