FIVE ABOARD

Real family trips. What they actually cost.

We're the Halls, a family of five. We share exactly what our trips cost, from flights and hotels to food and tours, and end every trip with honest Splurge or Skip verdicts so your family can travel without overpaying.

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Hawaii beach with palm trees: A Month in Hawaii, $22K, family of 5
Every dollar, shown
A month in Hawaii for five came to $22K. We break down every line, so you can plan with real numbers.
Hawaii sunset with cost breakdown: house, flights, luau
Splurge or Skip
SPLURGE or SKIP: our honest call on the tours, hotels and extras that matter for a family of five.
Coming up
Arizona & Utah national parks, Disney, camping with three kids, beach and mountain trips, a "Just the Two of Us" Europe special, and Japan for Five in May 2027.

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