3 Quick Weekend Getaways That Won’t Break Your Budget

Vacations are not only good for the body but studies consistently show that they’re good for the mind and the soul. Taking time away from work and the stresses of daily life not only provides you time to relax, but it can improve both your physical and mental health.

The irony of course is that sometimes when we need to get away the most, either time or budget get in the way. Whether you’re trying to plan around work or school schedules or would love a nice getaway but you don’t have a huge budget – it can be easy to think about a quick trip, and just as quickly decide that it’s impossible to do.

Happily, there are some great options for a quick – and affordable – getaway, whether it’s just a long weekend with that someone special, or a few days to celebrate a milestone birthday or anniversary. Here are 3 of our favorites. Read more

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Celebration Vacations: Why Traveling is the Perfect Way to Celebrate a Birthday Milestone

Are you turning 40, or 50, or 60 (or more) this year? How are you celebrating? If all you’ve got planned is dinner and birthday cake, it’s time to think outside the boring (birthday gift) box and consider a birthday vacation to celebrate your special day and year. Whether you are traveling with a special someone, your extended family, or a big group of friends, what could be more fun than combining visiting someplace fun with others to help you celebrate? Especially if it’s someplace new that has been on your “bucket list”? Read more

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Where Are You Going on Your Next Adventure?

When I began The Affordable Mouse, I wanted to write a blog where I could share information about how to make the most of a Disney vacation, whether it was cost or value, or time. Vacations provide memories that last a lifetime, and I have always felt that on a Disney vacation, memories are created that are truly magical. So I wanted to share that with others. Read more

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