Affordable Family Reunion Vacations - Part 3 (Reunion Cruises)

 Family Reunion Cruises

Now exotic vacations on luxury cruise lines are the in thing for groups determined to relax, be pampered, served while enjoying an unforgettable family reunion. Best of all group packages, last minute booking and off season cruise travel can save you up to 75% off standard costs. Family business meetings can be held in cruise conference rooms and the reunion reception can be had in cruise ball rooms. Some of the more popular cruise ships are listed below.

Cruise Ships

Carnival
Celebrity
Costa
Crystal
Cunard
Disney
Windstar Holland
Norwegian
Princess
Radisson
Royal Caribbean
Seaborn
Silver Sea

So where to go? Where ever the ocean and seas can take you. Some of the more popular cruise destinations ideal for family reunions are listed below.

Popular Family Reunion Cruise Destinations

Africa
Alaska
Asia
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Caribbean
Europe
Hawaii Mediterranean
Mexico
Panama Canal
Scandinavia
South America South Pacific
Southern Caribbean
Transatlantic
Transpacific
U.S. Pacific

Opting for a cruise vacation may be the smartest way to plan an affordable family reunion vacation. There is ample space for everyone and diverse activities make for lots of fun for everyone. It's much less work, less planning and a lot more time to relax and enjoy.  Well planned cruise vacations won't break the bank. Take the time to consider how to cut costs and keep things as economical as possible.

Mark Askew is the author of Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Guide and Keepsake, a family reunion planning book featuring just about everything needed to plan a family reunion vacation including a variety of themes and destinations. 

Affordable Family Reunion Vacations Part 2 (Resort Theme Parks)

Family vacation resorts are the ideal destination for family reunion events. Best of all there are great price reductions for groups of 10, 20 or more. Everything you need to enjoy a relaxing reunion vacation is just a few steps away. Families can enjoy exotic food, cool down with a flavorful variety of refreshing drinks by sunny outdoor pools and air conditioned indoor pools.  There are many other activities to be had in the area of vacation resorts. Here are just a few ideas. 

Resort Camping and Nature Trails

For families that love the outdoors nothing could be better than breathing in the cool mountain air at a camp site, taking long hikes along mountain trails and getting cozy in a log cabin warmed by a natural log fire. You'll find great discounts in the fall. Nature lovers are captivated by mysterious caverns, fishing, bird watching, rock climbing and more. Families can take a nature tour by horseback and visit lakes and streams along the way.

Resort Bus Tours
Luxury bus tours are one of the most inexpensive ways to travel while still enjoying a classy reunion event. What could be more exciting than taking a bus trip to a big city hotel with indoor malls and funky sidewalk shops awaiting your perusal. Visit trendy restaurants and try out a variety of cultural cuisine. Take in a Broadway show and top it all off with breakfast in bed the next morning before checkout.

Resort Theme Park
What kid would not enjoy the amazing rides, games, contests and competitions had at one of the popular theme parks, formerly known as amusement parks or water parks. In recent years many vacation resorts are designed with theme parks features. Theme parks include discount coupons for groups. Each includes all kinds of amusements from roller coasters to outdoor stunt shows with and a wide variety of indoor/outdoor entertainment. Want to make sure your kids have a great time? Take them to a vacation resort theme park and they will be eternally grateful.


Mark Askew is the author of Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Guide and Keepsake, a family reunion planning book featuring just about everything needed to plan a family reunion vacation including a variety of themes and destinations. 

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Affordable Family Reunion Vacations - Part 1

There is no end to finding enjoyable family reunion vacation travel packages. But finding offers that are affordable and fun is the real challenge. 

Fortunately there are many ways to cut down the expense of family reunion vacations. Here are some money saving tips that can cut costs as much as 75%.

1. Find deep discounts when booking group rates.
2. Over 50? Bring mom and dad along and take advantage of senior discounts.
3. Travel agencies are always competing for your business. Compare best rate cuts.
4. Take advantage of Entertainment book club discounts rates and coupons
5. Work for a large corporation? Explore travel discounts offered by employers business partners. 
6. Consider booking a family reunion cruise. Enjoy all the amenities of a traditional vacation and save thousands.

7. Book early in the year to and take advantage of the most competitive offers.

8. Book your vacation during an off season and have the hotel/beach and restaurant all to yourself.

Family Friendly Vacations
Often vacation packages cater to adults, seniors and couples more specifically. To make your family reunion vacation a fun and exciting venture for all, focus on finding travel packages that are family-friendly. Theme park and cruise travel packages offer discounts to large groups of adults and children, so take a head count. 

Before choosing a package consider what activities the children will enjoy. Ask the children to create a list of possible activities all would enjoy. This will build incentive to get the children involved in the family reunion planning process. Look over the list and consider cruises, family resorts and theme parks that feature much of the activities listed. Regarding family reunion cruises, the book "Fimark's Family Reunion Planner" offers a step by step guide to planning, booking, packing and enjoying an exciting family reunion cruise!

We'll explore how to save even more when planning a family reunion vacation in part 2 of this three part series "Affordable Family Reunion Vacations".

Mark Askew is the author of the book "Fimark's Family Reunion Planner" featuring just about everything needed to plan an enjoyable and memorable family reunion, including tips, guides, a variety of themes, associated itineraries, games, and destinations.