Skip-Gen Travel: Grandparents and Grandkids

How Families Are Reconnecting in a Tech-Driven World Due to “Skip-Gens”


Technology has made tremendous strides in the last decade to make our lives streamlined and more personalized. However, living in an era where technology dictates our time, and continues to penetrate our daily lives, we find ourselves replacing time-consuming, face-to-face interactions with digital ones via social media, video calls or even digital hangouts to stay connected.

To combat this, many families are opting to plan more vacations. And since not everyone can tag along each trip, there is a growing trend amongst travelers in 2018 called “Skip-Gens,” a new twist on multi-generational travel. The “Skip-Gen” Travel Phenomenon is where grandparents take grandchildren on a special adventure, leaving the parents behind to experience their own time off. 

In 2018 and beyond, grandparents and grandchildren are taking trips away together while leaving the parents at home, giving everyone time to reconnect. All the more reason to make lasting memories with their loved ones to help bridge the ‘communication gap’ while traveling.

Millennials are also initiating travel plans with their parents. With children taking the initiative, it allows families to get reacquainted with their kin and be immersed in each other’s world.

A popular destination for families in 2018 is Alaska, with a variety of cruise lines sailing the region. Seek out your nearest Cruise Planners® travel agent to help you with your family vacation needs.