Deciding where to go on your next family vacation can be a pretty daunting task. Not only do you have to take each family member's interests and tastes into consideration, but you may also be faced with a tight budget and limited time off. Add to this the sheer number of places you could take your kids to, and the task may seem impossible. To make things easier on yourself, try breaking the job down into small steps.

1. Determine your budget. Right at the start, decide how much you can afford to spend on your family vacation. How much have you saved already? How much more can you save between now and then? If the numbers aren't promising, consider making sacrifices such as eating out less often or forgoing summer camps in order to save extra money, as long as all family members are willing.

2. Figure ...

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