🌿 Start Small, Travel Far: A Guide to Multigenerational Travel with Aging Parents
Imagine this. Three sisters and a brother, all in their 50s and 60s, are planning a family getaway. Their adult children—some in graduate school, others busy building lives out of state—are invited. And at the heart of it all: Mom and Dad, aging gracefully but now needing more care and support. This isn’t a vacation for vacation’s sake. It’s the beginning of a new rhythm: a sacred pause for reconnection, caregiving, and presence. According to the Family Travel Association, more families today are traveling together across generations—not just to cut costs, but to reclaim time, deepen bonds, and create meaningful experiences that span decades. But how do you plan a trip that includes caregivers, aging parents, and young adults with busy lives and different needs? You start small. You start with intention. And you honor the needs of everyone involved. 💡 Why Start Small? Start with a cabin. A nearby lake. A weekend that doesn’t require flights or passports. Smaller trips...