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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 .

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MouseSavers.com - Ways to Save for Your Disney Vacation Great deals on all things Disney! Find out how to save on: Walt Disney World Disneyland Disney Cruise Line Transportation for Your Disney Vacation Other Disney Travel Savings Discount Disney Shopping Mall Live Disney Shows Disney Freebies Disneyland Resort Paris Disney Parks in Asia Disney's Vero Beach/Hilton Head Non-Disney Theme Parks & Attractions More information: About MouseSavers Frequently Asked Questions Trip Reports and Articles Links Testimonials Privacy Policy & Legal Stuff Contact Mary Ways to Save for Your Disney Vacation Jump to: Vacation Savings Account Other Ways to Save in Small Increments More Tips and Tricks Vacation Savings Account One of the best and smartest ways to save for a Disney vacation is to open a separate savings account specifically for your vacation fund. If at all possible, jump-start the account with a lump sum, such as a tax refund. Have a certain amount auto-debited from your paychecks and deposited directly into that savings account. That way you never see the money, so there is less temptation to spend it. And of course you'll be earning interest! If you put $25 a week into your vacation account and earn 2% interest compounded daily, you'll have $1337 in the account a year after you start saving, and $2677 in two years. If you're able to "jump start" the account with $500 and then add that $25 a week at 2% interest, you'll have $1847 in your account a year after you start saving, and $3197 in two years. By the way, it is very worthwhile to shop around for the best banking deal . The best I've found is the Orange Savings Account from ING Direct . I have one of these accounts myself. You can open one in 5 minutes or less and transfer money into it electronically. The ING account pays a variable 3.75% Annual Percentage Yield on savings with no minimum deposit and no hidden fees or service charges. (Compare this with what your bank or credit union pays on savings accounts. I predict you'll be amazed.) It's FDIC insured. You can easily set up an automatic savings plan with this account. Other Ways to Save in Small Increments Here are some additional, relatively painless tricks people use to get themselves to save. It's all about setting priorities -- and in some cases, tricking yourself into saving. What works for one person, won't work for another. Try one, or try 'em all. Remember, every penny helps! Buy US Savings Bonds You can purchase them online and spend as little as $25 each time. US Savings Bonds must be held for at least 1 year before you can cash them in. There is a 3-month interest penalty if you cash an EE or I Bond within the first five years from its issue date. There is no penalty for cashing EE or I Bonds that are at least five years old. Bonds pay very good interest compared with a regular savings account and since they are issued by the government, they are an extremely safe investment. Buy Disney Dollars Personally I would never use this method because it doesn't earn interest, but some people find it very helpful because you can't spend Disney Dollars anywhere but Disney! Disney Dollars are "cash equivalents." One Disney Dollar = one US dollar, and you can buy any even dollar amount, so for example if you have $31 saved you can buy that amount in Disney Dollars. You can also give your children Disney Dollars for birthdays and holidays, and ask relatives to do the same, so the kids will have their own spending money for the next Disney vacation. Disney Dollars can be purchased at any Disney Store or Disney theme park, or through Walt Disney World Mail Order at (407) 363-6200. The Change Jar Make a rule that you never spend coins. Save all your pocket change and throw it in a big jar. Label the jar (i.e. "Our Disney Vacation") to remind your of your goal. Periodically you can roll the coins and see how much you have. (This is a great job for kids.) Once it's rolled, put it in your vacation savings account. If you don't want to roll the change, see if your bank takes unrolled change . Some banks have change-counting machines and they'll count your coins for free or for a very small fee. There are CoinStar machines in many grocery stores that will allow you to dump in a ton of change and get a slip redeemable for bills at the cashier, but you'll pay a hefty premium (somewhere around 9%) for the service; if you do this, at least pluck out the quarters and roll those! Variations on the change jar: Never spend quarters , or never spend dollar bills . Put those in the jar. Checkbook Games When writing a check, round up your checkbook entry to the nearest dollar. For instance, if you write a check for $57.12, record it in your checkbook as $58. Not only does this help you prevent overdrafts, it also means you're accumulating a little extra in your account every time you write a check. Another good thing about this method is that you're earning interest on that extra money, assuming you have an interest-bearing checking account. Round down your deposit entries to the nearest dollar. For instance, if you deposit $300.91, record it as $300. Again, you're accumulating a little extra "ghost" money in your account. A variation on the checkbook rounding method: charge yourself a dollar every time you write a check, plus round up . So if the check was for $47.39, round it up to $48 and add a dollar, making the entry in your checkbook $49. Another variation on the checkbook rounding method: round up to the nearest five dollars . So if the check was for $52.23, round it up to $55. If it was for $9.51, round it up to $10. More Tips and Tricks If a payment ends, keep making it -- to yourself! For instance, if you pay off a car or a credit card, keep making that payment, but instead write the check to yourself and deposit it into your vacation savings account. Make a rule that "found" money goes in the vacation fund. For instance, if you get a rebate, tax refund, gift check or work bonus, deposit it in the vacation account. Give yourself an allowance for cash expenditures (i.e. groceries, gas, meals out, entertainment, etc.) and make a game of seeing how much of your allowance you can NOT spend. Anything left over at the end of the week (or month) goes into the vacation fund. Charge everything to Disney's Visa or a cash-back credit card and pay the card off each month. (Only do this if you can handle the temptation to overspend on plastic, and if you really will pay the balance off every single month. If you won't pay it off monthly, this is a bad idea.) Use the Disney Dream Reward Dollars or cash-back bonus toward your vacation. Cut out one small daily expense and put the money you're saving into your vacation fund. The savings can really add up. If you save $1 a day on something you buy at work, and you work 5 days a week x 50 weeks, that's $250 a year! For example: If you drink a cafe latte every morning, buy a travel mug and fill it with strong coffee and hot milk at home instead. If you usually eat lunch out or buy lunch at a deli, try bringing lunch from home at least 2 or 3 days a week. If you just can't get it together to make a lunch, at least try bringing a can of soda from home instead of buying one at the deli or out of a machine. Bring a snack from home instead of hitting the vending machines. Giving up smoking may save you enough money in a year to fund a family vacation. I'm not kidding! If you're smoking a pack a day, you're spending at least $800 a year on cigarettes. In places with high tobacco taxes, you're spending $1600 or more. Ask your family to help you save. Often children aren't very aware of how much small expenses can add up over time. If you point out that every nickel they can save the household will get them closer to seeing Mickey, they may surprise you! Solicit their ideas and suggestions, and then agree to put aside what you've saved for your vacation fund. Be sure you have a plan for keeping the saved money separate, so that it doesn't get spent elsewhere. That might mean writing a check for the amount of money saved and depositing it into your vacation account, or putting that amount of cash into the change jar. Whatever it is, do it consistently. Here are a few ideas your family might consider: Spend less on entertainment. Borrow videos from your public library instead of the video store: most public libraries offer this service for little or no cost. Instead of going to the movies, check the newspaper for free local family entertainment and events, or have a family game night. Eat out less. Face it, cooking every night can be tiring and a drag, and that leads to eating out, which is much more expensive. So find a way to avoid this. Think up something you can make in the crockpot one night a week instead of getting takeout. Or turn cooking into a fun project once a week -- for instance, make a pizza with the kids instead of ordering one. Use grocery store coupons. Particularly if you live in an area like Southern California, where the major supermarkets will double the value of manufacturer's coupons, you can't afford NOT to clip coupons out of the Sunday paper! I do this, combined with buying sale items and seasonal produce, and frequently save 40% or more on my grocery bill. Seriously, 15 minutes of effort and a $5 coupon organizer can save you an amazing amount of money. Kids who are old enough to use scissors can certainly cut out coupons. Older kids can also sort and file coupons in your coupon organizer. Sell your junk. Have a big garage sale. Take still-in-fashion clothes to a consignment shop. Sell unwanted books, CDs, movies and collectibles you no longer want on eBay . You'd be amazed at what your old stuff may bring. Don't assume no one wants it. (I once sold a ratty bathmat the dog had chewed up, which I was using as a rag, for a quarter. It wasn't even part of my garage sale -- someone just noticed it lying on the ground and offered me money for it!) If you are a family of recreational shoppers, start going to garage sales, consignment shops and thrift stores instead of the mall. One person's trash is another's treasure, remember? There is often good stuff to be had at these places! Take a certain amount of cash and don't spend more. You'll get the thrill of the hunt and the thrill of the bargain, but for much less than a trip to the mall. Shop around on your insurance at least once a year. It's remarkable how much you can save. Rates for an identical auto insurance policy can vary from one company to another by as much as 100%! An easy way to shop around is to use an online site such as InsureMe.com , which will get you quotes from several insurance companies. I used this site to shop for life insurance and ended up with a great deal from a top-rated company. Evaluate your spending on cable television and telephone services. Maybe you don't really need extended cable or call waiting. Check rates to be sure you're not paying more than you have to for long distance calls. I've used OPEX as my long distance carrier for several years. I have tried AT&T, Sprint, MCI and others in the past, and this company is just as good... for only 3.9 cents per minute! To compare long distance rates, you can use a site like longdistanceworld.com . Get everyone to turn out the lights when no one is in the room, and turn off TVs, radios and computer equipment when they're not in use. Fix dripping faucets and leaking toilets. 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