{"id":46546,"date":"2014-04-14T19:37:56","date_gmt":"2014-04-14T23:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=46546"},"modified":"2016-04-21T15:53:10","modified_gmt":"2016-04-21T19:53:10","slug":"a-multi-generational-trip-to-alaska-is-fun-for-the-whole-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2014\/04\/14\/a-multi-generational-trip-to-alaska-is-fun-for-the-whole-family\/","title":{"rendered":"A multi-generational cruise to Alaska is fun for the whole family"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The fastest growing trend in travel is multi-generation (three generation) family trips. Grandparents know the value of having the entire family together for quality time. The best part is for the kids to hear grandma and grandpa tell all the mischievous stories about their parents. Laughter and tears (the good kind) are what make this vacation so memorable.<\/p>\n<p>What better way to bring the entire family together for one week to make memories that will last a lifetime? An <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/travel\/cruise\/alaska-cruises.php\" target=\"_blank\">Alaskan cruise<\/a>! It&#8217;s the perfect vacation. The cruise ship staff will cater to your every need while your attention will be on spending time with the ones you love most.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_46571\" style=\"width: 586px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/HAL-04142014-ship-Low.jpg\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/HAL-04142014-ship-Low-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/HAL-04142014-ship-Low-400x265.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/HAL-04142014-ship-Low.avif 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46571\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46571\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/HAL-04142014-ship-Low.jpg\" alt=\"HAL-04142014-ship-Low\" width=\"576\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/HAL-04142014-ship-Low.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/HAL-04142014-ship-Low-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-46571\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Holland America Lines<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>An Alaskan cruise is a win-win situation for everyone<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The kids get more attention from their grandparents and aunts and uncles.<\/li>\n<li>Grandma doesn\u2019t have to cook any meals\u2014no one has to cook or clean up (I\u2019m sold!)<\/li>\n<li>On a cruise ship, there are plenty of places to find time to yourself and be on your own.<\/li>\n<li>You can get cabins next to each other, an inside across from a balcony, or you can be on separate decks\u2014it just depends on your family and your preference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Is Alaska fun for the whole family?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>YES! A hundred times, yes! Here\u2019s a list of some of the fun things you can do while in Alaska:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ii-fishing.jpg\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ii-fishing-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ii-fishing-266x400.avif 266w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ii-fishing-200x200@2x.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ii-fishing.avif 426w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-46559 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ii-fishing.jpg\" alt=\"ii-fishing\" width=\"341\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ii-fishing.jpg 426w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ii-fishing-266x400.jpg 266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/picture><\/a>Ride the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alaskatrain.com\/service\/mckinley-explorer.html\" target=\"_blank\">McKinley Explorer<\/a> domed rail car<\/li>\n<li>Ride the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wpyr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">White Pass &amp; Yukon Rail Route<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Glide across the treetops on a Canopy (zipline) tour<\/li>\n<li>River rafting or kayaking<\/li>\n<li>Heli-hiking (helicopter ride to hike on a glacier)<\/li>\n<li>Walk through the suspension bridge park<\/li>\n<li>Flightseeing tour across the glaciers<\/li>\n<li>Tram ride to the top of the mountain for breathtaking views<\/li>\n<li>Dogsledding or play with the Husky puppies<\/li>\n<li>Whale watching or fishing excursion<\/li>\n<li>Watch a lumberjack show<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to pan for gold<\/li>\n<li>Explore a new town on foot; shopping and eating, or take a historical walking tour and culinary tour<\/li>\n<li>Photographers will be busy! There are photo opportunities are at every angle; glaciers, wildlife, and capturing the family having the time of their life together.<\/li>\n<li>On board your ship take advantage of some much needed R &amp; R at the spa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>The perfect multi-generational trip is an Alaskan cruise or an Alaskan cruise + land tour<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_45771\" style=\"width: 586px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/morris-thompson-cultural-and-visitors-center-take-family-photo.jpg\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/morris-thompson-cultural-and-visitors-center-take-family-photo-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/morris-thompson-cultural-and-visitors-center-take-family-photo-400x267.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/morris-thompson-cultural-and-visitors-center-take-family-photo.avif 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45771\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45771\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/morris-thompson-cultural-and-visitors-center-take-family-photo.jpg\" alt=\"morris-thompson-cultural-and-visitors-center-take-family-photo\" width=\"576\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/morris-thompson-cultural-and-visitors-center-take-family-photo.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/morris-thompson-cultural-and-visitors-center-take-family-photo-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-45771\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center In Fairbanks, Alaska<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Holland America Line offers three types of Alaskan vacations that are perfect for a multi-generational trip:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/cruisetour\/holland-america-cruisetour.php\" target=\"_blank\">10- to 20-Day Yukon+Denali Land+Sea Journeys<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/cruisetour\/holland-america-cruisetour.php\" target=\"_blank\">11- to 14-Day Denali Land+Sea Journeys<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/res.cruiseexperts.com\/travel\/cruise\/search.rvlx?date_search_type=1&amp;search_type=cruise_search&amp;destination_list%5B%5D=2&amp;cruise_duration=0-9999&amp;cruise_month=5&amp;cruise_day=15&amp;cruise_year=2014&amp;cruise_month2=9&amp;cruise_day2=20&amp;cruise_year2=2014&amp;portid=&amp;VendorID%5B%5D=4&amp;search_cruises=Start+Search&amp;DestinationID=2\" target=\"_blank\">7- to 14-Day Alaska Cruises<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Holland America Lines&#8217; cruise ships provide entertainment the entire family will love. You can bond while taking the <em>Dancing with the Stars: At Sea<\/em> dance lessons (and watch grandma compete for the Mirror Ball trophy), or take a cooking class together. Celebrating a milestone couldn\u2019t be any easier since the celebration dinner is no extra charge. Plus, if anyone in your party has a special need or disability, the cruise staff is there to assist and accommodate any need.<\/p>\n<p><b>Four tips for planning a multi-generational cruise vacation<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ii-chess.jpg\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ii-chess-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ii-chess-400x267.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ii-chess.avif 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46563 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ii-chess.jpg\" alt=\"ii-chess\" width=\"576\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ii-chess.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/ii-chess-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/picture><\/a>TIP #1:<\/strong> Let each person contribute one thing they want to do.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TIP #2:<\/strong> Get an inside room across the hall from a balcony.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TIP #3:<\/strong> Grandparents&#8217; gift to the family eliminates budget problems for the entire family\u2014and it makes planning so much easier.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TIP #4:<\/strong> Have a CruiseExperts.com agent make all the arrangements for you.<\/p>\n<p><b>Call us for more information<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you want more information about taking a multi-generational Alaskan cruise or Alaskan cruise + land tour, call one of our experts at CruiseExperts.com.\u00a0We can make all the arrangements for you and your family. Contact us by calling\u00a01-888-804-CRUIse(2784) or visiting our website\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.CruiseExperts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Join our Inner Circle or &#8220;Like&#8221; us on Facebook<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you join our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/innercircle.php\" target=\"_blank\">Inner Circle\u00a0<\/a>, or &#8220;like&#8221; us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CruiseExperts\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to receive the latest in cruising and the best deals available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The fastest growing trend in travel is multi-generation (three generation) family trips. Grandparents know the value of having the entire family together for quality time. The best part is for the kids to hear grandma and grandpa tell all the mischievous stories about their parents. Laughter and tears (the good kind) are what make this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2014\/04\/14\/a-multi-generational-trip-to-alaska-is-fun-for-the-whole-family\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  A multi-generational cruise to Alaska is fun for the whole family<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":46549,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,19,43,41,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46546","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-alaska","category-destinations","category-land-tours","category-themed-cruises","category-tips-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46546","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46546"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46546\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46549"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46546"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46546"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46546"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}