travel is fatal
TRAVEL
to prejudice,
bigotry and
narrow
mindedness!
~Mark Twain
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T
raveling with your
grandchildren or adult
children does not have to
be limited to theme parks
or beaches or cruises,
although all of these can be
options. Family vacations
can include cabin rentals
in state or national parks;
vacation home rentals on or
near the beach; houseboat
and RV rentals, ranch stays,
bicycle trips, cruises and of
course those all-inclusive
resorts. These are just some
of the family vacation options. We definitely cannot leave out the traditional
American favorite vacation—the road trip in the family car or van, even if it
dredges up memories of the hilarious Chevy Chase film “National Lampoon
Vacation”!! Regardless of which type of vacation is considered, it must be
tailored to your specific budget and goals.
Here are some tips for multigenerational travel:
Hot Travel Trend:
1 Have a family discussion.
Multigenerational
Vacations
What is it and How Do I Get Some?
BY DIANA LOEFFEL, CTC
A new trend has been emerging...
Extended family travel has become
more and more popular. Today’s
baby boomers often want to include
adult children and grandchildren
on their travel adventures.
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et’s face it, traveling can be exciting,
life changing and transformational
for families of every age. As 70 becomes
the new 50, 60 the new 40 and 50 the
new 30, family members are more
active than ever right now and enjoy
traveling together. Travel is one of
the most rewarding gifts parents
and grandparents can give to their
children. Whether exploring the world
far from home or staying together at
a nearby resort or camp it creates a
chance for everyone to get to know
each other and share and create lasting
memories and powerful bonds that
money can’t buy.
Plan the trip together. This cements the
“buy-in” process. Talk about interests,
activities and even dream destinati ۜ˂