Family Reunions: Planning the Family Reunion. Family Travel-Travel Video Alert Family reunions are big! Family reunions are very big, and they are a big part of Family Travel. Family Travel often is a Family Reunion Seventy-two million of us hit the road to see uncle Joe, play horseshoes with cousin Alice and swap stories with long lost relatives. But planning a family reunion can be a challenge. The Milwaukee-based publication, Reunions Magazine, advises families planning a reunion to chose a cruise because that'll reduce the stress of planning meals and activities. Plan a family reunion around a milestone emotional event like an anniversary or wedding. Use a travel agent with reunion experience to handle all those complex logistics. And get creative! Reunion activities can include river rafting, stays at dude ranches, and even European trips to retrace the family heritage. Family reunions stir up old feelings, so pack a sense of humor... and be prepared to forgive and...