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Many folks think a family cruise is well beyond their reach. Truth is, if your family can afford a trip to a theme park or a hotel vacation then planning a family cruise is certainly an affordable option for you.
Cruise prices start around $75 per person per day and from there the sky is the limit. With 70% of U.S. families living within a one day's drive of a major port city, this also means you can "DRIVE" to exotic ports of call while saving the hassles and major expense of airline tickets for your entire clan.
Any child under the age of 24 months can fly for "Free". Airlines and travel agents use the industry word "LAPCHILD" to describe a baby or toddler flying seated in their parent's lap. Parents are still required to pay for any taxes associated with a "free" seat for their child. Some airlines may also charge a small fee which usually runs around 10% of the cost of an adult ticket.
It's time to plan your family's vacation. You do all of your online research and hours of homework comparing prices. You're convinced you've found the very best deal in the world and you're ready to whip out your credit card. Payment in full is required to confirm your reservations.
Updated June 2019
A family tour vacation is known by several different names. Travel agents call these types of vacations guided or escorted tours that are especially designed for families. Your family will be traveling along in the company of other families while a tour guide takes care of every detail along the way. Family tours come in every size, shape and flavor imaginable...your family can dogsled through the Alaska Wilderness, ride a gondola in Venice, Get up close and personal with a Kangaroo or enjoy an African Safari together.
There are so many wonderful and exciting international destinations for families to explore together. If you are planning to take a vacations with your kids to a foreign destination, here are some important tips you should consider as you plan your journey together:
