The Everything Family Guide to Budget Travel

Taking a fun family vacation doesn't have to break the bank, as proven by veteran travel writer Kelly Merritt. Inside, she offers no shortage of creative ways to plan affordable trips! Visit popular sites at off-peak times with your children . . . travel off the beaten path for an eye-opening experience . . . and discover historic sites, scenic areas, and fun-filled attractions right in your own backyard!

Featuring hundreds of unique, family-friendly trip ideas such as:

• Camping (from the mountains to our national parks)
• Adventure travel
• Water and island vacations
• All-inclusive resorts and cruises
• Educational vacations (eco, historical, cooking, and more)
• European tours--and beyond!

The Everything Family Guide to Budget Travel helps you make the most affordable decisions about lodging, food, and tourist attractions. This easy-to-use guide is an invaluable tool, you won't want to travel without!

Kelly Merritt is a seasoned travel writer whose articles have been published in the Los Angeles Times, The Pilot, Charlotte Health and Fitness Magazine, JohnnyJet, Deep South, Uptown Magazine, Impact, the Chicago Tribune, the Sentinel, the Baltimore Sun, Newsday, Gordon's Guide, and CEO Traveler, among numerous other publications. She was the travel editor for Uptown Magazine and the lifestyle editor for Charlotte Health and Fitness Magazine. She has traveled extensively throughout the United States and beyond with children, introducing them to everything from wilderness camping to five-star restaurants.