Family Holiday Trips Surge Nearly 20% as Generations Travel Together
Berkeley, Calif. – October 28, 2026 -- Family holiday bookings with active-travel company Backroads are up nearly 20 percent in 2026 compared with 2025, as grandparents, parents and kids swap traditional gifts for shared winter trips, from surfing in Costa Rica to ice caves in Iceland.
Early bookings for 2027 are also strong, particularly for Kids & Teens trips, which are seeing significant year-over-year growth.
Trips group families with kids of similar ages
Backroads offers two family formats. Kids & Teens trips include kid-focused activities led by a dedicated Kids Adventure Leader, so younger travelers get their own adventures while adults explore. Teens & 20s trips follow the classic Backroads format, with other families who have young adult children. Activities, transportation, accommodations and meals are all arranged.