There is something to be said about grandparents. Without them, family reunions and family dinners wouldn’t be possible; they were the beginning of it all! One thing at Thomson Family Adventures that we’ve all come to learn and love is exactly how great travelling with grandparents can be. Mulitgenerational vacations have become somewhat of a favorite around here for this reason. Grandparents can be the secret ingredient to having the best family vacation of all time.
First, grandparents are wise. Much more wise than most. They know all kinds of things and this can translate well into travel. How did grandma know to take a right turn up ahead? It’s a mystery to us too, but we don’t ask questions because grandparents have super powers. They always have the best advice and this can come in handy when you forget what kind of clothes you need for safari in Tanzania or for a trek to Machu Picchu.
Grandparents also let loose more as the years go on. They are always good for a joke, no matter how corny it may be, or a laugh. When you’ve been on this earth long enough you stop sweating the small stuff and can focus on what’s really important. This is hands down the best quality to have in a travel companion. The people who don’t get flustered during an airport transfer or when the peanut butter doesn’t taste exactly the same in Costa Rica are the people that make traveling fun and relaxing.
Another reason grandparents are great to take vacation with are for their grand-kids. There’s nothing more special than watching your parents spend time with your kids. They know how vast the world is and how much it needs to be appreciated. Seeing them pass those sentiments on and sharing incredible experiences with your kids will be a memory worth more than any gift. Taking a multigenerational vacation also gets another set of adults on the trip you can trust to keep an eye on your kids if you want an afternoon or night of peace and quiet.
Getting the entire family together for a vacation can sound like a lot of work. It can sound like details will be looked over and something will go wrong. But this isn’t the case! We love to plan these types of adventures because we know how gratifying and satisfying it is for the families that take them. There are never more laughs during vacation than a family reunion vacation. We can plan all of the details and make this a stress free and exciting time for everyone.