Travel TipsApril 2026Coming Soon
How Much Does a Family Holiday Actually Cost? Three Trips, Every Penny Tracked
Nobody tells you the real cost. Package deals hide extras. “All inclusive” isn't. Here's exactly what we spent on three family holidays with a baby - flights, accommodation, food, activities, baby gear, insurance, and everything in between.
Full cost breakdown coming late April 2026
We're tracking every penny of our Benidorm month right now. Once complete, this post will have the full cost breakdown for all three trips with comparison tables, receipts, and tips for saving money.
The Three Trips We'll Break Down
Turkey (May 2025)1 week, all-inclusive, 4-month-old
Total TBCNorway (Feb 2026)1 week, full board ski resort, 13-month-old
Total TBCBenidorm (Mar-Apr 2026)1 month, self-catering apartment, 15-month-old
Total TBCWhat We'll Cover
- The full cost for each trip: Flights, accommodation, food, transport, activities, insurance, baby gear - everything
- Cost per person per night: The real metric for comparing holidays
- Hidden costs: The extras that caught us off guard
- Side-by-side comparison: All-inclusive vs full-board vs self-catering - which is actually cheaper?
- Money-saving tips: What we'd do differently to save money next time
- Monthly vs weekly: Is a month abroad actually cheaper per day than a week?
Read the Trip Reviews
All costs are real amounts we paid. We pay for everything ourselves - no sponsorships, no freebies. Some links may be affiliate links.