Easy Luxury Vacations

posted by Joyce on May 23

Traveling is often seen as a luxury that can be afforded only by some and necessitates saving over several months in order to get the holiday you want. This doesn’t have to be the case. With a bit of careful thought and a lot of planning, it really is possible to travel on a budget.

Of course, traveling on a budget means different things to different people. Some would consider a budget holiday to involve backpacking and camping. This type of holiday can be done on a budget relatively easily; the real skill arises when you are trying to get a luxury holiday for a budget price.

The Travel Industry Association of America estimated that the average family spends over $2,200 a year on an extended vacation. This is an enormous amount. If you save just 10% of that amount, think how it will add up over the years.

Interestingly, paying more does not necessarily guarantee you a better holiday. Whenever you are on vacation, you will probably be surrounded by other families, some of which have paid more than you for the vacation and others which have paid significantly less.

One of the most affordable vacations for families is packages where kids stay free. The good news is that there is a mountain of online sites which offer such package deals for families. Let’s take a look at a few luxury vacation spots that are all-inclusive.

• Holiday Inn in Aruba

• Kaanapali Shores in Maui, Hawaii

• Barcelo Beach Resort in Ixtapa, Mexico

• Melia Cabo Real Beach & Golf Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico

• Sunset Beach Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica

• Paradise Island Resort in Nassau, Bahamas

• Crown Paradise in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

• Riu Bambu in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Kids fly and stay free in most of the Orlando packages as well. In Europe, the Novotel chain is offering free accomodations for kids ages 16 and under.

With some effort, you can find travel destinations that accommodate kids for free and offer inclusive air and hotel packages as well.

Check with the airlines. Delta has offered kids stay free packages to destinations including: Hawaii, Las Vegas, Orlando, Florida, Cancun, Cozumel, Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica.

Other online sites offer kids stay and eat free in Mexico, including: Acapulco, Cancun, Cozumel, Hualtulco, Ixtapa, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta.

If you prefer a cruise, many of the top cruise lines such as Carnival Cruise Line offer kids stay free packages to many Caribbean destinations.

Take the time to research the many sites available online and you will be sure to find destinations that offer ‘kids stay free’ deals. Whether you are traveling during the summer months or off season, there is a package out there for your family.