How To Enjoy A Multi-Generational Family Holiday
If you’re heading away as a multi-generational family, while you’re sure to have a good time, there is a lot more to consider. After all, you want to ensure you all have the best time possible, making the most of the destination you go to, where you stay and what you do. Being such a wide range of age ranges can make it a little tricky, but it’s certainly not impossible to enjoy a fantastic time away. In this article we take a look at some top tips on how you can enjoy a multi-generational family holiday and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Create a packing list before you go
The first thing you need before going away is to create a packing list for each person and the things you’re going to share. You need to list the things you cannot forget such as rechargeable hearing aids, which will be vital for someone that needs these as their holiday would be ruined without them. As well as items such as sun cream, baby nappies if you have a little one, toys, games, books and the clothes you don’t want to forget. With so many people going away, a little organization really can go a long way!
Decide on the type of holiday you want and your expectations
The only way a holiday with all of you will work, is if you establish the type of trip you’re going to take and what your expectations are from it. If you’re thinking of going somewhere and just sitting on a beach with a cocktail in hand, make sure everyone is on the same page. It might be that others want to go out and hike or see the sights. Be flexible in your approach and perhaps everyone takes it in turns to choose what to do that day, or you go off separately at times to ensure everyone does what they want to when away.
Think about the accommodation
Accommodation is a big thing when going away and there are so many types to choose from. You might want to stay in a hotel where everything is done for you, or you might want to choose a holiday rental. With this you get a large home where you can all have a bedroom, a shared living space and kitchen. This tends to work quite well for families as you can put the kids to bed and relax without worrying about tip-toeing around a hotel room. You can also have more privacy and space to just spend time together.
These are just a few things you can do to enjoy a multi-generational family holiday that ensures you’ll all enjoy yourself. Multi-generational holidays are a wonderful way to spend quality time with family members of all ages, where grandparents can see their grandchildren and you can make memories with your own parents. It just requires a little more forward planning and compromise on things you might like to do. What are some top tips you have for these types of holiday? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.