Multi-generational travel may be one of the fastest-growing segments in the industry, but as the latest episode of You Came to the Right Place makes clear, it’s also one of the most complex to get right.
In Episode 4, co-hosts Natasha Lair and Jen Mallia sit down with Canadian media personality, travel writer, and parenting expert Kathy Buckworth to unpack what really happens when you put three generations on one trip.
Kathy Buckworth (Photo Credit: Supplied)
Fresh off a multi-gen vacation to Club Med in the Dominican Republic, Buckworth shares a candid, experience-first look at the realities behind the trend - logistics that don’t always show up in brochures—but can make or break the trip.
“We had eight people, ages one to 63… and very different needs,” Buckworth says.
The episode explores why all-inclusive resorts continue to be a go-to solution for multi-gen groups, particularly when it comes to simplifying meals, managing budgets, and keeping different age groups engaged. But it also digs deeper into family dynamics, expectations, and the importance of building in space, not just togetherness.
One of Buckworth’s biggest takeaways? Familiarity matters.
“Don’t try a brand-new destination," she said. "Someone on the trip needs to know where you’re going.”
For advisors, the episode offers insight into planning multi-generational trips, from asking the right upfront questions to understanding how grandparents are increasingly influencing travel decisions.
Episode 4 of You Came to the Right Place is now available on all major podcast platforms.
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