Families Cut Back on Kid Expenses to Fund Their Travels

11/1/13

One in 10 U.S. families (11%) cut back on child care costs in order to have money for a family vacation, according to TripAdvisor. A similar percentage (10%) cut back on child-related activities, and 8% reduced their spending on their children’s education.

In fact, 88% of travelers say it’s worth making sacrifices to make memories. More than nine in 10 families (91%) plan to travel in the U.S. in 2013, and 33% expect to take more trips in 2014.

SOURCE: TripAdvisor, Alison Croyle, 464 Hillside Ave., #304, Needham, MA 02494; 617-670-6737; acroyle@tripadvisor.com; www.tripadvisor.com.

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