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I was chatting with my daughters the other day and reflecting on the summer holidays that we took with my parents and brother when they were younger. It was really interesting to hear that the times we spent with eight of us and a dog holed up in a pretty shabby student house in Bournemouth held more affection in their memories than the times we stayed in plush hotels in a different country.
There are many benefits to taking a holiday with many generations present, here are just a few -
Able Babysitters on Hand
What a joy to be able to head out for a night with your partner without the worries of who is looking after your kids. No one loves them quite as much as their grandparents and this special time alone is a great way for them to develop their bond and get to know each other better.
Making Memories
Memories really do last a lifetime and being away from the stresses of everyday life is a good opportunity to do something quite different and special like going on a boat ride or climbing a mountain, or equally staying in and playing a board game or baking some brownies provide a brilliant opportunity to talk and get to know each other at a deeper level.
Keeping the Oldies Young
It is so true that spending time with children as you age will help to keep you young. You'll learn all about what is in fashion and what the latest lingo is and there is research to show that spending time with children can help to maintain better cognitive function in the elderly.
Learning from Each Other
It is so good for both young and old alike to feel like they are learning something new. Sharing your interests, knowledge or skills can be really uplifting and it is definitely a way to continue to feel relevant and appreciated as you age.
Introducing Each Other to Something New
Whether it is crazy golf or nights at the ballet that you love, family holidays are a fabulous chance to share your passions and introduce your family members to something new. This can be a really fun part of the holiday preparations, as you each choose one activity that you'll all get involved with during your time away.
As you can see there is so much to be gained from taking a holiday with your parents, as well as your children, or you may be lucky enough to have wider family who would enjoy going away with you too. Make sure you appoint one of the family to be the organiser so they can sort out the actual booking and other important things like your travel insurance. You'll have a few different considerations perhaps when you take your parents away too, and you may need to check out over 60 travel insurance with medical conditions, but as long as you spend enough time to shop around and get a good deal you'll be fine.