{"id":43930,"date":"2026-07-23T10:30:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T08:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/?p=43930"},"modified":"2026-07-22T17:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T15:00:17","slug":"traveling-together-without-doing-everything-together-the-new-face-of-family-vacations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/traveling-together-without-doing-everything-together-the-new-face-of-family-vacations\/","title":{"rendered":"Traveling Together\u2026 Without Doing Everything Together: The New Face of Family Vacations"},"content":{"rendered":"

For a long time, family vacations were all about compromise. Today, they follow a different formula: giving everyone the freedom to enjoy their stay as they please, without sacrificing shared moments. With a variety of accommodations, dining options, activities for all ages, sports, wellness, and programs dedicated to longevity, the new generation of vacation villages now focuses on a highly personalized experience. In Sardinia, the Forte Village exemplifies this shift, where luxury is no longer limited to comfort but extends to choice.<\/p>\n

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\u201c\u00c0 la carte\u201d vacations are replacing one-size-fits-all vacations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Royal Suite Terrace \u00a9 Forte Village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Travelers\u2019 expectations have changed profoundly. Families are no longer just looking for a beachfront hotel or a resort offering a few activities. They want to be able to bring together multiple generations<\/b>, accommodate different lifestyles<\/b>, and allow everyone to plan their own days<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Grandparents dream of a wellness retreat, teenagers of sports activities, the youngest children of play areas, while parents sometimes simply long for a few hours of peace and quiet. The success of large resorts lies precisely in their ability to simultaneously meet these expectations without giving the impression of an imposed schedule.<\/p>\n

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In Sardinia, the Forte Village<\/b>, set amid fifty hectares of subtropical gardens, takes this concept to the extreme.Eight hotels<\/b>, more than forty suites, and thirteen villas<\/b> allow each family to choose accommodations that match their travel style\u2014whether it\u2019s a bungalow near the activities, a villa with a private pool<\/b>, or a suite overlooking the sea<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Luxury today? Being able to set your own pace<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Sports’ fields \u00a9 Forte Village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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This shift reflects a broader trend in tourism: the era of synchronized vacations is gradually giving way to that of personalized vacations.<\/p>\n

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While some enjoy the beach, others take a tennis lesson, participate in a yoga session, explore a sports academy, or treat themselves to a few hours at a spa. In the evening, everyone gathers for dinner.<\/p>\n

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Forte Village offers more than twenty sports academies<\/b>, ranging from soccer with the Fundaci\u00f3n Real Madrid Clinic to tennis, padel, fencing, cycling, and even pickleball, for both children and adults.<\/p>\n

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Oasis pool \u00a9 Forte Village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Younger guests also have spaces designed entirely for them. Children\u2019s Wonderland<\/b> features a nursery, mini-club, creative workshops, a water park, a miniature village, sports activities, shows, and areas dedicated to teens, allowing parents to fully enjoy their own activities.<\/p>\n

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Wellness Becomes a Family Activity<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Self-indulgence moment \u00a9 Forte Village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Another major trend: wellness<\/b> is no longer reserved for adults.<\/p>\n

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High-end destinations now include offerings that allow everyone to take care of themselves, regardless of age. Parents can book a massage while their children participate in a sports or creative activity. Teens can explore yoga, fitness, or team sports, while grandparents extend their stay thanks to health programs<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Le Forte Village has developed a comprehensive preventive health approach centered around its Acquaforte Thalasso & Spa<\/b>. Its circuit of six thalassotherapy pools, designed using magnesium-enriched seawater, is complemented by targeted programs focused on detox, physical recovery, anti-aging, cardio fitness, and menopause. The resort also offers medical checkups, nutritional consultations, and personalized protocols combining preventive medicine, physical activity, and holistic treatments<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Acquaforte Thalasoo & Spa \u00a9 Forte Village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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This rise in popularity of stays that combine vacation and wellness illustrates another trend: longevity tourism<\/b>. Traveling is no longer just about relaxing\u2014it\u2019s also about returning home in better shape.<\/p>\n

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A destination also becomes a culinary journey<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Gastronomic journey \u00a9 Forte Village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Dining has become an important factor in choosing a resort. Travelers now seek a varied selection, allowing them to enjoy a variety of culinary experiences without leaving their resort.<\/p>\n

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Le Forte Village meets this expectation with up to 27 restaurants<\/b> during peak season. Sardinian cuisine is featured alongside Italian, Indian, Brazilian, and Japanese<\/b> specialties, as well as restaurants dedicated to grilled meats and seafood<\/b>. This diversity allows guests to enjoy a variety of atmospheres and cuisines throughout their stay.<\/p>\n

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The offerings are also supported by several renowned chefs. Heinz Beck<\/b> curates the menu at the Beachcomber restaurant, while Giuseppe Molaro<\/b> offers cuisine at the Belvedere that blends Mediterranean and Japanese influences. The resort also hosts Carlo Cracco<\/b>\u2019s restaurant as well as Rocco Iannone<\/b>\u2019s trattoria. During the summer, Celebrity Chef Nights<\/b> bring together Italian and international chefs for themed dinners.<\/p>\n

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Local cuisine remains a central focus. At the Sardinian Restaurant or at Le Dune<\/b>, led by Sardinian chef Andrea Putzu<\/b>, traditional recipes and the island\u2019s produce take center stage. This approach relies on short-chain sourcing from Sardinian producers for cheeses, vegetables, breads, honey, saffron, and fish.<\/p>\n

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The offerings are rounded out by a wine cellar with over 600 selections<\/b>, an artisanal pastry shop, a restaurant dedicated to children, wellness-focused breakfasts, and a Cooking Academy<\/b>, where adults and children can learn how to make fresh pasta and Sardinian specialties. Dining is thus an integral part of the vacation experience, just like sports activities and wellness.<\/p>\n

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The vacation village becomes a destination in its own right<\/h3>\n

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\u00a9 Forte Village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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This new generation of resorts is profoundly transforming the very concept of a vacation.<\/p>\n

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Guests no longer simply book a room, but rather a complete ecosystem where everyone can create their own itinerary<\/b>. A variety of accommodations, sports activities, culinary experiences, children\u2019s areas, wellness centers, health support, and longevity programs all serve the same goal: to bring multiple generations together without imposing a single model on them.<\/p>\n

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With this approach, luxury no longer lies solely in the quality of the services, but in the opportunity offered to each family member to enjoy a different kind of vacation<\/b>\u2026 while sharing the same memories<\/b>. It is likely this freedom\u2014even more so than the sun or the beach\u2014that is redefining the new trends in family vacations today.<\/p>\n

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Read also : Holidays with friends or family: the (almost) foolproof survival guide to coming home tanned\u2026 and still on good terms<\/a><\/p>\n

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Featured photo : \u00a9 Forte Village<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For a long time, family vacations were all about compromise. Today, they follow a different formula: giving everyone the freedom to enjoy their stay as they please, without sacrificing shared moments. With a variety of accommodations, dining options, activities for all ages, sports, wellness, and programs dedicated to longevity, the new generation of vacation villages now focuses on a highly personalized experience. In Sardinia, the Forte Village exemplifies this shift, where luxury is no longer limited to comfort but extends to choice.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":555,"featured_media":43953,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"%%post_title%% %%sep%% %%sitetitle%%","_seopress_titles_desc":"Family vacations are all about striking the right balance: giving everyone the freedom to enjoy their trip as they please, without sacrificing time spent together.","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[646,20],"tags":[806,6317,6282,6251,228,1367,6283,515],"class_list":["post-43930","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-society","category-trends","tag-family","tag-forte-village","tag-friends","tag-holidays","tag-lifestyle-en","tag-tendances-en","tag-travelling-together","tag-trends"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43930","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/555"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43930"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43930\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44094,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43930\/revisions\/44094"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43953"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43930"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43930"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43930"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}