More than 200,000 family reunions take place in the U.S. each year, according to research by GroupTravel.org, a website that helps people book group rates for hotels, airfare and more. Families who attend reunions enjoy a renewed connection with loved ones they already know and a chance to meet more-distant relatives.
A reunion can also inspire guests to learn about their family history. "It's a great opportunity for people to have fun, get to know each other and create the kind of memories that they’re going to talk about for years," says Suzanne Vargus Holloman, co-director of the Family Reunion Institute.
