| Family Reunion Vacation! |
| Hi Family! I have an exciting announcement! Planning is under way for a family reunion vacation for the summer of 2008! I know it's a long time away, but I want you to have plenty of time to save up and to clear your calendars!!! We have some great options for our vacation. Take a look below at some of the ideas, then head over to fill out the questionnaire, even if you're not sure if you can come yet!! Please also look over the invitee list and let me know who I missed and who else you would like to include! There's a guestbook here too, which can us keep us all in touch with each other. Take advantage! I'll be in contact with the results of the survey in a week or two!! ~Gina |
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| jk |
| Pro's:
. Probably the most economical lodging option . Most "together time" option . Can accommodate different budgets by renting both luxurious and budget homes in the same area. . Use of private pool, jacuzzi, rec room, etc. . Parents can still hang out after young kids are tucked into bed . Most meals cooked at home, so less expensive . Those who prefer to use a hotel can still do so Con's: . Need to commit to a common length of stay . Have to cook (groups would take 1 night each) . Less privacy within the house . To keep costs down, some will be on futons and/or be sharing rooms . Planning is a little harder - will need to divide everyone into houses and figure out finances |
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| House Rentals |
| Examples: Virginia Beach area: Click>> Summerwind, Downey, Sun (these homes are across the street from each other) Myrtle Beach: Click>> Duplex, Houses next door Lake George: >> Estate Catskills: >> Private Inn Cost: Homes on/off beach range between $175-375 per person for 7 nights. |
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| jk |
| Pro's:
. Length of stay is flexible . No cooking . Private rooms . Planning is easy . Usually free entertainment, kids programs, and activities . All-inclusive . Group discount likely Con's: . One of the more expensive options . Not as easy as house rental option to spend time together . Limited locations in US |
| Resort |
| Examples: All Inclusive Resorts Click>> Poconos Click>> Jamaica Click>> Catskills Cost: All Inclusive (meals/activities) per person*: Jamaica - $400-500pp for 7 nights (excluding air) Catskills, NY - $675pp for 7 nights Poconos, PA - $1,000pp for 7 nights Group discount possible if enough rooms are booked. |
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| jk |
| Pro's:
. No cooking . Private rooms . Planning is easy . Meals included . Free entertainment, kids programs, and activities . Group discount likely Con's: . One of the more expensive options . Need to commit to a common length of stay . Not as easy as house rental option to spend time together . Limited departure locations . Someone is bound to get seasick |
| Cruise |
| Example: Cruise Click>> Bermuda , Caribbean Cost: Approx $1,000 per adult and $600/800 per extra child/adult (over 2 adults) sharing stateroom. Embarks in NYC port. Group discount possible if enough rooms are booked. |
| jk |
| Pro's:
. One of the more economical lodging options . Length of stay is flexible . No cooking . Private rooms . Planning is easy . Group discount likely Con's: . May be more expensive per person for smaller families unless rooms are shared . Meals must be purchased out . Not as easy as house rental option to spend time together |
| Hotel |
| Examples: Hotels Click>> Marriott Courtyard in Virginia Beach Click>> Georgian in Lake George Click>> Tropicana in Atlantic City Click>> Holiday Inn in Ocean City Click>> Excalibar in Las Vegas Cost: The examples above cost $1,100 - $1,850 for a room with either 1 king or 2 queen beds for 7 nights. Group discount possible if enough rooms are booked. |
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| Remember, these are all just examples at this point. Once we have survey results, we'll know what direction to focus in! |
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