A Great Vacation Is Still Possible... Even on a Budget

Emily Kaufman "The Travel Mom" Shares Tips for Planning an Exciting Vacation Without Breaking the Bank

ORLANDO, FL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/02/08 -- Although most people are feeling the pinch of record oil prices, rising food costs and a wave of economic insecurity, and consumer confidence is at a 44-year low, vacations are still top of mind for families nationwide especially as Memorial Day weekend kicked off the summer travel season. The first tax rebates began landing in taxpayers' bank accounts ahead of schedule, kicking off a $168 billion stimulus program to put cash in consumers' pockets and jolt the stalling economy.

With millions of Americans expecting a government tax rebate ranging from $600 to $1,200 and beyond, now is the time to plan a family vacation that puts the money to work. To help make the most of that rebate and your family vacation, there are simple things to keep in mind so that even families on a budget can travel in style.

The good news is that there are affordable options out there for families that want to get away this summer, yet not compromise on the family-friendly fun. In this segment, Emily Kaufman, "The Travel Mom" on site in Orlando, shares tips on how to plan an exciting vacation that won't break the bank. She talks about how to find the greatest deals for everything from vacations for the family to romantic weekend getaways and provides insight on "tricks of the trade" and how booking online, staying within a theme park, paying attention to the timing of a vacation and how what you pack, can SAVE you money.

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