| Situated right next to the Great Smoky | | | | bathrooms in your cabin critical to your teenage |
| Mountains and Dollywood, fun in Gatlinburg is easy | | | | daughter? Will sharing a small space be a source |
| to find-but the real trick is to do it on a budget. | | | | of conflict for your children? These things are |
| By keeping just a few tips in mind as you plan | | | | different for all travelers, depending on who you |
| your vacation, you'll be able to have a great trip | | | | are traveling with and what season you intend to |
| while knowing that you are getting the best deal | | | | take your trip. We all know what our friends and |
| on all of your expenses. | | | | family need to have a good time, so be sure to |
| Tip#1: Make a list of all the activities you and your | | | | double check that the accommodations you are |
| family want to do while on your vacation, you will | | | | considering have what you are looking for. This |
| be creating a list of your planned expenditures. | | | | way, everyone will be happy. |
| Should your family want to ski or whitewater | | | | Tip #4: Now that you have everything you are |
| raft, for example, you will know exactly what | | | | looking for listed, search for Gatlinburg cabins and |
| your major costs will be before you decide how | | | | don't forget to look out for deals. Check out |
| to spend the rest of your trip. | | | | Expedia for deals on airline tickets to nearby |
| Tip #2: Be sure to check that your chosen | | | | Knoxville, Tennessee or save and take I-40 |
| activities are available during the month you want | | | | Interstate right into town, although this highway |
| to visit. Much of what Gatlinburg has to offer is | | | | can get fairly crowded during the peak tourist |
| open all year-round, although the main seasons for | | | | season. |
| the town's attractions feature the most extended | | | | Tip#5: Remember, it never hurts to ask about a |
| schedules. The off-season's quiet may force | | | | discount even if you can't find one listed online. |
| some attractions to close earlier than at other | | | | This is especially valid if your travel times and |
| times, but it can also feature reduced rates on | | | | plans are flexible. While the off-season is less |
| accommodations and activities. By reconciling the | | | | popular, there are plenty of things to do |
| list of activities with the list of potential times for | | | | year-round. |
| your trip, you will see opportunities to maximize | | | | Any trip to Gatlinburg can be a great opportunity |
| your dollar. | | | | for you and your loved ones to spend quality |
| Tip #3: Figure out what your family needs from | | | | time together-and saving a few extra dollars will |
| their accommodations? Is the number of | | | | only make your vacation better. |
