Family & multigenerational travel

The whole family, together — at a pace that works for everyone.

Travelling with ageing parents and grandchildren is wonderful — and complicated. Your advisor plans the access, the pace, and every detail, so you can simply be together.

Planned by a TICO-registered Fora advisor (Reg. #T1660218). No fee to plan — we're paid by the properties.

Grandparents, parents, and grandchildren sharing a relaxed breakfast on a sunlit Mediterranean cliffside terrace overlooking the sea

Why plan with an advisor

A multigenerational trip has more moving parts than any one person should juggle. That's the whole point of having someone in your corner.

One person, start to finish

A real advisor who learns your family, plans the trip, and is reachable while you travel — not a call centre or an app.

Access you can’t book alone

Room upgrades, unhurried private tours, tables that are hard to get — the perks of a Fora advisor, arranged for you.

The logistics, handled

Transfers, timing, rest days, dietary and medical notes — the details that make or break a trip with parents and little ones.

We plan around real needs — not around a brochure.

Tell us what matters, and we build the trip around it. Nothing is an afterthought, and nothing is assumed.

Tell us about your family
  • Step-free routes & wheelchair access
  • A slower, unhurried pace with real rest days
  • Ground-floor or elevator rooms, confirmed ahead
  • Dietary & medical considerations
  • Hearing & vision support
  • Travelling with mobility equipment

A few trips to spark ideas

Illustrative examples of how a multigenerational trip can feel when the access and the pace are handled. Yours would be planned from scratch, around your family.

A multigenerational family relaxing on a private wooden boat along the Amalfi Coast, with Positano on the cliffs behind
Sample — illustrative

The Amalfi Coast, Unhurried

One elegant base, no daily packing, sea views for everyone

Italy
7 nights
Gentle — one activity a day

Best for: Grandparents, parents & older grandchildren

  • Single hotel with elevator access to every floor and the terrace
  • Private cars and a chartered boat instead of ferries and stairs
  • Late, relaxed mornings; nothing scheduled before 10am
  • Restaurants pre-vetted for step-free entry and quiet corners
See the day-by-day
  1. Days 1–2

    Settle in at Ravello

    Private transfer from Naples, a welcome dinner on the terrace, and a full day to rest and acclimatise before anything begins.

  2. Day 3

    A private boat along the coast

    A chartered boat with easy boarding — see Positano and the grottoes from the water, with cushioned seating and shade.

  3. Day 4

    Villa gardens & long lunch

    The step-free gardens of Villa Cimbrone in the morning, then an unhurried lunch. Afternoon free for naps or the pool.

  4. Day 5

    Hands-on, sitting down

    A private pasta-making session the whole family can do seated together — grandchildren included.

  5. Days 6–7

    Your own pace

    Two open days: a spa morning, a gentle drive to a hilltop town, or simply the terrace and a good book.

Estimated $18,000–$32,000 for a party of 6 (illustrative range, excludes flights)

Plan a trip like this
Three generations of a family walking slowly along a flat path through a tranquil Kyoto temple garden in autumn
Sample — illustrative

Kyoto & Hakone, Three Generations

Japan at a human pace — accessible, calm, and deeply memorable

Japan
8 nights
Moderate — with true rest days

Best for: Three generations travelling together

  • Elevator-served hotels; ground-floor or accessible rooms confirmed in advance
  • Private guide and driver throughout — no crowded trains with luggage
  • Wheelchair available on request; routes chosen for step-free access
  • A ryokan with a private, accessible open-air bath
See the day-by-day
  1. Days 1–2

    Arrive gently in Kyoto

    Met at the airport, private transfer, and a full recovery day. First outing is a quiet garden, close to the hotel.

  2. Day 3

    Temples without the stairs

    A guide who knows the step-free routes and the best times to avoid crowds — with a wheelchair on hand if useful.

  3. Day 4

    Tea, crafts & a rest afternoon

    A seated tea ceremony and a hands-on craft, then a free afternoon. Nothing rushed.

  4. Days 5–6

    To Hakone by private car

    A comfortable drive with stops, then two nights at an accessible ryokan with mountain views and a private bath.

  5. Days 7–8

    Lake day & farewell

    A calm lake cruise with easy boarding, then a farewell dinner the family will still talk about years later.

Estimated $26,000–$44,000 for a party of 5 (illustrative range, excludes flights)

Plan a trip like this
A family enjoying mountain and turquoise-lake views from the comfortable seats of a glass-domed panoramic train car in the Canadian Rockies
Sample — illustrative

The Canadian Rockies, by Rail

Grand scenery, close to home, with comfort at every turn

Canada
6 nights
Easy — the train does the travelling

Best for: Multigenerational groups who prefer to stay closer to home

  • Accessible rail cabins and level boarding arranged in advance
  • Iconic lodges with elevators and step-free dining rooms
  • Scenery enjoyed from your seat — no strenuous hikes required
  • Short, optional walks with benches and rest points throughout
See the day-by-day
  1. Day 1

    Begin in Vancouver

    A relaxed arrival day and a harbour-view dinner. Everything within easy reach of the hotel.

  2. Days 2–3

    Through the mountains by rail

    Two days of dome-car scenery with meals brought to you — the grandeur of the Rockies without a single hike.

  3. Day 4

    Lake Louise at your leisure

    A grand lakeside lodge, a gentle stroll along the paved shore, and an afternoon by the fire.

  4. Days 5–6

    Banff & a fond farewell

    A gondola with accessible cars for the views, a soak in the hot springs, and a final dinner together.

Estimated $14,000–$24,000 for a party of 6 (illustrative range, excludes flights)

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How it works

Step 1

Tell us about your family

A short form below — who’s coming, what they need, and where you’d love to go. Five minutes.

Step 2

We craft the plan

A tailored itinerary with the access, pace, and perks built in. We refine it together until it’s right.

Step 3

You travel, we handle it

Everything is booked and confirmed. We’re reachable throughout — you just enjoy the time together.

Common questions

Can you plan a trip that works for grandparents and grandchildren at the same time?

Yes — that balance is exactly what we specialise in. We plan gentle pacing with real rest days, pick hotels that work for every generation (elevators, connecting rooms, pools), and build in activities the whole family can do together, plus optional ones for the more energetic.

What if someone in our family has mobility or health needs?

Tell us once, and we plan around it everywhere: step-free routes, ground-floor or elevator-served rooms confirmed in advance, private transfers instead of stairs and crowds, wheelchairs on request, and restaurants pre-checked for access. Dietary and medical considerations are built into the plan, not an afterthought.

Does it cost more to use a travel advisor?

No — there is no fee to plan with us. As a Fora advisor we are paid a commission by the hotels and operators, and you often receive extra perks (room upgrades, breakfast, hotel credits) that you would not get booking alone.

How far in advance should we plan a multigenerational trip?

For peak seasons and accessible rooms — which are limited at many properties — 6 to 12 months ahead is ideal. That said, reach out whenever you are ready: we regularly plan wonderful trips on shorter timelines.

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Let's plan your family's trip

A few details is all we need. No cost, no obligation — a real advisor will come back to you with ideas, usually within one business day.

Prefer to talk? Call (416) 409-2112

What should we plan around?

Tick anything that applies — it helps us get it right.

A range is fine — it just helps us match the right options.

No cost, no obligation. We'll only use your details to plan your trip and get in touch.