3 Ways to Travel to Make Your Family Reunion Extra Special

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You’ve spent more than a year waiting for the day when you can finally spend quality time with your grandchildren, and don’t want an ordinary visit for this extraordinary moment. To create an unforgettable moment, all you need to do is decide how and where you want to spend that time together. Below are three ideas to turn your reunion dreams into reality. 

1. Staycation in Their Hometown 

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You want to be with them, and they want to be with you! For your reunion, consider a staycation in their hometown. Proximity means you can be a part of everyday moments and be together as often as you want. Take two, three, or even four weeks to settle into a daily routine with trips to the park, having lunch together, watching a movie or hosting a slumber party at your place. The kids will be excited to bring you to their favorite spots and welcome day trips to various places you can explore together.

Lodging Tip: This affordable option lets your family stay put in their home, while you can stay at a nearby Motel 6 or Studio 6 at the AARP Member Benefit rate (10% discount!) You’ll have your privacy, and the family will have theirs – it’s a win, win. Look for a property that offers a fully equipped kitchen, on-site laundry, and an expanded cable TV package, so you’re comfortable. The extended-stay properties are pet-friendly too!

2. The Great Outdoor Adventure 

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After so much time indoors, often looking at screens, the entire family could use a week in nature. The fresh air and the open spaces are medicine for the mind, body and soul. Taking long walks and connecting in person is a major upgrade after all the time on face-to-face video calls. Seek out state and national parks or town recreation areas with ample opportunities for your adventures. Consider adding swimming, snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, birding or fishing to your must-do list.

Lodging Tip: Make it a family affair. Find affordable accommodations like Motel 6 and Studio 6 not far from Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, and Grand Teton and Yellowstone near Jackson, Wyoming. Kids under 17 stay free, and many properties offer family-friendly amenities like pools and on-site laundry.  

3. The Perfect Long Weekend Getaway

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There’s something to be said, too, for a long weekend getaway. You can be a little more spontaneous and pack as much or as little as you want into a few days. What’s important is you’re all together. Meet up in a convenient central destination — no more than a 3-hour drive away for everyone. Choose an area that offers enough options to keep you all happy —great outdoor restaurants, parks, beaches, museums and other attractions you know you’ll enjoy together.  

Lodging Tip: This kind of getaway can easily become a new tradition without breaking the bank, making visiting and revisiting possible. You can make the most out of the full weekend with a late checkout on the last day. Your AARP Member Benefit lets you stay at Motel 6 properties until 2 p.m. 

Regardless of how you decide to spend your time together, all hearts will be full by the experience. You’ll love the AARP Member Benefits from Motel 6. Save 10% off the best available rate and get late checkout upon request until 2 p.m., when available. 

With 1,400+ locations across the United States and Canada, you’ll be able to save more on what you travel for.

Click here to learn about your AARP member benefits from Motel 6 or call 855-478-4752 to book your room.

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