Grandymoons is the 2025 travel trend we didnt think we needed but its the best way to thank our elders

How many times did you make an emergency call to your parents to ask for help with looking after the kids last year?Whether it was to dash off to a quick doctor’s appointment, to look after a sick one while you headed to work, school pick-ups/drop-offs, or keep kids entertained during those dreaded long school holidays, we know there’s a good chance those grandparents saved you at least a handful of times throughout the year.It’s for this reason that parents are going above and beyond to thank their parents for stepping in to save the day on many occasions.It does take a village, after all.I stumbled on the travel trend of taking grandparents away for a holiday while searching for fun ways people plan to travel in this new year. Japan kept coming up as the top spot people were tackling in 2024 and 2025, with Airbnb declaring it stood out as the number one searched destination for solo travelers, couples, families, and group adventurers alike. But the cost of living crisis has stopped many from traveling abroad, meaning somewhere closer to home was also a popular option.According to Susan Wheeldon, Country Manager for Airbnb Australia and New Zealand, group bookings have been on the rise“Families and groups of friends flock to Airbnb with over 80 percent of bookings on the platform now for group trips.

Whether it’s relaxing by the pool or exploring a new city together, these trips offer a chance to reconnect and create lasting memories,” she told Kidpsot. “Airbnb provides affordable holiday options for groups who want to split the cost of a getaway during a time when affordability is top of mind.”With tools like shared wishlists and group messaging, it means that booking a group getaway is even easier, with no one really needing to “take control” of the planning (the worst job, in my opinion!)I proposed the idea of whisking away my parents, to my siblings who were all on board with the gesture of thanking them with a holiday.But it wasn’t a...