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Family Vacations: Then and Now
Here we are in the midst of American summer, the prime family vacation period. With hot dogs scorching on the grill and the smell of Coppertone in the air, I couldn't help but hark back to those summers three and four decades ago when my family and millions of families like ours took to the roads for a summer vacation. It was impossible to resist the temptation to compare those long ago days with the family vacations of today. Perhaps looking back can help make your upcoming vacation just a little better for your entire family.
Ideas for family getaways
Take a weekend or a few days to explore a new city or the countryside. A break from routine can be just what your family needs. Here are a few ideas.
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6 Ways to Save: Family Vacations
You may have to forgo your big vacation plans this year, but a tighter budget doesn't have to doom your summer getaway altogether. "You just have to be more creative, more flexible and willing to spend a little extra time finding deals. And without a doubt, great deals are out there," says Claire Newell, author of Travel Best Bets (Whitecap Publishing 2008). These out-of-the-box ideas may just make that postponed summer vacation downright doable:
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