In a previous post, we discussed how simple it can be to plan a romantic river cruise wedding if the opportunity to plan a wedding every came your way. There are plenty of other types of events and travel that are perfect for river cruises, including incentive travel, executive retreats and small corporate events. Aside from these obvious options, river cruises are particularly well-suited for fundraising events, social gatherings and other events that call for a more intimate setting.

If you are planning a fundraiser for a non-profit organization or for a charitable cause that your corporation supports, a dinner river cruise is an excellent option that attendees will enjoy and can prove to be a huge moneymaker. If your target donors are higher-end, you may also consider planning a weekend or multiple day river cruise. The donors will appreciate having the opportunity to support a worthy cause by partaking in something more unique and enticing than a typical gala in a hotel ballroom.

River cruises are also ideal for small corporate events, such as meet and greets, small award ceremonies, celebrations or client appreciation cocktail parties. There are river cruises available just about anywhere there is a river, making this an affordable option that can be organized locally or at an appealing, faraway location, depending on your event budget and the travel availability of your participants.

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Luxury hotels offer upscale temporary accommodations, meeting rooms and close proximity to business centers and local attractions, but for smaller groups of attendees there are also other viable options that provide an enhanced travel experience and can save money for the host company. Opting for private accommodations can cost less than reserving multiple rooms and meeting spaces in high-end hotels and can offer many added benefits, such as private pools and hot tubs, fully-furnished kitchens, well-equipped meeting rooms, private parking, and even well-stocked game rooms.

Luxury villas, chalets or castles are unique lodging options that are ideal for small- to mid-sized meetings, executive retreats and incentive travel, and many choices are located near important centers of global business in England, Germany, Japan, South Africa or various locations through the United States. With stylish, upscale décor, comfortable private rooms with en-suite lavatories and desirable urban or rural locations, private villas and castles allow attendees to relax in the lap of luxury and avoid crowded, tourist-packed hotels during their stay.

Private accommodation options are also ideal for entertaining business partners or local clients between meetings and provide a more relaxed, comfortable atmosphere for doing business. The next time you are planning a corporate meeting or incentive travel package, consider offering unique private accommodation options that provide affordable luxury and exceptional privacy.