Family Reunions & Group Travel

The Pocono Mountains have long been one of the most popular getaway destinations for the New York metro area. But for large groups — families of 30, corporate teams of 50, reunion parties of 80 — finding the right rental requires knowing where to look and what questions to ask. This guide covers everything you need to plan a large group trip to the Poconos: what types of properties are available, what capacity ranges to expect, must-have amenities, and how to get the most ou

Why Indoor Pools Make All the Difference for Group Trips An outdoor pool is weather-dependent. In the Northeast, that means roughly May through September — and even then, a cold or rainy weekend renders it useless. An indoor heated pool changes the calculus entirely. You can swim in January. You can swim when it's raining. For groups traveling with children, the pool becomes the anchor activity regardless of what's happening outside.

Planning a family reunion is one of the most rewarding things you can do — and one of the most logistically complex. Finding a venue that works for Grandma and the toddlers and the teenagers all at once is no small feat. The Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania have quietly become one of the best regions on the East Coast for large group gatherings, and it's easy to see why: stunning natural scenery, four-season accessibility, and a two-hour drive from NYC, New Jerse

Planning a family reunion near New York City? You have more options than you might think — and the best ones aren't hotels.

Finding a vacation rental that sleeps 20, 30, 40, or 50 people near New York City is harder than it sounds. Most listing sites aren't built for this. Filters cap out at 16 guests. Properties that claim to sleep 20 often have pull-out couches making up the difference. This guide cuts through the noise.