Family Travel

A family trip works when it fits the people taking it: not a social-media itinerary.

Who This Is For

Families planning a vacation everyone can actually enjoy: young kids, teenagers, grandparents, or all three at once.

Common Planning Challenges

• Planning overload: too many tabs, too many conflicting reviews
• Picking a resort, room, or ship that looks great in photos but doesn’t fit your family
• Wasted money on the wrong room category, dining plan, or add-on

How 7220 Travel Helps

Dave matches suppliers, itineraries, and room configurations to your family specifically: not a generic package. That means looking at pace, ages, mobility, dining, transportation, and the handful of experiences that are non-negotiable for your group.

What We Consider

• Budget and pace
• Ages and mobility needs
• Room configuration and dining
• Transportation and must-do experiences

FAQ

How far along do I need to be before reaching out? Not far at all: “not sure yet” is a completely normal starting point.

Does this cost anything up front? No. We start with a conversation, not a deposit.

Family vacation planning, built around your family

A family vacation is hard to plan because nobody is traveling alone. A toddler needs naps and a short transfer. A teenager wants something that is not a kids’ club. Grandparents want comfortable walking distances and a table for dinner. When one person tries to balance all of that with a dozen browser tabs, the result is usually a trip that works for the planner and for no one else.

7220 Travel plans family trips from Laramie, Wyoming, for families across the country. Dave Engel starts with the people, not the product. That means how old the kids are, how much downtime everyone needs, what the adults actually want out of the week, and what the budget really is. Then he recommends a ship, resort or itinerary that fits, instead of the one with the best photos.

Family trips we plan most often

Family cruises

Cruising is one of the easiest ways to take a group with mixed ages on one vacation. Kids’ programs, teen spaces, dining for every taste and a different port almost every day let each person do their own thing and regroup for dinner. The hard part is choosing the line, ship, cabin and departure port. Our cruise and resort planning page explains how Dave narrows those options, and our free cruise planning guides cover Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival, Celebrity and MSC.

Disney vacations

Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line all reward planning. Dave is Disney-certified and helps families decide how many park days they need, where to stay, how to use Lightning Lane and where to put rest days. Start with the Disney vacation planning page and its free park guides.

All-inclusive resorts

For families who want a beach, a pool and no daily budget math, an all-inclusive resort can be a great fit, as long as the resort matches your group. A property built for families with young children is a very different place from an adults-only party resort at the same price. See our guides to Cancún and the Riviera Maya, Los Cabos and Turks and Caicos.

Hawaii, national parks and road trips

Dave is a Certified Hawaii Travel Specialist and lives near Yellowstone and Grand Teton. If your family wants Maui, Oahu or a western national park road trip, you get an advisor who knows the logistics. You can also start with our free 7-day itineraries for all 50 states.

What to think about before you book a family trip

• Ages and stamina. A plan that works for a 12-year-old can exhaust a 4-year-old. Build in rest days and shorter travel days.
• Room setup. Connecting rooms, suites and cabins that sleep four or five can matter more than a better view.
• Total cost. Compare the whole trip, including flights, transfers, parking, dining and excursions, not just the headline price.
• Travel protection. With kids, plans change. Ask about protection options before you pay in full.
• Timing. School calendars drive prices. Shoulder-season dates can save real money if you have flexibility.

How planning with 7220 Travel works

You tell Dave about your family, your dates and your budget. He narrows the choices, explains the tradeoffs in plain language and handles the bookings. After you book, he keeps an eye out for eligible promotions that could lower your cost, and he stays reachable if something changes before or during the trip. There is no up-front charge to start the conversation.

Family travel questions we hear

What is the best vacation for a family with young kids?

Cruises and family-focused all-inclusive resorts tend to work well, because food, activities and kids’ programs are in one place and logistics stay simple. Disney is also a strong choice if you plan for rest days.

How far ahead should we book a family vacation?

Popular dates, group cabins and holiday weeks can sell out 9 to 12 months ahead. For a less crowded time of year, 4 to 6 months is often enough. Earlier booking gives you more choices.

Can you plan a trip with grandparents, cousins and everyone?

Yes. Multigenerational groups are one of our specialties. Dave handles room blocks, adjoining rooms and activities that suit different ages and mobility levels. See our group travel planning page.

Is a travel agent more expensive than booking online?

Working with 7220 Travel does not cost anything up front. Prices for many cruises, resorts and packages are the same whether you book direct or through an advisor, and an advisor can often add value through planning, monitoring and support. Dave will explain how his compensation works when you talk.