| d="body"> | | | | Make sure, also, that the yacht is fully licensed to |
| Sometimes it can be difficult to round up the old gang | | | | provide a complete beverage service, including host |
| from high school; everyone is busy, someone in their | | | | bar capabilities. Other attractions to look for are a |
| family either can't or won't go, or people will think, "Oh, | | | | good-sized pool (of course!) table linens (in your choice |
| those things are so boring." | | | | of colors), a good ballroom or dance floor, floral and |
| Well, if you or someone you know is in charge of | | | | other decorating arrangements, billiard rooms, |
| coordinating your reunion for the "Class of ----," you'll | | | | adjustable lighting, and even a fireplace! The idea is to |
| definitely get better results from the get-go if you | | | | make everyone feel both "at home" and "on vacation" |
| decide to plan the reunion aboard a luxury yacht, | | | | at the same time - something that can only be |
| offering your former classmates a real chance to | | | | accomplished in few places, such as an ocean yacht! |
| unwind while they reminisce about the "old days" with | | | | And, because we're such a "business society" these |
| you and your friends. | | | | days, many of your old classmates may need office |
| Most yacht clubs offer more than adequate dining and | | | | facilities, such as a fax or photocopy machine, |
| banquet rooms for a special occasion like this. One | | | | comfortable desks, chairs, and lamps, and even a |
| thing to keep in mind in advance, though: Make your | | | | "board room" for those who may prefer to mix |
| reservations early, because this concept is quickly | | | | business with pleasure more than others. |
| catching on! | | | | Of course pricing is always a factor, and for a luxury |
| And though yacht clubs are always great choices for | | | | yacht, you can expect the numbers to be around |
| reunions of that size, the ocean, or sailing yachts will | | | | $2,200 per person (for sailings to the Caribbean), up to |
| likely appeal to even the stodgiest of your past | | | | $10,718 per person for an Owner's Suite (for |
| classmates. There's just something about floating along | | | | Mediterranean yachting). However, you can bring those |
| in luxury on the world's oceans that people just can't | | | | prices down considerably if you charter a yacht on a |
| resist. Add a good party with lots of good food, | | | | per diem basis. Most travel agencies can handle all the |
| service, and great accommodations, and you'll have | | | | details for you. |
| one rockin', rollin' ship! | | | | |