Are you struggling to fit travel into your busy school year schedule? You're not alone. As parents, it can feel overwhelming to balance school, sports, work, and family life while still making room for travel.

But the good news is, it's totally possible!

In this episode, I explain how our family manages to squeeze in travel during the school year, from using the school calendar strategically to planning budget-friendly trips.

Whether your family follows a traditional school calendar, homeschool schedule, or something else, you'll find these tips helpful for making the most out of your time and maximizing your travel opportunities.

Takeaways

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to use your school's academic calendar to plan ahead for travel.

Tips for maximizing long and short school breaks for family trips.

Strategies for saving money on travel during peak times using rewards and early planning.

How to coordinate family schedules better.

Episode Summary

In this episode of the Family Money Adventure Show, I share details on what our family does to fit in more travel into a busy school year. We dive into the importance of using the school calendar to take advantage of holiday breaks, in-service days and long weekends.

You'll hear how my family explores local spots like Cleveland and other nearby cities when we don't have time for a big vacation.

We also discuss how to stretch vacation days and maximize travel using tools like a PTO calculator. I share my top tips for planning ahead, using credit card rewards to offset costs, and finding budget-friendly accommodations.

If you've ever struggled with syncing your family's busy schedules, I'll explain how using an online calendar keeps us organized and how to balance travel and other family needs.

Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just getting started, tune in and learn simple, actionable steps to help your family travel more throughout the year.

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