Multigenerational vacations are opportunities to create memories to treasure your whole life. Yet, curating a vacation to satisfy everyone’s wants and needs comes with challenges. You never want to hear grandma saying, “It is too busy,” or have grandkids complaining, “I am bored.” Finding the “Goldilocks vacation” can be hard to do, but we at Pink Suitcase Travel know how to make everyone happy. We have created a list of options that would be perfect for your next multigenerationalvacation.
Cruise
Cruise ships offer a multitude of options for groups. Activities include a variety of options, including everything from rollercoaster to massages at the spa. The opportunity to visit multiple ports in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and even the Hawaiian Islands allow the entire family to experience many different landscapes and cultures in a single trip. Most cruise lines offer an all-inclusive experience for all food, some beverages, and on board activities. Multiple room options accommodated every group’s needs. Most importantly is how great the price is for large groups; for most cruise lines, there are discounts for family groups purchasing ten or more cabins.
All-Inclusive
Many families chose all-inclusive for getaways in Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. All-Inclusive typically include accommodations, daily activities, and kids clubs. Many resorts have multiple restaurants daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all the snacks in between. With airport to resort non-stop transportation available, it is easy to get your vacation started right away.
National Park
In 1916, Woodrow Wilson was responsible for preserving the most beautiful land in the United States for families to enjoy for generations. Today many families are returning to the great outdoors and experiencing the wonder that can only be offered in wide-open spaces. Accommodations include everything from a large campground with luxury canvas tents to accommodate families of 2-6 per tent to historical national lodges with roaring stone fireplaces. Your family can learn to fly fish, ride the white water rapids, or take a walk through nature. National Parks are a perfect option for the adventures family who wants to put down the phone and reconnect.
Theme Park
Today’s theme parks offer something to please every generation, including rides, shows, food and drink options, and accommodating resort-to-park transportation. Resorts are an adventure of their own with pools, Starbucks, gift shops, restaurants, and nightly movie/show options for the whole family. Rooms can accommodate large families of up to 6, or smaller rooms can be grouped with plenty of common space areas to meet up and recap the day’s adventures over pizza.
Big City
This option is typically reserved for smaller groups up to 10 as it is challenging to keep track of everyone in a busy city. Big city adventures can be customized to fit your family’s needs, from the best dining options to the best city tours to accommodate your family. City Suites can accommodate large families with multiple bedroom options and a kitchenette for small meals or snacks.