TIPS FOR SUCCESS
So , what should you keep in mind when booking multigenerational travel ? The general consensus and top tip seem to be choosing a point person , someone who is easy to get ahold of and who is going to be responsible for sharing updates with the whole group and finalizing details .
“ Find out who the group decision maker is ,” Riediger said . “ It ’ s so easy to get lost in the weeds with many different opinions and voices . Narrow communication to one or two people and help them craft an itinerary or options that they then present to the group .”
Not only can this person help keep the planning on track , but they are usually the person either paying for the vacation or keeping everyone else on track with payments .
In addition to having a group leader , Barkauskas suggests having a group meeting at the start , so everyone is on the same page . She also points out that not all family dynamics are a walk in the park , and while you may be hearing about some of the inside drama , “ it ’ s your job to stay neutral .”
Barkauskas aims to book vacations that can bring everyone together but also satisfy the various group members ’ needs . All-inclusive resorts and cruises allow multiple family members to do things together but also separately , and guided tours offer a sense of organization without too much work from the travelers .
“ I like to suggest travel styles that make it easy to keep everyone together and connected ,” Barkauskas said . “ After all , the whole point of a family vacation is taking the time to connect with your family in a way that you can ’ t do at home .”
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