I am planning to go to France, Benelux, and Germany, I am a mother of 4 boys who recently came into some money I want any hints and or tip for spreading my money out and still enjoying myself, and my boys being able to see culture and what they want to do, help oh my spending budget is $10,000.00
Posted by
Ottawa, Ontario,, Canada
521 posts
There are a number of family-oriented hostels that you should take a look at. Despite that, remember that hostels often charge per bed and sometimes a hotel room is cheapest. Do you have set ideas for the specific places that you wanted to go to, and for how long?
Posted by
Lakewood, Colorado
19274 posts
Keisha,
sorry, but what do you mean that your spending budget is $10,000? Does that include airfare over and back? That could quickly total $5,000 or more.
I spend less than $100 per person in Europe, but I am experienced. You could easily spend $500 per day, which would only leave you with about 10 days.
Can you give us more specifics?
Posted by
Bloomington, IL, USA
9371 posts
What are the ages of your kids?
Posted by
Calgary
2297 posts
With a family I find using vacation appartments for rent works out best - more room and less money. Here is a good website:
Hostels usually add up in price when you have to pay per person. However, in Germany some hostels are located in ancient castles. Your boys would love that and it can be a great base to explore some culture. A good one is Burg Stahleck in Bacharach overlooking the Rhine:
http://www.jugendherberge.de/en/hostels/search/portrait/jh.jsp?IDJH=390
Does your budget include airfare? That could be quite tight and I'd strongly recommend to fly out during off-season.
Posted by
Frankfurt, Germany
9220 posts
Keisha, weren't you on here a few months back asking for suggestions and hints on where to go, what to do with your 4 boys, what cities to visit, where to sleep, etc. What did you do with all that information? It sounded like you almost had your trip planned out.