A reunion is a group trip with more opinions
Different budgets are normal. Pretending they are not is how people drop out late.
Start with the family, not the destination
A reunion has to work for the youngest child, the oldest adult, the people sharing rooms, and the people who need their own space. Offer more than one room or cabin category on purpose, share dates early, and choose one primary contact. Ashley helps that person keep the travel side organized.
Cruise reunion or resort reunion?
A cruise can fit when
- Different ages want different activities during the day
- People need different cabin price points
- You want shared meals without building every hour around the group
- Several destinations sound better than one home base
A resort can fit when
- The group wants one beach, pool, or property all week
- Grandparents or little kids benefit from fewer transitions
- A central meeting place matters more than changing ports
- The resort has the room mix and accessibility the family needs
The reunion details that matter early
Room mix
Couples, families of five, grandparents, and solo relatives may need very different layouts. The room plan can eliminate a destination before the brochure does.
Mobility and pace
Long piers, giant resorts, stairs, transfers, and early mornings matter. Ashley asks about the person who will feel those details first.
Together time
A good reunion does not require everyone to do everything. Shared dinners or one excursion can be enough structure while people keep some vacation of their own.
Budget spread
Different budgets are normal. Clear categories and expectations early are kinder than pretending one price works for every branch of the family.
Questions
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Ready when you are
Tell Ashley what you’re picturing.
Share who is coming, what you care about, and what still feels messy. Ashley will help you turn that into a plan.
“Tell me what you're dreaming about, I'll help you shape the rest.”