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Description
Planning multi-generational travel? Learn why booking 10-12 months ahead makes family reunion travel easier and more affordable. Melissa shares real examples from traveling with grandparents including Mexico resorts, cruises, and Hawaii trips. Discover the ideal timeline for coordinating flights, hotels, and activities when multiple families travel together.
What You'll Learn:
- Why early booking matters for multi-generational trips
- Real examples: Mexico resort (3 months out vs. cruise booked 11 months ahead)
- Securing multiple hotel rooms on points during peak seasons
- Coordinating PTO requests, flights, and rental cars across families
- When to book excursions for popular destinations
- Timeline checklist: 12-15 months discussion to 2 weeks pre-trip info share
00:00 Welcome to Quick Tip Tuesday
00:25 Listener Question: When to Start Planning?
00:47 Examples from Our Trips
01:43 Booking Early vs. Last Minute
03:10 Detailed Timeline Recommendations
05:00 Final Tips and Conclusion
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