Tips for Planning a Multi-Generational Trip

About this episode

This episode provides tips for planning stress-free multi-generational trips with family.

Traveling with kids, parents, and grandparents can be one of the most rewarding experiences—but it also comes with its own set of challenges. In this episode of Vacation Mavens , Tamara and Kim are joined by travel expert Kirsten Maxwell , founder of Kids Are a Trip and Groups Are a Trip . With over 40 countries under her belt, Kirsten shares her best advice for planning stress-free multi-generational vacations, from cruises and resorts to vacation rentals and group tours. Kirsten Maxwell is a travel expert and founder of Kids Are A Trip and Groups Are A Trip , who has turned her adventures across 40+ countries into inspiring travel resources. The best adventures happen when you travel with the people you love the most! You can follow Kirsten on Instagram and Facebook . Whether you're dreaming of a big family trip or just starting to plan, this episode is packed with tips on how to balance budgets, expectations, and activities so everyone—from toddlers to grandparents—has a memorable experience. Episode Highlights: What "multi-generational travel" really means and the different ways families are making it work: "skip gen" (aka grandparents and grandchildren), grandparents…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kimberly Tate, Tamara Gruber

Guest: Kirsten Maxwell

Topics covered

• multi-generational travel
• family vacations
• travel tips
• budgeting for travel
• group travel

Keywords

• multi-generational travel
• family trips
• travel advice
• vacation planning
• travel expert

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kids Are a Trip, Groups Are a Trip

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