Looking for a fantastic getaway in the heart of the Midwest? Look no further than the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing, one of the top luxury hotel complexes in the country. Branson, Missouri, hosts some of the best conventions and concerts in the country, and the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel is one of the top-destination places to stay. Their new Payne Stewart Golf Club has been making the rounds (so to speak!) among golf enthusiasts as one of the most breathtaking courses.

The Hilton Branson is always having great travel getaway deals and packages. Right now, there’s a terrific 20% off their Best Available Rate when you book your Memorial Day weekend in advance; Branson has a summer getaway special of 25% off the Best Available Rate for summer vacations there; they’re also offering a “free night” stay with certain reservations, and multitudes of other great discounts and deals. And there’s never nothing to do in Branson! It’s a place that really caters to family fun– coming up this summer is a Father’s Day Salute, the National Kid’s Fest at Silver Dollar City (which sounds like a lot of fun), and the 10th Annual Clown Jam.

Check out the Branson website for more details!

How About a Branson Summer Vacation?

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‘I never thought I’d see the day all our kitchen appliances would be electric. They are even making electric typewriters now.’

‘It’s too bad things are so tough nowadays. I see where a few married women are having to work to make ends meet.’

‘It won’t be long before young couples are going to have to hire someone to watch their kids so they can both work.’

‘Marriage doesn’t mean a thing any more, those Hollywood stars seem to be getting divorced at the drop of a hat.’

‘I’m afraid the Volkswagen car is going to open the door to a whole lot of foreign business.’

‘Thank goodness I won’t live to see the day when the Government takes half our income in taxes. I sometimes wonder if we are electing the best people to congress.’

‘The drive-in restaurant is convenient in nice weather, but I seriously doubt they will ever catch on.’

‘There is no sense going to Lincoln or Omaha anymore for a weekend, it costs nearly $15.00 a night to stay in a hotel.’

‘No one can afford to be sick anymore, at $35.00 a day in the hospital it’s too rich for my blood.’

‘If they think I’ll pay 50 cents for a hair cut, forget it.’

JUST THINK, this was all only 53 years ago. So in 53 years, Americans and American politicians have totally wrecked our country! :S

I admit, I am envious of you Baby Boomers, with your tales about the family vacations of the 50s and 60– you who hopped in your cars and drove across the United States, in freedom and adventure. Nowadays, we can’t even see the Capitol Building in DC for fear of “terrorists,” and the government is now instituting a “your papers please” society where we won’t even be able to cross state lines without showing our ID.

Only 53 years ago…. ’twas a different world.

It Was Only 53 Years Ago!

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So look what I found!

BootsnAll Travel Network. Wowee!

This is the premier travel network site. Wow! I’ve heard of it before, but never really got a good look at it until today. Now I see why it is so highly-rated. This network helps travelers (including us armchair travelers) discover places to visit all over the world, offers deals on destinations, hotels, hostels, travel insurance, airfare, and more. Booking flights (sometimes an arduous task at other sites) is quick and easy, and BootsnAll has a large database of flight destinations for both domestic and international travel at very competitive prices.

This site has EVERYTHING! Trips to New Zealand, Europe, Tibet, the U.S., Asia, and even Antarctica! Feel like hiking the Fjordland National Park in New Zealand for 11 days? It’s $1654– it’s that simple and easy to plan your trip. I love the extremely detailed itineraries and what is and is not included in the trip– including estimates for meals prices. How about an Egypt family adventure for 12 days? Or Oregon whitewater rafting? Or a “Volunteer Vacation” in Machu Picchi where you help Cuzco children with their homework and cook the orphans a warm meal? It’s amazing to me. Like I said, the itineraries are extremely detailed– you’re not just thrown into a plane and then dumped into a foreign country to fend for yourself. That Egyptian trip looks really, really good (12 days for $1290 is cheaper then some of those video game players!). Hmm.

I love sites like these, because you don’t feel like you’re jumping into another country blindly and without a guide. The photos of the destinations are exquisite. I am very, very impressed with the site; everything is organized, neat, all the details are up front and you can even submit questions about adventure travel. Excellent.

My only question about the site is: where on earth did they get that name, “BootsnAll”?? Answer: YES. LOL. See here. Funny!

This travel site gets a *thumbs up* from Mrs. Mecomber!

P.S. I also notice that BootsnAll membership is free, and they offer many benefits for members. This is a goldmine for travelers, I think!

Feeling Adventurous?

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