Family Trip Deals

Ready for a European adventure with the kids? Click here for some helpful tips on traveling abroad with children.

After reading that article, check out the following bargains to visit Europe soon!

Rome, Florence and Venice for $839–air, hotel, transportation, breakfast. Click here for offer and to see itinerary from European Destinations.

Paris from $499 including air, hotel and breakfast. Click here for more information from go-travel.

Go to Prague for $614 per person, airfare and hotel. Click here to see this offer from Orbitz.

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Want to see a unique place in Europe for a great price right now? Go to Amsterdam. I have only been here once, but I am very much wanting to return. It was a beautiful and fun city.

Just like Italy that I mentioned earlier today, this Amsterdam deal during the off season can’t be beat.

Travel dates: Select departures between November-March

Gate 1 Travel, in conjunction with the Netherlands Tourism Board, just made its popular Amsterdam package a can’t miss deal. For just $599, you can take off on a 4-night vacation, and save close to $300 off the price of similar packages.

Package includes:

* R/T airfare to Amsterdam from New York, Boston or Philadelphia (see more departure cities below)
* 4 nights at the Best Western Lancaster
* Daily breakfast
* Arrival transfer
* Half-day Amsterdam city tour
* Diamond center tour
* Airline fuel surcharges

This $599 price is valid for daily departures between November 30-December 11 and January 2-Febuary 21. Other travel dates are available (prices will be higher).

Departure cities: New York, Boston, Philadelphia … $599; Baltimore, Washington … +$47; Chicago … +$85; Miami … +$77; Houston … +$86; Atlanta … +$112; Dallas … +$120; Denver … +$126; Los Angeles, San Francisco … +$162, Seattle … +$216. Call Gate 1 for other departure cities.

Click here for more information or to book with Gate 1 Travel. Or, call 1-800-682-3333 to make your reservations over the phone. Additional taxes and fees of approximately $123 are not included.

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My husband and I went to Italy last January. In my opinion, it was one of the best times to go. The high tourist season is during the summer, so tourism is down. It was so easy to see the sights. In addition, because we traveled at the beginning of January, it was still “holiday season” for Italians since they celebrate the Epiphany (Three Kings Day). It was wonderful because so many Italian families were taking holiday at the time, and we had a true cultural experience. The beginning of January is a big time for families there, and in Florence on Three Kings Day there was a big family festival.

Take advantage of this time period with your family, and save money, too!

The following is a great travel deal on go-today.com:

Rome, Venice, Florence, Italy
Travel dates: Select dates between November through March

Take your pick between Italy’s 3 most popular cities for a 4-night vacation, each starting at $599. Whether you choose Rome, Florence or Venice, what really makes this affordable is the add-on pricing from cities across the U.S. The lead price is from New York, but many other departure cities are offered at equally compelling prices (see below for more on this).

This package includes:

* R/T airfare to Rome, Venice or Florence
* 4 nights hotel accommodations
* Daily breakfast
* Hotel taxes & service charges
* Airline fuel surcharges

To get the lowest price, depart out of New York on select Wednesday/Thursday dates, November 1 through March 7. Check out the add-ons (pricing varies, depending on exact itinerary): Boston … +$20-$40; Washington DC … +$20-$100; Chicago … +$20-$100; Los Angeles … +$20(!)-$160; San Francisco … +$140-$180.

Click here for full details or to book directly with go-today.com. Or call 1-800-227-3235 to make your reservations over the phone.

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Have you ever wanted to get away with the family but didn’t think you could afford hotels? Do you have an interest in seeing Europe but know the exchange rate for the Euro isn’t in your favor? Do you want to take the kids to Disney World or Hawaii but don’t want to be cramped in a hotel room?

There is an alternative that can save you thousands of dollars, especially if you live in or near a big city or tourist area. (in fact, I am getting excited writing this post because researching this has given me the travel bug) Try a home exchange!

In the majority of cases, you, and the family that you choose to exchange with, trade cars during the time period. This adds up to big savings in car rental fees, as well.

Even if you do live in a remote area, according to Home Exchange, don’t despair! See what they have to say on the subject:

Of course, if you have a beach front home in Hawaii or a penthouse with a view in New York, or San Francisco, you’re going to get a lot of exchange inquiries.

But we have found that by their very nature, people who are HomeExchange Members are well traveled and are often interested in seeing new places, and experiencing an area as a local.

A potential home exchange partner may wish to be near a loved one or family member, or perhaps need to come to your area for business reasons. So your “average” home may be just the ticket for someone wanting to exchange with you.

If you are a little off the beaten track, you may have to send out more inquiries, and put a little more effort into marketing your home, neighborhood and area. But if you do so, you might be surprised, although we won’t be.

Think you’ll end up in a shack? Think again:

Here is the gorgeous house in California at the top of the post:

Here is another great home in Italy:

How about West Palm Beach?:

Two of the largest home exchange websites to try out are Home Link and Home Exchange.

Happy Hunting!

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Aer Lingus is offering a special for the beginning of the winter season. Visit the Aer Lingus website and take advantage of the Warm Welcomes fare button at the top of the page.

Travel January 7-February 28 to either Shannon or Dublin each way from:

* Boston… $169
* New York… $169
* Chicago… $199
* Los Angeles … $242

If you need more than airfare, the Warm Welcomes tour includes lodging, touring and some meals starting at $699 person including RT airfare. Want more? The upscale Ultimate Ireland Dream Castle Package is also available. The castle stay includes RT airfare as well as castle lodging, rental car and breakfast. What child doesn’t think that castles are cool?

This is a significant savings over the summer high season. (and the massive amounts of tourists!)

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One of the things my family never did when I was a child was travel to Europe.  My husband and I love Europe and think it is essential to travel there with children!  We haven’t done it yet, but when we went to Italy this past January, we thought that would be the perfect place to take our children first.  Check out these bargains in Italy that would be great for a family with children or for couples traveling with friends.  Save thousands of dollars by taking advantage of these auctions and knowing that the location and lodging will be first rate!

Great deal on a two bedroom apartment in Tuscany

Have the grandparents and extended family chip in and get this great place for up to eight people! 

Ciao!