Can self-storage help you with your next family vacation? The answer may be yes. And here are a few of the many ways that you might just find a self-storage unit an invaluable tool for family fun.

1. Protect Your Stuff

Leaving your home and belongings unattended makes many people nervous. What if you could leave knowing that your home's most valuable items are safely locked up in a facility with good security and personnel to watch them? Self-storage facilities offer all these perks as part of one simple monthly payment. 

2. Organize Your Trip

Preparing for a big vacation is a complicated task. You may need some extra space to gather, organize, and prep what you need to take with you. Do you need to purchase food, extra luggage, winter gear, skis, or other bulky items? Don't overload your home. Instead, rent a space nearby that you can dedicate to planning and prepping. 

3. Rent Out Your Home

How will you fund your family fun? More and more homeowners are finding the value in renting out their house — either short-term or long-term —  when it's not in use. But you must protect your valuables and remove anything you don't want renters to use. You can temporarily put those things in a storage unit. 

4. Store What You Get

Do you plan to shop, buy large or bulky gifts and souvenirs, or rent gear just for trip activities? Don't forget that self-storage units are available all over the country. You may want to rent a small space near your vacation spot and use it as an overflow storage area. Your stuff is safe and you don't have to factor it in when choosing your accommodations. 

5. Stay Away Longer

Longer-term storage spaces offer flexibility in how long you stay away from home. Head out on the road or take that around-the-world cruise by putting some or all of your belongings in storage rather than paying for the upkeep of a house or apartment. What you save on rent, a mortgage, and utilities can fund more travel than you may have thought possible. 

Where to Start

Ready to see how a storage unit — either local or at your destination — can help make your vacation simple, comfortable, and cost-effective? Begin by touring self-storage facilities today. No matter what your challenges and travel goals are, this could be a game-changer to make it happen.