Top five tropical destinations for multi-generational family trips
The holidays are when families come together, and travelling with three generations is one of the most rewarding ways to spend them. It also asks more of a destination. The journey needs to be easy, the setting needs to suit every age, and the stay needs space for everyone to come together and to retreat.
These are our top five tropical destinations for the holidays, each with activities for all ages and private residences with room for the whole family.
1. St Barths
St Barths is difficult to explain until you have experienced it. It has an atmosphere entirely its own: exceptional restaurants, beautiful beaches, understated glamour and an energy that makes even a simple afternoon feel special.
It is polished without feeling formal and lively without losing its sense of privacy. For anyone who has never been, it is one of those places we recommend without hesitation.
2. Punta Mita
Punta Mita has everything we love about Mexico: warm hospitality, incredible food, rich culture and beautiful architecture.
It is particularly strong for families and groups, with spacious private villas, excellent staff and plenty of room for different generations to enjoy the trip in their own way. It works beautifully for multi-generational travel.
3. The Bahamas
For clear water, direct beach access and genuine seclusion, the Bahamas is difficult to beat.
Depending on the brief, that might mean a beachfront estate, a private yacht or an entire island. It is an excellent choice when the priorities are privacy, simplicity and being able to spend most of the trip in or beside the water.
4. Costa Rica
Costa Rica is for people who want more than a beautiful villa and warm weather.
It suits adventurous travellers and nature lovers particularly well, with jungle, wildlife, surfing, waterfalls and so much to explore beyond the property. Every area along the coast offers something slightly different.
The inventory of exceptional private villas is also growing rapidly. There are now some truly impressive properties entering the market, combining the country's natural setting with the architecture, service and amenities expected at the highest level.
5. Turks and Caicos
Turks and Caicos combines exceptional beachfront homes and calm, clear water with access to an impressive range of facilities.
Depending on the property and location, clients can have golf, private gyms, tennis, spas, watersports and resort-style amenities alongside the privacy of a villa. That combination makes it particularly appealing for groups whose guests want different ways to spend their time without sacrificing privacy or space.
What makes a stay work for every generation
- Bedrooms of a similar standard, so no one feels they have the lesser room
- A bedroom layout that keeps early risers and late sleepers apart, so no one disturbs anyone else
- Shared spaces for meals together, and quieter corners to retreat to
- Pools and beaches that suit both young children and older guests
- Support such as a private chef, housekeeping and laundry service
- Easy access, with simple transfers and minimal stairs where needed
Planning for Christmas and New Year
The festive weeks are the most sought after of the year. The best villas and private islands for large families are often secured a year or more in advance, and many require a minimum stay over Christmas and New Year. Beginning early gives the widest choice of properties, layouts and staffing.
If you are planning the holidays for the whole family, whether it be a villa, yacht or private island, enquire and we will present a curated selection of stays for your dates.
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