Introduction

The Art of Reuniting: Plan Together, Travel Happier

As we pine for longer days and warmer nights, now is the perfect time to start planning your next group getaway. According to a recent Family Travel Association survey, nearly half of U.S. families traveling this year will engage in multigenerational experiences. Even more telling, kids are having a greater say in vacation details, while grandparents are becoming increasingly influential in family vacations.

That momentum isn’t slowing down. A Hilton study projects that, in 2026, 29% of travelers with children will embrace skip-gen travel, and 73% will actively encourage their children to help plan trips. What does this mean for reunion organizers? It’s all hands on deck when it comes to travel planning this year, and Destination Reunions has the insights you need for a successful reunion.

In this edition, you’ll discover:

• How the growing kidfluence travel trend is reshaping family trip planning.
• Six simple steps for building a flexible itinerary that works for every generation.
• Exciting reunion themes designed to celebrate milestones and significant life events.
• The truth about luxury travel with kids’ programming—and where to find it in the US.
• How the rising skip-gen travel trend is redefining grandparents vacationing with grandchildren.
• All-ages, fun scavenger hunt ideas and family reunion games that bring everyone together.

We also have exciting news for families. This year, we are unveiling Together, a luxury family travel newsletter that highlights enhanced experiences and deluxe adventures, perfect for elevated reunions.

In the wise words of Francis Bacon, English philosopher and writer, “Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of the experience.”

Incredible experiences are waiting to be shared across generations, so start planning your next multigenerational reunion today.

Happy travels and stay inspired!

Heather Dale, Managing Editor