GATHERINGS of the extended family can be a daunting experience. You have everyone from great granny and granddad to distant aunts and uncles and little ones to please. Large property lettings agent, thebigdomain.com, shares its tips for a successful get-together:
Include some pre-planned activity – while a full-on itinerary for the entire gathering is probably going a little overboard, make sure there is some structure and that all the key reasons for getting together are covered. It's also important to make sure that everyone has some downtime so that they can relax or go out and do their own thing
Make sure everyone feels involved – ensure everyone has the opportunity to be involved by asking people in advance to contribute their ideas for games and potential group outings. Not everyone, though, will want to be involved in everything.
Something for everyone – with people of all ages and interests getting together, you're never going to please everyone with a one-size-fits-all event. This doesn't mean having to organize a special tour to indulge one person's niche interest, but a little goes a long way when taking into consideration someone's allergies or that they have a small baby to keep in a routine.
Be patient – there's always that one person who manages to push our buttons or say the wrong thing. For the sake of keeping the peace, take a deep breath and think positive thoughts.
With properties that sleep up to 140 people, thebigdomain.com offers a range of family gathering options in the UK and overseas.
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