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The Best Florida Family Vacations...
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Its warm all year around, the climate is awesome. 
Many families spend their summer vacation as well as their holidays on the family beaches in Florida.
It can be a great choice for a tropical family vacation, spending time
on the beautiful coastline with a Florida beachfront vacation, a
Disney Vacation in Orlando Florida, or a combo of each.
Florida family vacations offer so much to do from fun in the sun, to great attractions, while getting the most for your money!
So lets start planning your Florida family vacations NOW!!
Top 10 Florida Family Vacations Travel Planning Tips and Necessities!!
#1: Decide When to Go to the Family Florida Beaches and Vacation Spots...When to go on your Florida family vacations is a very important decision.
There are better times than others, to maximize time spent in the sun and on the Florida beaches and enjoy the many attractions without the crowds, which will also minimize expenses of a family inexpensive vacation.
But, remember, Florida beachfront vacations offer great vacation spots all year around!
Googs list of best times to travel to Florida:
- Right after Memorial Day thru the second week of June has been shown to be the perfect time to take your Florida family vacations. Weather is excellent just about every day, all attractions are open, and the Family beaches in Florida and the ocean are beautiful this time of year, without the crowds (kids not out of school yet).
- Be careful during late August thru October. This is Hurricane season, as we witnessed the past couple years, how treacherous it can be. Don't let it detour you if this is your choice. My wife and I spent three Florida vacations in September and had wonderful weather, it was quiet from lack of tourists, and the Florida beaches were still beautiful. If maximum relaxation is what you want, or a little romance, September may be your best time.
- The holidays can be fun too, especially if you
are drenched in 10+ inches of snow like I was this past Christmas.
A little snow is great, but not a blizzard (maybe you like that?).
Also, this time of year through March, the snowbirds make their way to Florida- but everyone is really friendly and you'll still have a good time on your family inexpensive vacation. - July and August get substantially hot, but if your looking to spend most of your time near the water or on the family beaches in Florida, this timeframe will be ok.
- Finally, spring break is fun for the college students. It can be crowded in Orlando this time of year too. Just be smart about where you are going and plan wisely for things to do in Florida.
#2: Budget/Money Saving Tips!!
Most of us aren't rich. Having a travel budget is a priority when doing anything.
Making money an issue during your family inexpensive vacation could ruin the whole trip.
Our goal is for you to come back having enjoyed your Florida family vactions,
not more stressed out than before you left. So take a look at our money saving
tips section for priceless ideas and more on how to travel cheap but travel well...
Googs uses these tips when he travels...
so should you:
- When using credit cards is ok!
- Planning a budget made easy!
- Useful money saving tricks and tools, from Free Flying, to cutting costs on necessities so you have more $$ for fun and shopping!
- How to get the best deals by using a few simple words!
ie. Is that the best you can do? Don't be afraid to ask!
Our Money Saving Tips are Priceless...Learn More Here
#3: Decide Where to Go- Which Family Beaches in Florida are for You...
Where do you want to go on your Florida family vacations?
Orlando perhaps? You'll get to enjoy the major attractions & magical atmosphere of Walt Disney World and more
that people travel from around the world to experience.
How about any of the beautiful Florida beaches up either coast? The Florida Panhandle beaches are wonderful, The Florida West Coast Gulf beaches have been our favorite, and the Family beaches in Florida along the East Coast (beaches A1A Florida) are spectacular too!
Also, Key West Florida beaches are one of the Florida vacation spots you must visit once!
Or, why not beaches near Orlando and Walt Disney World?
For example, I spent a week in Orlando, visited the sites, enjoyed the shopping, nightlife, and spent one day at Cocoa Beach Florida and another at Clearwater Beach Florida, both about an hour away.
Our best Florida beaches section is a must if you haven't decided where
to go yet...
Compare Florida beaches for your Florida family vacations!!
You can also find more family oriented Florida beaches here
#4: How to get there- Fly vs. Drive
Drive your own car or a discount car rental for your Florida family vacations?
With gas prices being where they are, driving may be out,
but don't think you can't travel just as cheap and have a Family inexpensive vacation.
Plus with flying you get there faster.
YEAHHHHH!!
Cheap car rental and cheap airfare are easier to find than you think, with our help.
Googs says compare and contrast rates for flying and car rentals, here.
Tip:
If you are driving, write out everything from
gas, to food, to mileage, to maintenence, if you take your own car.
You will be surprised at how expensive it can be, even though you think you're saving $$.
These are a few reasons to go with a discount car rental or fly.
We haven't driven our own car in our 3 past vacations and fly on most occasions.
Trust me we aren't wealthy either.
We will probably never drive again if the trip is over 8 hours long. Remember,
kids and spouses can get edgy in a long car ride, again making your trip
dreadful. Make sure you plan appropriately with kid travel games, activities, and entertainment!
#5: Where to stay- Florida Beachfront Vacations...
Take your pick of great places to stay on your Florida family vacations:
Discount Hotels: Choose from national chains to great local finds for your Florida beachfront rentals.
Discount Condos: If more space is what you need, condos can be great and cheap Florida waterfront properties for your family inexpensive vacation.
Florida Beach Resorts: What about all in one? Places like Marriot resorts provide extra
ammenities.
Beach front homes in Florida: Rent a home for your family Florida vacations. Feel comfortable while
enjoying your vacation.
Florida Time Share: Florida family vacations time shares can be great. Make sure to read our section on what a Florida time share is and how they can save you money!!
Florida Campgrounds & Florida RV Parks: If you have an RV or want to rough it in the Florida wilderness then why
not keep it cheap and go camping on Florida beaches or in Central Florida for a few days.
#6: Travel Resource Needs...
Don't forget your travel resources. If you have a spouse who is like me and doesn't like to ask for directions, then you'll need help.
Florida family vacations shows you where to get everything you need:
- Florida road Map & Map of beaches in Florida
- Travel Guides on where to go, how to obtain awesome deals, and things to do (Golf, Fishing, Day Trips, Attractions)!
- Luggage plus our Packing & Reminder Checklist
- Books, Magazines, things to keep you busy (entertainment, games, books, dvd player, etc...)
- Additional information that may be useful...such as weather reports, passport information, News, and more.
- Coupons and discount travel sources (don't forget our money saving tips)
- Baby & Kid Travel: Having just got the news that I am going to be a Daddy, I had to provide a few words & reminders about traveling with the little ones. Make sure you get books, toys, kid travel games, and things to keep the kids amused- you'll regret it if you forget!!
#7: Beach Necessities & Travel Necessities...
Here are just a few you must not forget...
- Beach Bikini Swim Wear (for women, men, and kids)
- Beach Toys, chairs, umbrellas, towels, etc...
- Books, Magazines, Music, etc...
- Cheap Sunglasses and skin care
- Beach bags to carry all your stuff in
- Oh, don't forget your cameras and camcorders
...And More Beach & Travel Musts...
#8: Don't Forget Pet Central...
Googs says, don't forget about your family pet.
Decide whether it fits to take them with you on your Florida family vacations,
or make plans on what to do with them while you're on the family beaches in Florida.
Visit our Pet Central area to ensure your pet is well taken care of!
#9: Q&A:
Currently we are putting together some answers to common travel questions. In the mean time, if you have any questions regarding your Florida family vacations,
don't hesitate to get in touch with us...
Contact Us Here!
And Finally- #10: Tell us your story!
We want to know how your Florida family vacations went.
Tips of things to do, what to watch out for, and anything
that would further help us to better serve you and other family inexpensive vacation travlers. You can share your stories HERE!!
We appreciate you letting us help!!
Thanks.
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