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BOULDER, Colo., May 30 /PRNewswire/ — The greenest of Antarctic travel — potentially at a substantial savings — is available with the click of a mouse: a three-week carbon-neutral Antarctica trip for two, donated by ecotour company Natural Habitat Adventures and valued at $33,590, is being offered in an online auction with bids starting at $25,000 and closing June 30, 2008. Proceeds from the auction will benefit nonprofit Global Explorers.
The comprehensive three-week Antarctic expedition up for auction was named a 2008 National Geographic Adventure magazine “Best New Trip” and its 2008 sailing was the world’s first carbon-neutral Antarctic trip. “The 2009 trip we’re auctioning will be the world’s second carbon-neutral Antarctic trip,” says Natural Habitat Adventures founder and director Ben Bressler, who adds, “Natural Habitat Adventures supports nonprofit organizations that embrace our mission of protecting and preserving the wildlife that live in the remarkable places of the world. Global Explorers is a terrific organization that shares a conservation philosophy with their students who may then grow up to make a difference.”
The auctioned trip explores the remote wilderness of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. Known for abundant wildlife including whales, seals, king penguins, and seabirds, the area also boasts pristine landscapes and legendary history. Expedition leaders include top naturalists, geologists and polar experts. Dates for the trip are January 22-February 10, 2009. To learn more about the trip or place a bid, visit colorado.com/auctions/index.cfm?fuseaction=Auctions.Category&cid=5240.
Global Explorers is a nonprofit organization committed to sharing transformative international immersion experiences with students and teachers, emphasizing global citizenship. In 2006, Global Explorers launched its Leading the Way initiative pairing blind and sighted teens for group adventures led by world-famous blind climber Erik Weihenmayer. For more information, visit .
Boulder, Colorado-based Natural Habitat Adventures () was recently lauded as “a pioneer in sustainable travel” by National Geographic Adventure magazine. The ecotour provider offers once-in-a-lifetime small-group encounters with wildlife in more than 30 countries, serves as exclusive Conservation Travel Provider to World Wildlife Fund, and was the first carbon neutral tour company.
Media Contacts: Matt Kareus, Natural Habitat Adventures, 303.449.3711,
; or Darla Worden, WordenGroup Strategic Public
Relations, 307.734.5335, .

Natural Habitat Adventures

SAN DIEGO, May 30 /PRNewswire/ — Bark Buckle UP, a leader in the pet safety industry, today announced that it has partnered with Volvo Cars, the benchmark company for auto safety, in launching a campaign that will educate pet owners nationwide about pet travel safety. Kicking off today at Volvo Cars’ North American headquarters in Rockleigh, N.J., the Pet Safety Day campaign will teach pet parents how to properly secure their pets and travel responsibly this summer.
From June through September, select Volvo Retailers across the United States and Canada will host Pet Safety Days. Open to the general public and their pets, the safety events will teach pet owners about pet safety products and give tips for traveling safely with pets. Christina Selter, Bark Buckle UP founder and pet travel safety expert, will visit select Pet Safety Days to answer questions, offer her expertise, and demonstrate how easy it is to keep your pet safe.
“Seat belts protect millions of people every day,” said Selter, who buckles up her dog Betty, even if she’s just driving to the supermarket. “In the event of an accident, an unrestrained pet can escape and be hit by another vehicle, cause another collision, or attack emergency crews trying to reach an injured party. It only takes a few minutes to safeguard your pet and by properly securing your pet, you are protecting yourself, your passengers, and your pet from injury, not to mention protecting other drivers and strangers trying to help.”
When driving 35 mph, a 60-pound unrestrained dog can cause an impact of 2,700 pounds, slamming into a car seat, windshield, or passenger. Even if the animal survives, it can impede the progress of rescue workers who need every moment possible to safely care for accident victims. Pet restraints in moving vehicles are now required in many states and provinces since they offer several advantages — they help protect pets in the event of a collision; keep pets from running loose and distracting the driver; and prevent pets from escaping the car through an open window or door.
“We chose to partner with Volvo because we share a similar mission — to provide safety for all passengers — people and pets,” said Selter. “Currently less than 2% of American pet parents restrain their pets while traveling. Our goal, together with Volvo, is to educate people to ensure that pet safety, before and after an accident occurs becomes a top priority.”
Starting June 1, participating Volvo Retailers will display the Bark Buckle UP Pet travel Safety program, information and offer visitors the first responder approved Bark Buckle UP Pet Safety Kit FREE of charge. Each Bark Buckle UP Pet Safety Kit includes an emergency pet card and safety decal. Both list important information — if you have a pet at home in need of care if you are unable to care for it, who to call to care for your pet if they’ve been in an accident with you, and the name and phone number of the pet’s veterinarian. In the event of an accident, the information provided in the Bark Buckle UP Pet Safety Kit will help rescue workers properly seek care for your pet. Bark Buckle UP continues to work closely with fire, police and rescue officials nationwide to gain their support and teach them where to locate the emergency pet card and static sticker.
“Now is the time to educate consumers about the importance of pet safety restraints,” said Daniel Johnston, Product Communications, Volvo Cars of North America. “Summer is almost here and with many travelers wary of flight delays, families will bring their children — and their pets — to destinations accessible by car. Few people understand how dangerous traveling with an unrestrained pet can be. That’s why Volvo has partnered with Bark Buckle UP to support Pet Safety Days and provide the tools travelers need to keep all family members safe.”
Bark Buckle UP recently awarded the Volvo XC90 the Pet SAFE vehicle of choice in America. To bring pet safety to the forefront and educate pet owners about traveling safely with pets, the Pet Safety Days campaign coincides with Bring Your Pet to Work Day on June 20 and Auto Safety Month in June.
For more information and an updated list of participating Volvo dealerships, visit .
About Bark Buckle UP
Bark Buckle UP pet safety program is traveling nationally to teach and promote pet safety in automobiles and while traveling with pets. By teaching pet safety in and around automobiles the lives of pets are being saved.
Bark Buckle UP founder Christina Selter, a Pet travel Safety Expert, has been featured nationwide in television, radio, and news articles. She has also been featured at international auto shows, pet expos, and guest speaking engagements. Christina works closely with fire and police personnel who support the safety program. “Just like Click it or Ticket, the Bark Buckle UP campaign helps save lives,” said Christina Selter.
Visit for more information.
Volvo Cars of North America

NAVARRE BEACH, Fla., May 29 /PRNewswire/ — Finding an affordable summer beach vacation can be as easy as a tankful of gas — or less — away.
Navarre Beach, Fla., just 12 miles of sugar white sands on Santa Rosa Island and tucked neatly between Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach, offers family-friendly fun at a reasonable price.
“Many families do not realize how affordable a Navarre Beach vacation can be,” said Kate Wilkes, executive director for the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council. “Today, rental companies routinely offer summer deals, particularly on vacation rentals that are just a block or two away from the beach. If you are living inland, walking a block to the beach is no big deal. The island is not even a half-mile wide so you can choose the white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico or the calm waters of the Santa Rosa Sound within an easy walking distance.”
Rates at island rentals off the beach start at just $95 per night. Families on a tight budget are also able to save money by utilizing fully equipped kitchens for many meals and a variety of affordable restaurants are located nearby.
Consumers who don’t have the time or money to spend on a week-long vacation can also choose a three or four-night option making a long-weekend getaway possible.
“A lot of wonderful memories can be made over a long weekend,” Wilkes said. “When the kids finally get out of school they are ready to swim, run, jump and play. Everyone looks forward to summer and we all need a chance to unwind.”
Also, families enjoy a host of free or low-cost options on area attractions. The Panhandle Butterfly House which operates on donations is located at the base of the Navarre Beach bridge. An expansive waterfront park with children’s splash pad and picnic tables is located next door and is absolutely free.
Many families also rediscover simple joys at Navarre Beach such as flying a kite, building a sandcastle, riding a bike on the safe and convenient 12-mile walking and biking trail. Those with mobility issues can still enjoy the beach by utilizing a beach wheelchair available for rental on the island.
Within an easy drive in Santa Rosa County is the lovingly restored L&N Train Depot, an attraction for young and old. Another affordable attraction is the Northwest Florida Zoo, which features more than 1400 animals and a Safari Line Train that winds through 30 acres of free-roaming wildlife.
Also nearby is Florida’s Canoe Capital which offers tubing, canoeing, kayaking and hiking in the Blackwater River State Forest giving families options for day trips and more.
The area boasts world-class golf courses and relaxing day spas giving mom and dad a chance to rejuvenate.
Specials and deals on summer vacation rentals can be found at or call Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council 1-800-480-SAND (7263).
Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council

WASHINGTON, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Laura Paugh, senior vice president investor relations for Marriott International, Inc. , will speak at the JMP Securities Research Conference to be held on May 20 at approximately 11:30 a.m., Eastern Time.
Individual investors and news media are invited to a live webcast of this presentation on the Internet at . Click on “Recent Investor News” to the left and then click on the link to the JMP Securities Conference.
The webcast will be available until July 20, 2008 at the same site.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Inc. is a leading lodging company with more than 3,000 lodging properties in the United States and 66 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott vacation Club, Horizons by Marriott vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md., and had approximately 151,000 employees at 2007 year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industry’s most admired company and one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE(R), and has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the 2007 Sustained Excellence Award and Partner of the Year since 2004. In fiscal year 2007, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $13 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at .
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Marriott International, Inc.

PARIS and NEW YORK, May 29 /PRNewswire/ — OpenSkies, a new premium transatlantic airline from British Airways, today announced a number of key appointments to its senior leadership team.
Ron DiLeo joins OpenSkies as senior vice president of marketing and sales and is in charge of overseeing all marketing, sales, and distribution activities for the company. With 30 years of travel industry experience, he joins OpenSkies from American Express where he was senior vice president and general manager of Business travel Europe.
Joe Laughlin was appointed vice president, North America sales and will manage all of OpenSkies’ sales and customer operations in North America. Mr. Laughlin spent over 30 years with United Airlines in a number of senior positions including vice president of sales.
Chris Vukelich joins OpenSkies as vice president, distribution and eCommerce. He has logged more than 30 years in the airline, hotel, tour operator and travel distribution sectors holding senior roles with such industry leaders as British Airways, Hilton International, and Travelport.
Tracy Sandford will serve as vice president, marketing with responsibility for all marketing, advertising, and promotional activities as well as brand and product development for the company. Prior to OpenSkies, she played a key role in the launch of JetBlue Airways and held the position of director of advertising and promotions.
Jonathan Rossman joins OpenSkies as manager, revenue management. Before joining the airline, Mr. Rossman was a business analyst for Sabre Holdings.
“We couldn’t be more proud of the talent and industry expertise shared by these new members of our senior leadership team,” said Dale Moss, managing director, OpenSkies. “Establishing a new airline is a challenging task that requires a group of highly skilled and experienced professionals. I’m thrilled to have talent like this on board as we work together to create the premier transatlantic travel experience.”
OpenSkies received approval to begin operations from the U.S. Department of Transportation earlier this month. The airline will launch its first route on June 19 with daily flights between Paris’ Orly and New York’s JFK Airport. OpenSkies plans to offer a truly premium and intimate travel experience. The airline will provide superior customer service and innovative features, including 6 foot, fully flat beds in business class, personal entertainment units with 50 hours of programming and creative and healthy meal service.
For more information about OpenSkies, visit
OpenSkies

BALD HEAD ISLAND, N.C., April 21 /PRNewswire/ — Bald Head Island Limited is offering special discounted vacation packages for spring and summer stays in one of our island homes, which range from cozy beachfront cottages to grand homes in the maritime forest. Book your vacation by May 31, 2008 and get seven nights for the price of five, or four nights for the price of three on vacations taken now through June 12, 2008 or from September 1 - October 31, 2008.
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For shorter getaways, reserve a Sunday-Wednesday night stay in “The Elements,” four studio-style cottages located in picturesque Harbour Village, and receive a 20% discount on the regular rates.
Accessible only by boat and with no cars on the island, relaxing Bald Head Island is an ideal spot for family vacations. With 14 miles of beaches, 10,000 acres of maritime forest, winding tidal creeks and a vast salt marsh, Bald Head Island’s environments are nature’s — and your family’s — playground.
Visit for a regularly updated list of additional discounts on select accommodations. When you’re ready to book your Bald Head Island vacation, call us at 1-800-973-8309. Some restrictions apply.
Bald Head Island is a vacation and second-home destination located two miles off the southeastern coast of North Carolina. Open to the public, the island also includes a 10-acre marina and a championship golf course in one of the East Coast’s most pristine cape island environments. For more information, visit .

Bald Head Island Limited

WASHINGTON, May 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — While many people across this great nation get ready to celebrate the first weekend of summer, most people don’t have any plans to vacation this year. Based on the recent Expedia vacation Deprivation(TM) survey, Americans not only receive the smallest amount of vacation time among their counterparts abroad, they often fail to use it. The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) challenges the vacation-deprived among us take the first step to recovery and admit there is a problem.
“I’m dismayed but not surprised at these findings,” said Howard Nusbaum, ARDA president and CEO. “People need to realize that taking time to unwind is an important health benefit. Relieving stress, spending family time and re-energizing will pay dividends throughout the rest of the year.”
The second step in vacation deprivation recovery is to ensure that the vacation is the best possible experience it can be. ARDA member resorts provide spacious accommodations in stunning locations with all the comforts of home. A timeshare resort offers hassle-free second home vacations designed with the sole purpose of making the most of precious leisure time together.
Expedia found that despite reporting an average of 14 paid vacation days again this year, the same as 2007 and two more than in 2005, an estimated 47.5MM Americans will not use all of their vacation days. Again this year, employed U.S. adults will leave an average of three vacation days on the table, in essence giving back more than 460 million vacation days in 2008.
Everyone deserves not only a vacation, but a better vacation. For more information contact ARDA at .
About ARDA
The American Resort Development Association is the Washington D.C.-based professional association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries. Established in 1969, ARDA today has over 1,000 members ranging from privately held firms to publicly traded companies and international corporations with expertise in shared ownership interests in leisure real estate. The membership also includes timeshare owner associations (HOAs), resort management companies, and owners through the ARDA Resort Owners Coalition (ARDA-ROC).
American Resort Development Association

HERNDON, Va., May 27 /PRNewswire/ — Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the Eos has been named to kbb.com’s 2008 Top 10 Best New Road trip Vehicles. Kelley Blue Book ( ), the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, recognized that even with gas prices reaching $4 per gallon, many Americans will still hit the road for summer road trips.
“The coupe-sunroof-convertible makes the Eos a great vehicle for road trips no matter what the weather brings,” said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. “And with the highly acclaimed 2.0T engine, drivers can have fun with 200 horsepower, while still saving money at the pump with 30 mpg in highway driving.”
“The sporty and sleek Volkswagen Eos convertible landed on the list of best road trip vehicles due to its sophisticated retractable hardtop and exceptionally wide sunroof that allow drivers to experience the open-air without getting that wind-swept look,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst, Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com.
In choosing this year’s Best New Road trip Vehicles, the kbb.com editors evaluated tangible and intangible attributes that would enhance any long drive, such as driving enjoyment, passenger comfort, cargo space and of course, fuel economy. In addition to the 2008 Best New Road trip Vehicles award, Volkswagen has garnered previous awards from Kelley Blue Book including; the Best Resale Value: Top 10 for the 2008 Jetta, Eos and Rabbit; the 2008 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 for the second consecutive year with the Rabbit; and, the 2008 Best Resale Value: Brand.
The Eos sets the standard for fun with a retractable hard-top with a built-in sunroof. With the push of a button the CSC(TM) (coupe-sunroof- convertible) transforms the coupe’s five-panel hard-top, with integrated sunroof and heated-glass rear window, into an open-air convertible, perfect for enjoying a road trip year round.
The 2008 Eos comes with a choice of engines: the Volkswagen 2.0T four-cylinder and the innovative 3.2 L narrow-angle V6. Either way you get plenty of power and the innovative hard-top-coupe-convertible for as little as $28,990 for an Eos 2.0T and $38,100 for the Eos 3.2 L. The 2008 Eos 2.0T offers 200 horsepower and 207 lbs.-ft. of torque from a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. For people who need even more performance, the 2008 Eos 3.2 L V6 cranks out 250 hp and 235 lbs.-ft. of torque.
Kelley Blue Book
Since 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource(R), has provided vehicle buyers and sellers with the new and used vehicle information they need to accomplish their goals with confidence. The company’s top-rated Web site, kbb.com, provides the most up-to-date pricing and values, including the New Car Blue Book(R) Value, which reveals what people actually are paying for new cars. The company also reports vehicle pricing and values via products and services, including software products and the famous Blue Book(R) Official Guide. Kbb.com is rated the No. 1 automotive information site by Nielsen//NetRatings and the most visited auto site by J.D. Power and Associates nine years in a row. No other medium reaches more in-market vehicle shoppers than kbb.com; nearly one in every three American car buyers performs their research on kbb.com.
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Volkswagen of America, Inc. recently announced Electronic Stability Program (ESP) as standard equipment on all its 2009 vehicles. As a result, Volkswagen is one of the only original equipment manufacturers to offer an electronic stability control system on their entire product line - ahead of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) deadline requiring vehicles in the 2012 model year to include stability control systems. Volkswagen’s ESP technology works in conjunction with anti-lock brakes and helps reduce loss of control and rollovers to avoid crashes. NHTSA predicts nearly 10,000 lives could be saved each year if automakers included stability systems as standard equipment.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars and Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, Eos, and Touareg through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. Visit Volkswagen of America online at .
Volkswagen of America, Inc.

CHICAGO, May 20 /PRNewswire/ — As workers prepare to enjoy a long weekend and celebrate the official start of the summer vacation season, for some, vacation won’t mean being free of the office. A quarter (25 percent) of workers, up from 20 percent in 2007, said they stay in contact with work while on vacation, and close to one in ten (9 percent) said their bosses expect them to be working or at least checking voicemail/e-mail while on vacation, according to CareerBuilder.com’s annual vacation survey. Fifteen percent of workers said they gave up vacation days in 2007 because they didn’t have time to use them. Nine percent gave up four or more days.
Comparing industries, sales workers (50 percent) lead the industries surveyed in the number of workers planning to check in while away on vacation, followed by 37 percent of both financial services workers and IT workers.
Employers’ expectations play a role in worker decisions to stay connected while on vacation. Nearly one in five IT workers (19 percent) said working, checking voicemail and/or e-mail while on vacation is required by their employers, compared to 17 percent of sales workers, 14 percent of workers in the financial industry and 12 percent of those in professional and business services.
The stress of taking vacations may lead some to lie about ease of access at their vacation destinations. Seven percent workers said they have lied to their employers, claiming they couldn’t be reached on vacation.
“Taking a vacation is a great way for workers to re-energize themselves and bring fresh ideas back to the table,” said Rosemary Haefner, vice president of Human Resources at CareerBuilder.com. “Unfortunately for some workers, getting away can add unnecessary stress to their lives. Twelve percent of workers said they feel guilty when they are on vacation, and 6 percent felt that it could lead to them losing their jobs. If you prepare to be away in advance, your organizational skills may impress your leadership team and allow you to take a truly work- free vacation.”
Workers plan to spend their vacations in a variety of ways, including:

— Traveling (36 percent)
— Visiting family and friends (24 percent)
— Resting (20 Percent)
— Catching up on housework (8 percent)
— Running errands (3 percent)

When planning a vacation, Haefner recommends the following tips to make your time off a true break from the office:
1. Prepare. Prepare. Prepare.
Make sure that everyone on your team knows what days you plan to be out
of the office as far in advance as possible. Also, keep a journal of a
day in your work life and share it with a co-worker who will be
covering for you. The journal should have important information such
as project contact information, any emergency passwords, etc.

2. Think Big.
If you know that you will be taking a big vacation this year and expect
a big project to appear at around the same time, do everything possible
to leave as much room between the two events. Projects sometimes run
longer than projected, so make sure you build in enough time to your
plans so both don’t become stressful.

3. Stick to a plan.
In most cases you are going to be away with other people on vacation.
If you have to work, schedule a (short) block of time each day to check
in and take care of any important business. Sticking to this plan will
allow you the piece of mind of knowing things are fine at the office
and will allow your family or friends to schedule activities without
having to leave you behind.

4. Teach by example.
If you are the boss, take a vacation and limit your contact with the
office. Workers will feel much better getting away and enjoying
themselves if they see the boss doing the same.

Survey Methodology

This survey was conducted online within the U.S. by Harris Interactive on behalf of CareerBuilder.com among 6,987 U.S. employees (employed full-time; not self-employed) ages 18 and over between February 11, and March 13, 2008, respectively. With a pure probability sample of 6,987 one could say with a 95 percent probability that the overall results have a sampling error of /- 1.2 percentage points. Sampling error for data from sub-samples is higher and varies.
About CareerBuilder.com
CareerBuilder.com is the nation’s largest online job site with more than 23 million unique visitors and over 1.6 million jobs. Owned by Gannett Co., Inc. , Tribune Company, The McClatchy Company and Microsoft Corp. , the company offers a vast online and print network to help job seekers connect with employers. CareerBuilder.com powers the career centers for more than 1,600 partners, including 140 newspapers and leading portals such as America Online and MSN. More than 300,000 employers take advantage of CareerBuilder.com’s easy job postings, 26 million-plus resumes, Diversity Channel and more. CareerBuilder.com and its subsidiaries operate in the U.S., Europe, Canada and Asia. For more information, visit .
Media Contact:
Michael Erwin
773-527-3637

CareerBuilder.com

VICKSBURG, Miss., May 7 /PRNewswire/ — Guests visiting , the marketing website for the Mississippi Delta Tourism Association (MDTA), currently have the opportunity to register and win a Mississippi Delta adventure to the mid-Delta cities of Indianola, Cleveland and Greenville.
Win a trip including MS Delta Blues and Heritage Festival
The promotion will be accepting entries until August 28th, and the package features giveaways such as admission to the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center which will open just before the trip is planned. Also, the contest winner can expect cultural and blues tours in Cleveland and festival fun in Greenville. Other gifts include overnight accommodations, some of the Delta’s best cuisine and featured attraction visits. The trip wraps up in Greenville at the MS Delta Blues & Heritage Festival — a celebration of the musical heritage created in the Mississippi Delta.
“MDTA is offering a series of sweepstakes throughout the year to showcase our 9 members,” stated Bill Seratt, president of MDTA. “The appeal of the Mississippi Delta is as varied as the offerings of these three towns. From B.B. King to fantastic shopping — you can find it all in the Mississippi Delta! For more information on the Mississippi Delta and for your chance to win the prize package, visit
MDTA Prize Package -

Prize Package

Thursday, September 18th — Arrive in Indianola for BB King Museum, town tour and overnight
— Lunch for two from the Crown Restaurant
— Gift basket and gift certificates from Taste of Gourmet and the
Indianola Pecan House.
— Copy of Steve Cheseborough’s “Blues Traveling”
— Free admission to the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center
— Accommodations in queen size bed cabin at Bed on the Bayou

Friday, September 19th — Travel to Cleveland for shopping, town tour and overnight
— Gift certificates for dinner at the Pickled Okra and lunch at the
Warehouse
— Personally guided tour — Blues and Culture Tour
— Overnight accommodations at one of Cleveland’s finest properties
— Gift basket

Saturday, September 20th — Travel to Greenville for gaming, town tour, MS Delta Blues and Heritage Festival and overnight
— Overnight accommodations at one of Greenville’s finest properties
— Tickets for two to the MS Delta Blues & Heritage Festival
— Welcome basket

Mississippi Delta Tourism Association