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[quote=Anonymous]1. Don't eat out. Either bring a cooler with you or pick up a styrofoam one at a grocery store (in that case, I'd recommend bringing some kind of strap so you can secure the top). Stock it with sandwich fixings, fruit, beer/wine, etc. You'll save a ton by not getting meals at restaurants, even if you are eating at cheap places. Think ahead to pack a basic mess kit: a few spoons, forks, knives, plastic plates for preparing or serving food. Find rest stops or state parks for fun picnic meals. I did this on several cross-country road trips and it was totally fine. You might even find some places to grill.

2. Look into campgrounds that have basic cabins you can stay in. You'd probably still need to figure out bedding, but they can be cheaper than a hotel and don't require you to have a full complement of camping supplies.

3. Plan your indulgences ahead of time. If you have kids, let them pick one of two things they really want to do, and then be strong about saying no to all the other crap vacation expenses and trinkets. We often travel with friends, and somehow by the end of the week they have spent hundreds on activities and treats for their kids, while we've spent very little - and at weeks end, both families are equally happy with their vacation. If you're not eating out every meal, that one trip to a restaurant or ice cream store feels much more fun and indulgent. Less is more!

4. Plan activities around the outdoors (often free!) and other things that don't cost money. 
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