NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia - the travel season officially begins Memorial Day weekend, but increase in gas prices threaten already vacation plans.
To save money, many families are once more to check the value of "travel", or more small vacation closer to home.
The American Automobile Association said CBN News it is still too early to predict if this year holiday season will see an increase or decrease in travel.
But if history is an indicator, American consumers have not seen average gas prices increase the closer to the mark $ 4 since 2008 - the year some travel experts called "staycation Summer."
Holiday family Acker
The dream of spring break at Disney World was not in the budget of the Acker family. Airline tickets, baggage fees and hotel rooms were too expensive.
CBN News taken with the family of four people in the peninsula Fine Arts Center, a few kilometres from their home in Newport News, Virginia.
"[My husband] has been laid off by the shipyard in Newport News in November," said Susan Smigielski Acker. "It was a big surprise." We did not see steps come at all. ?
Family Acker is the evidence that does not have a tight budget to mean a boring spring break week.
"My mother was raised during the depression so I don't know how to pleasure out of nothing," said Susan. "It is fun in the mud."
Spring break for less than $100
The fun starts Sunday at a free farm and a zoo.
Monday, the Ackers took a trip to the zoo, with their membership cost only $45. A gift from grandparents covered the balance remaining of the assessment. They were also to lunch in a restaurant of rapid restoration for only $11 with a coupon.
Tuesday, the family visited the Ripley Believe It or not Museum for $30 with their AAA discount.
On Wednesday, the family went to a State Park.
Thursday, mom has allowed a date to play at home and takes the children to the film for $10 at the Science Centre.
And Friday, Spring Break ended with a part of the House of dance. Throughout the week cost the family $96.
"Make sure it is economic, you will need to balance type," we are spending money here this day. "But we are not spending money in the day,'" explained Susan.
Expert advice
Susan is more than a MOM occupied to balance the budget tight to her own family. It is somewhat an expert "staycation."
It shows thousands of moms how to do more with less as a writer for the Tidewater Parent magazine. She is also a
"I think that we are likely missing the are already paid for, such as libraries, State Parks [and]", said Susan. "Stay away from malls." Avoid mercantilism. "Look to see what is free".
"You have to spend the lemons and lemonade", she added. "It is certainly true."
Family Acker travel were never more than 20 kilometres from home, but every journey fun is a reminder of what is really important.
"I am desperately in love with my husband." It is a big aspect, Susan added. "And we are very blessed." We have children in good health, smart, and we thank God for each day. ?
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