Since the pandemic, many families have placed greater importance on spending meaningful time together – but have you ever thought about taking a multigenerational holiday?

Bringing children, parents, partners and grandparents together on holiday creates a wonderful opportunity to share experiences and make lasting memories.

“I think people want to travel with their families to create meaningful moments and memories,” says Nikolaus Thomale, co-founder of MYNE, a European holiday-home co-ownership platform for families. “In an increasingly virtual and digital world, I believe that it is something that has become even more valuable, desired and in demand.”

Although the thought of everyone lounging around a pool together is very idyllic, organising a trip for a big group of people can be overwhelming and requires a lot of planning and consideration.

One of the most important things to iron out first is the finances.

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“It’s really important to have an upfront discussion about how you are going to finance the whole holiday,” says Thomale. “For example, are you planning to split the price or does someone want to pay for it all? Planning ahead ensures that the trip is going to be comfortable and enjoyable for everyone.”

Once that is decided, think about what type of accommodation would cater to your family’s needs.

“There’s a lot of demand for renting, owning or co-owning larger holiday homes because it means you can accommodate a larger group all under one roof,” says Thomale. “Having a nice holiday home with a garden and a pool is ideal because everything is in one place and it caters for different needs. It allows the different generations to do different activities at the same time.”

It’s also important to make sure the accommodation is safe and accessible for all ages.

“When it comes to kids, you want a pool to be properly protected and for the building to be safe,” notes Thomale. “Similarly, when it comes to elderly people, you might need to see if the property is accessible by car or if it has a walk-in accessible shower, for example.”

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When it comes to activities, offering choice or ‘splinter excursions’ can help keep everyone happy.

“One thing that a lot of people underestimate on a multigenerational holiday is that time that you might want to spend alone,” says Thomale. “You can set up splinter excursions where you can split up the group into different activities to cater for the different needs.”

Then, if you do have a particular excursion or dinner plan that you think the whole family would enjoy in mind, try to book this in advance.

“If you are travelling with a larger group, then it’s much more important to call a restaurant way in advance to make sure that they have a place for your whole family, especially if you’re travelling in during the main holiday periods,” highlights Thomale.

“This is the same with big group activities, like if you want to rent a boat, for example. You will need a bigger boat so you can all go together, so you want to make sure that there are still bigger boats available.”