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Built by parents. Start free (no credit card).
Family vacations where everyone gets a say.
Vote as a family, see the true cost up front, build a visual itinerary, and generate a packing list that matches your plan. Four tools, one organized trip.
How It Works
From "where should we go?" to "we're packed and ready"
Three simple steps to organized family travel.
1
Choose your destination
Can't decide? Use the Democratic Voting Tool so everyone votes - yes, even the teenagers. Or browse 150+ destination guides with honest insights.
2
Use tools to plan
See exactly what you'll spend with the TrueCost Budget Calculator. Build a visual itinerary. No more scattered tabs and forgotten details.
3
Travel with confidence
Everything organized in one place. Your packing list auto-generates from your itinerary - no surprises, no "I forgot the sunscreen."
The Challenge
Family vacation planning is broken
We built solutions for the real pain points every family faces.
Hidden costs destroy budgets
Families underestimate trip costs by 30-40%. Resort fees, parking, tips, snacks - they add up fast and ruin your plan.
Decision paralysis
Too many options and opinions lead to endless debates. Everyone has an opinion, no one makes a decision.
Information overload
Scattered research across dozens of tabs makes it impossible to stay organized. Important details get lost.
Planning Tools
Four tools that transform planning
Built by parents tired of vacation planning chaos. Each tool solves a specific problem - while staying synced as one system.
Budget Planning
TrueCost Budget Calculator
See exactly what you'll spend before booking anything. No more "How did we spend THAT much?" moments.
35+ categories
Hidden fees
Per-person split
Export
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Flights
$1,180
Lodging
$1,540
Food
$820
Total
$4,110
Decision Making
Democratic Voting Tool
Kids feel heard. Parents keep the final say. Stop being the "bad guy" who decides everything alone.
2x parent weight
Share link
Anonymous mode
Real-time
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OrlandoTop
72%
San Diego
54%
Cancun
41%
Trip Organization
Visual Itinerary Builder
See your trip, don't just list it. Drag and drop and watch your plan take shape on the map.
Interactive maps
Pacing alerts
Travel times
Mobile
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Day 3: Magic Kingdom
Relaxed
9:30
Breakfast
10:30
Rope drop
12:30
Lunch
Packing
Smart Packing Generator
No more "I forgot the sunscreen" moments. Packing lists that actually match your family and your plan.
Age-specific
Weather-aware
Activity-matched
Special needs
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Clothing
4 items
✓
Swimsuits
x4
✓
Walking shoes
Toiletries
3 items
✓
Sunscreen SPF 50
x2
Right Fit
Is this right for your family?
These tools work best for families who plan ahead (even just a little).
Perfect if you...
- ✓ Have kids ages 3-15 (where planning actually matters)
- ✓ Take 1-3 family trips per year
- ✓ Plan group or multi-family trips (grandparents, cousins, friends)
- ✓ Value organization without spending 20 hours planning
- ✓ Want to spend wisely and avoid "$800 more than expected" surprises
Probably not ideal if you...
- ✕ Love spontaneous, go-with-the-flow travel
- ✕ Travel solo or adults-only most of the time
- ✕ Want influencer-style luxury travel tips
- ✕ Already have a planning system that works perfectly
FREE DOWNLOAD
Family Vacation Planning Kit
Get our complete planning kit built for busy families. Save time, avoid costly mistakes, and plan with confidence.
- Hidden Costs Checklist - 38 expenses families forget
- Budget Template - Pre-built Excel tracker
- Packing Cheat Sheet - Never forget essentials again
- School Calendar Hacks - Find 42+ hidden travel days
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Travel Library
150+ expert guides (always free)
Comprehensive guides based on real parent experiences and data analysis. No signup required.
Destinations
100+ destination guides with real data on costs, best times to visit, and family-friendly activities.
Browse destinations
Comparisons
20+ side-by-side destination analyses to help you choose between similar options.
Compare destinations
150+
Expert Guides
4
Planning Tools
20+
Comparisons
Free
To Start
Why Choose Us
Built on authenticity, not hype
Transparent methodology, community research, and verified pricing.
Data-Driven
Cost breakdowns backed by 2024-2025 pricing research, not guesswork.
Built by Parents
Created from real family travel pain points, not theory.
No-BS Approach
Honest about challenges, upfront about costs. If there's a downside, we tell you.
Community Wisdom
Synthesized from parent forums, travel communities, and real experiences.
Pricing
Simple, family-friendly pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you need more.
Free
$0
forever
- All 4 planning tools
- 1 saved trip
- All planning guides
- Mobile access
Pro Planner
$59.99
per year
Launch: 50% off
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited saved trips
- Family collaboration
- Advanced templates
- Priority support
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Agency
Custom
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- Everything in Pro
- White-label tools
- Client management
- Custom workflows
- Dedicated support
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know.
Yes! The free plan includes access to all 4 tools with 1 saved trip, so you can test everything before upgrading. No credit card required.
Yes. All 150+ planning guides, destination guides, and destination comparisons are free with no signup required. Always.
We're not influencers. Guides are built from analysis, community research, and real parent experiences, with verified 2024-2025 pricing. If there's a downside, we tell you.
Yes. Cancel anytime - no questions asked. Your saved trips remain accessible on the free tier (1 trip limit applies).
Yes. Tools work worldwide, and the library includes international destinations. Budget calculations support multiple currencies.
This is a long-term business built on sustainable pricing, not VC pressure. Your data is exportable - your trip plans are yours, always.
Start planning your best family vacation yet
Smart planning tools available now. Expert guides always free. No credit card required.
Built by parents, for parents. Your next vacation can be different.
About Endless Travel Plans
Endless Travel Plans is a family-travel research and planning organization offering interactive tools, standardized comparison frameworks, and destination analysis built from real parent experiences. Our methodology aggregates data from travel communities (Reddit r/FamilyTravel, TripAdvisor forums), official tourism sources, and verified pricing to help families make confident decisions.
We are not influencers or sponsored bloggers. Every recommendation is based on data analysis and community-sourced insights, with full transparency about our sources and evaluation criteria.