Pre-Reunion Activities Ideas

If you and your family are planning to come earlier than the Reunion weekend to soak up the scenery, culture, and fun of San Antonio, then let me know, or post a comment on this posting.

I was envisioning some day trips and other organized activities on the Thursday, Friday, and Monday surrounding the weekend. That would leave Saturday open, with the opportunity to create your own agenda, or do smaller group activities before the big family fiesta Saturday evening, and the picnic planned for the following Sunday.

Tentative Events Schedule:

Thursday/Friday or Monday Trips--take your pick:

• Sea World
• Fiesta Texas
• Fredericksburg: Sightseeing, Winery tours (lots of good hill country wine); Enchanted Rock park
  
• Missions Trail tour
• Golfing
• Corpus/Coast
• Mexico-Border trip (Del Rio or other city)
  
• Houston
• Austin
• New Braunfels: Tubing the river or Schlitterbahn water park (largest in Texas, maybe even the world!)

IF you feel strongly about being a group leader/contact person for one of these potential trips, please let me know!

Friday Evening:

Casual Gathering at location TBD (since some of us will still be arriving)

Saturday:

Open, or some informal activities

Saturday Evening: Fiesta dinner, then fun on the riverwalk

Sunday:

Family picnic at Landa Park

Fairfield Inn UPDATE

When reserving a room with the Fairfield Inn {located at 620 South Santa Rosa}, make sure to say you are with the Diaz Family Reunion, code DFR (for Diaz Family Reunion).

If you called before, the reason it didn't work was b/c they only had it under "Family Reunion." Duh!

SAVE the DATES: REUNION 2008

Diaz Family Reunion Dates

Friday June 27th to Sunday June 29th

Welcome to the Diaz Family Reunion 2008 Site!

Hello everyone,

I created this blog to give everyone easy access to the upcoming reunion information and its events. As the date approaches, I will post more about activities and other ideas as they develop. You can also post comments and questions you have.

REUNION DATES: Friday June 27th to Sunday June 29th

Thanks,
Teresa (Diaz) in San Antonio
tldiaz_99@yahoo.com

Lodging Information

Two Hotel Options, etc.

For either hotel choice, if you plan on arriving earlier than the planned dates or extending your stay, let the hotel know, because you may be able to get a discount for those nights other than the ones I negociated.

Any hotel directly on the riverwalk is very pricey, and even hotels close to the airport are almost as expensive as one downtown. I called so many places, and based on a combination of rate and location, these I feel are the best bets.

Google Maps of two hotel locations


Hotel 1: Fairfield Inn & Suites San Antonio Downtown/Market Square
620 South Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX, 78204

This hotel is close to the riverwalk, El Mercado, and the King William historic neighborhood.

The standard room has two double beds; the suites have 1 king bed and a living area.
Included is a hot continental breakfast, free parking, and the plus of being walking distance to lots of downtown things without being overly expensive.

To reserve Fairfield Inn: Call (800) 228-2800 and ask for the Diaz Family Reunion rate.

See prices and room types below.

Date	Day	Standard	Upgrade	Total Rooms
6/26/2008	Thu	8	2	10
6/27/2008	Fri	20	5	25
6/28/2008	Sat	20	5	25
6/29/2008	Sun	20	5	25

Start Date	End Date	Room Type	Single	Double	Triple	Quad
6/26/08	6/30/08	Standard	$124.00	$124.00	$124.00	$124.00
6/26/08	6/30/08	Suite	$144.00	$144.00	$144.00	$144.00

Hotel 2: Days Inn Downtown Riverwalk (a misleading moniker--read below)
1500 I-35 South, San Antonio, TX, 78204

This motel is pretty close to hotel #1, and is less expensive. It is downtown, but not on the riverwalk.

However, does include a hot continental breakfast, is right next to I-35, and also includes smoking rooms if you want to reserve one of those instead. See rates below.

To reserve Days Inn: Call 210-424-0115 Direct Sales Office and ask for the Diaz Family Reunion Group rate.

If not during business hours, call the sales manager's cell and leave a detailed message and she will get back to you:

830-743-7649 Cell: Stephanie Ramos

Email: stephanie@salodging.com

June 25, 2008---------------$63.71 Dbl / $59.46  King/night +tax
June 26, 2008---------------$63.61 Dbl / $59.46  King/night +tax
June 27, 2008---------------$93.46 Dbl / $84.96  King/night +tax
June 28, 2008---------------$93.46 Dbl / $84.96  King/night +tax
June 29, 2008---------------$67.96 Dbl /  $63.71  King/night +tax

Additional Options:
The Fairfield Inn is next to two other Marriot hotels listed below, in case you are more interested in one of them--they are pricier, not part of the Diaz discount package, BUT do feature different amenities:

Marrriot Courtyard--king suites and doubles
Residence Inn--includes kitchenettes

King William Bed and Breakfasts:
For a more unique stay while in San Antonio, you could also try a B & B in nearby King William Historical district. This neighborhood is also very close to the two hotel options (walking distance to the Fairfield Inn), and very beautiful.

Try the BnB Finder/San Antonio for some choices.