Getting ready for summer vacation? Planning a great family vacation that will keep everyone smiling, laughing, and having fun? Here is a great list of 10 ways to save money on family vacations from our friends at Grandparents.com. (Grandparents are pretty helpful!)

BTW, has everyone set a goal for the summer? Check out our Summer 2010 Goal Setting Challenge. Champions are being made here!

Here are some of the 10 tips from Grandparents.com:

Eat breakfast in.
Grandkids who are used to having Cheerios every morning may find the familiar taste comforting when they’re away from home. Bringing along a box of cereal and asking the hotel for a minifridge to store milk can save you the cost of buying an expensive breakfast every morning. Or seek out hotels that provide a complimentary continental breakfast — kids 12 and under eat for free when you stay at a Holiday Inn, and, of course, breakfast is always included when you stay at a bed-and-breakfast.

House-hunt.
Bypass pricey hotels and look for a vacation rental of a house or condo, which can offer more room for more people at a lower cost. House swapping is another free, or low-fee, way to sample residential life in a nearby resort area. As long as you are willing to cook and pick up after yourself, you can save on restaurant meals and enjoy more privacy.

10 Ways Families Can Vacation for Less.