Family vacation experts honor cheap vacations that consistently deliver the best value, during this recession or any time.
Family Travel Forum (FTF), the leading publisher of family vacation and travel websites, congratulates the winners of its 11th annual "Top 10 Getaways” awards. For 2008, FTF editors searched beyond the “Sale” signs to find hospitality and travel companies that are always committed to value, offering families a budget vacation, with or without an economic crisis.

FTF’s Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways for Family Travelers
range from a nationwide child-friendly campground chain to a tropical
island paradise and majestic ski slopes. No matter how different, the
Top 10 (Cheap) Getaway award winners raise the bar for family vacations
by delivering friendly service, shared experiences and innovative
amenities without breaking a parent's piggybank.
Family Travel Forum's Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways for Family Travelers
FTF honors these 2008 winners for providing family travelers with consistent value.
Top 10 (Cheap) All-Inclusive Getaway
-- Divi Caribbean Resorts - Tamarijn Aruba, Aruba. A beachfront all-inclusive where kids under 18 stay free all year long.
Top 10 (Cheap) Ski Getaways
-- Lake Tahoe, Nevada and California. World-class terrain, snow and weather with prices that locals can afford.
-- Western White Mountains, New Hampshire. The pristine environment, cozy cottages and lift ticket prices of a bygone era.
Top 10 (Cheap) Cruise Getaway'
-- Carnival Freedom, Florida. An affordable first-timer's Caribbean cruise has been tailor-made for families by the funships crew.
Top 10 (Cheap) Reunion Getaways
-- Crystal Coast, North Carolina. It's 50% cheaper than the Outer Banks and boasts huge oceanfront homes for your clan.
-- Asilomar Conference Grounds, California. This landmarked Arts & Crafts style retreat serves three meals during multigenerational bonding.
Top 10 (Cheap) Hotel Chain Getaways
-- Premier Inn, Europe. This group blankets the U.K. with family rooms for just US$75 per night and a cheap breakfast option.
-- Candlewood Suites, US. They smartly offer kitchens, free laundry and sofabeds, just like home, at an average $72 per night.
Top 10 (Cheap) Campground Getaways
-- Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, US & Canada. "Bear-Bones" cabins for six begin at $80 and lots of activities make going green fun.
-- Eurocamp, Europe. With choices from $6 per night kids' tents to furnished cottages and waterparks, these glamorous parks are a steal.



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cool.If you are looking for a place for fun activities,this is the place that you are looking for,"The Caribbean place"
-Sarah
Posted by: St. Maarten Village | February 12, 2009 at 05:42 AM
Lack Of Information Is Bad.
Yes, for many the situation is that, they have to wait for the tax man to come and offer them some tax refund before they can afford to have a vacation. It is sad that, it is the case for a great number of people. Lack of information is bad. The small thing I want to do to bless some folks who will read this comment is to give them some information that will enable them to be able to afford a vacation anytime of the year and wherever they prefer. To spend a full week in most luxury resorts cost about $1,700 -$2,999. What if I show you a way to still go to those same luxury resorts of your choice and any where in the world and instead of paying the above amount, your membership privileges automatically discount it down to about $299 - $699 for a full week for the same prestigious resorts? In addition to that, you will even get better membership treatments because, they view you as a regular customer and not just some incidental guy from the street? How eager would you like to grap such privileges? Don't be skeptical, but check it out. You may start checking this out by going to: http://luxuryresortsvacationdeals.com
I myself was amazed that such privileges exist. So, don't blame yourself for not knowing some of these things that a few are enjoying within closed doors.
Posted by: Cyril O. Takusume | April 10, 2009 at 11:52 PM
I was in Caribbean cruise from Easy Click Travel last month, it is really cheap. You can try by yourself.
Posted by: Caribbean Cruise | October 22, 2009 at 06:14 PM
Thanks for the list of getaways. People will now know where to go in holidays!
-Peter
Posted by: fun weekend getaways | November 13, 2009 at 12:27 PM
Thanks a lot for the list of Getaways!It would surely help people to choose easily the vacation spot for thier holidays!
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