What is your family like and how have you been spending your holidays?

Families exist in all kinds of constellations, they come in all different shapes and sizes. Often its size and the ages as well as characteristics and interests of its members determine how a family vacation is likely to look like. Overall, every family has it´s own, unique image of how they want to spend their vacation. are volunteer trips which allow the travellers to experience regional customs, language and cuisine while giving back to the community. It is specifically said to be an excellent option for active seniors who want to try something different.

For instance, senior and multigenerational travel might include rather calm activities such as relaxing in hot springs and resorts or active ones like grandparents taking their grandkids through the rapids of a river on a rafting adventure tour. It always depends on the taste and lifestyle of the family members going on a vacation together. One type of holiday that has become popular in recent years for families of all ages are volunteer trips which allow the travellers to experience regional customs, language and cuisine while giving back to the community. It is specifically said to be an excellent option for active seniors who want to try something different.

Some people have rather large families and have great and strong relationships with their uncles and aunts, for example. This is particularly special for kids as they might see their aunt or uncle as an adult friend who listens without the judgmental and presumptive attitudes parents could show when addressing touchy topics with their kids. Aunts and uncles may have a more relaxed approach with their nieces and nephews, offering different and more encouraging advice or solutions in response to their questions. They are often also the ones taking them on one of their first vacations and introduce them to adventurous activities like rafting or zip-lining, all experiences the kids will then remember forever.

A family holiday can become a more challenging task to approach if all family members have different interests or if there is a family member with special needs. For instance, if you’re the parent of a special needs child, when on vacation you want to have a great time yourself while the focus remains on the health and joy of your child at the same time. So much preparation is required to get out of the house, reach the destination successfully and to make sure everything runs smoothly. But families do it every day - and have the time of their lives, over and over again.
The same can happen with a special occasion that is celebrated during a holiday such as an anniversary, birthday, wedding or a family reunion. Getting the entire family together can be difficult, as you have you meet everyone's expectations. Ask them to give you a list of their vacation preferences (as long as the little ones understand that the final decisions are not their responsibility). Pleasing everyone might be easier than you think. In any case, it is worth having this conversation so that all generations feel that their voice counts when planning family fun.