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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Sorry if original post was snarky.  I was just truly curious how average MC families take vacations.  I guess DCUM is not a reflection of most MC families.  I read these posts and I’m like geez am I failing my kids by not giving them these awesome vacations?  People write here like going to the Caribbean and/or Europe is the norm for most families.  I know I should be grateful. I’m going to read all this again and read suggestions.[/quote]

I didn't take it as snarky at all! Just thought you were curious.

We're "DCUM middle class" (i.e., we make $200k) but we've done a lot of vacations similar to what's been posted -- drive vacations to a VRBO in rural areas or beachy areas along the East Coast, sharing a house rental with family, flying to ILs in Florida (esp. during the summer when flights are cheaper). Buying groceries and cooking where we're staying for most meals or staying at family hotels where breakfast is included (e.g., Holiday Inn Express). We do a lot of staycations during the school breaks (day trips to local areas and amusement parks).

My one observation: My kids love water -- hotel pools, beaches, water parks. I always ask my kids what their favorite part was of any trip and number one or two on the list is always the pool or the beach or the water park. I've heard this is true for most kids. So, if you can't afford to go away on a big trip, how about a day trip to the local beach? One a one-night stay at a hotel with a pool? Or a visit to a water park? If you can go away for a stretch fo time, say a week, can you visit family where it's warm and there's the possibility for some pool- or beach-time?

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