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CEO'S MESSAGE
The Best Family Reunions Start with a Good Plan!
Deborah Barga, CEO, AAA Shelby County
Getting relatives together for a family reunion can be a wonderful experience but, like
most things, its success depends on proper planning.
Arranging the first gathering of the clan may seem a little daunting, but
themselves offering “everything in one place.” Located in a few areas of the U.S. from the East to the Midwest, choose the D.C. area, Nashville, Orlando area and the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Gaylord Resorts offer
diverse dining options, full- service spa, top-notch entertainment, on-site shopping and more. Depending on family size, you’ll want a place that can hold at least one large reunion dinner. It also should have separate areas so relatives can congregate as a group, separate into smaller parties or spend time as couples.
When choosing a date, consider that families with
school-age children may find it easier to attend a reunion in the summer or around a long holiday weekend. Depending on the activities planned, choose the time of year carefully with the appropriate weather in mind.
Your travel agent can tell you when a destination
is less crowded and whether off-season discounts
are available. For help, contact your AAA Shelby County professional travel agents in our office at 920 Wapakoneta Ave., Sidney. They are experienced at arranging group tours – expertise they can use to help you plan your family reunion get-together. Our AAA travel agents can provide information on locations, accommodations, transportation and group discounts.
The main thing to remember is to keep the price affordable, food plentiful and activities friendly. If you have all this, and good weather too, your reunion should be a success no matter where you hold it.
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it’s manageable once you answer some basic questions about location, accommodations and date.
When choosing a destination there are as many possibilities as there
are family members. Here are some criteria to consider:
Convenience – Select a location near a major airport so it is easily accessible and offers service from a variety of airlines.
Activities – Choose an area that offers sightseeing and lots of activities. There may be family members who will want to extend their vacations beyond the reunion
or take side trips to local attractions. Ideas could be zip-lining, putt-putt golf, an amusement park, trail hiking or beach time.
Price – Exotic locations may be nice but are not practical for a wide range of budgets, ages and interests. Choose an area that will give you a price most families can afford. Cruise ships and resorts are popular for reunions because of their all-inclusive pricing packages that include meals, activities and shows. Babysitting is often available.
Preferences – The family hometown can be a wonderful site for a reunion. So can a resort by the ocean, or one in the mountains or a big hotel in a major metropolitan area. Developing a consensus among relatives will help broaden participation.
Many kinds of accommodations are appropriate for a family reunion, from huge resorts to cozy inns. Consider Gaylord Resorts, which are Marriott properties and vacation destinations in and of
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TSA REAL ID Requirements........................Page 4
Rocky Mountaineer Trip
Hosted by Samantha Brown......................Page 7
2020 Motor Coach Trips............................... Page 9
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