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Think Outside the Box for Summer Vacation Going to Hawaii or Orlando is always a popular family vacation choice. But by breaking free from the same options and considering new ideas, you can create a spark for your summer vacation and also save some money. With the summer holidays approaching, many families are starting to think about what to do for their vacations. While it's not impossible to find a last minute vacation deal, it's always a better idea to plan ahead and save by booking in advance. Family hot spots like Orlando or Hawaii are always popular, but you can find great deals by considering some out of the way locations. Here are a few examples: Family Cruises: Families who think that taking a cruise is too expensive for them might want to think again; it's never been cheaper to take a cruise. With the economy causing numbers to fall, cruise lines are desperate to get people onto boats this year, especially families. There are many discounted cruise vacations that are available on top lines, leaving from the most popular ports in America and the world. Cruises leaving from exotic locations like Eastern Europe or the Mediterranean offer even deeper discounts. National Parks: One of the most affordable vacation options is to take a trip to visit one of America's great National Parks. Families looking to save money can rough it by camping or staying in an affordable cabin in the park or choose to stay in a hotel outside of the park. Many parks also have plenty of other tourism options nearby; for example, visitors to the Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee can visit neighboring Gatlinburg and the Dollywood Amusement Park, which offers a full day of enjoyment for a fraction of the cost of larger parks. In many cases, families can get discount vacation package deals which include airfare, room and tickets to major attractions in the Gatlinburg area. Vancouver: Just because the Winter Olympics were in February doesn't mean that you can't visit Vancouver this summer. It's still one of the most beautiful and scenic cities in the world and the civic renovations which took place ahead of the Winter Games will mean that the city is in pristine condition this summer. Be on the lookout for airline tickets specials as the Vancouver tourism industry tries to avoid a letdown in tourist this summer after the rush of people visiting for the Olympics.