If your travel dreams are taking you to Europe, waiting for the dollar to “get strong” is the wrong approach. You know you will go there since you want to. Therefore, the best approach is to save money while traveling. You can do this by staying in hostels. Though mostly for students, some hostels provide accommodation for families where they can use the kitchen. Thereby spending only on groceries and saving money. Travel lodge has some great offers. By booking way before especially during Off- peak seasons you could get much cheaper accommodation. Travelodge has rooms sleeping two adults and two children on offer for as little as £26 or £6.50 per person. Still cheaper options of stays in barn hostels remain which also offer family rooms and community kitchens. Or you could try camping in barn premises.