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Multigenerational Travel Spotlight: Kissimmee, Florida


October 29, 2019 By Lena 1 Comment

I have a travel bucket list; it’s true. There are places that I’ve yet to visit and I know that I’ll eventually get there. But in the meantime, I have a more pressing need – and it’s not a place, it’s a scenario. It’s a multigenerational family vacation; the chance to have my sons experience a holiday with their grandparents. Truly, nothing would make me happier.

Multigenerational travel is becoming more and more popular as families try to carve out quality time together. Especially around the holidays, as families gather and enjoy each other’s company, it’s only natural to want to extend those feelings of happiness and discuss a family vacation.

However, most often these trips can be decided rather spontaneously (sometimes, after copious amounts of food and drink) and there is a lack of communication through the planning process. If you’re planning a multigenerational family vacation, here are my top tips to ensure that everyone in the family, from young to young-at-heart – has a great time!

1. Make sure to clearly outline expectations when it comes to who’s paying, and what they’re paying for.

Occasionally, the grandparents will say “We’ll pay for the family vacation!” – but they’ll fail to define what that includes. For example, when travelling to an all-inclusive resort, that may include flights and accommodations. But what happens when dear daughter-in-law wants to visit the hotel spa? Get together those travelling and be upfront about financial responsibilities. Often, the easiest way is for everyone to pay their way separately, but if one person wants to play Santa, set clear expectations for what will be covered.
(Also, no IOU’s! If you can’t afford to make the family vacay, stay drama-free by staying home.) …

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Travel Tagged With: experience kissimmee, kissimmee florida, Orlando Dream Vacation, orlando rental homes, orlando vacation rental, visit florida

A 7-Day Dream Vacation? Yes Please! Win it Here!

March 18, 2013 By Lena

I know y’all are probably tired of me going on and on about how much I adore Orlando, Florida. Walt Disney World this; SeaWorld that. Oh, and in case you were wondering, I do have a few more reviews coming up. Stay tuned!

However, since I’m sensitive about detailing my amazing adventures without being able to spread the love around, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to give back to my readers – in the form of a 7-Day Dream Vacation to Orlando, Florida!

Here’s the scoop: my good friend Stephanie over at How to Survive Life in the Suburbs recently vacationed in Orlando, including a luxurious stay with Global Resort Homes. (You can read about her adventure here.) From unique town homes, luxurious condos to spacious vacation homes, Global Resort Homes has something to suit every style and budget. The best part: each home is in the center of everything, located in one of nine distinctive resort communities only minutes from the Walt Disney World Resort.

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Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: giveaway, Global Resort Homes, Orlando Dream Vacation, Visit Orlando

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Toronto Blogger, Social Media Strategist for Listen to Lena Inc. Television & Radio Personality, Columnist and Speaker. Family Travel Expert. Star Wars Fanatic. Perfecting the Art of Conversuasion. Read More…

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