Multi-generational Vacation Ideas

Multi-generational vacation ideas are not all that hard to come up with. You do need to think about how you are going to accommodate the different generations, and how you are going to keep everyone occupied, but you have a lot of options if you just start using your imagination.

Some grandparents want to create once-in-a-lifetime adventures with their adult children and their grandchildren.

One way to vacation together as a family that seems to be very popular among people we’ve talked to is cruising.

Cruising offers the best of both worlds depending on the cruise line you choose. You can be all together as a family as often as you want… especially at meals… and you can go off and enjoy different activities when you feel like you might want a little space for yourself. Some cruise lines cater to families with small children, some don’t. So choose your cruise line according to your needs.

Sometimes the planners choose multi-generational vacation ideas that are more out of the ordinary or meaningful… perhaps a safari in Africa or renting a house or villa far from home. Villas in Tuscany and Provence are easy to arrange. You can find places to rent for your family all over Europe and America for that matter.

You don’t have to go far, far away. You could just choose to take a house in one of your favorite vacation spots. Or rent a couple of condos, side by side in Mexico or Hawaii. Two condos gives different generations more chance for some quiet time when they need it.

You could choose a resort someplace tropical. The Caribbean is a great spot for this. Choose the right one, and there will be something for everyone. Be careful though. Remember that not all resorts are open to the youngest generation. At one of our favorite scuba diving resorts, children under 5 are not welcome. If you want to go scuba diving together, the kids should be over 10 anyway to be certified.

If you’re looking at all inclusive resorts, keep in mind that some all inclusive resorts are for couples or singles only.

If your family is into winter sports, another multi-generational vacation idea is to go to a ski resort…. where the grandparents can ski and the younger generation will most likely be snowboarding in a different area. Everyone can enjoy some family togetherness around the fire in the evening.

Dude ranches are another great option with lots of activities for all ages… horseback riding, swimming… why you might even get to try a little roping or something!

Exploring National Parks anywhere in the world can be a great educational opportunity for all the generations.

For families that love the outdoors, camping is a great option. Tent camping is affordable. Some families opt to take their own or rent recreational vehicles. Wild areas and cities all over the world have spaces for these.

If your family is more the rugged outdoor type, you could try backpacking. When we hiked into the Grand Canyon years ago, we encountered a multi-generational group of hikers. The grandparents had hiked the Grand Canyon several times… everyone was keeping up and carrying their own weight.

I’m sure that now that we have you started, you can come up with some great multi-generational vacation ideas of your own… ones that will fit your budget and be just perfect for your family to create some great memories.

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