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Have at least one major meal function catered in your hotel. This will make your reunion more desirable to the hotel, and increase the likelihood they will offer you the use of a Hospitality Room without charge.
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Many museums in Virginia are absolutely free, including the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Fairfax County, the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Alexandria, the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, and the US Army Transportation Museum in Newport News.
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The antique Hampton Carousel, located on the downtown waterfront in Hampton, charges just $ 1.00 per ride!
Likewise, ask the hotel if they have table decorations or other décor items you can use for your meal, free-of-charge. Check with the CVB in your destination to make sure there are no “big events” (race weekends, county fairs or festivals, major sporting events, etc.) taking place over the dates you’re looking to hold your reunion. These will push up the cost of hotel rooms. Negotiate free or discounted use of the hotel’s pool and health club. Make sure that this is noted in your hotel contract. Negotiate free or discounted parking at the hotel. Make sure this is noted in your hotel contract as well. Many hotels will shuttle attendees to / from local attractions. Ask in advance.
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