https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 07:14:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-664826 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:36:14 +0000 prettylizy 664826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've done family vacations to the OBX, it was great. We had tons of fun but I was a teenager at the time and we went walking around in our bikini's enticing and ignoring the local boys :P</p> <p>I've always wanted to rent a houseboat in Tennessee, looks like oodles of fun. There are also lots of great cabins you can rent in the smokey mountains. Hot tubs, pool table, local restaurants and lots of room for kiddos. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-664814 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:32:08 +0000 bpcmarj 664814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Champagne: we stayed right outside Myrtle Beach one year, and loved it. Ocean Isle. A big house, quiet family area, but close enough to Myrtle Beach to go there for a day our dinner or whatever.</p> <p>And, I am obviously partial to Cape Cod :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-664734 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:49:15 +0000 buffalove 664734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do Hilton Head and have friends that go to OBX. We rent a big house with enough bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone, and getting one with it's own pool is clutch. Then those with kids can still use the pool when the kiddos are napping - not really an option in a condo or hotel. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-664663 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:23:02 +0000 immabeetoo 664663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Going to throw 2 other Midwest places on the idea block since I've been there (and live here!). </p> <p>Kansas City - legoland, fun zoo, awesome downtown district, very budget friendly</p> <p>Chicago - too much to list, but lots of fun stuff for everyone and public transit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-664647 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:05:03 +0000 Trailmix 664647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about Cape Cod? It sounds perfect for what you're describing. Also, Hilton Head or the Outer Banks also seem like they fit the bill :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-664579 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:59:08 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 664579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>San Diego - perfect weather, beautiful beaches! It's very kid-friendly because it has the SD Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Balboa Park, Coronado Island, Legoland, Seaworld... but it's great for adults too because of The Gaslamp District - lots of nighlife, restaurants, bars, shopping, movie theaters! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-664557 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:24:45 +0000 brownie 664557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I saw a place in Vermont a while back that even had child care provided. That was really neat. We also do Disney a lot. There was a great house we stayed at that was walking distance to the parking lot and trams. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-664555 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:18:44 +0000 skibobrown 664555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the idea of renting a big beach house. I've heard good things about the Outer Banks. We always went to Cape Cod when I was little. I also recommend Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the Florida Keys. We just got back from a trip to the Keys w/ our baby. We rented a house, and we all had a blast. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-664552 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:08:28 +0000 Mrs. Train 664552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did a beach house rental at Pismo beach in California. It was great. We had four families. Ours, each set of our parents and our friends with two kids. Beach days were awesome plus there were great tourist areas around </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-664493 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:39:29 +0000 photojane 664493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love the Outer Banks, because its only 45 minutes from us. BUT, it doesn't have a huge amount of activities for kids. The beach is the main attraction. Its super relaxing and slow-paced, which is nice, but nothing like somewhere like Orlando or the Keys. We used to go to myrtle beach every summer, and there is a ton to do there! I'm a huge fan of cruising. All-expenses paid, tons of food, get to see a lot of places, lots of entertainment, and free babysitting! Cruise to Hawaii! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-664459 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:14:49 +0000 immabeetoo 664459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: ahh love Branson we went when I was a kid!</p> <p>What about St. Louis?? The city museum is so so cool for kids and their Zoo is amazing. Fun stuff for adults too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-664453 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:12:12 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 664453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We rent a house in myrtle beach! We don't have kids yet but a lot of the rentals have cribs and the one we get is right on the beach and has a private pool. </p> <p>It's actually just outside myrtle beach so it's not packed with tourists. I love it. I can send you a link if you want just leave me a msg! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-664407 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:45:25 +0000 JamieLee 664407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you're thinking summer, northern Michigan is a great destination, and a little off the beaten path. I live in the Traverse City area, and we have freshwater beaches, good shopping and dining, golf, wineries, and it's really becoming a foodie scene. Because its Michigan, costs aren't too high and the weather is usually wonderful in the summer. There's tons of vacation rentals and lots of day trips. </p> <p>If you want more info, go to traversecity.com or message me (I used to work for the visitors bureau!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-620155 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:54:24 +0000 MsLipGloss 620155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Sandestin is a little more family friendly than Destin. But both spots are great! :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-620153 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:53:50 +0000 MsLipGloss 620153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hilton Head, Edisto Island, St. Simons, Sea Island :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-620137 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:49:15 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 620137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Key West beaches are trash :-( Rocky and full of seaweed.</p> <p>Orlando is surprisingly fun for adults. Lots of condos to rent and both Disney and Universal Studios have night activity areas- CityWalk.</p> <p>Destin, FL is very popular in the Panhandle, plus the Gulf if Mexico beaches are.nicer than the Atlantuc Ocean.</p> <p>Vegas and PR were family vacations. I would travel with older children to PR because of the sightseeing. After visiting Vegas as an adult I don't know why my mom thought that was a good choice for a 5 and 11 yr old to visit.</p> <p>Hilton Head is affordable during the shoulder season. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-620038 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:32:49 +0000 T.H.O.U. 620038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Florida has some great places. There is a Ron John Resort in Cocoa that is lots of fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-620029 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:31:21 +0000 KayKay 620029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely somewhere where you can rent a house. It's so much nicer to have extra rooms so that you can still have fun even after the kids go down for the night!</p> <p>DC or Chicago would be fun places with lots to do, but both can be a little brutal in the summer. San Diego would probably be my vote! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-620012 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:28:07 +0000 Weagle 620012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ohh, I can't believe I didn't mention our vacation spot! Seaside, FL. It's super family friendly, and you can rent a house. We LOVE going to Seaside! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-619998 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:23:13 +0000 loveisstrange 619998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could always go somewhere a little less expected too and do The Ozarks or Branson (totally corny, I know, but I loved it as a kid) or something more outdoorsy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-619996 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:22:42 +0000 betsyboop 619996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely wouldn't do Vegas, especially during the summer. Even though you'll be indoors most of the time, getting from place to place can be brutal. I used to go every July for work, and it was torture because of the heat. Plus waiting in lines for cabs with kids just won't be a fun time. </p> <p>I think a cruise would be a great idea (Disney!). PR is great too, there are some great resorts there but an adults night out might be tough. Enjoy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-619980 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:19:40 +0000 BananaPancakes 619980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in Florida, and it seems the summer is filled with families everywhere here. But it's not vacation for me, so my vote is Vermont. I've always wanted to go to Vermont in summer.Find a Lake house to rent, visit some farms, hike, bike. I guess it depends on if you like that kind of thing, though. The beach in Florida is always the easiest, though, which is why I think it's so popular. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-619949 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:12:42 +0000 regberadaisy 619949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also a cruise might require passport even if your ports are all within the US if they cross into intl waters. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-619940 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:09:28 +0000 winniebee 619940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was going to suggest Florida keys (specifically Key West), but the drive from Miami is far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-619937 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:08:25 +0000 regberadaisy 619937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hilton Head is very family friendly and great for couples as well. But there are no nice beaches.</p> <p>What about the Florida Keys? Nags Head? Cocoa Beach, FL near the Kennedy space center would be super cool for the kids. </p> <p>Absolutely on the house! Check vrbo.com or home away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-619899 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:57:55 +0000 Mrs D 619899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't been personally but I know there are some nice places in the Florida panhandle and there may be some cool stuff driving distance for side day trips! You can rent houses there too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-619894 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:56:48 +0000 winniebee 619894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: I also agree re: house. The kids will have more room to play....easier for breakfast and lunch (cost savings)....and if you want to stay in and cook a big fun dinner and all hang out together, you can do that. Hilton Head would be a great place for this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-619883 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:52:29 +0000 littlecasita1122 619883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We loved San Diego when we went on our babymoon last February, and I can easily see it being family-friendly (especially with the zoo and Balboa Park). There's just so much to do in the city - we were there for 5 nights and still didn't get to explore everything we wanted to! I think it was surprisingly inexpensive for the West Coast, too. We took Jet Blue non-stop flights from Boston and the flight was about 5.5 hours on the way there and we took a red eye on the way back. A family with 3 young kids sat in front of us on the red eye and the kids slept the entire flight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-619878 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:50:49 +0000 mrs. wagon 619878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These are all fantastic suggestions.. keep em comin, ladies (and gents)!!!!!!!! A house is a great idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggestion-for-family-friendly-budget-friendly-vacation-spot#post-619858 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:44:16 +0000 winniebee 619858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I say Puerto Rico! My sis stayed at the Marriot there w/ her kids and my parents and had a great time. </p> <p>Marco Island/Naples is a fun area too!</p> <p>Aruba could be good - I'm not sure if you need passports....? </p>