Virginia Beach is a popular vacation destination. It is also a popular place for family reunions. There are many Virginia Beach suites that offer family reunion accommodations for reuniting and getting to know each other better over food, drink and entertainment. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when planning a Virginia Beach family reunion.

Invitations

Be sure to invite everyone in the family. If the planning committee does not have all of the addresses, be sure to appoint someone to track down those who are "lost." Include the dates, location, contact email, planned family reunion activities and what to bring.

Time

While a weekend getaway at the beach is a nice idea, consider spending a whole week instead. For larger groups, two days is not enough to meet, greet and catch up while spending time on the beach, shopping, dining and playing miniature golf in Virginia Beach. Group rates are available at many hotels and include meeting rooms, lounges and suites.

Accommodations

Encourage family members to stay at the same Virginia Beach resort. This will allow for more time together and less time spent traveling.

Inclement Weather

Plan some activities for indoors, just in case it rains. Make contingency plans for cookouts or beach events in the event of inclement weather. Some games might include Bingo, family member trivia or more organized events such as bowling. Be sure to create some activities for children, too, such as coloring or watching movies.

Information Kit

Be sure that each member receives an information kit. These should include an itinerary, area map, main contact phone numbers, who is in attendance and where they are staying. Local attractions and emergency services should also be listed on a sheet.

Group Travel

Keep in mind that group rates are also available for buses, boats and excursions in Virginia Beach. Consider a luncheon, fishing, sightseeing, dolphin or whale watching charter. Keep in mind that some people’s budgets are smaller than others. Try to include some free activities and discounted ones as well.

Nametags

Be sure each attending family member has a nametag to wear at all functions. Consider color coding them so people will know which "branch" of the family they are meeting or reuniting with during the reunion.

Photos

Designate a professional or family photographer to commemorate the event. Prepare an online album or website. Make sure that every family member is photographed at least once. Provide a common place for everyone to view the images, whether online or in print.

Souvenirs

Have some special merchandise printed in honor of the Virginia Beach family reunion. Consider T-shirts, hats, key chains, cups or travel mugs. This will serve as a reminder for people once they have gone home that they should make an effort to keep in touch with their relatives.