In today’s economy, taking a family beach vacation can be more difficult than ever before but with a few simple changes, you can give your family a fun vacation without the high cost. Here are a few little ideas that will help you save big at the beach . . .

• Pack a small cooler of drinks to avoid buying drinks elsewhere
• Choose a room with a kitchen to avoid overspending on meals
• Buy keepsakes outside of theme parks to cut costs
• Plan your events ahead of time
• Take along cash instead of plastic
• Pack well to avoid buying necessities on the road