We visited our kids quite often while they were in college. Did that instead of vacation. Wanted to do do and enjoyed every bit. Reasons for each one, an athlete at one, performing arts, the other, visited close friends and an old stomping ground and for the youngest, just because it was so different. We enjoyed the visits, part of our fabric of life. We were fortunate to be able to afford the trips.
For families who want this sort of connection, and whose kids support this too, it’s something to take into consideration. Sometimes there are compelling reasons, such as health—that of student and of parents and other family members.