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CNN.com - TSA unveils new security procedures - Dec 2, 2005 International Edition | Member Center: Sign In | Register Home Page World U.S. Weather Business Sports Politics Law Technology Science & Space Health Entertainment Travel Education Special Reports Video Autos CNN Pipeline E-mail Newsletters Your E-mail Alerts Podcasts RSS CNNtoGO Contact Us TSA unveils new security procedures Small tools allowed; more random searches planned TSA chief Kip Hawley announced changes Friday that will take effect December 22. WATCH Browse/Search Security screening changes (1:30) ~~ ~~ TSA alters screening procedures (1:38) ~~ -- RELATED Interactive: What you can't take with you • Transportation Security Administration YOUR E-MAIL ALERTS Transportation Security Administration Acts of terror or Create Your Own Manage Alerts | What Is This? WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Transportation Security Administration on Friday announced changes in screening procedures at the nation's commercial airports, allowing passengers to take small scissors on planes but increasing random passenger checks. "I am convinced, that the time now spent searching bags for small scissors and tools can be better utilized to focus on the far more dangerous threat of explosives," said TSA Director Kip Hawley. The changes will go into effect on December 22, during the holiday travel season. Before the official announcement, TSA officials briefed managers of the nation's airports on the changes Thursday in a conference call. Under the new procedures, which are designed to give screeners more time to focus on detecting explosives, scissors less than 4 inches long and tools less than 7 inches long will be allowed on aircraft. "Tools with cutting edges, bludgeons, crowbars, hammers, saws and drills will continue to be prohibited along with any tool that is more than seven inches long," Hawley said. About 18,000 airport screeners have received more training in explosive detection, according to the TSA. In addition, pat-down procedures at checkpoints will be refined. Currently, screeners pat down passengers' backs and abdomens. Under the new system, screeners also will pat down arms and legs below the mid-thigh, although they will be given discretion to forgo those searches in cases where bare skin or tight clothing make it obvious nothing is being concealed. The level of random screening will be increased, with procedures varying from airport to airport to keep any would-be terrorists off guard. Passengers won't be selected for random searches based on their race, age, religion or nationality, according to the TSA. However, screeners will be given some discretion to forgo searches based on age and gender, so that passengers aren't being patted down by screeners of the opposite sex. TSA officials told the managers they are assessing data from three pilot studies on the impact the new procedures might have on airport operations, but they do not anticipate any increase in waiting times. Some members of Congress are expressing reservations about the changes. ( Watch why some people are unahppy with the changes -- 1:30 ) Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson, R-Texas, said allowing sharp-pointed scissors and similar objects on planes "could undermine the progress we have made in securing our skies since the 9/11 attacks." "The change in policy would do little to alleviate screening delays, since screeners would need to stop the conveyor belt to check whether the scissors in question fell within the new limits," she said in a letter to Hawley, urging him to drop the idea. Noting that the September 11 hijackers used box cutters to commandeer aircraft, Rep. Edward Markey, D-Massachusetts, said the TSA "should not make it easier for future Mohamed Attas to arm themselves with razor-sharp objects and bring down a passenger plane." "Flight attendants and passengers should not be put in a situation where ... a sharp scissors can be taken apart and used as a weapon at the throat of flight attendants and passengers," Markey said. CNN's Jeanne Meserve contributed to this report Story Tools Click Here to try 4 Free Trial Issues of Time! 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France Vacations & Tourism, France Hotels, France Attractions - Yahoo! Travel Primary Navigation Overview | Hotels | Things to do | Restaurants | Map | Flights | Cars | Deals | FareChase France: Search Travel Travel > Guides > Europe > France Email this page Print France Vacations, Tourism, Hotels View larger map of France Top Cities in France Paris Nice Bordeaux St. Tropez Cannes Aix-en-Provence Lyon Chamonix Marseille Toulouse Strasbourg Lille Annecy Lourdes Montpellier Biarritz See all cities in France View larger image One of the best ways to get to know France is to visit a local market. Strolling among the stalls on Boulevard Richard Lenoir in Paris one morning, we watched as finicky chefs picked through crates of Brittany mussels and truck drivers recharged themselves with tiny cups of strong coffee. A little girl helped her mother arrange bouquets of fresh flowers. A … Read More Popular France Hotels Paris Best Western Hotel L'Horset Opera Westin Paris Hotel Chambiges Elysees Ritz Paris Hotel de Crillon Nice Hotel la Perouse Tulip Inn Nice Brice Hotel Negresco Regence Hotel Hotel West-End Bordeaux Libertel Hotel Claret Hotel Majestic Mercure Chateau Chartrons Best Western Grand Hotel Francais Les Sources de Caudalie St. Tropez Hotel des Lices Byblos Saint Tropez Villa Saint-Elme Ermitage Hotel Hotel Le Yaca Cannes Hotel Martinez Splendid Hotel Cannes Hotel Canberra Hotel Regina Noga Hilton Cannes Aix-en-Provence Hotel Aquabella Chateau de la Pioline Le Pigonnet Hotel Ibis Hotel Grand Hotel Mercure Roi Rene Lyon La Tour Rose Sofitel Lyon Bellecour Hotel Alize Villa Florentine Boscolo Grand Hotel Chamonix Grands Montets Club Med Chamonix Le Hameau Albert I Hotel Mont-Blanc Prieure Hotel Related Information Popular Attractions in France Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Musee du Louvre Promenade des Anglais Basilique du Sacre-Coeur Musee d'Orsay Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris Abbaye Saint-Victor Beaubourg - Centre Georges Pompidou Musee Rodin Popular Hotels in France Hotel Martinez Best Western Hotel L'Horset Opera Westin Paris La Tour Rose Hotel Chambiges Elysees Splendid Hotel Cannes Ritz Paris Hotel de Crillon Hotel des Lices Best Western Left Bank Saint Germain Popular Cities in France Paris Nice Bordeaux St. Tropez Cannes Aix-en-Provence Lyon Chamonix Marseille Toulouse Yahoo! Travel: Your best choice for cheap airline tickets and other great deals! Help get your favorite places listed on Yahoo! Travel: suggest a hotel or suggest an attraction .

Disney Vacation Club Reseller

Disney Vacation Club - A guide to DVC Resales and disney time share point charts The Internet's Largest Unofficial On-Line Guide to Walt Disney World Walt Disney World Disney Cruise Line Disneyland Parks Hotels Dining DVC Photos Events Transport Ratings Discounts Site Map Home Page Photos/Video Theme Parks Magic Kingdom Epcot MGM Studios Animal Kingdom Tickets Park Hours/Shows Park Maps Events more.... Resorts/Hotels Disney Resorts Hotel DIScounts Rack Rates Resort Maps Reservations more.... Discussion Forums Ratings/Reviews Abbreviations FAQ's Posting Guidelines Free Registration Disney Cruise Line Itineraries Activities Dining Staterooms Discounts more... DVC/Timeshare DVC Resales DVC Resorts Newcomers FAQ DVC Point Charts Rent/Trade Points Discounts Current Discounts Disney Cruise Line Package Discounts Resort Discounts more... Disneyland CA Theme Parks Accomodations Dining Discounts more... Dining Menus Dining Database Priority Seatings more... 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The DVC bulletin board is also a great source of information (you can reach that board by selecting BOARDS from the menu bar to the left). What are the benefits of membership? How does the point system work? How do I know how many points to purchase? Can I use my points at other resorts? What if I decide not to keep it? What should I know about buying timeshares through a resale company? Still have Questions? What are the benefits of membership? There are a number of benefits to joining the DVC. First, the value of the points that you purchase will never change. The same value you receive today, will be the same value you receive in 30 years. While the cost of staying at a Disney hotel rises by 5-10% per year, this is a great hedge against inflation. Members also receive discounts at Pleasure Island and Disney Water Parks as well as 10% off merchandise at The Disney Store nationwide. DVC offers discounts for a variety of WDW restaurants, recreational programs and tours. A complete list is provided to members when they check in at their resort. Members also receive a 10% discount on Unlimited Park Hopper passes, that allow unlimited admission to all WDW Theme Parks, Water Parks, Pleasure Island and Disney Quest for every day of your stay. These passes must be purchased at a DVC resort during your stay. You also have the benefit of being able to book at your home resort up to 11 months in advance of your check out date. Your home resort is the resort at which you purchased your interest. Current DVC resorts are Old Key West (OKW), Boardwalk Villas (BWV), Vero Beach (VB), Hilton Head Island (HH), Villas at Wilderness Lodge (VWL), Beach Club Villas (BCV) and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is due to open in May, 2004. You can reserve up to 7 months in advance at any DVC location that is not your home resort. Membership in DVC is included with ownership at a DVC Resort. The program is currently scheduled to end on January 31, 2042- for OKW, BWV, VWL and BCV. After that date, the present resorts will revert back to Disney ownership. Ownership rights may be transferred to others in a will or by a direct sale, after consult with DVC. DVC can add additional resorts in the future which could have a different end date. This has recently occurred with Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa (SSR), where DVC will offer membership until January 31, 2054. All of the discount programs are subject to change and may be modified at any time, but the DVC resorts and their total points may not be changed. Back to top How does the point system work? When you buy into the DVC, you purchase a certain number of points per year. The current price (retail) is $89 per point, for purchases at SSR -with a 150 point minimum for initial purchase and $84 per point for add-ons at the other DVC resorts-with a 25 point minimum for DVC members. Let's say you purchased 200 points. You would be assigned a "use year" (that is the month of the year in which your points would recycle). For example, my use year is February, and I own 200 points. Every February, 200 points are available for me to use that year. When I decide to book my vacation, I choose the dates I want to visit, and the type of room that I want to stay in. That will determine how many points that visit will cost me. I also have the option of banking my points into the next use year, or borrowing points against next year for this year. Which leads to the next question... Back to top How do I know how many points to purchase? This depends on how often you plan to visit Disney World, what size accommodation you would need, and what times of the year you want to visit. The Disney Information Station maintains a DVC Point Calculator and a DVC Point Chart. I suggest that you enter in some sample information, based on what type of vacation habits you have, to find out how many points would be appropriate for you. Many ask if DVC will change the point requirement for a stay at a DVC resort. While the total number of points sold at the resort is a fixed number and cannot be changed, point needs for stays can be changed. However, if points needed for some nights (or room types) are raised, other nights (or room types) must be lowered, as the total points required to stay at the resort for the year cannot be changed. This has occurred only once, in 1996 at OKW, and is likely to happen only if necessary to keep resort utilization in balance for the benefit of DVC members. At that time some nights were raised a few points, some were lowered a few points and most were not changed at all. Back to top Can I use my points at other resorts? The DVC is part of Interval International (a large, worldwide timeshare organization). Your DVC points can be traded for accommodations at many of the Interval Internationals resorts nationwide. You can also use your points to stay at other Disney resorts, as well as the DVC locations at Vero Beach, FL and Hilton Head, SC. and a number of other vacation opportunities such as the Disney Cruise Line and special Adventure programs. Back to top What if I decide not to keep it? You are free to sell your interest in the DVC just as you would any other real estate property. Many people list their DVC properties with companies such as the Timeshare Store, Inc. The Timeshare Store is a licensed Florida real estate company that acts as the broker for the sale and purchase of timeshare interests. You can get more info on The Timeshare Store by visiting their web site at http://www.timesharesale.com and info on their DVC Resales specifically at http://www.dvc-resales.com Back to top What should I know about buying timeshares through a resale company? There are a couple of points you should keep in mind when purchasing resale. First, watch out for companies who want to charge you any up front fees. You should never pay anything until a sale is final. Second, make sure that the resale agent you are dealing with is a licensed real estate agency. This lends a great deal of credibility to that agency, and gives you direct recourse (through the state board of realtors) should anything go wrong. We recommend The Timeshare Store in Orlando, FL. Many people who have visited this site have purchased DVC through them and have had excellent experiences in doing so. Back to top Once a DVC resort is sold out, if I buy through resale, will there be problems trying to book rooms? Disney Vacation Club resorts are busy places, there is no question about that. However, if you plan far enough in advance, you should be able to get the dates you want without much of a problem. Remember, at your home resort, you can reserve up to 11 months in advance of your check out date and 7 months in advance at other DVC resorts. All members have the same benefits and restrictions regardless how they joined the DVC. There is no negative to a membership purchased through resale. Back to top Still have Questions? If you have other questions that are not listed here, pay a visit to our DVC bulletin board. There you can ask any question you like of other DVC members. CLICK HERE to go to the boards! 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Oviedo & Asturias, Spain Travel Guide - BootsnAll.com Home | Ask an Insider | Members Forum Plane Tickets | Youth Hostels | RTW Guide About Us | Advertising | Search | RSS | Staff First Time Visitor? Africa - Travel Guides for Africa Asia - Travel Guides for Asia Europe - Travel Guides for Europe North America - Travel Guides for North America South America - Travel Guides for South America Pacific - Travel Guides for the Pacific and Australasia Read unbiased reviews of hotels and vacations at TripAdvisor -- Newsletter Sign up for any or all of BootsnAll's newsletters. Why should you sign-up? Newsletter Sign-Up (enter your e-mail) The Oviedo & Asturias, Spain Travel Guide Below you will find links to all of the articles in the Oviedo & Asturias, Spain Travel Guide, from monthly updates to related pieces. The guide is written and maintained by BootsnAll writer and intern Anne Paige Austin . If you would like to be an online travel guide, click here . Articles Camino de Santiago When was the last time the only thing written on your to-do list was "walk" - for 12 days straight? This was Anne Austin's 800km chance. Carnaval in Asturias A costumed Anne Paige Austin becomes "La Loca" for a Spanish Carnaval – and she even meets Osama. Festival Internacional de Benicassim Being a festive fibber only cost Anne Austin 110 euros, and that even came with a camping spot near the train tracks. Festivals Traditional Asturian festivals from the gastronomical to, of course, a Carnaval. Food - Places to Eat So many restaurants in one place make it impossible to list or visit them all, but Anne's hit the highlights for you. Heating up the Asturian Winter (Nov02) The days are only getting colder, and if anyone knows how to heat things up it's the Spanish, especially Asturian cooks and vintners. Hiking & Walking Hills, parks, markets and easy-to-access trails just outside of town give you outdoor nature in the midst of the city. Internet Cafes & Coffee Shops The best spots for espesso and email, and the skinny on what's fast, slow and cheap. Introduction: Welcome to Oviedo & Asturias Anne came to Spain from the U.S. Pacific Northwest to study. She loves the atypically Spanish region so much she's extended her stay. Articles Monuments See three of the most important historical monuments in all of Spain - and that's just for starters. Nightlife Don't even think of going home before 4 a.m. Outside Oviedo Just out of town coastal villages, seafood, skiing, mountain lakes, and more. Prince of Asturias Awards (Oct02) The reknown Prince of Asturias Awards don't quite make for a tourist-friendly month, but that's all the more reason to relax in a cafe and sip your sidra . Sidra (Cider) The art of the drink, which Asturians claim as their own, is almost second to the art of the pour. Somiedo You'll find lots of trust in this northern region, but even the cows will know you're a stranger. Transportation & Orientation You'll find it's pretty easy to get around this well-connected place. 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Vacation Packages Travel Planner Options: My Travel Planner | Attractions | Events | Accommodations | Outdoor Adventures | Agri-Tourism | Golf Courses | Regions | Photo Galleries | Vacation Packages From family vacations to outdoor adventures to intimate retreats, vacation packages and discounts are available to fulfill the whims of any traveler. For more information, use the links below to find packages by region. Please use the map on the right for guidance. Post a free link to your vacation package on VisitNebraska.org by simply emailing us . Panhandle Region Prairie Lakes Region Sandhills Region Frontier Trails Region Pioneer Country Region Metro Region Lewis and Clark Region Panhandle Region Oregon Trail Golf Getaway Take in 18 holes of golf, with cart, at the trailside course of your choiceRiverview Golf Course or Monument Shadows Golf Course. Package includes one night of lodging, 18 holes of golf plus cart, and coupons for meals at local restaurants. Cost is $100. For more information, contact Nan Fanning at 308-635-1600 or send E-mail to 3830@hotel.cendant.com . Back to Top Time Travel to the Northern Panhandle Reconnect with the spirit of days gone by while visiting an Old West cow town in northern Sioux County,Nebraska. First, set up camp at the High Plains Homestead , home of the Drifters Cookshack and Bunkhouse. Surrounded by rugged badlands and framed by the ponderosa-clad Pine Ridge of northwest Nebraska, each of the six Bunkhouse rooms is furnished to invoke a sense of the Old West. Every room offers a private bath and air-conditioning but no telephone or TV. Meals are available at the Cookshack throughout your stay, and if it fits into your plans, belly up for the open-pit grilled steak or pork back rib dinners served on Friday and Saturday nights. Your complete time-travel package also includes admission to the Hudson-Meng Bison Bonebed/Kill Site , an archeological excavation in progress. Also take time to visit the worlds largest mammoth research facility, the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs , South Dakota, where you can tour an active paleontological dig for Ice Age fossils. Reserve at least one morning or afternoon for a visit to Toadstool Geological Park , which is noted for its lunar-like geological formations and scientifically valuable fossil deposits. The park also contains the longest known mammal trackway from the Oligocene epoch; the trackway is featured in the self-guided trail brochure. Following your day trips, enjoy an evening back at the Homestead front porch with its magnificent view of the Milky Way. Costs (including room tax): $215.00 for a single adult; $255.00 per adult couple; $275.00 for a family of two adults and two children. (Family rates will vary depending on family size.) These costs include: Three (3) nights stay at High Plains Homestead , with breakfast each morning. Admission to Hudson-Meng Bison Bonebed/Kill Site . Admission to the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs . Park admission fee to Toadstool Geological Park . This offer is not valid in conjunction with other discounts or promotions. Reservations are required. For details or to make reservations, call Mike or Linda Kesselring, High Plains Homestead, at 308-665-2592, e-mail drifter@highplainshomestead.com , or visit the Web site at www.highplainshomestead.com . Offer is good June 1September 5, 2005. Back to Top Upland Game Hunting & More (Package 1) We invite you to get away to Sidney, relax, and try your skill at upland game or target practice with sporting clays. This package includes: One night’s stay at the Days Inn Half a day of hunting at Prairie Springs Dinner at the Buffalo Point Restaurant (includes a cocktail) Adult movie admission for the Fox Theatre It is not often that you find a location offering such tranquility with rolling hills, fresh water springs, open ponds, and scenic prairies abundant in brush cover and grass. Start your weekend with a restful night at the Days Inn in Sidney. In the morning, enjoy an expanded continental breakfast including Belgium waffles before heading out to Prairie Springs Upland Game Hunting (located 33 miles north of Sidney) for half a day of hunting quail, pheasant, or a combination of game (quail, pheasant, and chukar). All necessary hunting permits must be obtained by hunters and are available at Prairie Springs. Upon your return to Sidney, plan a stop at Cabela’s for lunch at the High Plains Cache and a tour of their world famous wildlife exhibit. Later in the day, you can relax and enjoy dinner in the rustic atmosphere of the Buffalo Point Restaurant and then take in a movie at the Fox Theatre . If you’d like to extend your stay and visit more of Sidney, call 800-421-4769 for a complete tourism packet. The cost of this excursion is $195 per person (price includes tax). For reservations, contact George at 308-254-2121. For more information on Prairie Springs, visit www.prairiespringsllc.com . Back to Top Upland Game Hunting & More (Package 2) We invite you to get away to Sidney, relax, and try your skill at upland game or target practice with sporting clays. This package includes: One nights stay at the Days Inn One full day of hunting at Prairie Springs Lunch (provided by Prairie Springs) Dinner at the Buffalo Point Restaurant (includes a cocktail) It is not often that you find a location offering such tranquility with rolling hills, fresh water springs, open ponds, and scenic prairies abundant in brush cover and grass. Start your weekend with a restful night at the Days Inn in Sidney. In the morning, enjoy an expanded continental breakfast including Belgium waffles before heading out to Prairie Springs Upland Game Hunting (located 33 miles north of Sidney) for a full day of hunting quail, pheasant, or a combination of game (quail, pheasant, and chukar). All necessary hunting permits must be obtained by hunters and are available at Prairie Springs. After a pleasant lunch at Prairie Springs, head back out to continue your hunt. Upon your return to Sidney, relax and enjoy dinner in the rustic atmosphere of the Buffalo Point Restaurant. If youd like to extend your stay and visit more of Sidney, call 800-421-4769 for a complete tourism packet. The cost of this hunting excursion is $226.00 per person (price includes tax). For reservations, contact George at 308-254-2121. For more information on Prairie Springs, visit www.prairiespringsllc.com . Back to Top Prairie Lakes Region All-Girl Getaway Spend a weekend, just the girls, shopping and relaxing in North Platte. This package includes: One night at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in North Platte in a Jacuzzi Suite $250 in Mall Bucks Gift certificate for two to Whiskey Creek Gift certificate for two executive chair massages from On Site Massage Check in at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, where a swimming pool, whirlpool, and 24/7 exercise facility await you. Fresh baked chocolate chip cookies and milk are available in the lobby from 89 p.m., and the Express Start Breakfast Bar featuring the Worlds Famous Cinnamon Roll is a great way to start off the day Shop till you drop (or at least until your Mall Bucks are gone!) at Herbergers, JCPenney, Maurices, Buckle, Vanity, and the many other stores in the North Platte Mall. Mall Hours: MF: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy a little girl talk over dinner at Whiskey Creek and then sit back and relax as Shari Keys, L.M.T., gives you each an executive chair massage right at the Holiday Inn Express. Every mom deserves this kind of pampering! While in North Platte, you may also want to take in the 20th Century Veterans Memorial, the Lincoln County Museum, Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park, and Cody Park. The cost of this package for two is $475. For more information or to make reservations, call 888-562-9500 or e-mail teresa@hiexpressnp.com . Back to Top A Just for Kids Weekend in North Platte #1 Enjoy an entire weekend of family fun! Experience North Platte with your children. For a family of up to six, this package includes: Two nights at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in North Platte in the Kids Suite, complete with king-sized bed, a set of bunk beds in its own small private room, microwave, mini refrigerator, and Nintendo 64. Gift certificate to Perkins Gift certificate for 14 children at the North Platte Area Childrens Museum Gift certificates for Cody Park Rides and Concession Gift certificate for Cody Park Swimming Pool Fridays Schedule: Check in at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, where a swimming pool, whirlpool, and 24/7 exercise facility await you. Stop by the lobby for fresh baked chocolate chip cookies and milk before bedtime. Enjoy your first S.M.A.R.T. nights sleep at the Holiday Inn Express. Saturdays Schedule: Wake up and enjoy the Express Start Breakfast Bar featuring the Worlds Famous Cinnamon Roll. Spend some time exploring the North Platte Area Childrens Museum. Take the kids for a drive around Cody Park, and stop to feed the animals with your animal kit (provided at check-in). Swing by the Cody Park Concession Stand and use your gift certificates to enjoy the best soft serve ice cream in North Platte. Then experience the rides at the Cody Park Amusement Center. The Cody Park Swimming Pool, open from 1:008:30 p.m., is your next stop. Have either lunch ordinner at Perkins with your meal gift certificate. After all of that excitement, get a second S.M.A.R.T. nights sleep at the Holiday Inn Express. Sundays Schedule: Enjoy another morning of the Express Start Breakfast Bar. Do a little shopping at the North Platte Mall, Super Wal-Mart, and the many unique and specialty shops of downtown North Platte. Be sure to tour the 20th Century Veterans Memorial, a tribute to all branches of the military. The Lincoln County Museum and Buffalo Bill Ranch are great stops as well, both offering a historic look at North Platte. Crane-viewing maps are also available during the crane migration season for sightseeing drives. Then head back home and rest up from your big weekend. Monday's Schedule: Tell everyone at work and school how much fun you had in North Platte! Total package costs $320 for two adults and up to four children. For more information or to make reservations, call 888-562-9500 or e-mail teresa@hiexpressnp.com . Back to Top A Just for Kids Weekend in North Platte #2 Enjoy an entire weekend of family fun! Experience North Platte with your children. For a family of up to six, this package includes: Two nights at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in North Platte in the Kids Suite, complete with king-sized bed, a set of bunk beds in its own small private room, microwave, mini refrigerator, and Nintendo 64. Gift certificate to Perkins Gift certificate for 14 children at the North Platte Area Childrens Museum Gift certificates for Cody Park Rides and Concession Fridays Schedule: Check in at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, where a swimming pool, whirlpool, and 24/7 exercise facility await you. Stop by the lobby for fresh baked chocolate chip cookies and milk before bedtime. Enjoy your first S.M.A.R.T. nights sleep at the Holiday Inn Express. Saturdays Schedule: Wake up and enjoy the Express Start Breakfast Bar featuring the Worlds Famous Cinnamon Roll. Spend some time exploring the North Platte Area Childrens Museum. Take the kids for a drive around Cody Park, and stop to feed the animals with your animal kit (provided at check-in). Swing by the Cody Park Concession Stand and use your gift certificates to enjoy the best soft serve ice cream in North Platte. Then experience the rides at the Cody Park Amusement Center. Have either lunch or dinner at Perkins with your meal gift certificate. After all of that excitement, get a second S.M.A.R.T. nights sleep at the Holiday Inn Express. Sundays Schedule: Enjoy another morning of the Express Start Breakfast Bar. Do a little shopping at the North Platte Mall, Super Wal-Mart, and the many unique and specialty shops of downtown North Platte. Be sure to tour the 20th Century Veterans Memorial, a tribute to all branches of the military. The Lincoln County Museum and Buffalo Bill Ranch are great stops as well, both offering a historic look at North Platte. Crane-viewing maps are also available during the crane migration season for sightseeing drives. Then head back home and rest up from your big weekend. Monday's Schedule: Tell everyone at work and school how much fun you had in North Platte! Total package costs $300 for two adults and up to four children. For more information or to make reservations, call 888-562-9500 or e-mail teresa@hiexpressnp.com . Back to Top Lake Maloney Golf Package for Four Take Friday afternoon off and enjoy a fun-filled weekend for four at Lake Maloney, located just south of North Platte. This package includes: Two nights in the three-room king executive suite, complete with in-room Jacuzzi, at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gift certificate for four to Anchor Inn Restaurant on Friday night Limo service for Friday night 18 holes of golf and cart rental for four golfers Gift certificate for four to Whiskey Creek Steakhouse on Saturday night Fridays Schedule: Check in at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, complete with swimming pool, whirlpool, and 24/7 exercise facility. Climb into the waiting limousine to travel to the Anchor Inn Restaurant in style for dinner and cocktails. Relax in the limo as you ride around the lake and take in the beautiful view. Enjoy your first S.M.A.R.T. nights sleep at the Holiday Inn Express. Saturdays Schedule: Wake up and enjoy the Express Start Breakfast Bar featuring the Worlds Famous Cinnamon Roll. Spend the day playing 18 holes at the Lake Maloney Golf Course. Head to Whiskey Creek Steakhouse for dinner and cocktails. Get a second S.M.A.R.T. nights sleep at the Holiday Inn Express. Sundays Schedule: Enjoy another morning of the Express Start Breakfast Bar. Do a little shopping and sightseeing around North Platte. Then head back home and rest up from your big weekend. Monday's Schedule: Tell everyone at work how much fun you had in North Platte Golfin the Lake! Total package costs $1,050 for four adults. For more information or to make reservations, call 888-562-9500 or e-mail teresa@hiexpressnp.com . Back to Top Lake Maloney Golf Package for Two Take Friday afternoon off and enjoy a fun-filled weekend at Lake Maloney, located just south of North Platte. This package includes: Two nights in the two-room king executive suite with in-room Jacuzzi at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gift certificate for two to Anchor Inn Restaurant on Friday night 18 holes of golf and cart rental for two golfers Gift certificate for two to Whiskey Creek Steakhouse on Saturday night Fridays Schedule: Check in at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, complete with swimming pool, whirlpool, and 24/7 exercise facility. Dine at the Anchor Inn Restaurant. Take a relaxing drive around the lake and experience the beautiful view. Enjoy your first S.M.A.R.T. nights sleep at the Holiday Inn Express. Saturdays Schedule: Wake up and enjoy the Express Start Breakfast Bar featuring the Worlds Famous Cinnamon Roll. Spend the day playing 18 holes at the Lake Maloney Golf Course. Head to Whiskey Creek Steakhouse for dinner. Get a second S.M.A.R.T. nights sleep at the Holiday Inn Express. Sundays Schedule: Enjoy another morning of the Express Start Breakfast Bar. Do a little shopping and sightseeing around North Platte. Then head back home and rest up from your big weekend. Monday's Schedule: Tell everyone at work and school how much fun you had in North Platte! Total package costs $480 for two adults. For more information or to make reservations, call 888-562-9500 or e-mail teresa@hiexpressnp.com . Back to Top Deer Hunting Package Bring yourself and a friend for five full days of guided deer hunting at Seifer Farms in Sutherland and five full nights in a standard room at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in North Platte. Meals during the hunt are on your own. Suggestions include a sack lunch from Freshway Sandwiches in Sutherland or dinner and drinks at Oles Big Game Steakhouse & Lounge in Paxton. At night, relax and refuel with five gift certificates for two to Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill, Applebees Neighborhood Bar & Grill, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, Rogers Fine Foods in North Platte, or Butchs Steakhouse in Hershey. Package begins the second week of November 2005. Hunters must obtain hunting permits; visit www.ngpc.state.ne.us for information. *$500.00 Deposit to Hold Date. Cost is $2,785. For reservations, call Teresa at 1-888-562-9500. Back to Top Pheasant and Duck Hunting Package This weekend hunting package offers one full day of guided hunting for two at Seifer Farms in Sutherland and two nights in a standard room at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in North Platte. Duck hunting begins in the morning, followed by pheasant hunting in the afternoon. Meals during the hunt are on your own. Suggestions include a sack lunch from Freshway Sandwiches in Sutherland or dinner and drinks at Oles Big Game Steakhouse & Lounge in Paxton. Also receive a gift certificate for dinner for two at Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill in North Platte. Package runs October 2005January 2006. Hunters must obtain hunting permits; visit www.ngpc.state.ne.us for information. Cost is $565. For reservations, call Teresa at 1-888-562-9500. Back to Top Pheasant or Duck Hunting Package Hunt either pheasant or duck for one full day at Seifer Farms in Sutherland. Package includes guided hunting for two and two nights in a standard room at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in North Platte. Meals during the hunt are on your own. Suggestions include a sack lunch from Freshway Sandwiches in Sutherland or dinner and drinks at Oles Big Game Steakhouse & Lounge in Paxton. Also receive a gift certificate for dinner for two at Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill in North Platte. Package runs October 2005January 2006. Hunters must obtain hunting permits; visit www.ngpc.state.ne.us for information. Cost is $485. For reservations, call Teresa at 1-888-562-9500. Back to Top Weekend Golf Package Tee up for a Saturday or Sunday of golf in the Wild, Wild West! Iron Eagle Golf Course in North Platte invites you and a friend for 18 holes of golf, including cart rental. This package also includes two gift certificates to Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill and one night in a standard room with one king or two queen-size beds at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. Cost is $235. For reservations, call Teresa at 1-888-562-9500. Back to Top DELUXE Weekend Golf Package Treat yourself and a friend to a Saturday or Sunday of golf, including cart rental, at Iron Eagle Golf Course in North Platte. At the end of the day, follow your run with two gift certificates to Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill and one night in a Jacuzzi suite at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. Cost is $269.99. For reservations, call Teresa at 1-888-562-9500. Back to Top Weekday Golf Package Bring a friend to Iron Eagle Golf Course in North Platte for 18 holes of golf, including cart rental, any day Monday through Friday. Afterward, treat yourselves with two gift certificates to Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill and one nights stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. Cost is $225. For reservations, call Teresa at 1-888-562-9500. Back to Top DELUXE Weekday Golf Package Swing over to Iron Eagle Golf Course in North Platte for 18 holes of golf for two, including cart rental. That evening, celebrate with two gift certificates to Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill and one night in a Jacuzzi suite at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. Cost is $255. For reservations, call Teresa at 1-888-562-9500. Back to Top Go-Kart Package Its the perfect way to rev up your weekend: one gift certificate to Cody Go-Karts in North Platte, plus a gift certificate to Village Inn Restaurant and one night in a standard room at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. Cost is $210. For reservations, call Teresa at 1-888-562-9500. Back to Top Waterslide Package A cool deal for a hot day: Four all-day passes to the Waterslide at Cody Go-Karts from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Also receive a gift certificate to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery and one nights stay in a standard room at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. Offer good June 1Sept. 5. Cost is $195. For reservations, call Teresa at 1-888-562-9500. Back to Top Go-Kart and Waterslide Package Water, sun, and family fun! Receive four all-day passes to the Waterslide at Cody Go-Karts from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily, plus 10 Go-Kart passes. That evening, treat the family with a gift certificate to Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill and one night in a standard room at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. Offer good June 1Sept. 5. Cost is $220. For reservations, call Teresa at 1-888-562-9500. Back to Top Sandhills Region Ainsworth Golf Package Nebraska is often described as a lesson in contrasts, and this golf package proves it. Two vastly different golf courses await discovery in the Nebraska Sandhills: Ainsworth Municipal offers challenging fairways and incredibly fast greens, while Deer Park offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the rolling countryside and tributaries of the Niobrara River. The package includes 1 or 2 nights at Ainsworth Inn Bed and Breakfast plus breakfast, 1 or 2 meals in the Tearoom, and 18 holes at both courses. Generally no tee times are necessary. Be sure to ask about side trips to a nearby ghost town, ranch tours, or scenic tours along the Niobraradesignated a National Scenic River. Cost is $152 per person for 1 night; $236 for 2 nights. Call Linda at Ainsworth Inn Bed and Breakfast , 402-387-0408, or send E-mail to ainsworthinn@yahoo.com for details or to make reservations. Back to Top Seeking Feathered Friends? Then seek refuge in two of the best bird-watching locations in the state: Valentine Wildlife Refuge and Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge, both in Cherry County. This region lies in the middle of the transition between the Rocky Mountain coniferous forest and the deciduous regions of the east. The Central Niobrara Valley is also home to various isolated plants and animals that have survived in the cool canyons since the end of the Ice Age about 10,000 years ago. While in the area, stop by Smith Falls State Park to see the highest waterfall in Nebraska. Or explore delightful downtown Valentine, which features one of the best bookstores in all of Nebraska, The Plains Trading Company. Also be sure to visit The Gallery, a unique quilt and gift shop renowned to quilt enthusiasts, and Fashions for Women, whose apparel is second to none. After a long day of trekking, come home to the award-winning Holiday Inn Express in Valentine. Relax in the indoor pool and hot tub, and awaken the next day to an outstanding continental breakfast of biscuits and gravy, fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, muffins, bagels, cereals, fresh fruit, and more. This package includes two nights in a standard room at the Holiday Inn Express, a gift certificate for packed lunches for two from Subway, and a gift certificate for two to the famous Peppermill Steak House in downtown Valentine. Cost is $243.95 for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday and $283.95 for Friday and Saturday. Taxes not included. For reservations, call 1-877-376-3003, e-mail holidayex@sandhillswireless.net , or fax 1-402-376-1133. Back to Top Get Stars in Your Eyes You are cordially invited to the Nebraska 12th Annual Star Party, July 31August 5, at Merritt Reservoir. This remote areas sparse population, dark skies, 3,100-foot altitude, and dry upland plateau offer a low-haze, high-transparency, out-of-this-world stargazing experience. Veteran observers are astounded by the brightness of the summer Milky Way and the ability to view faint stars as they rise unobstructed above the horizon. For those who are new to the hobby of astronomy, a daily field school is available. Visit http://nebraskastarparty.org for more information. The Holiday Inn Express in Valentine is the perfect place to get a good days sleep so you can see the stars at night. After a long night of stargazing, come back to the hotel for an outstanding continental breakfast of biscuits and gravy, fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, muffins, bagels, cereals, fresh fruit, and more. This package includes lodging in a standard room for Sunday, July 31Thursday, August 4 (five nights). Enjoy dinner for two with a gift certificate to the famous Peppermill Steak House in downtown Valentine, and receive a $50 gift certificate to the Plains Trading Company, where you're sure to find the perfect book on Nebraskas skies, Nebraskas Sandhills, or Nebraskas western lore. Cost is $595.00. Taxes not included. For reservations, call 1-877-376-3003, e-mail holidayex@sandhillswireless.net , or fax 1-402-376-1133. Back to Top Frontier Trails Region Play Lexington Weekend Golf Getaway Enjoy one full weekend of golf and good times for up to four people! Start the day at any one of Lexingtons three surrounding golf courses. Follow up with a satisfying dinner and a good nights rest at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. For a foursome of golfers, this package includes: Three golf gift certificates for four to be used at Wild Horse Golf Club, Lakeside Country Club, and Cozad Country Club. Two nights stay in two rooms, each with two queen beds, at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Lexington. One meal gift certificate for four at either of two Lexington legends: R.C. Galley Restaurant or the Veterans Club Steakhouse. Fridays Schedule: Check in at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, where a swimming pool, a whirlpool, and a 24/7 exercise facility await you. Golf today or on Saturday. Enjoy dinner at either restaurant on us with your gift certificate. Enjoy your first night of Smart Sleep at the Holiday Inn Express. Saturdays Schedule: Wake up and enjoy the Express Start Breakfast Bar featuring the Worlds Famous Cinnamon Roll. Golf all dayon one or two courses, in whatever orderits up to you. Each golf certificate includes 18 holes of golf and cart rental for a foursome of golfers. Get a second night of Smart Sleep at the Holiday Inn Express. Sundays Schedule: Wake up from your Smart Sleep and enjoy the Express Start Breakfast Baragain!Golf the third course today. Then drive home and rest up from your big weekend. On Monday . . . Tell everyone at work how much fun you had golfing in Lexington! Total package costs $915 for four golfers. For more information or to make reservations, call 1-866-669-9731 or e-mail jeff@hiexpressnp.com . Back to Top Embrace Art and History in Cambridge Travel to Cambridge, halfway between Omaha and Denver on Routes 6 & 34, where this small town is bursting with nostalgia, culture, and a renaissance spirit. Authentic experiences include historical architecture, artists studios, antiques, a museum, restaurants, quaint shops, and living history toursset at the scenic point where the Republican River meets the Medicine Creek, known as Nebraskas most scenic lake. Your package will be arranged by Gerald and Gloria Hilton, hosts of the Cambridge Bed & Breakfast, Nebraskas only AAA Three Diamond-rated B&B. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this nearly 100-year-old home and its architectural and artistic splendor take this experience far beyond basic lodging. This package includes: Two nights lodging, double occupancy, with breakfasts at the Cambridge B&B. Dining gift certificate for two at the highly acclaimed Town Talk Restaurant. Cambridge Surprise Gift Basket featuring local coupons and products to enjoy. Cost is $230 plus tax for two people. For more information or to make reservations, please contact Gloria Hilton at 308-697-3220, fax her at 308-697-3267, visit www.cambridge-bb.com , or e-mail her at Hilton@swnebr.net . Back to Top Come to Cambridge: Southwest Nebraska's Playground Halfway between Omaha and Denver on Routes 6 & 34, the small town of Cambridge offers some big travel experiencesworld-class accommodations, golf, restaurants, shops, art, and historyall in a picturesque natural setting where the Republican River meets the Medicine Creek. The Medicine Creek State Recreation Area, just 10 minutes north of town, is known as Nebraskas most scenic lake (Harry Strunk Lake). Cross Creek Golf Links, an 18-hole sensation, is Nebraskas longest golf course, offering challenge, scenery, and diversity in equal measures with both links and park styles of play. Golf Professional Matt Shaner will ensure your experience is top-notch. Later, relax and refresh at the Cambridge Bed & Breakfast, Nebraskas only AAA Three Diamond-rated B&B. A symbol of extreme pioneer sophistication and architectural brilliance, this home offers you a lodging experience you'll never forget. Owners Gerald and Gloria Hilton could have written the book on Hilton hospitality." This package includes: Two nights, double occupancy with breakfasts at the Cambridge B&B. Dining gift certificate for two at the highly acclaimed Town Talk Restaurant. Two rounds of golf (36 holes) including cart at Cross Creek Golf Links. Cost is $260 plus tax for two people. For more information or to make reservations, please contact Gloria Hilton at 308-697-3220, fax her at 308-697-3267, visit www.cambridge-bb.com , or e-mail her at Hilton@swnebr.net . Back to Top Time for a Road Trip? Whisk your family away from the everyday hustle and bustle for a two-day excursion that will take you from the humdrum to the really fun. Swim in our large pool and relax in our warm spa. No need to go out for dinnerthat will be brought to you. Feast on pizza and bread sticks in your spacious room. Then go out and enjoy two hours of bowling. When finished, swing back to the Western Inn South for a good nights rest. When you awake refreshed, head over to Perkins Restaurant and Bakery for a hot breakfast to get you going for the day. You can spend the day touring MONA (Museum of Nebraska Art), the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Morris Press (cookbooks), or Cabelas. This vacation package includes: 1 nights lodging at the Western Inn South (2 queen beds). 1 large pizza, bread sticks, and 2 liters of pop from Little Caesars. 2 hours of bowling and shoe rentals for up to 4 people at the Big Apple Fun Center. 4 hot breakfasts at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery. Total cost is $99.95 A savings of over $30! To make reservations, call 800-437-8457 or e-mail jgove50@hotmail.com . Reservations must be made in advance. Not valid during holidays or with other discounts. Western Inn South 510 3rd Ave Kearney, NE 68845 www.westerninnsouth.com Back to Top Play the West Golf Tour Discover why Golf Digest ranks Nebraska as one of the nation's best undiscovered treasures with this affordable vacation golf package. Play five great courses for one great price. Cost is $170 per person—or variable if you design your own package. The fee includes three rounds of golf plus cart, and two nights lodging in one of five area hotels. For more information, call 888-740-2488, send E-mail to info@playthewest.com , or visit http://www.playthewest.com/ . Back to Top A"maze"ing Hastings Vacation Package Come to Hastings between June 3 and August 28, 2005, and youll be a"maze"d at all the wonderful things you can do! Start with the Hastings Museum, which offers three enormous floors of exhibits and features the summer traveling exhibit "Mazeapolooza," with life-size mazes of ropes, mirrors, and puzzles for all ages. Don't forget to catch the latest movie playing at the Lied Super Screen Theatreon a screen five stories tall! Later, stop by the Champions Branch of the YMCA, where the whole family can enjoy waterslides and the enormous Adventure Challenge maze in addition to fitness courts, miniature golf, and go-karts. For lunch or dinner, eat your fill at the Garden Caf and Bakery. Fill up your gas tank at Burlington Express. Dont forget to explore the maze of fantastic products made only in Nebraska at the Nebraska Food and Gift store. And follow it all with an amazing night's sleep at the Comfort Inn or Holiday Inn. Cost is just $182* (including lodging tax) for four people. The package includes: One night at Comfort Inn or Holiday Inn. Combo Admission for four to the Hastings Museum and Lied Super Screen Theatre. Complete Family Admission for four to the Champions Branch of the YMCA $20 coupon to the Garden Caf and Bakery. FREE economy car wash at Burlington Express with the purchase of 10 gallons of gas. 20% off your shopping spree and a free tour of the maze of Nebraska-made products at the Nebraska Food and Gift store. *A SAVINGS OF MORE THAN $32! For reservations, call the Holiday Inn at either 888-905-1200 or 402-463-6721 or the Comfort Inn at 402-463-5252, and ask for the A"maze"ing Hastings Vacation Package. Advance lodging reservations are required and are subject to availability. Not valid in conjunction with other discounts/promotions. Back to Top A Taste of Sweden Immerse yourself in the rural charms of Holdrege, Nebraska, during its annual Swedish Days Celebration, June 17 & 18. This package includes one night at a local Bed and Breakfast; the remainder of the itinerary is completely up to you! Choose your activities from a number of Swedish Days events such as the Parade, Swedish Breakfast, Swedish Supper and Stang Raising, Park Festival, Silver Run, and Fishing Tournament. Or divide your time among the Nebraska Prairie Museum, local restaurants, and shops. Cost is $125 per couple. Package includes lodging and $40 in Chamber Bucks, which will be accepted at all Swedish Days activities. Space is limited, so act early. Deadline is 1 p.m. on June 1, 2005. For reservations, contact Jayme at the Plains Motel: call 1-866-249-2288, e-mail jdkjgk@rcom-ne.com , or fax 1-308-995-3955. Back to Top Pioneer Country Region Pawnee County Bison and Back Roads Tour Nebraskas back roads offer the prime opportunity to sit back and shift into low gear. Now you have an even better excuse to pack up the family wagon and head over to Pawnee County. Take a guided tour of a sustainable bison farm. Pay a visit to the home of Harold Lloyd, a Nebraska-based silent filmmaker whose work ranks alongside Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton for making some of the most popular and influential silent films of the era, where you can view one of his films. The Pedal Clinic in Pawnee City, with its displays of pedal cars and unique toys from yesteryear, appeals to kids of all ages, while the Pawnee City Historical Society Museum offers 19 buildings filled with pioneer artifacts. For those who like to shop, plenty of treasures await at Heavenly Treasures Quilt Shop, Memory Magic Scrapbook Store, Glynns Floral, Petes Pharmacy & Gifts, Home Comforts, and Pawnee True Value. This package includes tours of both farms, the Harold Lloyd home, the Pedal Clinic, and the museum, plus two meals and an overnight stay at the B&B of your choice. Cost is $124 for 2 adults or $176.50 for 2 adults and 2 children under age 12. For information or to make reservations, call 402-852-2444 on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. or send e-mail to my.blue.heaven@alltel.net . Please make reservations at least one week in advance. Back to Top Catch the Spirit of River Country Along the Wide Missouri River Peru Brownville Indian Cave State Park Coleman B&B in Peru Cost is $349. This package includes two nights for four people at Coleman B&B, plus lunch at Cottys, in Peru and Barbaras Bistro in Brownville and a buffalo cookout at Indian Cave State Park. Catch of the Day Tour With Josh Whisler Spend some time along the "Mighty Mo" with Josh Whisler, lifelong resident and former mayor of Peru and author of Whislers Hunting & Fishing Report. Josh says "we already have the bait." Hike or Bike Along Steamboat Trace Trail Enjoy wildlife, woodlands, wetlands, river bluffs, and carvings along this rails-to-trails conservancy along the Missouri River linking Brownville, Peru, and Nebraska City. Walking Tour of Historic Brownville Traipse around beautiful Brownville and take in the shopping, museums, Palmerton and Bond art galleries, and more. Stop for lunch at Barbaras Bistro. Eight miles round-trip. Indian Cave State Park Buffalo Cookout View the ancient Native American petroglyphs, hike the trails, or enjoy an interpretive show in the outdoor amphitheatre. A day in the park is great for all ages. For more information, log on to www.AskAda.com , click on "Nebraska," or contact the Association of Destination Agents, c/o Linda Tynon, PO Box 202, Peru, NE 68421, or call 402-872-7275. Back to Top Metro Region Melia Hill Inn Golf Getaway Get away from it all with a relaxing stay at the Melia Hill Inn Bed and Breakfast plus 18 holes at both Quarry Oaks and Iron Horse golf courses. Golf Digest named Iron Horse, with its breathtaking views of the Platte River, one of "Americas Best New Courses" in 2002, while the magazine selected Quarry Oaks as one of "Americas 100 Greatest Golf Courses" in both 2003 and 2005. The cost of the Golf Getaway is $230 per couple and includes: 18 holes of golf at Quarry Oaks (SundayThursday) 18 holes of golf at Iron Horse (SundayThursday) A one-night stay at the nearby Melia Hill Inn Bed & Breakfast (only a 10-minute drive from both golf courses) Other area attractions include the Strategic Air & Space Museum, Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari, Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall, Mahoney and Platte River State Parks, Schramm Park and Aquarium, and several antique malls and shops on Silver Street in Ashland and along I-80 near Omaha. The Melia Hill Inn can accommodate up to four couples per night. Enjoy the time away with friends or a romantic weekend for two. For reservations or more information, call Jen at 402-944-6000 or e-mail jens@quarryoaks.com . For more information on the golf courses, please visit quarryoaks.com and golfironhorse.com . Back to Top Small Town, Big-Time Romance Whisk your significant other away from the hustle and bustle of the work week to a romantic, relaxing, rejuvenating getaway to Fremontand sweep him or her off their feet again. Dine in 1940s elegance on the Fremont Dinner Train. Then sneak off to one of Fremonts premier hotels to relax in your private Jacuzzi suite while sipping champagne and nibbling on chocolate-covered strawberries. Feel free to complete your weekend by strolling through the historic downtown areas antique shops or through the gardens surrounding the Louis E. May museum. While youre there, dont hesitate to dine on superbly prepared Nebraska beef at any one of the wonderful restaurants in townyou wont be sorry you did! Costs start at $300 depending on accommodation choice. Package costs include motel accommodations, admission to the Louis E. May Museum, and tickets to ride the Fremont Dinner Train for two adults. Advance reservations are required. Call Jennifer Hull at 877-828-8400 for reservations and information. Credit cardsonly for reservations. Back to Top Enjoy the Artswith Embassy Suites Now you can truly eat, sleep, and breathe the arts with several exclusive weekend packages from Embassy Suitesbrought to you in conjunction with Broadway in Omaha, the Nebraska Choral Arts Society, Omaha Community Playhouse, the Omaha Performing Arts Center, the Omaha Symphony, the Omaha Theater Ballet, Opera Omaha, and the Rose Blumkin Center for Performing Arts. Each package includes one nights accommodations at Embassy Suites in Omahas Old Market, complete with a full cooked-to-order breakfast, an evening managers reception with free cocktails, valet parking, and roundtrip shuttle service. The package also includes tickets to performances as specified plus entry into the Joslyn Art Museum and Lauritzen Gardens; families receive performance tickets plus free entry into the Omaha Childrens Museum. For more information, see our brochure or visit our website at www.embassysuitesomaha.com or call 1-800-EMBASSY. Back to Top Family Mini-Vacation Can't get away for much more than a weekend this summer? Treat your family to a fun-filled three-day, two-night mini-vacation in Lincoln from Baymont Inn & Suites. Enjoy all of the amenities of Champions Fun Center—including NASCAR-style go-carts, a new four-story freefall, miniature golf, water wars, bowling, and more than 70 arcade games. While youre there, your family can dig into a full meal from DaVincis. The meal includes a large one-topping pizza, cheese rolls, family-style garden salad, and two quarts of soda. Baymont amenities include continental breakfast, an indoor pool and spa, a game room, a fitness center, free high-speed wireless Internet access, and a complimentary copy of USA TODAY. Two family-friendly restaurants, Applebees and Golden Corral, are adjacent. Cost is $198 plus tax for one to four people, including choice of a double/double or king room. Game day and general admission tickets for the Lincoln Saltdogs and passes to the Lincoln Childrens Zoo are also available for purchase at the front desk. This offer is good from May 15 to August 15, 2005. For more information or to make reservations, call 402-477-1100 or e-mail bi4547gm@baymontinns.com . Back to Top Calling All History Buffs Calling all history buffs! Set your compass for Fremont, Nebraskaeastern Nebraskas Antique Capital. Enjoy a weekend of exploration, discovery, and fun with a complete getaway package. A shopping adventure awaits with six stores featuring antiques and collectibles from more than 100 dealers. Explore Fremonts past at the Louis E. May Museum, then climb aboard the Fremont Dinner Train to dine in 1940s elegance with period music, dcor, and a five-course meal. Cost starts at $240 for two adults and two children, depending on accommodation choice. Additional people will be accommodated upon request. Tax and gratuity are not included. This offer is not valid in conjunction with other discounts or promotions. Package is subject to availability. Advanced reservations are required. For details or to make reservations, call Nicole Kingston at 800-HOLIDAY or send E-mail to fremontsales@heartlandhospitality.com . Back to Top Lincoln Family Getaway Looks like a trip to Nebraska is just what the family ordered! Engage in a weekend of wonder, discovery, and fun with a complete family getaway package including deluxe accommodations and passes to the Lincoln Childrens Museum, Folsom Childrens Zoo, and Pioneers Park Nature Center. Cost is $154 to $174, depending upon chosen accommodations. Package cost includes two adults and two children; children under 2 are admitted into attractions free. Additional attraction passes are available for purchase by request. Subject to availability. Advance lodging reservations are required; to reserve a room, call the Embassy Suites at 402-474-1111. Tax and gratuity not included. Not valid in conjunction with other discounts/promotions. For more details on the package contact Tracy Rathe at 402-477-0128, ext. 107. Back to Top Play the Nebraska Golf Trail -- www.negolftrail.net Discover the very best of Nebraska Golf! Choose from five award-winning golf courses, each located within an hour of one another. The new Nebraska Golf Trail allows you to customize your golf package on our Web site and play the courses you want to play. Your choices include... ArborLinks Golf Course Nebraska City www.arborlinks.com Iron Horse Golf Club Ashland www.golfironhorse.com The Players Club at Deer Creek Omaha www.playersclubomaha.com Quarry Oaks Golf Course Ashland www.quarryoaks.com Woodland Hills Golf Course Eagle www.woodlandhillsgolf.com Not only does the Nebraska Golf Trail allow you to build your own golf getaway, but it also allows you to set up lodging on your trip. Choose among four first-class lodging partners when setting up your trip. They include... Embassy Suites Omaha Harrahs Casino and Hotel Council Bluffs Lied Lodge and Conference Center Nebraska City Park Plaza Regency Hotel Omaha For more information, please call toll-free 1-866-272-7453 or e-mail bburns@arborlinks.com Back to Top Kelly Inn Omaha "Par-fect" Golf Package Stay and play with the best! Conveniently located off I-80 at the corner of 108th and L, Kelly Inn Omaha is proximal to four of Omahas premier golf courses: Chili Greens, Pacific Springs, Tregaron, and Shoreline. For just $135* (Sunday Thursday) or $145* (Friday Saturday), participants will receive: Deluxe guest room accommodations for one night Complimentary continental breakfast at Kelly Inn Omaha Two 18-hole rounds of golf and cart at the course of your choice A free golf gift compliments of Kelly Inn Omaha For more course details, visit www.golfinomaha.com Reserve your package today! Call 402-339-7400 or 800-635-3559, or send E-mail to omaha@kellyinns.com . *Advance reservations are required. Mention Par-fect Package to receive the special rate, per room, per night. Complimentary golf gift and golf passes are given when you check in. Tee times are based on availability and must be made in advance. Offer is valid through October 15, 2004. Back to Top Lewis and Clark Region The Heartland Experience Experience a real country adventure in northeast Nebraska. Your excursion starts off near Crofton at the scenic Corps of Discovery Welcome Center. The friendly people there will guide you in the right direction. Head to Prairie Blossom Trails to take in the beautiful wildflowers while strolling along the wagon trails of the original pioneers. Then visit an old-fashioned farm to learn more about dairy cows, chickens, ducks, guineas, and the history of farming from Marvin and Evelyn. Enjoy an overnight stay in the country at The Pheasants Den, a rustic lodge near Obert with all the comforts of home and a view perfect for stargazing. Continue your journey at the historic St. James Marketplace to taste home-baked goods in the Sunflower Tea Room, shop for homemade crafts, and tour the St. Philip and James School. Follow the Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway (Nebraska Highway 12) to experience Kreycik Riverview Elk Ranch, featuring a covered wagon ride along the scenic Niobrara River where you can hand-feed elk and bison. Cost is $275.00 per couple. Tours are available on weekends from May 1 to October 1. For more information, brochures, and reservations, call the Corps of Discovery Welcome Center at (402) 667-6557 or e-mail cdwc@byelectric.com . Back to Top The Historic Commercial Hotel B&B Tucked within the rolling hills of the Verdigree "Alps," the 1890s historic Commercial Hotel B&B awaits. Along the way, stop at Sallys Antiques and Sweets for flavored coffees, cheesecake, and unique antique treasures. Or take a covered wagon ride along the scenic Niobrara River and feed the bison at Kreycik Riverview Elk Ranch near Niobrara. Over the weekend, tour the surrounding towns including the quaint village of St. James with its St. James Marketplace. Enjoy a "sit 'n' sip" in the English Garden at the B&B, or see the many beautiful and interesting sights in the area. Cost is $199 per couple. Package includes an overnight stay and coupons for St. James Marketplace, Sallys Antiques and Sweets, and the wagon ride at Kreycik Ranch. Tours are available on weekends. For more information or to make reservations, call the Corps of Discovery at 402-667-6557 or e-mail cdwc@byelectric.com . Back to Top The Rosegate Adventure Start your journey with a restful evening in Northeast Nebraska at the refurbished Rosegate Inn, nestled in the picturesque countryside near St. James. The next morning, tour the historic St. Philip and St. James Schoolnow St. James Marketplaceand view its Sunflower Tea Rooms and handmade goods. Stop by Sallys Antiques and Sweets for flavored coffees, cheesecake, and unique antique treasures. Later in the day, take a covered wagon ride along the scenic Niobrara River and feed the bison at Kreycik Riverview Elk Ranch near Niobrara. Or view exotic Scotch Highland cattle and enjoy the native grasses and wildflowers as you stroll along the pioneer wagon trails at Prairie Blossom Trails outside Fordyce. Cost is $205 per couple. Package includes an overnight stay and coupons for St. James Marketplace, Sallys Antiques and Sweets, and the wagon ride at Kreycik Ranch. Tours are available on weekends. For more information or to make reservations, call the Corps of Discovery at 402-667-6557 or e-mail cdwc@byelectric.com . Back to Top Lewis and Clark Trail Excursion Experience history and modern luxury along the magical Lewis and Clark Trail! This one-of-a-kind package features covered wagon tours of the scenic Elkhorn River and Kreycik Ranch; a two-night stay with free breakfast for two at the historic Argo Hotel; a tour of St. James Marketplace featuring a tea room, crafts, and display on Private George Shannon; and a visit to Sallys Antiques and Sweets for flavored coffees, cheesecake, and unique antique treasures. The package also includes four $20 gift certificates, which can be applied to the following attractions: Kreycik Ranch, St. James Marketplace, The Argo Hotel dining room, and Sallys Antiques. One gift certificate per attraction. Cost is $225 per couple; additional cost for children. Brochure is available upon request, or on arrival. To learn more, contact Sandra McDonald at 402-388-2400 or send E-mail to argo@gpcom.net . Back to Top Nebraska's Premiere Golf Package Visit Columbus, Nebraskas central hub for hospitality, dining, and championship golf! Enjoy 18 holes of golf, with cart, at both of the areas finest golf coursesElks Country Club and Quail Run Golf Course . Also, indulge in a prime rib dinner fit for any Masters Champion at Columbuss culinary gem, Dusters Restaurant & Gottberg Brew Pub . At the end of the day, retire in style with award-winning accommodations at the Sleep Inn and Suites Hotel. Cost is $99 per player (tax and gratuity extra). Fee includes golf and riding carts at both Elks Country Club and Quail Run , plus a prime rib dinner, and one nights stay at Sleep Inn (two players to a room). Tee times are available one week in advance only. For more information, contact Lori Murray at 402-562-5200 or send E-mail to sleepinn@megavision.com . Back to Top View more Tourism Partners. Free Nebraska Travel Guide! Home | Travel Planner | Scenic Byways | About Nebraska | Press Room | Stuff For You | Industry News | Request More Info Official State Website | Security, Privacy & Accessibility Policy Nebraska Division of Travel and Tourism A Division of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development P.O. Box 98907 Lincoln, NE 68509-8907 1-877-NEBRASKA © 2003, Nebraska Division of Travel and Tourism. All Rights Reserved. This site developed by Snitily Carr .