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Choosing a locale for a multi-sport family reunion Question: We are a large family seeking lodge-type accommodations for a reunion. We need it for late December and are looking for a warm climate for fishing, golf, swimming, horseback riding, etc. We’d like to be the only guests. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Bruce Halvorson
ϳԹ Adviser: The end of December is one of the busiest and most expensive times of year to travel to warm-weather destinations. Keep in mind that everything from the plane tickets to the lodging will be hopped up in price. If your reunion date isn’t set in stone, you may want to consider changing it to an off-peak time of year such Palm Canyon Resort touts itself as “the perfect site for group functions.” Located in Borrego Springs, California near the Anza Barrego Desert and San Diego, there’s a little bit of action for everyone, including on-site golf and tennis. For those who want to commune with nature, they can explore Anza-Barrego Desert, the largest contiguous state park in the country and just Depending on the size of your “large family,” you may want to try Bahia Honda Key in Florida. This two-and-a-half mile key of blindingly white, crushed coral sand holds a very well-equipped state park that offers cabins which sleep up to six people for $97 to $125 per night. There’s a dive shop and a 19-slip marina which will ensure plenty of opportunity to catch bonefish For a totally Western experience look into one of the many guest ranches in southern Arizona. All of them offer horseback riding, and most offer on-site swimming, tennis, and hiking, and golf nearby. Circle Z Ranch (Patagonia, Arizona; 602-394-2525); Grapevine Canyon Ranch (Pearce, Arizona; 602-826-3185); Rancho de la Osa (Sasabe, Arizona; 800-872-6240); Rex Ranch (Armado, |
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