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New Braunfels CVB
New Braunfels will revive your senses and quench any visitor’s interest. Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, New Braunfels is a premier family vacation destination. Relax, shop, dine, float, dance, and stay a while to soak up this historic “burg.”
Beaver Creek/Vail Resorts
Beaver Creek Resort, the ultimate family ski vacation. A luxurious village with award winning dining, perfectly groomed runs and exceptional guest service. It’s a place where the staff are trained to not just provide what guests want, but to anticipate it.
Village Of Ruidoso
Ruidoso, New Mexico; the high-altitude sanctuary in the Sacramento Mountains welcomes you with casual sophistication, world-class gaming, and exhilarating outdoor adventures. Seasonal highlights include Ski Apache, Spencer Theater, Boutique shopping. 877-784-3676 • MyHighGround.com
El Dorado Hotel & Spa
Every great city has its premier place to stay. Discover the Four Diamond landmark just off the historic Plaza . . . with pampering treatments at Nidah spa, elegantly appointed guest rooms, and dining at the city’s most celebrated restaurant, The Old House.
San Antonio
From the stones of the Alamo to the meandering paths of the River Walk, San Antonio provides a vibrant, authentic journey. Today, this 17th century Spanish colonial outpost is alive with contemporary venues and accommodations, while maintaining old world charm. 800-The-Alamo or visitsanantonio.com
Angel Fire Resort
With our cool summer temperatures, colorful alpine meadows and brilliant autumn foliage, Angel Fire makes a beautiful year-round destination. Come up for world-class mountain biking, a round of golf—and a whole lot more. 800-633-7463 angelfireresort.com
Amarillo
Amarillo is the gateway to Palo Duro Canyon, the Grand Canyon of Texas, and camping, hiking, biking. See these great events: Tri-State Fair (September), WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo (November), Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association World Finals (November), NCHA World Championship Finals (February).
League City
League City, in Houston’s Bay Area, is home to the luxurious South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center. Enjoy Clear Lake dinner cruises, water activities, golf, festivals, the Kemah Boardwalk, NASA, and Galveston, only five to fifteen minutes away.
Ghost Ranch
O’Keeffe Loved Ghost Ranch – You Will Too! B&B, group facilities, and summer getaways. Join us for an overnight stay to paint, hike, explore, or just relax.
Corpus Christi CVB
Beachcombers Wanted. Give them a trip they’ll cherish for a lifetime. Playing in the sand for hours. Chasing crabs. Eating mountains of fresh seafood. Exploring the flight deck of the USS Lexington and experiencing the Gulf from the bottom up at the Texas State Aquarium.
Lubbock, TX
Home of Texas Tech, Buddy Holly, unique shopping, dining, and legendary ranching and music heritage. Come celebrate 100 years in Lubbock, the Texas you’ve always dreamed of.
Fredericksburg CVB
Your closest friends, distinctive shopping, regional cuisine, winery tours, spa treatments, and live Texas music. This is Fredericksburg. The ultimate destination for a girls’ getaway weekend. So much fun, you’ll almost feel guilty . . . almost.
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
Welcoming rooms with flat-panel LCD televisions and our ultra-comfortable signature Hyatt Grand BedTM. WiFi everywhere. A 24-hour Stay Fit gym with heated outdoor pool. Plus unique bars and restaurants like our Achiote River Café, with its fresh pan-Latino menu.
El Paso Convention & Visitors Bureau
El Paso. More than you imagined. Experience 400 years of history, a quick trolley ride to Mexico or one of our newest attractions: golf at Tom Fazio’s newest public golf course or shopping at the newest outlet in the Southwest. El Paso’s got it all.
Quail Run
Texans enjoy sophisticated accommodations at one of the Southwest’s most luxurious resorts. Quail Run offers exceptional accommodations for vacation and business travelers, just minutes from the Plaza. Impeccable condominiums are complemented by a private health club, golf course, spa, and restaurant.
Ruston-Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau
Experience a weekend adventure in north Louisiana. Ruston is just four hours due east of Dallas, offering the perfect blend of home cooking mixed with eclectic shopping, historic attractions, and unique outdoor fun.
Royal Sonesta
Savor the best of the city with a Bourbon Street location, live entertainment, authentic New Orleans dining, and a tranquil poolside refuge. Our French Quarter Fling starts from just $99 per night and includes a complimentary bottle of champagne upon arrival.
Port Royal
There is water as far as the eye can see, from our famous lagoon pool to the Gulf of Mexico. Dive right in or enjoy the view and the balmy breezes from your balcony. And our family-size condos with complete kitchens make us a great value beach vacation.
Plano CVB
Plano, Texas—close to everything, far from ordinary. Just minutes north of Dallas, Plano offers something for everyone—great accommodations, world-class shopping, fantastic cuisine, a historical downtown district, and many attractions such as the world famous Southfork Ranch and the Plano Balloon Festival held in September.
Durango Area Tourism Office
Durango is the kind of town you dream about. Friendly locals, a magnificent mountain setting, limitless activities, and 300+ days of sunshine. Endless ways to relax, refresh, and reinvigorate, and our scenery is awe-inspiring. Perfecting the good life in Durango, Colorado.
La Fonda On The Plaza
Historic La Fonda on the Plaza introduces the Texas 2-Fold Package: 2-night stay and dinner for 2 in La Plazuela Restaurant starting at $449! 2-step to live music nightly in our lounge. Sip a margarita in our Bell Tower Bar with the best sunset views in town.
La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa
La Posada’s $6 million restoration brings you a more lavish RockResorts Spa; a redesigned AAA Four Diamond Award-winning Fuego restaurant; and enhanced guestrooms and public spaces. Visit the new La Posada and discover all the magic and charm of Santa Fe.
Hot Springs CVB
Soak away the day in thermal waters followed by shopping and sightseeing. Explore a woodland garden, art galleries, and lakes. Wind down with dining and gaming. Hot Springs has so much to do—all year long.
Waxahachie CVB
The picture-perfect place for your next visit! Experience the charm of historic downtown with unique restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment venues. Beautiful historic lodging and motels will complete your visit! Upcoming Events: SCREAMS Halloween Park and Texas Country Reporter Festival.
Grapevine CVB
Grapevine, Texas, is a go-to destination when planning a trip to north Texas! Step back in time in Historic Downtown Grapevine—visit the lovely shops, 10 winery tasting rooms, and more than 200 spectacular restaurants. Grapevine has something for everyone.
Santa Fe County
The desert road curves between towering rock formations and opens to a vista where you’ll feel life is more mysterious than you could have imagined. Santa Fe County—unique and captivating. It’s No Place Like Home! FREE travel guide.
Albuquerque CVB
The true Southwest awaits you in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Come immerse yourself in our rich culture and heritage, rooted in centuries of history. Breathe in the high desert air scented with sage and piñon, and you’ll understand why Albuquerque, NM is a destination like no other.
Silver City / Grant Chamber of Commerce
Escape to Silver City, New Mexico, where there is always something unusual to enjoy! We have art galleries, museums, unique shops, fine restaurants, friendly people, beautiful scenery, and a touch of old west history. 800-548-9378 • www.silvercity.org
Hotel Contessa
On the Riverwalk, Hotel Contessa is a place that stirs the spirits of Spain’s rich cultural past. World class dining and luxurious accommodations indulge the soul. Delight in an unparalleled experience that is uniquely San Antonio.
Hilton Buffalo Thunder
Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino combines the magic and mysticism of Native American culture with world-renowned Hilton hospitality to create the most magnificent resort in Santa Fe…opening August 2008!
New Mexico
Unsurpassed in natural beauty, New Mexico is a state of fascination, where scenic grandeur, exotic cuisine and unleashed spirit provide an endless flow of experiences; and the sweet scent of piñon, the enticing aroma of roasting green chili and brightly-colored balloons linger in the dazzling blue skies.
Abilene Convention & Visitor's Bureau
In the heart of the Texas frontier, the West lives on! Stroll downtown galleries and shops or plan your visit during a world-class exhibit. Feed “the Tallest Texan” on the frontier at the Abilene Zoo or savor the flavor of a juicy rib-eye. 800-727-7704 • abilenevisitors.com
South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
Located on the tropical tip of Texas, South Padre Island is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and the Laguna Madre Bay. An abundance of activities such as water sports, dolphin watching, fishing, birding and golf await every visitor. 800-SOPADRE • sopadre.com
Bishop's Lodge
This Santa Fe resort offers a tranquil retreat with the award-winning SháNah Spa, luxurious ranch-style accommodations, outdoor heated pool, horseback riding, trap and skeet, kid’s camp, workout facility, hiking trails, and more! Celebrate 90 years of hospitality with us!
Stockyards Station
Stockyards Station exemplifies Texas by providing an exciting blend of old and new with Historic Walking Tours, over 25 unique shops including a winery, art gallery and great restaurants that offer anything from ribs to enchiladas. Check our event calendar to see what’s going on when you’re visiting!
Falcon Point Lodge
Falcon Point Lodge is a 20,000 square foot luxury lodge with all the features and amenities you’ve come to expect from the most exclusive resorts in the world. Twelve luxurious guest suites offer world-class accommodations. Enjoy fine gourmet dining, kayaking, exotic game reserve, private meeting facilities, and more.
Colorado Springs
Experience the heart of Colorado adventure, with breathtaking mountain scenery, exciting attractions, wonderful accommodations, and more at the foot of Pikes Peak. Experience Colorado Springs. Visit www.ExperienceColoradoSprings.com or call 1-888-368-4748 for your free Visitor Guide.
Historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad
Climb aboard Colorado’s oldest scenic railroad and cruise through the scenery of the Royal Gorge. Built in 1879, the train provides passengers the ultimate experience of this spectacular canyon. Choose from Coach, Vista Dome, Lunch, Dinner, Murder Mystery, and Wine Trains. Located in Canon City, Colorado.
Grand Junction
Awe-inspiring natural beauty and a dramatic red rock landscape. Exhilarating outdoor adventures and stunning golf courses. Peaceful places to reflect and unwind and a charming downtown full of great shops, restaurants, galleries and more. This is Grand Junction, Colorado’s Wine Country.
Rockport-Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce
Fall In Love with Rockport-Fulton! You’ll find seafood, art galleries, shopping, sailing, harbors, history, Texas’ only Blue Wave Beach, lots of fishing and amazing birdwatching! www.rockport-fulton.org Call 1-800-242-0071. You’ll love it!
McKinney CVB
McKinney’s upscale shopping, distinctive restaurants, and special events offer visitors a first-class experience just 30 miles north of Dallas. Upcoming events like the return of Dinosaurs Alive!, Oktoberfest, Nationwide Golf Tour, Dickens of a Christmas, and Holiday Tour of Homes make McKinney truly Unique by Nature!
Colorado Tourism Office
Spend a day hiking or biking through the mountains or go horseback riding at a dude ranch. If it gets your heart pumping, we’ve got it. Enter for your chance to win 1 of 3 Colorado vacations!
New Mexico Fiber Arts Trails
Support creativity at its source! Your guide to 250 fiber artists and their creations at more than 60 rural destinations along the Trails. Travel and explore.
Northshore - St. Tammany Parish Tourist Commission
Feast on life in St. Tammany Parish. Great fun, great food, and the great outdoors await you on Louisiana’s Northshore. Bike the Tammany Trace. Pet a giraffe and ravish a pile of crawfish. Play hard and rest easy in St. Tammany Parish.
Mesquite Convention & Visitors Bureau
Enjoy Texas-style hospitality and rip-roaring, family-friendly fun! Just fifteen minutes from downtown Dallas, Mesquite offers 1,700 guestrooms, 150 restaurants, the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, Devil’s Bowl Speedway, and the Mesquite Arts Center. Don’t miss the Real. Texas. Festival. April 25–27, realtexasfestival.com.
Utah Ski Homes
Ski free at Snowbasin and/or Powder Mountain ski resorts. Lodging includes 2 ski passes per night. Utah boasts the “Greatest Snow on Earth”. Call today about real estate and lodging between Snowbasin and Powder Mountain ski areas.
Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau
Santa Fe County-—Explore dramatic history, unique culture, wonderful world-class spas, dining, golf, hiking, art, Native American pueblos and Old West mining towns. Discover the unexpected in Santa Fe County —It’s No Place Like Home! 800-548-8272
Granbury Convention and Visitors Bureau
Granbury – an unexpected jewel located just 35 miles southwest of Fort Worth. Enjoy shopping in more than 40 unique shops and boutiques on the charming historic downtown square. Upscale restaurants, unique hotel or bed & breakfast inns, live music venues and riverboat cruises – Get Away Today.
Arkansas Parks & Tourism
The six distinct regions of The Natural State provide travelers with many unique destinations—from thermal spas along Hot Springs National Park’s famous bathhouse row, to the charming Victorian village of Eureka Springs.
Gunnison-Crested Butte
Our cool 1880s Rocky Mountain towns offer “inspiration included vacations.” See the USA’s largest aspen tree grove in shades of gold and red! Enjoy Colorado’s best outdoor recreation, one-of-a-kind dining and shopping, museums, the arts, and diverse lodging. We may even provide $350 to pay for your gasoline!
Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
Lafayette is a flavorful combination of spirited festivals, savory cuisine, outdoor activities, breath-taking scenery, and a rich history. Our culture, like our dialect, is seasoned with a taste of Cajun French and Creole. Experience the distinct joie de vivre that is Lafayette.
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