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<p><!– wp:divi/text {"content":{"innerContent":{"desktop":{"value":"u003cpu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eBeaches are a summer favorite, and a u003c/spanu003eu003cbu003efamily-friendly beach holidayu003c/bu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e doesn’t have to be expensive. With a little planning, your family can enjoy sand, sun, and fun without breaking the bank.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cbu003eFinding Affordable Beaches:u003c/bu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00221u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eAvoid tourist-heavy resorts and look for u003c/spanu003eu003cbu003ehidden or local beachesu003c/bu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00221u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eChoose beaches with u003c/spanu003eu003cbu003efree parkingu003c/bu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e or inexpensive public lots.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00221u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eBook u003c/spanu003eu003cbu003evacation rentals or hostelsu003c/bu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e a short walk from the beach rather than beachfront hotels.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cbu003eSaving on Food and Activities:u003c/bu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00221u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003ePack a u003c/spanu003eu003cbu003ecooler with sandwiches, fruits, and drinksu003c/bu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00221u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eBring your own beach gear: towels, umbrellas, and toys.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00221u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eGo during u003c/spanu003eu003cbu003eoff-peak timesu003c/bu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e to avoid crowds and save money.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cbu003eKid-Friendly Activities:u003c/bu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00221u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eSandcastle competitions or creative sand sculptures.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00221u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eNature walks along the shore, collecting shells or observing tide pools.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00221u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eSimple water games like frisbee or paddleball.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cbu003eExtra Tips:u003c/bu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00221u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eMake a u003c/spanu003eu003cbu003ebeach survival kitu003c/bu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e for the family with sunscreen, snacks, and first aid.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00221u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eSchedule short day trips to nearby attractions to break up the routine.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eEven a budget-friendly beach trip can feel luxurious if you focus on family fun and simple pleasures.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e"}},"decoration":{"bodyFont":{"body":{"font":{"desktop":{"value":{"size":"18px"}}}}}}},"builderVersion":"5.1.0"} /–></p>

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