Trips with multiple generations have so many perks — but there are a few things to be extra considerate of.

Planning a trip with kids and older adults? One group always wants to start early, and the other needs just five more minutes of Wi-Fi. It’s easy to think everyone will mesh perfectly, but the reality of multigenerational travel can quickly lead to some common, and avoidable, mistakes.

I’ve taken trips with my twin sons from toddlerhood through their teens, with my 75-year-old mother-in-law, and sometimes with all three generations together. Along the way, I’ve learned what makes multigenerational travel smoother and less stressful.

Here are seven common mistakes to avoid for a smoother all-ages adventure.

1. Scheduling activities when you’re jet-lagged

We made this mistake after a gruelling 22-hour journey from Australia to New York, landing at JFK at 8am. Since we couldn’t check into our apartment until 2pm, we optimistically scheduled activities for our first day.

Big mistake – the kids were exhausted and couldn’t enjoy anything while the adults functioned on autopilot.

Instead, prebook early check-in whenever possible after long-haul flights, even if it costs extra. If that’s not an option, consider booking your arrival night at an airport hotel and then moving to your primary accommodation the next day, when everyone is more rested.

2. Ignoring different physical capabilities

During a recent trip to Washington, D.C., my mother-in-law, though fit, opted out of a scooter tour my teenage boys were eager to join due to concerns about dexterity. This........

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