We wanted to treat ourselves without breaking the bank. Staying at Lagoons RV Resort is already cost-effective (full hookups, amenities, social events) so we built a low-cost itinerary.
- Cook most meals at the rig
- Use resort amenities (pool, clubhouse, shuffleboard, horseshoes)
- Visit free or low-fee local attractions (Rockport Beach, walking trails, historic sites)
- Pack picnic lunches for day trips
- Limit paid excursions (maybe one fishing charter or one guided tour)
We kept spare snacks, a cooler, and simple recipe plans. One night we made foil packet dinners; another we made pasta and salad.
At local markets, we shopped in modest amounts. We skipped big souvenirs, opting for small local crafts or postcards.
Even our “splurge” night was modest—a casual seafood dinner in Rockport rather than a gourmet extravaganza. The rest of the time, we balanced exploration and rest.
If you travel on a budget, Lagoons helps: many amenities are included, the locale offers free or low-cost experiences, and your rig becomes your home base.