Guides
Group travel guides
Where to go, what to do and how to organize a trip for a crowd, plus advice for owners of large homes.
Destination guides
Lake AnnaDay Trips from Lake Anna, Virginia
The best day trips from Lake Anna for groups: Fredericksburg, Charlottesville and Monticello, Richmond, Montpelier, wineries and Washington, DC.
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SacramentoDay Trips from Sacramento for Groups
The best day trips from Sacramento for a group: Gold Country, Folsom Lake, Napa and Sonoma, and Lake Tahoe, with drive times and planning tips.
Read the guideLake AnnaLake Anna State Park Guide for Groups
A guide to Lake Anna State Park in Virginia for families and groups: the beach, trails, boating, fishing, gold mining history and visiting tips.
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RosevilleLake Tahoe from Roseville: A Group Trip Guide
How to use a large home in Roseville as a base for Lake Tahoe day trips: the drive on I-80, ski days, summer beaches, winter chain controls and timing.
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East BayOutdoor Day Trips from Antioch for Groups
Parks, trails and water days within an easy drive of Antioch, California: Mount Diablo, Black Diamond Mines, Contra Loma, the Delta and more.
Read the guideRosevilleRoseville, CA Group Trip Guide
Planning a group trip to Roseville, California: what to do, where to eat, day trips to Sacramento, Gold Country and Tahoe, and where to stay together.
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HoustonSpace Center Houston Group Visit Guide
How to plan a group visit to Space Center Houston: tickets, the tram tour, how long to stay, tips for kids and grandparents and where to stay.
Read the guideEast BayStaying in Antioch to Visit the Bay Area with a Group
Why a large home in Antioch can be a better base than a city hotel for a group visiting San Francisco, Oakland, Napa and the East Bay.
Read the guideLake AnnaThings to Do at Lake Anna, Virginia with a Group
What groups can do at Lake Anna in central Virginia: boating, swimming, fishing, Lake Anna State Park, wineries and day trips to historic towns.
Read the guideEast BayThings to Do in Antioch, CA with a Group
What to do in Antioch, California with a group: Black Diamond Mines, Contra Loma, the Delta waterfront, Brentwood farms and easy trips into the Bay Area.
Read the guideHoustonThings to Do in Houston with a Large Group
Ideas for groups visiting Houston: Space Center Houston, the Museum District, Hermann Park, Buffalo Bayou, food, sports and day trips to Galveston.
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OrlandoThings to Do in Kissimmee Besides the Theme Parks
Rest-day and non-park ideas for groups staying in Kissimmee, Florida: Gatorland, Old Town, Lake Toho, airboat rides, springs, beaches and the Space Coast.
Read the guideSacramentoThings to Do in Sacramento with a Large Group
A practical list of things to do in Sacramento with a big group: Old Sacramento, the river, museums, games at Golden 1 Center and easy day trips.
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HoustonHouston Family Reunion Planning Guide
How to plan a family reunion in Houston: picking dates around the heat, finding a big enough home, activities for every age and sharing costs.
Read the guideHow to Plan a Family Reunion: A Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step guide to planning a family reunion: setting a date, choosing a place, booking a home, planning activities, meals and sharing costs.
Read the guideHow to Plan a Team Offsite in a Vacation Rental
A practical guide to running a small team offsite or retreat in a large vacation rental: goals, home checklist, agenda, meals and follow-up.
Read the guideHow to Split Costs on a Group Vacation Rental
Fair ways to split the cost of a group vacation rental: per person, per bedroom, per household and by nights stayed, plus groceries and deposits.
Read the guideOrlandoKissimmee Family Reunion Planning Guide
How to plan a family reunion in Kissimmee near Orlando: choosing dates, a home with room for everyone, park and non-park days and sharing costs.
Read the guideOrlandoKissimmee Vacation Home vs. Disney Hotel for Groups
Comparing a large Kissimmee vacation home with Disney resort hotel rooms for families and groups visiting the Orlando theme parks.
Read the guideLake AnnaLake Anna Family Reunion Planning Guide
How to plan a family reunion at Lake Anna, Virginia: choosing dates, finding a lake house, activities on and off the water and safety tips.
Read the guideOrlandoOrlando Theme Park Days with a Big Group: Tips
Practical tips for doing Disney, Universal and other Orlando theme parks with a big group: tickets, meeting points, pacing, food and transport.
Read the guideOrlandoPlanning a Disney Trip with a Large Family
A practical guide to planning a Walt Disney World trip for a big family or multigenerational group: dates, tickets, pacing, meals and lodging.
Read the guidePlanning a Milestone Birthday Weekend with a Group
How to plan a 30th, 40th, 50th or other milestone birthday weekend in a large rental home: guest list, home, schedule, food and budget.
Read the guideHoustonPlanning a Team Offsite in Houston
How to run a small company offsite or team retreat in Houston using a large rental home: setup, agenda, activities and practical tips.
Read the guideSacramentoSacramento Family Reunion Planning Guide
How to plan a family reunion in the Sacramento area: choosing dates, finding a home big enough, activities for all ages and keeping costs fair.
Read the guideVacation Rental vs. Hotel for Group Travel
An honest comparison of a large vacation rental and hotel rooms for group trips: cost, space, meals, privacy, services and when each one makes sense.
Read the guideHoustonWhere to Stay in Houston for a Game or Event at NRG
How a group can plan a trip to a Texans game, the rodeo or a concert at NRG Park in Houston: lodging, parking, timing and tips.
Read the guideSacramentoWhere to Stay in Sacramento for a Wedding Weekend
How to house a wedding party or out-of-town guests in Sacramento: renting a large home, what to check before booking, and planning the weekend.
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Is Your Home a Good Group Vacation Rental?
How owners can judge whether a large home will work as a group vacation rental: bedrooms, layout, location, rules, costs and expected demand.
Read the guideShort-Term Rental Permits: What Owners Should Check
A checklist for owners before listing a short-term rental: zoning, permits, business licenses, occupancy taxes, HOA rules, safety and insurance.
Read the guideWhat Does a Vacation Rental Manager Do?
What a short-term vacation rental manager handles for owners: pricing, listings, guests, cleaning, maintenance, compliance and reporting, and how fees work.
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