Multi-Generational Travel: Bring the Whole Family

Multi-Generational Travel: Bring the Whole Family

As the summer ends and we say our goodbyes to the grandkids, family barbeques, weeks at the beach, and the everlasting heat, it’s time to start thinking about your next family get-together.

Multi-generational vacations are one of the most popular types of travel we plan at Roseborough Travel. Here’s what to keep in mind when planning a trip like this.

SCHEDULES

The grandchildren are going back to school, the kids have a limited vacation schedule, and grandma and grandpa are blissfully retired, but in all honesty, they’re busier in retirement than they ever were when they were working. Schedules are the number one thing that needs to mesh to have a truly epic family vacation.

My recommendation is to focus on the holidays. Most schedules will typically have the main national holidays off, which means you can plan your vacations for those times. The grandkids will all have a spring break (though they might not all sync), and there’s also Thanksgiving vacation, Easter holiday, MLK Day, Winter Break, and of course, next summer.

DESTINATION

One of the best family vacations I’ve planned was a Galapagos Islands Cruise for ages 7 to 77. A Galapagos itinerary is great for all ages and fulfills everyone’s adventurous side. You’ll get to see so much wildlife, take plenty of amazing photos, and learn a lot along the way. It’s quite spectacular and extremely eye-opening to see in person what you learned in school about Darwin’s Theory of Evolution.

Or maybe you have a bunch of art, history, and architecture-loving family members. In which case, a European River Cruise would be perfect. There’ll be opportunities to take bike rides through picturesque towns for the more active family members, gentle walking sightseeing tours for the slower-paced family members, and of course beer and wine tasting opportunities for the of-age family members.

Want to know the top family getaway we sell? A Caribbean Ocean Cruise. An ocean cruise for seven days typically fits vacation schedules, budget constraints, and has activities for 7 months to 97 years young cruisers. My family has taken a Thanksgiving cruise every year since I was 16. After we lost my grandfather, it became a family tradition for my mom’s siblings and all the kids to cruise together every year. My cousins now live in New York, Texas, Alabama, and Germany, but we have a strong family bond because we share this extraordinary time together every year. I can’t thank my family enough for this.

BUDGET

Planning a family getaway can get a little hairy when it comes to budget. But if you’ve made it as far as narrowing down a date and destination (or top three destinations), then a budget should be within reach. You’ll just need to figure out how flexible everyone is. How much can they spend? How many adults and children will be coming? A family of six is going to have a huge difference in price or a huge difference in rooming conditions than a family of three. How much time do they need to pay off the trip? On average final payments are due 45 to 60 days before departure, so payment plans are always a positive thing to have for a family getaway.

Whether you’re adventurous, seeking culture, or want to lay low there can be an amazing family vacation that fits your whole crew. Our team at Roseborough Travel is happy to help you plan your next family getaway.

Amanda Vallone is the co-owner of Roseborough Travel Agency in DeLand. She is passionate about helping people experience the world around them. She was awarded and or recognized for the 40 under 40, President’s Excellence in Business, Future Leaders in Travel, Best Travel Advisor, and Best of the Best awards over the last 10 years.