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Affordable Family Vacations: Strategies for Summer

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Strategy #1: Split Costs With Another Family and Rent a Vacation Home
Vacation Home Rental - Photo courtesy of Hotpads.com. Vacation Home Rental - Photo courtesy of Hotpads.com.
Villas in Mexico, farmhouses in Tuscany, Lake Powell houseboats...

The world is full of wonderful vacations that are pricey for a single family, but affordable when costs are shared. Many villas, farmhouses, etc., offer lots of bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, spacious living areas, and beautiful grounds often with pool.

How do you find these great places? Check out Vacation Home Rental to learn more, and pick up a few tips.

This type of house-sharing works great for family-reunions big and small, and is part of a travel trend that's been called "togethering", i.e. using vacation time to get together with family and friends.

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