14 Budget-Friendly Family Vacations You Can't Afford to Miss
Mexico
Mexico is the queen of all-inclusive resorts. Booking your family into accommodations that provide everything you could possibly need takes the effort out of planning and executing your trip, and it is surprisingly affordable as well.
Family-friendly resorts along the coast near Cancun and the Riviera Maya offer reasonable rates and promotions that make for cheap vacation ideas for families.
The resorts catering to families have an impressive array of amenities, with nanny services, kids’ menus, kids’ clubs, nightly entertainment and sometimes free shuttle services to water parks or other child-friendly attractions.
What’s more, thanks to the glorious nature of the Yucatan coastline, no matter where you stay you are almost guaranteed to be close to some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet, with many resorts opening directly out onto the white sand.
Goa, India
If India’s on your bucket list, you might consider booking a family holiday to Goa. Your trip highlights will include an array of places to explore, rich cultural sites, wildlife sanctuaries and gorgeous beaches — so there’s sure to never be a dull moment.
In the past, it was solidly a backpacker destination, but nowadays hotels and restaurants in Goa are quite welcoming to families. You’ll see plenty of kids and teenagers splashing in the waves and relaxing on the beach with their family.
For a quieter time with the kids, head to Ashwem and Morjim, both of which offer surf board rentals and other water activities. However, if you are looking for more excitement, beaches such as Palolem and Anjuna have more going on. If your kids are animal lovers, book a dolphin sighting cruise or head to one of the area’s wildlife sanctuaries such as the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary or Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary.
Travelers to Goa will find accommodations, food and tours at very attractive prices, so this gem makes for a great and affordable family vacation.
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Montreal, Canada
If a dream vacation to Paris is out of the range of your budget, but you’d still like to channel a bit of France into your vacation, then perhaps a trip to Montreal is in order. You won’t have to leave North America to live the French life for a few days, which will save you tons in airfare when compared to a Transatlantic trip.
Montreal offers something for everyone and the city’s playful atmosphere makes it a perfect for children and teens. Whether you are watching the street performers at the Just For Laughs festival, taking in the thrills at La Ronde amusement park, or playing pirate at Pointe-a-Calliere, the kids are sure to spend their vacation with lots of smiles on their faces.
Adults in your group will appreciate the wealth of museums and galleries in the city. There’s nearly always a special cultural event going on. To top it off, many of the main attractions are within walking distance from one another or easily accessible by a short ride on the city’s subway system. Easy transport always makes travel with kids easier!
Make sure you indulge in plenty of French food while visiting the city. The bakeries and fine dining are top notch.
