PLANNING

Planning process

It can be so over-whelming. 

We have curated posts to help you with the entire planning process. Where do you begin? How do you get the kids involved? Read more here. 

Our top posts: 

• https://thefamilybackpack.com/plan-family-vacation/
• https://thefamilybackpack.com/family-travel-guide-spring-break/

budget

Family vacations don't have to break the bank. 

Travel is a mind set and doesn't mean you have to hop on a plane overseas. Exploring your own state provides a perspective your kids would not have otherwise had.

Here are our curated posts on taking the budget into account when planning a family vacation.

Our top posts: 

• https://thefamilybackpack.com/pain-free-ways-build-your-vacation-budget/
• https://thefamilybackpack.com/how-to-travel-for-free/

housing

More space for the family!

Hotels are great, especially, when you can use miles to pay for them. Consider a house rental or even a house swap. This gives your entire family more space and in many instances it's a lot less expensive than a hotel. Read our curated posts on housing here. 

Our top posts: 

• https://thefamilybackpack.com/started-using-vrbo-airbnb/
• https://thefamilybackpack.com/sweet-stays-8-reasons-to-explore-rental-properties-for-your-family-vacation/