Caroline Costello

10 Ways to Find Cheap Flights

by Caroline Costello

Typical fliers wince at today’s sky-high airfares — but traveling parents, who must mentally multiply plane ticket prices by the number of kids in their…

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Family Vacations for $1,000

by Caroline Costello

Family vacations don’t have to break the bank. Consider one of these U.S. vacation destinations for about $1,000.

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10 Ways to Save on Baggage Fees

by Caroline Costello

Airline baggage fees can significantly beef up the cost of a vacation for families traveling with a lot of luggage. For example, a quick search…

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Skip This: Do That!

by Caroline Costello

Deciding where to go for your next family vacation? Often it’s the most popular destinations — from mega theme parks to world-famous beach towns —…

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A Beginner’s Guide to RV Family Vacations

by Caroline Costello

Renting an RV is a fantastic way to tour the country with your kids (without having to unpack seven suitcases at each hotel). Here, RV…

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Summer Camps for Families

by Caroline Costello

Is summer camp right for your family? Consider the options, costs and more before making your decision.

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Winter Family Vacation Deals: 7 Money-Saving Steals

by Caroline Costello

January. A month of cold weather and mounds of snow. After the lights and spirit of the holidays, January can seem, well, bland. But there…

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7 Great Escapes for Under $500

by Caroline Costello

Now that the kids are back in the classroom for the year, are family vacations still an option for budget-minded parents who don’t want to…

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