Whether it’s the economy making splitting the holiday bills between the whole tribe seem all the more appealing, or perhaps a growing sense of pan-generation wanderlust, fuelled by FOMO-inducing social and TV (hello, White Lotus and Race Across the World), multi-gen family holidays are having a moment. Tour operators everywhere have reported an uptick in group bookings for three or more generations, with many customers seeking something way more exciting than a default self-catering stay. Exotic locations, active breaks, safaris and once-in-a-lifetime experiences now have become the standard — with some customers splashing out as much as six figures on their dream multi-gen family holiday. Chances are your travel budget is slightly more modest, but even so a trip with the whole gang is a bit of a no-brainer. With grandparents on hand you’re able to share the childcare and find time for cross-generational bonding, and you’re on neutral ground where the burden of hosting is on a third party. You can make lifelong memories together while simultaneously marking a big event like a milestone birthday or anniversary, as well as ticking off sights on the communal bucket list. The only question you’ll have to answer is — where will you go? Why: With its pine-backed golden beaches, reliable sunshine, fab food and an unhurried tempo, the Med is a classic all-ages crowd pleaser. For multi-gen families that have young children or less-mobile grandparents seeking a holiday prioritising R&R, a resort is a natural pick because everything’s on tap. Beaches, pools and kids’ clubs let tots burn off steam, while long and lazy lunches keep nan perennially chipper. Trip to try: Daios Cove (daioscovecrete.com; from £307) in Crete hits a sweet spot between family fun and adult sophistication, providing plentiful Greek sunshine fun for kiddos while still serving style and tranquillity for grown-ups. There’s a dedicated children’s beach area on the sheltered cove, a crèche with qualified nursery staff that accepts babies from four months, and a games room with PS5 and X-Box. First-rate cooking — including from acclaimed visiting chefs like Joan Roca — will please all ages of discerning eaters while a high-end spa with BXR gym and 111Skin treatments give adults much-needed downtime. Accommodation options include two and three-bedroom suites with private pool and a dedicated concierge, so you can all stay together while maintaining your own space. Also consider: The Romanos, A Luxury Collection Resort at Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese, which has multiple restaurants, beach club and golf (costanavarino.com; from £316). Why: When older children are part of the equation, a formative holiday gives everyone the chance to shrug off airs and really bond. Tempt teens off devices with an ultra-engaging, brag-worthy destination like the Australian Outback or Maasai Mara; seize the chance to explore French Polynesia or Brazil with grandparents while they still feel up for tackling a long-haul flight. Memories made will be all the sweeter knowing they’re shared with the people that matter most. Trip to try: Japan is the bucket-list destination du jour and if you’ve still not been — now’s the time. It’s more multi-gen-friendly to navigate than you might think, with smooth, timely transport connections; acute attention to safety; kiddo-engaging animé; and a culture that treats the elderly with deserved respect. Black Tomato (blacktomato.com) has a customisable Tokyo & Kyoto 10-day trip diving into sumo wrestling and ninjas, featuring martial arts lessons with a master sensei and amezaiku candy-making workshops. Little ones will love taking the bullet train as much as grown-ups will enjoy soaking in hot springs or sipping matcha in teahouses. Also consider: &Beyond (andbeyond.com) has a Lion King-inspired family safari through East African reserves such as the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater from £11,410pp, with discounts available for children. Why? Whether it’s toddler legs or grandad’s bad back slowing you down, cruises maximise the sightseeing while minimising the step count of multi-centre travel. Not only do the destinations come to you, but you need only unpack once and there’s always food and drink on tap for myriad tastes and eating schedules. Frankly, you don’t even need to get off the ship at all. Trip to try: Some family-friendly cruises sacrifice adult chic for mega kid-friendly facilities but not slick operator Explora Journeys (explorajourneys.com). Children can learn about marine conservation in the Nautilus kids’ club while adults lounge on a dedicated grown-up pool deck or catch Zs in the interconnecting rooms. Glide between sun-soaked islands on 17-night extended cruise over New Year’s 2026 taking in fireworks in Puerto Rico, the beaches of the West Indies and epic nature in Panama’s Bocas del Toro. The trip, kicking off from 29 December 2025 costs from £9,450pp and accepts children over one year of age. Also consider: Royal Caribbean (royalcaribbean.com) dishes out non-stop activities in ships equipped with everything from surf simulators to escape rooms. A seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on new ship Star of the Seas costs from £1,123pp, departing on 14 September 2025. Why? Just because self-catering is the default way to do multi-gen travel doesn’t mean it’s going out of fashion. Hire a cottage or villa and you’ll get good per head value, unrivalled privacy and everyone can pitch in with cooking and clean up. Trip to try: Cotswolds meets Mallorca is the vibe at nine-bedroom barn conversion Anthology Farm (uniquehomestays.com, from £9,895 per week for 10-18 people) — set outside Cheltenham across 500 acres of farmland. Expect wicker headboards, spiky succulents and stripey linens for the aesthetically inclined — and non-stop activities in the form of tennis court, cinema room, yoga studio, heated indoor pool and table tennis. It’s all split over two barns, with two kitchens and plenty of bathrooms, so no one will step on each other’s toes. Also consider: Marners Rock (marnersrock.co.uk, from £2,176 for seven nights) in Fowey, where intersecting apartments No.1 and No.2 combine into one four-bedroom townhouse overlooking the foodie town and Cornish coast. Why? With lots of walking, busy streets and small-but-pricey hotel rooms, city breaks might not seem the natural pick for a multi-gen getaway. But it’s all about choosing the right city — preferably one that’s small, green and short-haul. Trip to try: Less than a two-hour flight from London, sustainable Swedish city Gothenburg is compact, clean and easy to navigate, punching above its stature in sights and outdoor activities. Nostalgic amusement grounds Liseberg is a summertime classic — parents will love it as much as children — while the Museum of Gothenburg details the history of the city in engaging, child-friendly terms. Public transport is accessible and free for under-sixes, whisking the whole crew to Slottsskogen city park or out to Gothenburg archipelago, where there are fairly flat coastal hiking and biking trails past beaches and floating saunas (try Hönö island for its cute harbour and excellent seafood). After you’ve explored the city and its islands, check into new mid-century-inspired country house hotel Hjortviken Country Club (hjortviken.se; from £235), on a lakefront outside of the city centre, where the whole crew can get stuck into boules, cycling and walks through the woods. Also consider: Denmark’s second city Aarhus has its own nostalgic amusement area Tivoli Friheden, a recreated old town — Den Gamle By — and free museum entry for under-18s.