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We’ve all been spending a lot more time indoors lately, which means that we might be craving adventure more than ever before this year. However, as things start to calm down and travel options open up again, are you going to be satisfied with just one vacation a year? Here, we’re going to look at a few ways you can enjoy breaks with your family a little more often.



Take a tour of what’s nearby

So often we think of vacations as simply flying or driving off to some far-flung location when, really, there could be a lot more that’s in your local vicinity that you haven’t taken the time to fully appreciate. A staycation in your nearest city, of which Zameena Mejia shows some of the best, could offer plenty of opportunities for fun, such as parks, museums, theater shows, and much more.

Take a drive

If you’re able to pack some tents or you’re lucky enough to own or be able to rent an RV or trailer home for a low price, then a road trip could be the perfect way to enjoy a low-cost cross country tip of the US. Simply put, there are more locations to see on the road than you will ever find in a travel guide. Decide on a route and do some research for stops along the way and you will always find adventure opportunities.

Get out into nature

It’s not entirely free, you do still need to buy the right supplies, but visiting a natural beauty hotspot to have a camping trip in the great outdoors is going to a lot less expensive than flying to any fancy resort. Experts like Stephen Troese Jr can help you learn all the tips you need to put together a safe, fun camping trip. You just need to find the right site, like your nearest national park.

Forget the fancy hotel

If you are traveling somewhere a little further away, then you can often enjoy staying there for a lot less if you forego the usual hotels and instead choose something like an Airbnb. It might not have as much of the conveniences of the average hotel, but it’s usually much cheaper.

Keep an eye out for opportunities

It’s not always the easiest to find, but if you’re planning a trip soon, then keep an eye out on upcoming flights and track a few destinations you would like to see over the coming days. If not enough people book seats on the flight, then prices can start to plummet as the day of the flight approaches. You might not have as much choice when it comes to accommodation after, but it can definitely cost less in general.

Of course, aside from finding ways to enjoy accessible and affordable vacations, you have to bear in mind the time you need to set aside, as well. But with the tips above, you can remove at least some of the barriers to the breaks your family needs.