Skip-Gen Travel
Published Tuesday, December 4th 2018 - Updated Wednesday, January 2nd 2019Skip-Gens
How Families Are Cultivating Connection and Discovery in a Tech-Driven World
Technology continues to make our lives more streamlined and personalized, but it’s easy to get lost behind our screens, trading in-person face time for FaceTime and real tears of joy for emoticons.
Since it’s not always easy for the whole crew to travel on every trip together, there is a growing trend amongst travelers called “Skip-Gens.” The “Skip-Gen” travel phenomenon is where grandparents take grandchildren on a special adventure, leaving the parents at home giving parents time to enjoy for themselves.
Vacations are the perfect time to make lasting memories with loved ones, bridging the ‘communication gap’ and taking the time to learn from each other. Grandparents might learn how to take the perfect selfie while grandkids hear about life *gasp! * before cell phones.
Younger generations are taking the initiative when it comes to getting travel plans in motion. Millennials – who often times prefer working with a travel agent to wading through the online jungle of travel retailers – are organizing trips with their parents, taking the reins and letting their parents sit back and enjoy. With children taking the initiative, families are getting reacquainted and immersing in each other’s world while traveling the world.
For those looking for the ideal “Skip-Gen” destination, Alaska is a go-to for families. With many cruise lines calling in Alaska, there are a range of options that suite the entire family. Kids from 4 to 94 can all delight at the sight of a whale breaching or a sled dog mushing. Call me today, to help you with your family vacation needs!
~Janice Piacentino
904.383.8484 | janice.piacentino@cruiseplanners.com
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