MANHATTAN BEACH SUN July 5, 2012 Page 9 Tips for Traveling with Extended Multigenerational Family a 2011 Preferred Hotel Group study. This unified travel experience. The key is to year the numbers could grow even more. To find a place that is comfortable for all and plan the best multigenerational trip, possible, provides many of the conveniences of home, follow these insider tips: but still feels like a grand escape. An extra Tip 1: Make planning a group activity consideration: Look for accommodations with The most successful multigenerational a full kitchen so your family can cook and vacations are when all family members are eat meals together as desired. Starting the involved in choosing the destination. It will day with a full family breakfast or ending take some research to find the right locale it with fresh baked cookies and milk can be for your vacation, and brainstorming with the a bonding experience in itself. Sandhill, a private escape and part of The a variety of activities are offered. where to go is a wise way to start your travel propriate for groups, such as the Inn on variety of activities for the multigenerationalAmerican Club Resort in Kohler, Wis., offers a-Many resorts have accommodations apentire group, young and old, to get ideas of Families of all ages can enjoy vacations where (ARA) - Family travel, also referred to as adventure. Do more people want a secluded Woodlake or The American Club Resort in family trip multigenerational travel, is a growing trend trip with outdoor activity options, or does Kohler, Wis. The resort recently opened a When you’re narrowing down where you’d not likely to slow any time soon, with more your family lean more toward travel to a nearby private cabin, Sandhill, nestled on like to take your multigenerational vacation, and more people considering the benefits of big city with lots of shopping and museum 350 acres in the wilderness near the western consider the activities that are available. You’ll traveling with extended family. If the idea visits? If everyone has a say in what type shores of Lake Michigan and approximately want options to entertain both young and old, of taking a trip with your family - children, of vacation they enjoy up front, it’s easier an hour north of Milwaukee. The cabin is so be sure to seek variety. Access local travel parents, grandparents or more - appeals to to narrow down destinations that will make close enough so groups can enjoy the ame- resources and online travel reviews to find you, here are some tips that will help ensure everyone happy. nities of the resort, yet far enough away to destinations that are a good match for your your vacation is one everyone in the family Tip 2: Find group accommodations feel like a private retreat. This charming, yet group. You might even be able to schedule will enjoy. While getting separate hotel rooms can rustic, private cabin sleeps six comfortably some activities in advance to reduce stress Forty percent of U.S. leisure travelers - 20.8 work for multigenerational travel, having and has a full kitchen and an attached sauna once you have arrived. million people - had taken a multigenerational a large suite or private residence where the and poker shack with fireplace. Guests of the Sandhill cabin, for example, trip in the previous 12 months, according to entire group can reside provides a more Tip 3: Research activities See Travel, page 10 TheWheelDeal Torrance TribuneEl Segundo Herald Pay for One City, Get Six Cities (online only)Manhattan Beach Sun Hawthorne Press Tribune Buy space in any one newspaper and your ad will be placed in all six publications with a viewership of more Inglewood News than 45,000 EVERY WEEK! Lawndale Tribune For more information and advertising rates please email marketing@heraldpublications.com
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