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Family Memory Making

6/26/2019

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​Multigenerational groups are a huge and rapidly growing travel segment.  One of the reasons is that our clients realize that they do not need to sacrifice the amenities and gourmet dining experiences they enjoy in order to accommodate the interests of younger family members. The definition of "family" has evolved to include aunts and uncles, close friends, and step-relatives. The reasons for the group's travel include milestone anniversaries or birthdays, as well as children going off to college. The challenges~individual schedules, finances, and family dynamics~are well-known.
Family Cruise
Multigenerations on a Family Cruise
​But, where do you begin? We suggest you start with the busiest person or the person with a fixed schedule of vacation time and obtain three or four dates that will work for those people. Typically, the rest of the family will be OK with at least one of those dates. 
Save The Date For Vacation
Save The Date For Vacation
​Another stumbling block is price. If one person is paying, a single budget can be accommodated. But, when family members pay for themselves finances can become an issue. 
Vacation Finances
Vacation Finances
Cuisine for all family membersCuisine For All Family Members
The answer? A cruise! These are the top 8 compelling reasons:
  1. There's a cruise to suit virtually any pocketbook from cabin costs that range from budget-friendly interior staterooms to luxury suites.
  2. Cuisine for everyone which will delight even the pickiest eaters or oblige those with special dietary restrictions.
  3. Desirable destinations whether tropical islands, culturally rich Europe or Asia, as well as close-to-home USA ports and inland rivers.
  4. Entertainment and onboard and on shore activities for all ages from Broadway-style shows,
  5.  escape rooms and climbing walls on the ship to age-appropriate shore excursions.
  6. Enjoy both "group time" and "me time."  Share meals, activities, and entertainment together or indulge in personal passions such as video games, cooking and other enrichment classes, or a relaxing massage in the spa.
  7. Pack and unpack once but travel to multiple ports-of-call for a variety of memorable experiences.
  8. Worry-free supervised children and teen clubs staffed with skilled, vetted counselors are available so parents can enjoy some couple-time together. 

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Spa Treatment


​Family groups are placing a higher premium on seamless, experiential, and stress-free reunions. How about you? If you are planning a family gathering give us a call and let us handle all the details for a memorable cruise. 

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    Scooter Tessari, MCC, owns The Cruise Center, Inc. in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and operates the website Tasteful Journeys devoted to enrichment vacations with a culinary accent and featuring cruises, tours, and custom designed vacation packages.

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