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Travel With Your Grandkids
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Test Your Multigenerational Travel Expertise

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your grandkids stay free

Traveling with your grandkids can be a great experience. Answer the questions below, and check out your opinion about what is a trend in the tourism industry.

1.

For most grandkids, traveling without Mom and Dad can be:

 

A.

A thrilling and liberating experience

 

B.

A good way to build self-confidence

 

C.

A terrifying experience

 

D.

A good escape from parental authority

 

 

 

 

2.

When choosing a destination that suits travelers of different ages, you should consider:

 

A.

Your budget

 

B.

Physical condition

 

C.

Grandchildren's ages and interest

 

D.

A & B

       

3.

What kind of places will help your grandkids get acquainted with their Hispanic heritage?:

 

A.

Fun and educational sites

 

B.

Beaches

 

C.

Amusement parks

 

D.

Fast-food Latin restaurants

 

 

 

 

4.

You can be a great travel companion to your grandchildren when you:

 

A.

Are healthy and have plenty of energy

 

B.

Have lots of interests

 

C.

Have means to travel

 

D.

A & B

 

 

 

 

5.

Taking a vacation with your grandchildren is the perfect way to:

 

A.

B, C & D

 

B.

Leave your day-to-day worries behind you

 

C.

Give your own children some down time

 

D.

Create a strong bond between you

 

 

 

 

6.

Experts advise that children are ready to travel alone with their grandparents at the age of:

 

A.

7

 

B.

12

 

C.

Any age

 

D.

21

 

 

 

 

7.

During the trip, should you follow parental rules regarding eating habits and bedtime?:

 

A.

Yes

 

B.

No

 

C.

Don't know

 

D.

Who needs rules? We are on vacation!

 

 

 

 

8.

Along with medicines and first aid items recommended by the child's parent, grandparents should carry:

 

A.

Extra money

 

B.

More toys

 

C.

Written permission to act in case of medical necessities

 

D.

Family pet

 

 

 

 

9.

The big travel trend in the Hispanic market right now is:

 

A.

Eco-tourism

 

B.

Adventure travel

 

C.

Multigenerational family travel

 

D.

Going to Cuba

 

 

 

 

10.

What kind of destinations have become popular in the U.S. since September 11:

 

A.

Historic sites

 

B.

Nature related spots

 

C.

The Caribbean

 

D.

All-inclusive resorts

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