Hosting a family reunion is both exciting and daunting. The prospect of planning enough activities and meals, plus finding a place to stay, is a lot of work. If you’re looking for a great place to host a family reunion (and not at your own house), look no further than the beautiful Gulf Coast city of Galveston, Texas. Here are three reasons to plan a family reunion in Galveston.
Location
Families are often very spread out across the United States, so finding a place for everyone to travel easily to is difficult. Galveston is located less than two hours from the major airport hub city of Houston, making it a reasonably easy travel destination. Thanks to a Galveston Island bus service, no one even needs to rent a car to make the drive from Houston to the island. Choosing a central location in the country will hopefully satisfy people traveling from both the West and East coasts.
Activities
There is no shortage of things to do in Galveston; there should be something for every generation of your family to enjoy. Between the miles of sandy beaches with small waves (safer for the little ones of your group), dolphin and pirate ship tours, and downtown shopping, everyone in your group can find activities to suit their comfort level. There is a wonderful aquarium and rain forest habitat to explore in the main part of the city called Moody Gardens. If you need to beat the heat and happen to dislike sand, there are also water parks and splash pads throughout the city to enjoy. For the college aged nieces and nephews, Galveston boasts a very lively bar and nightlife scene. Downtown Galveston has a slew of delicious and family friendly restaurants too.
Weather
You won’t need to feel constricted by the weather in Galveston. Year round the island has sun, surf, and a lovely breeze. The summer months are hot and humid, plus a little more crowded with tourists, and the winter months are mild and quieter. You will want to keep an eye out for hurricanes between June and November, but there is only so much you can prepare for in that regard, so don’t let that discourage you.
Family reunions are all about reconnecting with your loved ones from far off places. Choose Galveston as your home base city, and you will discover a whole new level of fun in the sun sure to make everyone happy.
