<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2bo1eZ_0vLD5RtJ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2bo1eZ_0vLD5RtJ00" width="1008" height="567" ><figcaption>Families are increasingly interested in trips that span multiple generations and prioritize quality time with extended family. Credit: 2024 Beaches Resorts</figcaption></figure><p><b>The travel industry is seeing a rise in multigenerational family vacations, and these travelers are prioritizing quality time with grandparents, extended family interactions and more, according to a new survey released by all-inclusive resort brand</b> <b>Beaches Resorts</b><b>, in conjunction with Censuswide.</b></p><p>More than 1,000 North American families with respondents ages 25-45 were polled for the report — here are the top takeaways.</p><h2>Parents Are Prioritizing Trips With Extended Family</h2><p>Beaches’ data reveals that 49% of parents polled are swapping solo trips for multigen options, with 50% of the group preferring to take a multigen vacation over a vacation with just the kids. Seventy-six percent agree that travel is the ultimate way to make memories with extended family, and 74% who have already taken a multigenerational vacation remain excited by the idea of them.</p><p>Quality time is a top motivator for multigenerational travel, with two-thirds of those surveyed prioritizing family travel to maximize quality time across generations.</p><h2>Trips Focus on Nostalgia and Grandparents</h2><p><b>Sign Up for Our Monthly Family Getaways Newsletter</b></p><p>I accept the T&amp;C and Privacy Policy. </p><p>Grandparents are also taking center stage on vacation, with 60% of parents saying their core childhood vacation memories included their grandparents, and 70% of parents reporting that they are eager to facilitate more time between their own children and their parents (and 67% say they wish they spent more time with their own grandparents).</p><p>Of those parents who have taken a multigen vacation, 55% bring their own parents along. As a whole, 43% of grandparents are traveling more than ever, with almost half traveling internationally an average of twice per year, and 50% using PTO for family vacations if they are still working</p><p>The survey also found that grandparents are taking on a more active role in family vacations. Sixty-one percent of respondents agreed that grandparents were more active than expected during travel, with 62% citing they were more adventurous than expected. They’re also taking part in the travel-planning process, with 63% of parents noting that vacations are “more enriching when grandma is involved in the planning,” according to the report.</p><h2>Family Vacations Provide Cost-Saving Benefits</h2><p>Multi-generational travel also offers cost-saving benefits, with 72% of parents saying that kids have expressed interest in having grandparents join vacations, and 59% agreeing that having grandparents along for the trip eases financial stress. In fact, almost half of parents polled (49%) said they are willing to cover all expenses just for grandparents to join their vacation, and 46% of those surveyed say they have booked, or would book, a second room for the children to stay with grandparents.</p><h2>Kids' Preferences Move Away From Kids’ Clubs</h2><p>Additionally, the Beaches' data shows children are also placing value in spending time with family on vacation, 66% of parents saying their children would prefer family activities over the Kids Club at a hotel.</p><p>Other top priorities include options for activities (54%), dining (54%), spacious accommodations and connecting rooms (45%) and having the entire family in one spot (36%).</p><p><i>This article was generated by AI and based on a press release distributed by Beaches Resorts. It was reviewed by a TravelAge West editor. </i></p></div></body>

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What Do Multigenerational Families Want on Vacation?

The travel industry is seeing a rise in multigenerational family vacations, and these travelers are prioritizing quality time with grandparents, extended family interactions and more, according to a new survey released by all-inclusive resort brand Beaches Resorts, in conjunction with Censuswide. More than 1,000 North American families with respondents ages...