The Courtyard by Marriott Myrtle Beach/Barefoot Landing

Book Your Next Hotel Reservation with Courtyard By Marriott Barefoot Landing

Stay where it’s always vacation time! The Courtyard by Marriott Myrtle Beach/Barefoot Landing is most conveniently located to Barefoot Landing’s specialty shops, restaurants and nightlife. Plus four championship golf courses are just ¼ mile away.

From now until 10/31/12 stay two or more nights and receive a $50 gas credit on us! Rates start at just $129/night!

BOOK ONLINE – To book this offer visit the reservations page on Marriott.com/MYRCN and enter promotional code CSE.

Offer subject to availability and some restrictions may apply. Valid through 10/31/12.

Championship golf packages are also available.

Courtyard by Marriott Myrtle Beach/Barefoot Landing

1000 Commons Boulevard

Myrtle Beach, SC

843-361-1730

877-258-1956

Marriott.com/MYRCN

Family reunions can be a lot of fun. You get to see family members you may not have seen for a couple of years. Perhaps, there are ‘new’ family members you haven’t met. The good news is there are plenty of family reunion locations throughout the U.S. The possibilities are endless!

It’s important to make arrangements early and find a place that works for everyone. This is a good way to prevent family feuds! If you wait too long to plan your family reunion, your favorite hotel or resort could be booked solid. Also, family members may not be able to attend due to previous travel plans.

How to Plan a Family Reunion, Cut Costs, and Have a Good Time

Book Your Family Reunion Locations Early! Photo credit: Stock exchange-Sign-Helen Bobis

Book early

Beach family reunion locations are popular. The most popular beach vacation destination is Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. If you have your heart set on having your family reunion in SC then you better book your location early. Otherwise, the entire family will be left out in the cold.

Tie your family reunion to an important date

If grandma and grandpa are celebrating 65 years of marriage, celebrate their special day at the family reunion. Building your family reunion around a holiday could be tricky. Big holiday’s like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July are during the travel ‘high season.’ You may not be able to find accommodations or someone may not be able to attend.

Hold your family reunion in the off-season

It may be cost effective to hold your family reunion in the off-season. Family reunion locations such as Florida, North and South Carolina, Georgia, and other popular destinations can be expensive during the ‘high season’ which is usually during the summer. Some family members may not be able to afford to attend. Take this into consideration when planning your family reunion. Holding in the off-season could work for everyone.

Meet at a family member’s home

Holding your family reunion at a family member’s home is another way to cut costs. Perhaps, a family member with five or more acres of land will be willing to host the family reunion. Everyone can bring something, a hot meal, desert, or soft drinks. Of course, cash would probably be accepted too!

Decide on the size of your family reunion

Your family reunion doesn’t have to be large. A small and intimate family reunion could be more inviting. First-time family reunion planners may want to plan a smaller affair. You’ll get a sense of what it’s like to plan reunion.

Raise money for your family reunion 

Send out an email blast and ask family members to have garage sales, silent auctions, raffles, car washes, rummage sales, etc. to raise money for your family reunion.

Plan cost-effective family activities

Ask family members what they like to do. Ask family members what their kids like to do. You can’t please everyone. But you can plan activities ahead of time to keep people entertained. Ideas are:

• Renting a karaoke machine.
• Set up a sound system outside (if you’re holding at your home).
• Booking golf outing.
• Swimming
• Hiking
• Going to the park.
• Renting a ‘bouncy castle’ or other inflatable rentals.

Now you know how to plan a family reunion, cut costs, and have a good time! Keep the lines of communication open. Correspond via email or Facebook. Keep in mind that everyone may not have a computer or Facebook page. Contact family members when you have the date, time, and location settled. Keep family up-to-date with the latest information. Happy planning!

CRUISE CONTEST: Win a free cruise! 

Related Articles

• 7 Must-See Family Beaches in the USA (guestquest.com/blog)
• 5 Hot Tips to Help You Plan Your Family Vacation (guestquest.com/blog)

Peppertree Ocean Club, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Peppertree Ocean Club offers a fabulous vacation experience for those who like to relax at the surf’s edge by day and hit up the Grand Strand scene by night. Most units have oceanfront views with private balconies, allowing you to sit back and take in the sweet ocean breeze.

After a day of soaking up the sun, you can find plenty of restaurants, nightclubs and a variety of entertainment just a few blocks away from the resort. The Ocean Club will welcome you to your home away from home any time of year.

For reservations or more information, please call 843-249-1421.

For online reservations, go to www.gofestiva.com.

Peppertree Ocean Club
1908 North Ocean Blvd.
N. Myrtle Beach, SC  29582

North Beach Realty

North Beach Realty offers 1 – 8 bedroom oceanfront and second row rental properties in North Myrtle Beach. Our high rise condos and beach homes include upscale appointments ensuring a great vacation for you and your family. Rentals include all the comforts of home along with all of the plush touches. We also have a select number of waterway and golf villas in the prestigious Barefoot resort.

Whether you are planning the perfect long weekend or need a long-term or winter rental, contact the courteous professionals at North Beach Realty for information about our condo and beach home rentals.

North Beach Realty

1500 Hwy 17 South

North Myrtle Beach, SC  29582

800-274-1105      www.northbeach.com

The centerpiece of  North Myrtle Beach!

Whether you are planning a family vacation, a weekend getaway or a corporate meeting, the Ocean Drive Resort Hotel is the perfect beach destination. 

Accommodations include Oceanfront and Oceanview Rooms, Oceanfront Suites, Oceanfront Efficiency Suites and Condo Apartments. Oceanfront efficiency suites are comfortably furnished with either 3 extra large double beds or 1 King and 1 double bed and include fully furnished kitchens, two remote controlled TVs, free wireless internet access and more.

Amenities include a large oceanfront deck with pool, lazy river, whirlpool, tiki bar and grill. Relax in the indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness center, arcade or Dynasty Salon. Sample a delicious breakfast at the OD Café.

Ocean Drive Resort welcomes you and your family to relax and get ready for sun-filled days.

Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort

98 North Ocean Boulevard

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina  29582

800-438-9590

www.odresort.com

Carroll Realty, Inc. specializes in the rental and sale of resort homes. We have one of the finest offices anywhere and Charleston, South Carolina’s only waterfront real estate office.

The beaches on Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms, SC are wide and sandy. The water is normally warm from May through October. You can enjoy swimming, sailing, surfing, fishing and shelling from first light until the sun sets. You’ll find golf courses, tennis courts, shopping centers, churches and excellent restaurants on the islands. Nearby is historic Charleston with sightseeing, shopping, fine dining and exciting nightlife.

Contact us for a free brochure or visit our web site.

Carroll Realty, Inc.
103 Palm Boulevard
Isle of Palms, South Carolina  29451 
1-843-886-9600 or 1-800-845-7718

www.carrollrealtyinc.com

Pawleys Island and the Litchfield beaches have always been a haven for families seeking a friendly, relaxing vacation.

Pawleys Island Realty Company has been a Lowcountry tradition since 1962. As a leader in vacation rentals and resort sales in the Pawleys Island area, SC, Pawleys Island Realty gives you personal and professional real estate service, so you can fully enjoy all that our area has to offer.

Sandybeaches, natural salt marsh creeks, river and intracoastal waterways, challenging golf courses, great dining, a myriad of shopping opportunities, history-laden communities and more await you and your family.

Our staff can help you experience it all. Come, relax and enjoy Pawleys and Litchfield with us. Call, write or email and we can send you a complimentary brochure for sales or rentals.

Pawleys Island Realty Company, LLC

PawleysIsland• Litchfield Beaches • Debordieu • Prince George

88 North Causeway Road

Pawleys Island, SC 29585

843-237-4257  or  800-937-7352

www.pawleysislandrealty.com