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5 Reasons Why Multi-generational Travel is Good for Families<\/strong><\/p>\n

By\u00a0Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President of Collette\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Growing up, travel was always a significant part of my life. And that\u2019s not just because it was the family business. I came to understand that travel was one of the ways that my family could be together to make memories, share stories and laughs, and to reflect. Being connected to this industry both as a professional and a traveler over the course of my life, here are the top reasons why I believe multi-generational travel is good for families.<\/p>\n

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1. Traveling unites families<\/b><\/p>\n

People\u2019s lives are busy, and sometimes we unintentionally lose sight of what\u2019s important. My parents also knew this, and I think that was why they made it a tradition to plan a family trip at least once a year. And every time we\u2019ve come together for those vacations over the years \u2013 whether it was to Ireland or Scotland or the national parks \u2013 I\u2019ve been reminded of my roots and what really matters in life. That\u2019s why I\u2019m such a big proponent of multigenerational travel. It gives you an opportunity to push pause and appreciate the world around you with the ones you love.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0<\/strong>Traveling with family is more economical<\/b><\/p>\n

Guided travel \u2013 whether it\u2019s multigenerational \u00ador not\u2013 isn\u2019t just cost effective, it\u2019s time effective, too. Trying to coordinate everyone\u2019s schedules for something as simple as a family dinner is often a feat in itself. Planning a trip takes a lot of time, and that\u2019s a precious commodity when you have a bigger family like I do. That\u2019s why guided travel makes so much sense. All the logistics are taken care of for you and your family. You have a tour manager by your side who can be that destination expert for you. Plus, when you go on a guided tour, you get special access to sites because you\u2019re in a group. All of those factors add to the value of guided travel.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0<\/strong>Travel forges lasting memories<\/b><\/p>\n

My first international trip to Germany with my family is one of my fondest travel memories. <\/b>We were on a guided tour, taking the bus with Collette guests. I remember we actually sang for the passengers, which I\u2019m sure was a treat for them! On the trip, we spent a day exploring the salt mines in the Bavarian Alps, traveling deep underground through what seemed like never-ending tunnels. We also attended the Oberammergau Passion Play, a once-in-a-decade performance put on by all the villagers in this tiny Bavarian hamlet. That was my first memory of really getting out there and seeing the world, and I\u2019ll never forget it. <\/b><\/p>\n

4.<\/strong>Travel helps you bond with people you don\u2019t get a chance to see on a daily basis<\/b><\/p>\n

My kids are finally getting to an age where it\u2019s easier to take them to places other than Disney. This year, we\u2019ll be going to some of the Christmas markets in Europe and maybe the Canadian Rockies, too. It will be a great opportunity for my kids to see how people live in other parts of the world. If my parents decide to come along, they\u2019ll get some extra special time with their grandchildren. In the end, it\u2019s all about being with family and sharing those special travel moments \u2013 together.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0<\/strong>Traveling with family allows you to see the world through the eyes of others<\/b><\/p>\n

In each period of your life, you see the world through your own unique lens. Being fortunate enough to travel as a child, teen, and now an adult \u2013 I\u2019m able to look back and reflect on how those travels shaped my view of the world. And now, as a parent, I\u2019m given the opportunity to help my children experience traveling to new destinations for the first time. \u00a0The innocence that kids have is inspiring, and being able to introduce them to new parts of the world is an invaluable gift.<\/p>\n

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Jaclyn Leibl-Cote is the President of Collette<\/a> and has close to 15 years of experience in the travel industry. Jaclyn spent many years designing product and managing tours in regions including the United States and Australia. She loves taking trips with her husband and three children, combining her two greatest passions.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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