My family usually books budget-friendly accommodations, but we spent $500 a night on an English estate. It was worth every penny.
A travel writer shares her family's experience splurging on a stay at a 15th-century English manor house after years of budget-conscious travel. The article highlights the personal value and lasting memories created by this unique experience.
Why it matters
It reflects on the intersection of travel, family bonding, and the value proposition of luxury experiences versus budget travel.
The author said staying in this manor house in the English countryside gave her family a chance to rest and enjoy something completely different. Courtesy of Sarah Garone. Our family always tries to book budget-friendly stays when we travel. For a change, we splurged on a $500-a-night English manor house for a family trip. The accommodations exceeded our expectations and gave our family some very special memories. From the time our three kids were little, our family has always prioritized low-cost travel . We've visited the free museums of New York City, hiked in Yosemite, and enjoyed several lay-on-the-beach vacations in Mexico. So when our oldest child graduated from high school last year, we felt a "last hurrah" family trip was in order, this time with a larger budget that was a little bit more celebratory. Our plan? A three-week trip to England.
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