Are you thinking about taking a family vacation? If this evokes images of defeated families, cranky kids, and folks looking like they’d just rather be home, we’re here to say it doesn’t have to be like that! A well-planned family vacation is an ideal way to grow closer to your favorite people. By prioritizing time away from home in a beautiful new place, you’ll create memories that the whole family will recall for years to come. Rather than a headache, a multigenerational family vacation can be a true joy. Here are some of our top ideas and tips for planning your next much-needed getaway.
A fit for everyone. A group family vacation takes planning, but that’s where we come in. Picture this: you and your spouse are totally relaxed sipping a colorful drink beneath an umbrella on the beach while listening to the waves crashing onto the sand. Meanwhile, the kids are having a blast at the Kids Club doing activities perfect for their age group and entertained by trained counselors. Grandparents? They’re at the spa working in a massage and a hydro-therapy circuit. Later on, everyone plans to meet at the water park followed by dinner later tonight. Sounds wonderful, right? For multigenerational family vacations, the key is to find the right property and vacation package that the whole family will love. After getting to know you and your family’s specific interests and needs, we have the industry connections to make this happen.
All-inclusive resorts and cruises. These are both strong contenders for a family vacation, because they are always bustling with activities that everyone in the family will love. Instead of setting off on your own, you’ll rest easy knowing that curated activities and excursions await daily. Need a break after a busy morning with everyone? You can simply head to the room or pool for some me-time and join everyone after you’re relaxed and reinvigorated. Ocean cruises also offer a chance to cover a lot of territory. Just think of all the memories you’ll gather waking up each morning in a new, exciting destination like the Bahamas, Jamaica, or Cozumel. Some cruise lines and all-inclusive properties are a better fit for families than others; work with us to find one that offers a perfect blend of family-friendly fun and the relaxation you also need.
Holiday getaways. Family vacations can be tricky to schedule between everyone’s work and school schedules, making the holidays a great time to get the family together. Instead of staying home, why not spend Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years in a sunny, tropical destination? Plus, you can escape the cold and have someone else worry about meal prep and cleanup, allowing you to focus on making memories with your loved ones. Holiday travel can be busy, but with some careful and early planning, this is a wonderful way to start a new family tradition.
Book your own private yacht. Imagine starting the day with a freshly-prepared breakfast, overlooking the water from your very own luxury yacht or catamaran? If this sounds out of reach, you might be surprised to hear that a fully-staffed and supplied catamaran can actually be similarly priced for your family as a commercial cruise. The best part is that you get to choose your daily activities. Want to spend another day snorkeling in your current location? Is there a private beach the kids want to check out? Simply ask the captain to make it happen. We’ll consult with you ahead of time to make sure the all-inclusive details are exactly to your wishes, making this an amazing experience your family will recall forever.
Careful planning. Did we mention the importance of advanced planning to avoid the “defeated family” look? If you regularly read the newsletter, you know this piece of advice comes up a lot. For family travel it’s especially critical, as everyone books their vacations around the school calendar. Waiting results in significantly higher airfare and being stuck with the leftover hotel rooms at popular destinations. Our best advice is to plan for the year’s vacations 9-12 months in advance. Get the planning phase completed this summer so it’s off your plate!
New options. It’s an exciting time to travel as a family. There are so many new options that cater to families that were nonexistent even five years ago. Just to name a few, have you considered a family getaway to Europe onboard a Disney river cruise? What about a beach and nature getaway to Costa Rica, which is attracting families in record numbers? Even African safaris now offer family-friendly packages. The point is, there are near-endless options that mold to your family’s specific style.
What better way to disconnect from the daily grind than with a vacation the whole family will love? With a little time and input from you, we can begin creating the getaway you’ve always dreamed of, having you say “Why didn’t we do this sooner?”!
My goal is to simplify travel-planning through an equal exchange process where I acquire your ideas and expectations for your trip relieving you of the worry, hassle, stress and time that accompanies Do-It-Yourself planning.