The rewards of multigenerational travel have families rethinking where and with whom they vacation.

Yet travel planning remains daunting for us and for many other families like ours.

After the hike, my mom candidly shared her insights with me.

A plume of steam coming out of the ground in the Azores.

A fumarole on São Miguel, an island in the Azores.Credit:Christine Chitnis

I expected her to say something about the trail.

Fortunately, theres a growing number of resources that families can call on.

(The site was recently recognized by T+L asa Global Vision Award winner.)

A pair of photos one showing a Mobi-Mat on the beach, and the other a family posing for a photo in the Azores.

From left: A Mobi-Mat in Pensacola, Florida; the author’s family in the Azores.From left: Courtesy of Visit Pensacola; Christine Chitnis

We give families an opportunity to speak with a dedicated team member and share any special needs.

You cant plan for everything, says Dawson, who has cerebral palsy.

But its easier to talk about vulnerable subjects if everyone is there to listen and learn.