New trend: holidaying with nan

Thursday, 21 October 2010 4:11 PM

An increasing number of holidaymakers choose inter-generational holidays as the family getaway, new research shows.

lastminute.com’s latest ‘Future of Free Time Report’, carried out with the think tank the Future Foundation, revealed that more and more grandchildren and grandparents jet off on holiday together.

The report predicts that the current rise in inter-generational breaks will continue in the future. The new trend brings grandparents and grandchildren together for a family holiday away from the parents, who will often stay at home to work.

The newly released report thus shows that it is no longer uncool to holiday with grandparents. In fact, the report suggests that this is the new trend in the travel market.

To meet the growing demand in inter-generational travel, Gran Travel has launched a range of exciting holiday options ideal for multiple generations.

Combining a beach holiday with a cultural twist could be a great way to allow both generations to get the most from this kind of holiday.

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