How to Plan a Fun Company Retreat

Gray Line: The possibilities are endless with Gray Line tours. With close to 4,000 guided tours in 150 worldwide destinations, employees can learn more about their city. For only $25 to $80 per person (average), this investment has many happy returns in generating location loyalty.

Care for a lesson in espionage? Washington, DC, is home to a "spy tour" offered by Gray Line and the International Spy Museum, which covers the time from World War II to the Cold War. Tennessee natives can check out Gray Line's "Discover Nashville" tour to visit Fort Nashborough, the State Capitol, the Parthenon, Music Row, Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame with backstage and behind-the-scenes tours.

For an even closer connection with your community, consider adding a volunteer experience. For example, Gray Line New Orleans and Travelocity partnered to combine the Hurricane Katrina Tour, which ventured through many of the hurricane-ravaged areas of New Orleans, with a five-hour volunteer project at a local school. Lending a helping hand provides a great bonding experience and does good for the heart and for the community.

Luxury Living

Many employees can't, or won't, spend time and money pampering themselves. By treating them to luxury, you not only provide a relaxing retreat, but also show your employees that you value them. Look for resorts that offer unforgettable experiences, such as the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa and Miraval.

Ojai Valley Inn & Spa: Set on 220 lush acres in a secluded valley 83 miles north of Los Angeles, the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa invites relaxation with Spanish-inspired architecture and quiet elegance. If the cost (rooms start at $305) is beyond your budget for ultimate pampering, you can customize a day of decadence.