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Step 1
Check out the Generational Touring Company at www.generationstouringcompany.com. The Generational Touring Company plans trips within the United States and abroad. They have planned tours of great American destinations like the Grand Canyon or a grand baseball tour. They also have very memorable trips available such as a trip to Africa or the Galapagos Islands. Their specialty is multigenerational touring. If any of their tours interest you can contact them through their website or by calling 1-888-415-9100 8am - 5pm Mon-Fri EST.
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Step 2
Take a multigenerational cruise.
Carnival Cruise lines and Disney Cruise lines has family friendly options that allow you more flexibility with younger children and dining. Some cruise lines require formal dress for diner. These cruise lines have vacations that allow you to choose meal options that fit your family or group.
Cruises have large families aboard many times because of a wedding. Why wait for a wedding. The focus of the trip can be your family instead. -
Step 3
Walt Disney World is a fantastic destination for larger multigenerational families. There are many things to do for both old and new. The grandparents will certainly enjoy seeing the excitement on their grandchildren's faces as they enjoy Disney experiences.
Walt Disney World used to have the Magical Gatherings program for larger groups. Now Disney has so many groups that they are pros at helping you plan and arrange everything you need.
Their accommodations for larger multigenerational groups can be at rooms at any resort. Disney will do a good job of keeping your rooms near each other. They also have rooms available in their vacation club areas that accommodate up to 8 guests per room. These rooms include kitchens and more than one bedroom. You do not need to be in the vacation club to book these rooms. You could also rent a group of cabin in Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. Each cabin holds up to 6 and has a small kitchen. This is a fairly cost effective way to accommodate your multigenerational family on Disney property. Another great option are the Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. These are 3 bedroom villas with flat screen TV's and kitchens with granite counter tops. Each villa accommodates 9 guests. If you have handicap accessibility issues you may want to avoid this location since as the name indicates they are 10 feet off the ground.
Call 407-939-7725 or visit their website for more information:
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Step 4
Check out Grand Travel at www.grandtrvl.com. Grand Travel is slightly different than the rest of the steps in this article. Grand Travel is for grandparents and grandchildren only. The trips are very well planned and are considered "luxury" trips. The idea is that the grandparents can enjoy their grandchildren on vacation while the parents get some rest. Sounds great! Visit their website or call 800-247-7651 for more information. They are located in Washington D.C.
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Step 5
Rent a house or large cabin at a nearby state park or lake. Most park areas have houses or cabins available that can hold up to 40 people. Most of these rentals are fully furnished and include all needed kitchen items and bedding. If you want to be right on the water consider renting a houseboat. We were able to have a multigenerational vacation on a houseboat on Dale Hallow Lake in Tennessee (www.dalehallowmarina.com).
If you are near a lake, usually there will be boats or jet skis you can rent during your stay. A day on the lake can be a great to enjoy time with your multigenerational family.
Comments
WordWhizKid said
on 4/19/2009 Thanks for these great ideas, a multigenerational family trip sounds doable with these tips! 5*s!