There must be a rule somewhere that states when summertime is here, delicious, colorful drinks must be had, and we don’t mind that rule one bit. When summer cocktails came to mind, a few of us immediately thought of sangria—with its red and white varieties that include endless fruit combinations, there’s simply no reason not to enjoy it all summer long.
However, we were surprised to discover that there was one type of sangria that we’ve never even considered before—frozen! Naturally, when we found this happy delight from lemon tree dwelling, we couldn’t hold back from sharing it with you. So, without further ado, please print and enjoy this free recipe card for Tropical Frozen Sangria, and come along with us to savor the flavors of summer!
This is your starting point. Obviously, the more people involved, the harder it will be. But if you begin early enough (a year ahead isn’t unreasonable), it will make this whole process easier on everyone, especially if people need to request time off from work. The best-case scenario is to get everyone there that you want. However, it might not be possible. If that’s the case, you need to decide whether to go ahead without that person or persons (and hope they can make it the next time), or keep looking for more dates everyone can make, which may very well push your plans out even further. This is a decision for the group to make as a whole. Plus, everyone needs to agree on how much time they want to take for this vacation. Granted, not everyone needs to be there the entire time if it’s not feasible. But is one week best? Ten days? Two weeks? More? Less? Only your group can decide that.
This will either be the easiest or the hardest part of your planning process, depending on your group’s expectations. But the bottom line is, make sure everyone is involved in the end decision. The last thing you want is for one person to make the decision for everyone else, possibly causing hurt or even hard feelings. You may realistically not be able to please every single person, but everyone should at least have a say and be ok with the final destination. A camping trip? A beach resort? A ski chalet? A dude ranch? A theme park? A cruise? A trip to Europe? An African safari? Just make sure your destination (and associated costs) fits everyone’s interest (and budget). You don’t want to break anyone’s bank or make them feel uncomfortable.
Refer to comment just made in tip above. Not everyone may be in the same boat money-wise. Be considerate of those who are not able to afford that African safari. There are also other factors that will add to the cost as well and need to be taken into account. How far is your destination? Can people drive there, or do they need to take a plane? Will someone be paying for everyone else for any part of the trip? Are meals extra? How about activities and excursions? Will any costs be shared or divided? These details need to be clearly discussed and conveyed so that there are no surprises in the end.
Obviously there will be different age groups in your party. Some groups will vary more than others. But you want to make sure everyone has a good time, from the youngest to the oldest. So be considerate of limitations. Babies need to be held. Toddlers need strollers. The elderly may need canes or walkers. Then you’ve got teenagers who may want action. Couples who may want some alone time. And adults who may just want some down time. Remember, the wider the age range in your group, the more options you’ll want to offer everyone. Of course, togetherness is ultimately what it’s all about. So be sure to plan daily opportunities for everyone to just be together and enjoy each other’s company.
It’s so easy to let your vacation slip by without recording the special highlights. If there’s a photography buff in your group, ask if he or she would want to be responsible for taking photos and videos throughout your time together. If not, make sure you take some memorable shots yourself of both exciting events and just one-on-one bonding. If you’re able, ask a trustworthy person to take a group picture of your whole gang together. When you get back home, these will make for wonderful memories, not to mention a beautiful photo book, a treasured scrapbook, and even thoughtful 
