Crystal Cruises Enhances Reunion Program

Luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises has announced its 2010 program for family reunions. Crystal Family Memories aims at the growing trends in the family reunion market and multi-generational travel. For as few as six full-fare guests traveling together, cruise guests will enjoy pre-paid gratuities, US$100 per person, shipboard credit, in addition to the All Inclusive-As You Wish spending credit, a group family photo, kids under 17 sail free in a third berth and a US$500 credit toward a Crystal Private Adventure.

For 10 full-fare guests, the group will get all of the above plus free cruise berth (no air).

Caribbean Family Reunion

Do you want to spend some relaxing time at the beach with your family?  One Caribbean resort is offering an amazing deal.  Groups that book 5 rooms or more will receive incredible specials. They will receive their own personal concierge, free t-shirts, a family portrait, save-the-date postcards and more! The package makes planning a family trips so easy and enjoyable, it’s hard to pass up the deal.

Not only will you have the numerous offers from the resort but you’ll be surrounded by the beauty of the Caribbean.  Your family will be able to enjoy the beach and sunshine while bonding and getting to know each other.

To learn more visit:  http://www.beaches.com/families/family_reunion.cfm

Family Reunion Destinations

Planning a family reunion can be difficult.  From the beginning, where should it be held.  Should you just invite everyone over to your house?  There are numerous options on where to hold a family reunion.

Having a picnic in a park is one great idea.  Travel is a fun way to get everyone together.  Whether you all take a vacation to the beach or mountains, there are resorts all over to accommodate large groups.  Theme parks are also a fantastic idea.  Or your family could go on a cruise.  The possibilities are endless.

Bay Colony Inn

Bay Colony Inn, located is Nisswa, MN, is a family reunion resort.  They offer a variety of cabins perfect for a family vacation.  The cabins are right on Gull Lake, offering a gorgeous view.  The Inn is designed specifically for family accommodations and advetises itself a family reunion destination.  They offer rates catered to families for lodging in their cabins.

To learn more visit:  http://www.grandviewlodge.com/baycolony.asp

Social Networks vs. Reunions

With technology where it’s at today, it’s as easy as the click of a mouse to find information on just about anyone, including old classmates and family members.  Social networks like Facebook and Myspace make it possible to know almost anything and everything about people you no longer see.  One reporter investigates the effect social networks have on reunions at his own high school reunion.  Dave Emke wonders if facebook makes the class reunion obsolete.  Why bother going to the class reunion when you already know everything about your old classmates from Facebook?

He found that the social networks made the reunion even more enjoyable.  Their knowledge of each other made conversations a lot smoother.  His article does make you wonder if reunions really are neccessary.  Will it make people more likely to not attend a reunion? Social networks seem to make it unneceesary to even talk to people anymore.  You look at a person’s profile and learn all about their life without ever speaking to them.  Technology is so progressive and helped in many ways, but is it going to make the old traditions, like reunions, fade away?  I hope not.

To read Dave Emke’s article visit:  http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/537152.html?nav=5018

Family Adventures!

Does your family crave adventure?  Do you need more than the usual amount of fun to keep them entertained?  Whitewater rafting, scuba diving and biking are just a few of the thrilling possibilities.  Many adventure companies offer group packages.  Carolina Family Adventures has vacation packages and deals for every family adventure and they’re just one of the few options.

Make your next family reunion an adventure to  be remembered.  Carolina Family Adventures offers all the resources you will need to plan your trip. Or hunt down one of the many adventure travel companies with group deals.  No matter what your family’s outdoor style, you can find the perfect trip for them.

For more information visit:  http://www.carolinafamilyadventures.com/

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch

Take your family on a dude-ranch vacation!  Named “Best Family Vacation” by Frommer’s Colorado guidebook, this ranch is a fun reunion destination.  Located in Loveland, CO this guest ranch offers more than enough entertainment for your family.  It is also only an hour away from the bustling city of Denver.  Guests go on cattle drives and cattle roundups, trail rides, overnight trips and take horseback riding lessons. 

Nestled along the Big Thompson river there are also plenty of outdoor activities, such as fishing and swimming for your family to enjoy.  They offer group packages and faciltities and welcome families of all sizes.

For more information visit:  http://www.sylvandale.com

Family Reunion Activities

Gathering everyone together for a reunion is a great way to share and bond with your family, but exactly what do you at a reunion?  How do you keep everyone entertained?  How do you make it memorable?  Here area few ideas on how to make your family reunion the best one yet.

• Put together a family cookbook.  Ask everyone to contribute their favorite recipes and share them with the entire family.
• Scavenger Hunts.  The twist is to make it a hunt to find out information about your family members.
• Create a display of family photos and history for everyone to look at and talk about.  It will help get conversation started.
• Storytime.  Ask people to share some of their favorite family stories and memories.
• Create family reunion t-shirts.  A great way to ensure that everyone will remember this reunion.
• Family talent show.  Fun entertainment for family members of all ages.

For more ideas visit:  http://family-reunion.com/activity.htm

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Reunion Resort in Orlando

A family reunion in a beach paradise would be an amazing vacation.  Take your family on an adventure in Orlando.  The numerous activities, breath-taking  beaches, and unbelievable weather make this a great vacation destination.

Reunion Resort in Orlando, FL is a great reunion spot.  It offers accommodations and packages for large groups.  From a buy one, get one free package to the family reunion package, Reunion Resort makes it easy to plan a fabulous reunion.

This huge resort has houses and villas, a golf course, water park, spa and more.  It is also right next to the all the thrilling Orlando theme parks.  Your family can visit Disney World or Universal Studios while staying at Reunion Resort.  This resort is a family-friendly facility and the perfect place for your next reunion.

To learn more or make your reservation visit:  http://www.reunionresort.com/

Ultimate Family Reunion Sweepstakes

A trip to Orlando Florida with your family would be a fun vacation.  In this tough economy every family could use a vacation, but not every family can afford one.  But one lucky family will win it.  The “Ultimate Family Reunion Sweepstakes” is open through mid-October, so sign your family up now.

Nature’s Own is teaming of with Reunion Resorts in Orlando to give one family a four-day, three- night vacation for up to 20 people.  Nature’s Own says they have been bringing families together for over 30 years with their products.  This promotion is a great way to bring a family together with a memorable and enjoyable reunion.

To register visit:  http://www.naturesownreunion.com

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