Military Officer - October 2006 - (Page 51) CALIFORNIA IRELAND AT SEA NEW ZEALAND H Grandma when I was 12, I knew I wanted to live and study here,” he says. At the time, Sam didn’t realize the trip’s effect on his future, but perhaps Helena did. After all, she’s the president and founder of Grandtravel, a company that arranges tours for grandparents and their grandchildren. “Distance and lifestyles often keep today’s families apart,” she says. “Traveling together offers a chance to bond, and the shared memories last a lifetime.” Grandparent-grandchildren trips are on the rise, according to an American Express survey. Such HELENA KOENIG WAS DELIGHTED when her grandson, Sam, decided to attend a West Coast university. It wasn’t that she was partial to the school; it was his reason for choosing it that pleased her. “Ever since I went to the West with vacations are expanding to include more outdoor, adventure, and international destinations. The goal is to experience new activities together and introduce children to different customs and lifestyles. If you’d like to take a trip with your grandkids, you could head to Disneyland or another predictable family resort or attraction. But why limit yourself? These five alternate destinations are less touristy and more cultural, historical, and natural. Each is unusual enough to be exciting for everyone while maintaining a friendly and family-oriented atmosphere. OCTOBER 2006 NEW MEXICO PHOTOS, CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM: HYATT REGENCY TAMAYA; TREETOPS LODGE; ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL; KEVIN DODGE/CORBIS; ASHFORD CASTLE MILITARY OFFICER 51
For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.