Groups

With travel restrictions and COVID apprehensions making long distance travel less than appealing for many, the island’s popularity has surged – as has the popularity of private tours on Catalina. From bus tours to snorkel tours, travelers are opting for exclusive experiences with just their travel companions. Intrigued? You’re not alone. Here are 5 reasons…

You can bring a view of Catalina to your video conference calls. We’re all adjusting to this strange new reality and for many of us, that means working from home and video conference calls. While the voyeuristic allure of peering into our colleagues’ home offices provides some distraction, for those looking to liven up the…

While the days of needing a travel agent for every vacation and getaway are in the past, travel industry professionals are seeing a resurgence in the popularity of travel advisors. Offering much more than just booking services, a travel advisor can provide a personal touch along with in-depth local knowledge, making the travel planning much…

If you’re responsible for group travel planning, you’ve got your hands full. Anything that can make your job easier is a good thing, so here are answers to three common questions about group travel to Catalina Island. How soon should we book? While simple day trips can usually be booked up to three days out,…

There’s more than one reason that Catalina has become one of the most popular new destinations for team-building in Southern California. Convenient travel, proximity to the mainland and near perfect weather are some of the factors, but many event planners are citing the diversity of things to do on Catalina as the deciding reason. Team-building…

Summer on Santa Catalina is a magical time, when refreshing ocean breezes cool sun-warmed sands and the clarion call of island life seems irresistible. That irresistible clarion call means that summer is Catalina’s busiest time of year, making planning group travel during the season just a bit more challenging. Here are three secrets to making…

‘Tis the season for New Year’s Resolutions and if you are responsible for your company’s group travel times, there’s no better time than January to resolve to serve your team better. Here are our Top Five New Year’s Resolutions for group travel planners. Start planning early. Procrastinating may pay off when you are planning personal…

Group travel to Catalina Island – like group travel anywhere – can get complicated. Here are our top five tips to make planning a group trip to Catalina Island easier. Choose your port. Ferry boats to Catalina Island depart from four different ports: San Pedro, Long Beach, Newport Beach and Dana Point. Decide which port…

Catalina Island is one of Southern California’s top wedding destinations. With its charming ambiance, convenient location and reputation as the Island of Romance, it’s not hard to see why. For many engaged couples, the allure of a Catalina Island wedding is irresistible, as is the idea of expanding their nuptials into a Catalina wedding weekend….

Planning a family reunion – no matter where it is – can be daunting. With so many ages, interests and personalities, family reunions are rife with the potential for conflict and contention. A Catalina Island family reunion offers convenient travel, a range of lodging options and a number of choices for activities and dining. While…