Vermont: Smugglers’ Notch, Smugglers’ Notch Resort Family Reunions Made Easy. 
In the Northeast US one of the top choices for a family reunion is Smuggs because of the variety of family-friendly amenities, programs and benefits offered.
Here’s the scoop. Smugglers’ Notch Resort offers all of the ingredients for a family-pleasing summer reunion: a convenient Resort Village with programs and amenities, comfortable mountainside condominium lodging, award-winning family activities, a beautiful location in Vermont’s Green Mountains, and a professional staff dedicated to family reunion planning.
Here’s the deal: Reunion groups booking prior to the summer season receive the resort’s best lodging rates, and groups of 20 or more will enjoy complimentary t-shirts as a memento of their special get-together.
Family reunion activities. Sharing the fun and creating memories is what a family reunion is all about and when it is easy to do, so much the better. Smuggs offers lodging, activities, and restaurants in a centrally located and easily accessible area. Summer activities include enjoying the resort’s eight pools and four waterslides, guided hiking, a driving range, tennis, a skateboard park and classes with a local artist. A treetop canopy tour provides thrills for all ages on a guided course of eight zip lines, two suspension bridges and two rappels. Other outdoor adventures include geocaching and a Via Ferrata course combining hiking, rock climbing, and high ropes.
Bonus points: An indoor FunZone features games and climbing inflatables for all ages, with a special toddler play area for little ones. Children’s all-day camps and a spacious child care facility for ages 6 weeks to 3 years old are also located in the Village.
Family reunion assistance. Smugglers’ Reunion Planning Team is experienced at serving the interests of groups from small to large. According to notes Rob Aiken, one of Smuggs reunion planners the average for family groups is about 20, although the Resort has hosted groups as large as 300. The attraction to Smugglers’ is that there really is something for everyone, and guests can pick and choose from a variety of activities.
Bonus points: The resort’s extensive selection of children’s all-day camps and specialty programs can be included in the reunion package, or guests may select programs a la carte.
Lodging options are varied. Comfortable condominium lodging ranges in size from studio to five bedroom homes, all with fully equipped kitchens. Reunion guests may work with Smugglers’ staff to ensure that lodging arrangements completely meet their group’s needs so that requests for privacy or for family togetherness can be easily achieved.
Online reunion planning. Reunion organizers may begin to build their dream reunion using Smuggs online planner which features questions related to a group’s interests, the number of people in the group, and their spending limit per person. With the information and the Smugglers’ reunion planning staff develops a customized package.
Add Lake Champlain and miles of trails. Smugglers’ offers both the serenity of a mountain location and convenient access to dining, cultural and recreational opportunities in Burlington and in Montreal, Canada, located two hours from Smugglers’ Notch Resort.
Bonus points: At historic Smugglers’ Notch Pass near the Resort, visitors can connect with several trail heads or rock climb on the rugged terrain. Water lovers may also venture to Lake Champlain for a variety of boating and fishing activities.
Location on the planet. Smugglers' Notch Resort 4323 Vermont Route 108 South Smugglers' Notch, VT 05464-9537.
Make it happen. The Reunions Planning Team at Smugglers’ may be reached toll-free at 1-800-521-0536 or by e-mailing gvacations@smuggs.com. The online planner and additional information may be found at
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