Coastal Grandma Chic: Third Wave in “Way Cool” Travel Concepts

By this blog post we will discuss about Coastal Grandma Chic. A new poll conducted with the help of The Harris Poll reveals a significant increase in Americans’ travel intentions this year, with 76% planning a trip within the next 12 months.

While over half (56%) anticipate traveling by air for personal reasons, the study also uncover diverse patterns in travel timings, destinations, and motivations across generations and genders. One of those trends is an emerging one tabbed “Coastal Grandma,” which has been popularize by such films as “Something’s Gotta Give,” and recent films putting Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, Mary Steenbergen, Meryl Streep and Candice Bergen at front and center in aspirational destinations and wearing flowing white linens topped by the perfect hat.

Coastal Grandma Travel with Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway takes some cool cues from Grandma Chic trends.

The new poll consider notable generational divides in travel and found Gen Xers (ages 44-59) and baby boomers (ages 60-78) predominantly travel for personal reasons, while Gen Zers (ages 18-27) and millennials (ages 28-43) are more likely to combine business with leisure.

Furthermore, Gen Zers and millennials show a greater inclination towards international travel than their older counterparts. This could attribute to factors such as remote work opportunities, a desire for cultural immersion, or simply a broader sense of wanderlust among younger generations.

Coastal Grandma Chic

The study also found subtle differences in travel plans between men and women. Women are slightly more likely to travel for personal reasons, while men are more inclined towards business travel.

The traditional summer season (June-August) remains the most popular time to travel, favored by 69% of respondents. However, “shoulder season” travel (September-November) is gaining traction, with 44% of travelers planning trips during this period.

While motivations and destinations vary across generations and genders, for those who want to travel like a dowager in “Coastal Grandma” chic, here are a few domestic vacation suggestions in time for summer – and its sumptuous shoulder season.

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Ships Inn, a charming boutique hotel on Nantucket island, embodies the Coastal Grandma aesthetic – located in town, Ships Inn lends itself to some of the island’s greatest “coastal” activities. From renting a bicycle nearby to take in the beautiful coastline, or walking through quaint boutiques down the road, until hunger strikes and you dine at Chef Mark Gottwald’s restaurant, Ships Inn transforms guests into any Elin Hildebrand novel.

Capturing the essence of the island’s unique charm, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, immerses guests in the warmth of southern hospitality and coastal luxury. The property is perched on South Carolina’s iconic white sand beaches and nestled amidst swaying palmetto trees, so be sure to pack your favorite cardigan. Guests can kickstart their retirement goals with golf skills with privileged access to the Port Royal Plantation Golf & Racquet Club and unwind at the Heavenly Spa by Westin, for a sweet smoothing of the spirit. Westin Hilton Head welcomes all travelers seeking the perfect coastal grandma getaway.

Conclusion

Finally, situated on a tranquil peninsula in Southern California,The Portofino Hotel & Marina is a great option for those hunting for oceanfront relaxation this summer. Guests can enjoy the free summer concert series happening steps away from the property at the Redondo Beach Pier. They will be surrounded by rows and rows of dreamy boats every Thursday and Saturday evening. They can also take advantage of the water sports rentals from the hotel or a Private Sailing Lesson to learn all the skills needed to become a coastal grandma with nautical skills.

In putting together complete Coastal Grandma fantasies, planners can consider these top ten U.S. destinations to fill the bill with all the shabby chic one can hope for: