Another great article by Donna Hull. Being a 60s Boomer and not starting a family until my mid 30s I yet haven’t had the pleasure of traveling with grandkids. So I appreciate this piece even more. Travel is one of the great pleasures in life so to do so like this could be the ultimate!

In Alaska’s Glacier Bay, a humpback whale jumps out of the water and a seven-year-old girl squeals with delight. “Look, Grandma,” she says, clutching the baby boomer’s hand. Dad stands in the background recording the scene with a digital camera as they all gasp when the behemoth mammal slams back into the sea. Although the photograph will be nice, it won’t replace the experience that’s etched into their minds, a memory that will withstand time and loss.

Multigenerational travel no longer means a beach houses on the coast where Grandma and Grandpa look after the kids as parents take a much-needed break. Today’s families are introducing adventure, culture and exploration into the mix.

Before deciding where to go, families should ask themselves a few questions. What are our interests? How active do we want to be? What are our physical capabilities? How much down time do we need? Is there a family member who requires special consideration?

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