subject: Marriott Can Help You Plan The Ultimate Family Vacation [print this page] With so many families boasting members from coast to coast and around the world, getting together for a traditional Sunday dinner isnt likely to happen. So in lieu of weekly gatherings, many families are opting for week-long vacations that include children, parents and grandparents, and sometimes siblings, nieces and nephews, too.
Of course, these mini-family reunions dont come without their fair share of problems. Which is why Marriott International, Inc., one of the worlds leading lodging companies, has created tips for families planning multigenerational vacations, including advice on hotel reservations, handling family disputes and more.
Start planning early. Coordinating schedules of two people can be a challenge but when you add several others to the mix, it can be a nightmare. To alleviate some of the stress of planning a multigenerational vacation, start early and touch base often.
Hotel reservations. To give everyone in your party a place where they can enjoy some quiet time, its best to make separate hotel reservations for everyone. However, if youre trying to save money by combining reservations, adjoining rooms or a large suite with several bedrooms may also do the trick.
Money. Different families have different financial concerns, so be up front about yours and be mindful of others and you can plan a great vacation everyone can afford to enjoy.
Practice patience. Regardless of how much you may love your family, 24/7 togetherness is, at best, a challenge. So make hotel reservations at a destination that allows easy access to alone time, be it in a gym, a spa or at the beach and find polite ways to address big problems head on.
Be prepared to compromise and to split up. From dinners out to how to spend the day, chances are good that no one will ever want to do the exact same thing at the exact same time. So make some concessions or plan smaller, more intimate outings for those with similar interests. At the end of the day, everyone can regroup and enjoy dinner or a cocktail together.
In addition to these strategies for enjoying a multigenerational vacation, Marriotts on-site concierge staff can help families locate activities that are suitable for a wide range of guests from children to grandparents and everyone in between. To make hotel reservations for your upcoming trip or to find information about Marriotts destinations worldwide, visit http://www.marriott.com/search/default.mi.
