"10 Budget-Friendly Tips for Happier and Healthier Family Travel in the U.S."

Planning a family trip with extended family members can be both rewarding and challenging. To ensure a happier and more memorable experience, experts recommend: 1) Planning the trip as a group and sharing the planning duties; 2) Addressing money matters ahead of time by creating a budget and having a conversation about it with family members; 3) Keeping an open mind and discussing everyone's expectations for the trip; 4) Being considerate about money issues while on the trip and avoiding guilt or shame; 5) Spending some time apart from the group to pursue individual interests and avoid feeling pressured to always be together.