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[quote=Anonymous]I love to travel too. Our household income is more than twice what you make and we try to stick to about $15K annually. I think it would be wise to buckle down on the travel spending and fins ways to stretch your travel dollar.

A couple of suggestions: Reassess your spending priorities. Max out your 401k first, at the very least. Consider doing what my husband and I do - skip presents for birthdays, Xmas, etc and set aside that money for trips. It comes down to priorities. Are you going to enjoy that new pair of shoes more than seeing the Eiffel Tower? Different people will have different answers.

You can also visit high priced destinations but cut costs along the way. Instead of stayin NYC, check out a hotel across the river in Weehawken, NJ. Visit Bethany in Ma instead of August.

We haven't stayed in hotels in years. Instead we stay in rentals we find on VRBO.com. The homes run the gamut from shacks to palatial estates. You can eat breakfast and a couple of dinners at home, saving a great deal of money. I am tempted to try a home swap at some point.

You don't say how old your kids are, but if possible, travel in the off-season. If they are young, you would be surprised how much they can enjoy low-key destinations (quiet beach) versus Disney. Avoid buying souvenirs for yourself or gifts for family members.

I would scrap the plan for the cruise. They nickel and dime you on cruises. And New York is hardly a cheap alternative. Try to think outside the box -- drive to Canada and see Toronto, Montreal and Quebec. Check out places in the south like Savannah and Charleston. National parks can be fantastic if your kids like nature and animals. Kids may grouse about not going to Disney, but once they are at the destination, they will likely find something fun -- esp if you have a great attitude and let them participate in the planning.

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