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Last Updated on November 20, 2023 by Ariana Svenson<\/a><\/p>\n

How to afford to travel with kids is one of those eternal questions.\u00a0 No, we don\u2019t have a trust fund nor did we sell an app for millions!\u00a0 Travel has been a priority in this eco-Mumma\u2019s life and wanderlust is a way of life.<\/p>\n

Therefore, there are several things that I do that are relatively easy and simple \u2013 and mean that we can travel more.\u00a0 The good news is, you can do them too.\u00a0 Here are some of our family tips on how to afford to travel with kids.<\/p>\n

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Top Tips on How to Afford Travel & Family Travel on a Budget<\/span><\/h2>\n

Have Travel As A Priority <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Travel is a priority for me, so I\u2019m more likely to go on a short holiday to Bali<\/strong><\/a> than buy a new couch.\u00a0 We can\u2019t have it all in this life, and travel is a priority of mine (the others are love and connection with the kids).<\/p>\n

Be money saavy<\/span><\/h3>\n

In short,\u00a0 if you spend on things you don\u2019t need or want, you aren\u2019t going to have money to enjoy travel with the family.\u00a0 \u00a0I recommend having a family budget and sticking to it,\u00a0 here are some great tips to Plan your family budget.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Travel Dreaming (AKA Travel Research)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Some folks like to spend their evenings on Netflix; I couldn\u2019t think of anything better than doing some good old travel dreaming.\u00a0 This comes in various forms, and doesn\u2019t cost a penny.<\/p>\n

As part of the dreaming phase, I get a bucket list together, set some goals, and routinely sign up to newsletters for my bucket list destinations.\u00a0 For example, I\u2019ve been hoping to get to Lombok for some time.\u00a0 When I see a sale come up, I screenshot it.<\/p>\n

As a result, I\u2019m able to buy flights at the cheapest prices because I know what is cheap.\u00a0 Also, year in, year out the airlines ** seem to ** (based on a couple of years of tracking) follow the same sales pattern.<\/p>\n

For more ideas on how to keep your wanderlust going, keep reading.<\/p>\n

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Develop Good Travel Planning Methods<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Since I have been traveling for a large portion of my life, I have developed some good travel planning methods.\u00a0 Whether it be solo travel or wold-wide family travel, I have experienced it all.\u00a0 I know that family travel on a budget can be challenging.\u00a0 That is why having a solid plan is a must to helping you not break the bank.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve covered extensively some of my travel planning methods in various posts\u00a0 Yes, they are detailed, but basically, if you follow those travel planning methods you should organize a pretty damn good holiday for you and the family.<\/p>\n

Here are Some Great Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Awesome Family Holiday Checklists to Have a Stress Free Departure Day<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ideas To Ace Traveling As A Family & Travel Essentials For Kids<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Travel Hacks and Road Trip Essentials for Kids<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Family Travel Tips: Awesome Ideas For Traveling With Kids<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Top Family Vacation Ideas: What are the Best Places to Travel with Kids?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Live Modestly (Old-fashioned or Sustainably)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

I mentioned above that travel is a priority for us.\u00a0 However, we also live in a relatively old-fashioned manner \u2013 aka sustainably.\u00a0 All the kids\u2019 clothes are either hand-me-downs or bought at the op shop, we have an ample vegetable garden and have our own chooks (hens).<\/p>\n

Most importantly we shop consciously.\u00a0 This means we save on our day-to-day lifestyle.\u00a0 Living modestly really goes a long way towards helping us take family affordable vacations.<\/p>\n

Apart from living modestly, or within your means, you might like to look for a gig on the side.\u00a0 Here are some great ways to make extra money.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Travel Economically <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

When we are travelling, we always look for the most economical and sensible way to do something.\u00a0 Having travelled extensively this mumma knows the cheapest way to get around is often by public transport.\u00a0 However, when you are travelling with multiple people and have kids, sometimes the most sensible way is to look for private transport.<\/p>\n

We stay in a lot of Airbnb\u2019s as well.\u00a0 The experiences range from odd to excellent \u2013 but hands down they are always nearly always the cheapest.\u00a0 Plus, we always look for a place that self-caters which mean we mostly eat at home while traveling.\u00a0 \u00a0Take a look at our Pros And Cons Of Airbnb\u2019s For Family Travel<\/strong><\/a> for more ideas.<\/p>\n

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Book Family Travel Early for Family Travel on a Budget<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are a number of important reasons to book family travel early!\u00a0 There are two main reasons you should book now for next year!\u00a0 Firstly, you should save loads of money, and the second is that by getting it all booked and confirmed, you can sit back and relax and enjoy the New Year.<\/p>\n\n

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Flight Deals and Sales 9-12 Months Before Travel<\/span><\/h3>\n

Once you have decided where you are going, and which seasons are best (see our handy guide about How to Plan a Family Holiday<\/strong><\/a>) then subscribe to emails from a number of different places, so that you are alerted when the sales start.\u00a0 For example:<\/p>\n