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Family Reunions
Thinking Beyond the Summer Season for Your Family Get-together
While most of the fun of a family reunion is just being together, it does help to have activities in close proximity that the majority of family members can enjoy collectively. Nothing brings a family closer than shared experiences that create lifetime memories. Even plans that go awry will be treasured for years to come. Scenic and adventure travel opportunities abound all year long in the United States due to changing seasons and the varied climates of each state. Schedule your family reunion to take advantage of them.
Consider the activities that your family enjoys to determine what you want to do and then look for places that offer those. GORP offers comprehensive information about the top 10 places to visit for each season on the Seasonal Roundup section. From hiking, biking, paddling and fishing, to scenic driving trips, wildlife viewing and skiing, you are sure to find a place to accommodate your plans and needs as a family.
"It is always nice to find a neutral location," say David and Julie Melilli, who reunite with her family every other year. "This way, no one is territorial and there are none of the interruptions of daily life that can get in the way of spending time together." With family all over the country, they have met up in places like Colorado, North Carolina and Michigan to name a few. Additionally, at each reunion, a new committee is appointed, which secretly convenes to choose the locale for next time. Having the reunion every other year gives everyone time to plan ahead.
If it has been awhile since you've been together as a family, you may need some ideas for actvities to break the ice and help family members connect and communicate. Go to Family-Reunion.com