Want to save on your next vacation? Get a great deal by bundling your accommodations with other perks in a vacation package. When you select a mini-vacation package, you get more for less, which means you can have fun while staying on or even under budget.

There are tons of ways to save money while on vacation. For instance, staying at a condominium-style resort that has an in-suite kitchen reduces your food expenses since you can prepare cost-cutting meals instead of visiting expensive restaurants. Likewise, amenity-rich resorts with features like one or more swimming pools, hot tubs, fitness centers, and tennis or basketball courts keep your family entertained free of charge.

You can also check out free things to do where you are staying. Popular destinations are great for their nearby local attractions and many locations have complementary entertainment. Take advantage of travel packages that include free show tickets, hotel credits, and gift cards like the ones below. 

Viva La Value in Las Vegas

The flashing lights and twinkling sequin of The Strip may look costly but Las Vegas is full of cheap thrills. As the entertainment capital of the world, Sin City has a lot to offer visitors looking to have a good time. Las Vegas mini-travel packages can include free show tickets or credits for dinning, fun, and gaming. 

• $49 – 4 days/3 nights at OYO Hotel & Casino plus $150 in hotel credit
• $99 – 4 days/3 nights at The Berkley, Las Vegas plus a $100 Visa gift card 
• $129 – 4 days/ 3 nights at The Berkley, Las Vegas plus 2 Cirque du Soleil tickets 

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Top musicians set up residency shows in Sin City where you can catch your favorite bands and artists on your next trip. Some of the A-listers who make Las Vegas their part-time home include Aerosmith, Christina Aguilera, and Sting. In addition to these star performers, Las Vegas is also home to other great musical shows dedicated to the best-loved artists of the past like the Rat Pack, Elvis Presley, and Michael Jackson.  

Budget-Friendly Orlando Theme Park Packages

Think a family trip to Walt Disney World® or other Orlando theme parks is out of your budget? Orlando vacation packages can save you hundreds by including tickets to your favorite theme park.  

• $199 – 4 days/3 nights at a preferred hotel in Orlando plus 2 theme park tickets to Disney or Universal Studios Florida™ 
• $299 – 5 days/4 nights at a preferred hotel in Orlando plus 2 theme park tickets to Disney or Universal Studios Florida™
• $399 – 6 days/5 nights at at a preferred hotel in Orlando plus 4 SeaWorld® Orlando tickets

Dedicate one day to a theme park and the rest of the stay to free and cost-efficient fun. Luxury resorts have swimming pools, hot tubs, and other complimentary amenities onsite. Your family can spend a day at the pool, barbeque and eat in the picnic areas, hike on the nearby nature trails, and hit the arcade for games in the evening. 

Florida’s natural beauty and wildlife are sights to behold. The outdoor activities are breathtaking from the public parks and wetlands to alligators and migratory birds. A couple of fun and cost-efficient outdoor activities include hiking and bicycling on nature trails. For water-based fun, go swimming and snorkeling in pools and natural springs. 

You can also find great deals while shopping in Orlando. Discounted factory outlets have high-end brand names at low-end prices, and you can pick up luxury labels for fractions of their original price. Window-shop for free at the outdoor shopping districts and premier malls that have Wi-Fi and complimentary valet services.

South Florida’s Budget-Friendly Choice

Staying at a resort with all the amenities to keep your family happy and onsite can save you hundreds of dollars on a family vacation. If you want the most cost-effective vacation package, then select one with lodging that may include swimming pools, spas, beach access, and other onsite activities like tennis and golf.

Near the beautiful beaches of Fort Lauderdale is the community of Weston. Your family will feel right at home in the condo-style units, yet, in the comforts of luxury with the resort’s onsite amenities like the poolside smoothie bar. Plus, the vacation packages come with gift cards, which you can use however you want.

• $99 – 4 days/3 nights at Vacation Village at Weston plus a $100 Visa gift card 
• $199 – 4 days/3 nights at Vacation Village at Weston plus a $200 Visa gift card 
• $299 – 5 days/4 nights at Vacation Village at Weston plus a $200 Visa gift card 

While there are plenty of free activities at the resort, you can also check out the local budget-friendly attractions, restaurants, and venues. 

Historically Low Vacation Bundles in Williamsburg 

Remember how everything was so much more affordable back in the day? Well, there are still savings in the historical area of Williamsburg, VA. Vacation Village at Williamsburg is a resort in Virginia that has several free onsite amenities including basketball, volleyball, tennis courts, and a horseshoe pit. 

This resort has daily scheduled activities, complimentary coffee and tea every morning in the clubhouse, and free movie rentals. Vacation Village at Williamsburg is family-friendly with a children’s playground and pool. Other members of the family will love the indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, and fitness center.

• $149 – 4 days/3 nights at Vacation Village at Williamsburg plus a $150 Visa gift card 
• $169 – 5 days/4 nights at Vacation Village at Williamsburg plus 2 local attraction tickets 
• $199– 5 days/4 nights at Vacation Village at Williamsburg plus a $200 Visa gift card

Whether you check out Colonial Williamsburg for a blast from the past or use your gift card for extra laps on the nearby go-kart track, your family will have memories for a lifetime. Other local attractions include The Williamsburg Winery at Wessex Hundred, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, and Go Ape! Zip Line & Treetop Adventure. Take your family to the historical Freedom Park for its walking or biking for inexpensive all-day fun!