When someone mentions a vacation to Florida our minds typically go to destinations like Disney World and Miami, where you’ll likely spend a fortune on park entrance fees and bottle service. Let this be your reminder that there are miles of beaches up and down the coast that serve as a playground for endless days of activities with zero cover charge. For this iteration of Vacation Funds we’re bringing the kids (and the grandparents) along on an eight day trip to Daytona Beach. Writer MegStEsprit walks us through her best, budget-friendly tips (like spending more on a hotel that includes a pool, lazy river, and mini golf, so you don’t need to pay as much for activities elsewhere) for planning a family vacation that doesn’t break the bank. Tap the link in our bio for a day-by-day breakdown of their itinerary and spending, including a tour of the Daytona International Speedway, trip to the Kennedy Space Center, and several seafood dinners that landed them below their $6,000 budget. Are ...