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If you are ready for a small town visit complete with all the excitement and fun of a big city, think about traveling to Van Buren, Arkansas.  This town offers you the opportunity to delve into the history and culture of old time Arkansas with an eye to the present day as well. 

With Van Buren Tours, you can see it all with scenic train rides that take you all over Van Buren and from Arkansas and Missouri to Springdale, Fort Smith, and Winslow as well.  With all these choices, you will have your days filled with activities before you know it. 

On your trip to Winslow, you will have four hours and 80 miles to gaze out at the Arkansas River as you cross under the bridge and around the Ozark Boston Mountains.  All the while, you will be entertained by lively commentary by a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide who will provide information and insight into the area as you pass through. 

If you opt for the ride from Springdale to Van Buren, you will be in for an eight hour extended tour that spans 134 miles and takes you up into the Boston Mountains.  There is also a two hour rest stop in Van Buren so you can check out the local scenery and enjoy dining and shopping in the area.

You can choose between Coach and First Class tickets, depending on your specific needs and desires.  Either way you will be treated to the trip of a lifetime, complete with many photo opportunities and a chance to sit back and relax as you take it all in.

For ticketing information and more on this gorgeous area, visit www.vanburentours.com.

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To visit St. Louis is to experience the true uniqueness of the Missouri landscape lined with beautiful architectural pieces that define the city and contribute to its distinctiveness.  St. Louis is a modern city whose focus is primarily on medicine and biotechnology.  However, there is a strong historic influence there as well.  Along Route 66, you will pass by some bowling alleys, motels, and other venues that have managed to hold onto their 1950s feel.

For a closer look at the city’s architectural prowess, take the St. Louis Architecture Tour by SUV.  The tour will take you to the city’s most distinguished buildings from old to new, including Sugar Loaf Mound, Grant’s Farm House, Forest Park and Bevo Hill, among others.  You will also visit all three St. Louis Water Towers.  This is important because only seven historic standpipe towers in the entire United States have survived to this day.

These tours carry only two to six passengers, so groups are intimate enough to ask questions and large enough for you to gain the experience and expertise of others on the trip including your knowledgeable tour guide who will also be present to steer you in the right direction.

If you are dying to take a more nontraditional tour but aren’t sure where to start, try out the St. Louis Beer Lovers Tour.  Throughout the day you will sample a variety of beers from large and small breweries as you travel to Anheuser-Busch, Schlafly, Trailhead, and more.  This trip is personalized to fit the needs of your small group.

As you can see, there is much fun to be had on your visit to Missouri, if you know where to look.  Why not start your trip out right by researching your options ahead of time? Check out www.stlouistours.net for more details and to reserve tickets for your best tours yet!

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Sonoma’s wine country is a can’t miss for both serious wine connoisseurs and the everyday sightseer because of the gorgeous scenery and sprawling winegrowing estates. For avid bicyclists and enthusiasts, travel along some of Sonoma County’s most beautiful roads. You will spend the day in Dry Creek Valley, riding through the area known for its spicy reds and great white wines. You will visit some of the best wineries in the area and sample some of the wines that are created locally from some of the vines you will have cycled past.

The trip covers about 18 miles and the roads are pretty flat. It is suitable for all experience levels so you do not need to be a pro bike rider to enjoy the trip. The area is rural and quiet, in stark contrast to the noise and congestion of a city. You will have a gourmet picnic lunch during one of the winery stops and will have time to take a quick nap or play some bocce ball before hitting the road to continue on with the ride. This is a fantastic way to sightsee while staying active and seeing some scenery that is off the beaten path.

Tour groups for the Sonoma Valley Winery Bike Tour will meet at Healdsburg at 9:30 am and you will be fitted to a Specialized Hybrid bike before heading off on the road at about 10. In about 6 hours the trip will be completed and you will have time to recharge before going to dinner or proceeding to whatever you have planned for the evening!

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When you crave all the glitz and glamour of a show, the excitement of trying your luck at the slots, and the chance to sit back and take in some incredible scenery, Las Vegas is the place for all that and more.  You can spend some time on the strip but also take a step back and admire all that the city has to offer on a tour that is designed in appreciation of the natural beauty of the area.

The Bryce Canyon & Zion National Park Tour by SUV from Las Vegas will give you a peek at the backroads and jagged rock formations that surround the area.  This SUV tour will give you a closer look at Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park that is unlike anything you have ever seen.

For another view of the city by SUV, take the Death Valley Tour by SUV from Las Vegas.  Visiting Death Valley will give you one of the most extreme desert experiences, as it is one of the harshest in the world.  The sand dunes, caverns, and towering mountains cover the three million acre wilderness that encompasses the valley.  This is the hottest and driest desert in the US and is also the lowest point in the country.  For an exquisite photo opportunity, you do not want to miss this trip through nature.

For a truly unique experience, visit Las Vegas and experience the wonder of it all firsthand.  For more tips and ideas for your trip, visit www.lostwagestours.com.

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Orlando, Florida is not just the home of Disney World.  There is plenty more on offer in this “City Beautiful.”  Resorts and area theme parks - like Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld - are only a few of the attractive options available to you on your trip.

For a general overview of the city that is more than just typical, take the Orlando City Tour.  Journey around Lake Eola, which is a small lake that is actually a sinkhole extending to 80 feet deep.  It is famous for its fountain, which changes colors at night for a beautiful display and during the day looks like a UFO that landed on the water.  Then you will venture into the heart of downtown Orlando, including a visit to the town of Celebration, which is connected directly to Walt Disney World.  The town is filled with little shops and diners and has a great small town charm.

Another stop on your trip will be to the town of Winter Park, where you will hop on board for a scenic cruise.  Winter Park was designed as a resort destination and was the first centrally planned community in Florida.    Thousands of visitors come to the town each year for its numerous festivals including the Beach Festival and the Winter Park Concours d’Elegance.  The cruise ties the tour together nicely, and it is a great chance to just pause and take it all in.

If you would like to see everything from above, take a hot air balloon ride.  The aerial views are amazing and as an extra added bonus, there is a champagne toast and full buffet breakfast included.  You will be briefed before the hour-long flight, which will begin at 6:00 am.  Your exact path will be determined by the wind patterns on the day, and you may ascend up to several thousand feet in the air.

Come and visit Orlando, a city full of excitement and magic.  For more ideas on how to spend your time in the area, check out www.orlandotours.net.

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Have you ever been on a goose hunt? Probably not that many people in the world can say that they have unless they grew up in an area where it is popular.  This is all the rage in Dallas, and it can truly be an adventure and a learning experience if you are open to it.  When you are staying in the Dallas area, you can travel over to Seymour, which is just under 3 hours from Dallas.  There you will be provided with meals and lodging for the duration of your stay. 

The ranch is a great place to get away from it all and to spend some time with friends.  You will have to bring your own equipment and also remember to bring warm clothes since it will get cool at night.  Camouflage is a must so that you can blend in with your surroundings while hunting.  It’s not a typical vacation activity, but that is exactly why you should try it at least once in your life.

Hunts start very early in the morning, between 4:30 and 8:00 am, so this is perfect for the morning people out there. You will enjoy a continental breakfast or a full Texan breakfast which is highly recommended.  In the afternoon you will be served lunch after the hunt and at dinner time you will have a huge selection of cowboy-themed food and delicious meats.  The chef is happy to tailor the menu to your needs provided you give adequate notice, and if you wish, you can even arrange a themed dinner for an additional cost.       

If you are deeply involved in hunting already or are just looking to get outside your comfort zone, look into taking this trip.  The food, friendly atmosphere, and opportunity to relax and enjoy nature make this a trip to remember.  For more information on activities like this, visit www.bigdtours.com.

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Hawaii has lots of beautiful islands to choose from, but if you can only visit one, choose Kauai.  The oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands, the “Garden Isle” has been featured in many movies including the animated film “Lilo & Stitch” and the dinosaur flick “Jurassic Park.”  As you arrive on the island you are sure to be taken aback by the sheer magnificence of it all, and to be certain that you see everything there is to see it is suggested that you take a guided tour.

On one of the many helicopter tours available, you can marvel at the gorgeous scenery from above, which is an opportunity that you do not want to miss.  There is nothing quite like the high you will feel as you soar above the islands and experience them from all angles.  You will have the chance to see Nawiliwili Harbor, Waimea Canyon, and Menehune Fishpond, which is rumored to have been built by leprechauns entirely in one night.  You will also float over Kipu Kai and the Tunnel of Trees, as well as Olokele Canyon and Na Pali. 

If you are looking to have your fun on the ground, consider taking an ATV tour and navigating your way through thick vegetation to the Kahili Mountain Range or to the Koloa Plantation, depending on which tour you choose.  With the latter, you may even get to see a spectacular whale show as you travel along the Poipu shoreline.  This typically happens from December through March.  The former features amazing views of a private waterfall which, if you are feeling adventurous, you can go cliff-jumping near later in the day. 

Visit Kauai and you will be in for the experience of a lifetime.  Don’t forget to bring extra film for your camera since you will be snapping continuously from beginning to end, and keep an eye on www.kauaitours.net for more exciting options for your Hawaiian vacation.

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Visit Memphis, Tennessee - or the “River City” as it is sometimes called - and you will be amazed at all there is to do.  You can stop by Graceland for a look at a wide array of Elvis memorabilia or take a tour of Sun Studios for an insider’s view of the history of Rockabilly music.  There is also a vibrant nightlife scene in Memphis that you have to experience at least once in your life.  These are only a few of the things you will see on your trip to the area.

Singer-songwriter Marc Cohn paid tribute to the city with his hit song “Walking in Memphis,” and for good reason.   He mentions many of the things that distinguish Memphis from other cities, especially the strong musical influence that can be felt in every square inch of the city.  The Delta blues, one of the earliest styles of blues music, originated here, and then of course “The King” himself, Elvis Presley, was born and raised in the Memphis area, rocketing to stardom after being signed by Sun Studios. 

Once you visit Graceland, you will have a better understanding of what made Elvis so famous in the first place.  You will walk through the museum and see many of the sparkly jumpsuits he used to wear, along with his collection of awards, gold records, and automobiles.  As an added bonus, you can walk through the section of the museum that is devoted to Elvis’s military service.  You can look through all the items related to his army duties including his fatigues and uniforms.  The Graceland Tour & Ultimate Rock N Roll Tour is a great way to combine all of these things into one trip, allowing you to see not only the history of Elvis’s career, but also the memorable sites that have shaped Memphis and the music industry in general.

If you would like more of an overview of the area without spending all of your time at one attraction or on one subject matter, check out the Historic Memphis Walking Tour, which is offered from March through November when the weather is warmer.  You will learn all about the defining moments in the city’s history, from music to the Civil War and everything in between.  As you walk along the Mississippi waterfront, you will hear stories of how Memphis has changed the American cultural landscape and will visit Cotton Row, several historic Civil War sites, Court Square, and more.  From March through December you can see the darker side of Memphis on a Haunted Ghost Walking Tour that features Handy Park, the Orpheum Theater, and Cotton Row.

You can book your trip and learn about more tour and activity options by visiting Memphis Tours at www.memphistours.us.

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There is so much to do in Washington state that you will never be bored, even for a minute.  You can choose to stay in Seattle and take a cruise out on Elliott Bay, or you can escape to the wilderness for a quiet and peaceful time with nature.

If you are interested in the former, Washington Tours has lots to choose from.  You can enjoy a romantic sunset on the water on a Seattle Dinner Cruise or go out earlier in the day for a Lunch Cruise.  The scenery in unparalleled, and the food is a wonderful complement to the trip.  If you are traveling with children, don’t worry.  There is plenty for the little ones to eat and they will love to look over the side of the boat at the water below and watch the sights as they pass you by.

If the quiet serenity of the outdoors is more your speed, think about doing the Great Northwest & Rockies Train Vacation, which departs from Seattle.  You get the best of both worlds: the comfort of a luxurious sleeping car and the ability to be close to nature during the day, visiting sights like Glacier, Mt. Rainier, and Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.  For nine days you will hit all the highlights of the area and enjoy top-notch food and drink.

This trip is packed with activities and sightseeing, so it would be impossible to list it all and do each day justice.  Visit www.washingtontours.net for a more detailed daily itinerary and dates of availability.  Remember to book early to ensure that you are able to leave on your date of preference.

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