The Roughton Report

I sometimes wonder how it is that so many people can afford to have vacations every year. With the worsening economy and the lack of decent wages being paid across the nation, I just can’t fathom anyone being able to save the money to do these things.

The picture to the left shows the only real vacation that the family has ever really had. At least the Bahamas cruise was available on our tiny budget.

The cost was super modest and there was very little that we needed to spend extra money on. All meals are included, not just breakfast, lunch and dinner, but snacks, too.

We had to pay a percentage for a gratuity for the staff each day, but that was minimal. I doubt that we will be going again any time soon, with the work slowdown and the bills mounting. Still, I think that this is probably the most affordable vacation plan available.

The next time we vacation, this will probably be what we do. Maybe we can even get the rest of the Roughton clan to join us. It will take a bit of advanced planning, but I think that it is doable.

The little princess enjoyed her first taste of theme park visits on September 30, 2007, with a visit to Sea World, Orlando.  We decided to get annual passes so that we all can keep going back and see all there is to see.  We get to go anytime and free admission to special events also.  It was a good deal and the kids will love it.