September 30th, 2008 by A World Vacationer

A Vikings Travel Story by Bryan B.
My Vikings story starts with an unexpected phone call. I was traveling to my home town of Detroit Lakes (I now live near Nashville) and had informed an old high school friend that I was coming through the Twin Cities and would like to meet to catch up. He called me a couple of days before I was to leave Tennessee and asked if I could stay a couple extra days on my way back to Tennessee after my trip. I told him I probably could not with my work schedule (I’m a fireman, work 24 hour shifts). He then told me why: “I have two tickets. Up against the press box. 40 yard line. Lambeau Field, Vikings vs. Packers.” I then told him, “I’ll figure something out on this end, count me in!”

September 30th, 2008 by A World Vacationer

A Vikings Travel Story by Kelly E.
Seven or eight years ago my husband and I traveled to Minnesota from Arkansas to visit my family. So, after looking at the calendar to attend a Women’s Conference with my mother, grandmother, aunt and cousins, we discovered that the Minnesota Vikings were playing my husband’s beloved Buffalo Bills around the same time we were planning to visit.

It was a beautiful day in the great Twin Cities. My husband had done some research and found some Minnesota Bills Backers meeting place to share some camaraderie with some fellow Bills fans. I dressed in my MN gear and he in his Bills jersey to attend the party. There was a caravan to the stadium and our seats were all together.

September 24th, 2008 by Kathy - NWA WorldVacations

If you are planning a winter vacation to a warm destination or just to your favorite destination, I highly advise booking your travels as soon as possible. There are many reasons and opportunities you can take advantage of when you book your vacation package early. Besides getting away from the hustle and bustle and looking forward to your vacation, check out the many other reasons to book early.

1. You can lock in the price now - With fuel prices fluctuating, many are anticipating that prices will continue to rise; so securing your vacation now relieves that worry.

September 18th, 2008 by A World Vacationer

From our Win a Trip Contest
A travel story by - Mary Ann S.

Although I’d been to the UK many times, it was like seeing it for the first time when I took my 9-year-old grandson on his initial visit. We were based in Oxford for a special Harry Potter program but had plenty of time for side trips.

For two weeks it was punting on the Isis, riding a steam train, banqueting in a college dining hall, and roaming the countryside. In London, he was thrilled with the top of a double-decker bus and cruising down the Thames to the Tower. There he loved the cannons, the Royal Jewels, and the ravens, but refused to have his picture taken with the Beefeaters. That was too tourist-like.

September 16th, 2008 by A World Vacationer

From our Win a Trip Contest
A travel story by - Rose D.

My husband and I have traveled to Mexico several times and decided that we wanted to experience the Yucatan Peninsula as free spirits.

We flew out of Minneapolis on a blustery January day. A direct flight to Cancun, we arrived 4 hours later to the warmth of the Mexican sun. We rented a car and headed south. Who would have thought that just hours before we were in below zero weather? We peeled off our winter clothes and we were feeling first hand the Kenny Chesney song “No shoes, No Shirt, No Problems!”

September 15th, 2008 by A World Vacationer

From our Win a Trip Contest
A travel story by - Kristy M.

It was Winter break of my first year in college. As my friends all went home to their families, Heather & I had a better idea for vacation. We were off on a plane to Germany to visit Heather’s sister, Dana, who was studying in Germany for the academic year and had a surprise waiting for us on the other side of the world.

September 12th, 2008 by A World Vacationer

From our Win a Trip Contest
A travel story by - Patrick M.

This past Spring I had the opportunity to visit my niece who is working with the JET program in Japan as a teacher. She invited her mother (my middle sister) and anyone in the family that wanted to for a visit. I was accompanied by my oldest sister, so the three of us who not gone farther than Canada, Mexico, or the Carribbean in our lives, set out for the long flight to Japan.

September 11th, 2008 by A World Vacationer

From our Win a Trip Contest
A travel story by - Rachel S.

I had never been to Key West, Florida, so my first trip there was sure to be memorable. My boyfriend and I rode the Key West Express from Fort Myers, Florida, which was an enjoyable 4-hour boat ride to Key West and proved to be an amazing way to get to the Keys rather than driving down.

September 10th, 2008 by A World Vacationer

From our Win a Trip Contest
A travel story by - Greg M.

One of the most memorable trips I’ve ever taken was to Alaska. I had been to the state once before, and seen the typical tourist things (Anchorage, Kenai Fjords, Homer). However, my new wife had not been and was urging me to return with her. I said that the only way that I would agree is if we could go somewhere that the typical tourist does not go. She agreed.

September 9th, 2008 by A World Vacationer

From our Win a Trip Contest
A travel story by - Shirley G.
My son & I went to Hawaii to visit Pearl Harbor. We rented a Mustang convertible. I had not driven a convertible since the days of manually pulling the top to put the roof back on! We were on our way to Pearl Harbor, driving with the top down & it began to rain. We had to stop for a red light, so thinking we should put the top back up so not to get drenched, I pushed the button to start the process. I did not realize that the roof STOPPED if the car was put in gear. The light turned green, and as we were the first car in line we had to go. The roof was straight up and down and of course, that is where it stayed as we drove down the street. There were plenty of spectators, due to a tour bus right along side of us in the next lane. We drove to the first street that we could turn off on and stopped. We finished putting the top on and went on our way. I told my 11 year old son, that we would never forget the memories made on that trip!