Budget Holiday Tips.

[Jakabella]

I would love to go on a holiday! It has been ages since DH and I have and I would love to take Bella somewhere for a family holiday!

The problem being that we have zero savings and it takes all the extra that we have just to stay afloat now that I am only working 12 hrs a week.

So how do you afford to go on a holiday when things are really really tight??

It doesnt have to fancy - I just need to get away from here and work and stuff and just be with my little familiy for a short break!

I would love to go to QLD, Sydney or Tassie.. but really not fussy!!

Thanks in advance!

Kate

[~clover~]

We got a holiday house on Bribie Island for a week for $290 for our honeymoon. $300 deposit. With beaches close by that was enough.
Heaps of holiday houses here Usually no deposit here!

[Jakabella]

Thanks Sky! Ill keep that in mind!

[Amaunet]

Camping in a caravan park! Borrow gear from family or friends and DONT go in school holidays - it can be really cheap ie $20-$30 per night and they are often in great locations and have good cooking facilites etc. You would just need a tent, eskys, camping chairs and table and something to sleep in/on eg swag or airbed or camp stretchers etc. You'd be surprised how many people you know have these sitting unused in thier shed/garage (I know we do) and would be happy to lend them.

You can eat lots of bbqs/cook your own food so no more exxy than eating at home.

[Jakabella]

Thanks CF - MMM I like the sounds of camping on the beach (or near the beach!) Thanks!!

[fionas]

Caravan parks are FANTASTIC! They often have swimming pools and games rooms for the littlies. They have space to wander around (unlike being stuck in a holiday unit) and you get to know the other people there.

[~clover~]

Yeah, definetely go off season (during school term)
Oh...& our caravan park is right on the beach lol! Next to the park!

[Tinks]

Another caravan park fan here. We usually stay in cabins, they're pretty cheap and have all the mod cons.

My advice for a budget holiday is to stay in your own state and go during off peak seasons.

[Jakabella]

Ohh cabins! Yes! My mum and dad and I caravaned around OZ when I was in primary school and after that 3 months I swore I would never stay IN a caravan again! LOL!

I am writing these all down! Thanks Ladies!