Top 10 Best Places for a Family Reunion in Europe
It usually starts with a group text: “Europe this year?” Heads nod, calendars open… and then the big question lands: Where can three generations actually relax together? With less pinballing between sights, more easy mornings, long tables, walkable neighborhoods, and a home base that feels like yours. I’ve spent 25+ years helping families do exactly […]
First Impressions of Malta: Top 5 Best Things to Do
TL;DR Planning your first Malta trip? Here’s a practical, reader-first guide: a 5–day itinerary, where to stay, how to get around, and the top sites that actually deliver. Malta is low-stress, high-payoff for celebration travel—especially for multi-gen groups, friends’ trips, and milestone birthdays where shared time and easy togetherness matter. What worked on this trip: […]
Instagram vs Reality: What Really Happens at Family Reunions (and How to Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes)
TL;DR In this article I share five mistakes from planning a Nova Scotia family reunion via Airbnb—including budget property choices and trusting sparse reviews—which reinforced why vetted properties and professional planning create better family memories. What worked on this trip: Finally made it to Nova Scotia after 20 years of dreaming. Amazing nature and scenery. […]
How to Plan a Family Heritage Trip: 10 Days, 3 Generations, and 2 Donkeys in Sicily
In this article, I share how my family’s 10-day, three-generation heritage trip to Sicily blended history, serendipity, and heartfelt connections—from front-page news in Cammarata to simple joys on an olive farm—while offering tips to help you plan a meaningful heritage journey of your own. It’s rush hour in Palermo. I’m in a rental car, gunning […]
Beyond the Backyard BBQ: Planning a Family Reunion Vacation That Creates Lasting Memories
In this article, I share hard-earned lessons from 25 years of planning family reunions, showing how to turn what feels like a stressful assignment into a joyful, memory-making adventure. From picking the right destination to keeping peace across generations, I offer tips to help you plan a reunion vacation that’s fun for everyone. So, you’ve […]
Finding Your Family’s Kefi: The Best Multi-Generation Vacations in Greece
In this article, I share how Greece offers multi-generational families the chance to discover their own “kefi”—that spirit of joy—through simple, meaningful moments. From Athens to Crete to hidden islands, I highlight how grandparents, parents, and kids can each find their rhythm while weaving a shared family story. “Papou, tell us about the octopus again!” […]
Costa del Sol
Costa del Soul A family haven above the Mediterranean First, you see Africa . . . floating like a mirage across the strait. A reminder that some views haven’t changed since the Moors ruled these hills. Then the sweep of coastline unfolds before you – the precise spot where three worlds collide: Europe, Africa, and […]
Provence
Under the Provençal Sun Living like the Masters in the heart of Provence First, you smell it. Lavender and wild thyme, carried on the breeze that whispers through ancient olive branches. Then the warmth of sunbaked stone welcomes you home – the magnetic pull that drew Van Gogh, Renoir, and Matisse to this light-blessed corner […]
Tuscany
500 Years of Sunsets A luxury castle experience in Tuscany’s heart Stone and cypress. Some things in Tuscany never change. The fortress rises from the hillside like a memory, its medieval walls the color of honey in the late afternoon sun. Five centuries of sunsets have painted these stones. Your morning coffee comes with a […]
10 Multi-Generational Travel Trends for 2025
This article explores how multi-generational travel is evolving in 2025, highlighting ten key trends—from villa stays, destination dupes, and off-grid escapes to ancestral discovery and wellness retreats—that are reshaping the way families vacation together, and showing why private villas are emerging as the preferred choice to support these new travel styles. According to a report […]
Together Time: How Multi-Generational Travel is Redefining Family Vacations
This article explores how multi-generational travel is reshaping family vacations, moving beyond backyard reunions to shared adventures that bridge generations. From Tuscany villas to Caribbean getaways, it shows why grandparents, parents, and kids are choosing immersive experiences that strengthen bonds, create lasting memories, and turn family trips into new traditions. Jenny stood in her mother’s […]
Best Multi-Generation Vacations in Italy: Top Spots for Family Bonding
In this article, I share the top spots in Italy for multi-generational family vacations, from iconic landmarks and scenic coastlines to hidden gems and villa stays. With tips on accommodations, activities, and planning, it shows how Italy’s mix of culture, food, and landscapes creates the perfect setting for families to bond across generations. Italy beckons […]