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Safari with Grandparents: What Actually Works
There's a particular look on a grandparent's face when their grandchild sees an elephant for the first time. It's one of the reasons safari with three generations is one of my favourite trips to plan.
It's also one of the trips where the details matter most. The difference between a safari where Grandpa says "best trip of my life" and one where he's quietly uncomfortable all week comes down to a handful of decisions made before you book.
Planning Your Family Thanksgiving Trip: What Actually Works
I came to Thanksgiving as an adult, having grown up in England without it. What I love most about it is that it's all about gathering, with none of the pressure of presents. It's one of the few times a year when the whole family is free at once.
Which is exactly why more families I talk to are choosing to spend it somewhere other than their own kitchen.
How to Plan a Trip Where a 70 Year Old and a 12 Year Old Both Want to Come Back
The hardest part of planning a multigenerational trip isn't choosing the destination. It's the fact that your seventy year old father and your twelve year old daughter want almost nothing in common from a holiday.
A twelve year old wants activity, other children, and something to talk about when she's back at school. A seventy year old wants quiet mornings, a good book, maybe a round of golf, and dinner somewhere he can hear himself think.
So how do you plan one trip where both of them have a lovely time?
Why the Planning Fee Works in Your Favour, Not Against It
Wondering if a travel planning fee is worth it for your family's trip? Here's what it actually pays for, and why it matters most on multigenerational trips.
Why Multigenerational Family Trips Are Harder to Book Than You Think
Booking a trip where grandparents, parents, and children all have a good time sounds simple. It isn't. Here's why planning a multigenerational family trip is harder than most people expect and how to do it right.