4 Vacation Ideas for Grandparents & Grandchildren

Grandparents love to spoil their grandkids, and what better way to treat the grandkids than by spending quality time together on vacation. Finding the perfect trip for all ages can be tricky, so skip the guessing game and trust a Cruise Planners® Travel Advisors. They’ll work with you and your budget to help you plan a trip that will have your grandkids posting #BestTripEver all over Facebook…or whatever it is kids are using these days.

Cruise Planners CEO and co-founder Michelle Fee with husband Mark and their three grandchildren.

Cruise Planners’ 4 Vacation Picks for Grandparents and Grandchildren:

1. Alaskan Cruise: Not only is Alaska a wild frontier unlike anything most kids have seen, it’s also a bucket-list stop for adults too, so check one off both the yours’ and your grandchildren’s bucket list with an Alaskan cruise. Excursions include a range of once-in-a-lifetime activities including dogsled rides, helicopter rides to glaciers and whale watching.
2. Beaches Resorts: Beaches Resorts are the ultimate all-inclusive escape that blends relaxation with fun in the sun. The resorts’ villas are big enough that you can bring the entire family so mom and dad don’t feel left out. Kids of all ages will find something to do, from selfie-ing and sun tanning on the beach to swimming and splashing at the pools and waterpark. Visit our blog post on Beaches Turks and Caicos for a closer look.
3. Kid-Friendly River Cruises: River cruising may seem like it’s just for parents and grandparents, but thanks to AmaWaterways’ exclusive partnership with Adventures by Disney and Tauck’s family-oriented Tauck Bridges program, children can enjoy luxury European river cruises just as much – if not more – than adults. You’ll be able to sail through the rivers of Europe without having to worry about packing and unpacking as you travel between cities.
4. Caribbean Cruise: A Caribbean cruise perfectly balances togetherness while also giving grandchildren – and grandparents – a way to take a break from each other. Supervised onboard kids’ programs, such as Norwegian Cruise Line’s Splash Academy and Entourage programs that allow kids to hang out with other young cruisers, letting the grandparents relax. There’s also plenty of time for togetherness with Broadway-style production shows, delicious meals and a range of activities on board to keep you sliding, flying and always entertained.

Cruise Planners Home Office Team member Cathy's daughter on a Holland America Line cruise to Alaska with her grandparents.

Why Use a Travel Advisor? 

Cruise Planners® Travel Advisors are the travel experts, planning a trip that will mesh the interests of all generations traveling. They’ll coordinate travel to and from your destination, help you find the most ideal connecting staterooms on a cruise or rooms at a resort. Not sure what activities and excursions to do each day in your destination? They can plan that too. Travel Advisors also offer you a value online retailers just can’t match, including added amenities, exclusive savings and peace of mind knowing that someone has your back throughout the travel process.

Cruise Planners Home Office Team member Laura on a multi-generational tropical getaway. 

Start Planning!

The best time to book a family vacation using a travel agent is now to lock in the best rates, dates and staterooms, especially to coordinate with your grandkids’ school breaks. Cruise Planners Travel Advisors are located across the U.S. and are ready to help you start planning. Find a travel agent near you, your grandchildren will thank you!