New research by long-haul travel specialist Flight Centre reveals that a third (33%) of Brits think the ‘bank of Mum and Dad’ should never stop paying for holidays, no matter how old the kids are.
This comes as multi-gen trips are booming with more people choosing to travel with their extended families. In 2026, more than one in ten Brits (12%) are holidaying across two or more adult generations – double the number who did so four years ago.
Joe Beevis, General Manager at Flight Centre UK, said: "When grandparents are on hand to help with the little ones and there’s more company to enjoy, a big group holiday suddenly makes a lot of sense. Trying to please everyone on a multi-gen trip can get tricky when one person is desperate for waterparks and others want the best restaurants – that’s why working with an agent to book these trips can help make the whole thing seamless."
Flight Centre says the trick to a smoother multi-generational trip is planning an itinerary that includes activities to appeal to both a 5 year old and a 55 year old.
Robert Pyle, Store Manager at Flight Centre Mayfair, named his top tips for making a multi-gen holiday suit every party:
- Book a tour: Small group adventures are booming right now, with Intrepid reporting a 25% year-on-year rise in family bookings. Packages work really well for multi-gen trips as they take the planning off your plate.
- Cruising the Med: The multi-gen problem solved in a single booking, because you unpack once and then wake somewhere new each morning.
- Sri Lanka: A compact island that manages to keep every generation happy at once.
- The Algarve, Portugal: The short-haul villa classic where a private pool, an unhurried pace and beaches within easy reach make life just as gentle on the older generations as it is on the toddlers.
- Florida: Truly something for everyone, from theme-park thrills right through to championship golf.
- Australia: The big bucket-list trip, best kept for confident long-haul travellers or those with relatives to visit, where the endless beaches wins over the young and no language barriers.
