June 9-13, 2008 - THIS TOUR IS NOW FULL
Central Florida's Polk County: "Soft Adventures in Central Florida's Lakes District"

Fly, skydive, race, glide or just float. Whether your pace is fast or slow, you'll satisfy your craving for adventure in Central Florida's Lakes District. Cast a lure and reel in the biggest largemouth bass you've ever seen. Hike past a patch of fiery-orange Catesby's lilies, and watch a bald eagle soar overhead. We'll showcase kayaking, bi-plane rides, hot air balloon rides, horseback riding, hiking, bird-watching, and airboats. Between adventures, refuel at fine restaurants like the Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Country Inn and the Terrace Grille. After this tour, you'll want to come out and play again and again. www.visitcentralflorida.org

June 17-20, 2008 - THIS TOUR IS NOW FULL
Dahlonega and Dawson County, GA: "Mountains of Family Fun (and Kangaroos, too!)"

Northeast Georgia is home to the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi, the famed Appalachian Trail, world-class canoeing, kayaking, and mountain biking, trophy trout fishing, and is the site of the first U.S. Gold Rush. Writers on this tour will learn how families can enjoy all these outdoor activities, relax in cabins or family-friendly inns and hotels, pan for gold and gemstones at authentic gold mines, and yes, see hundreds of Kangaroos! While on this fun-filled tour, you'll have your choice of outdoor activities, explore historic town squares full of shops, galleries and great restaurants; experience all the attractions in the area which include the Kangaroo Conservation Center in Dawsonville and the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve in Dahlonega. And a visit to Dahlonega is not complete without a meal at the famous Smith House Restaurant, where the food is served family-style.

June 18-22, 2008 - THIS TOUR IS NOW FULL
Bartlesville, OK: "From Oil Derricks to Skyscrapers — It's Time For Exploring!"

Bartlesville, Oklahoma, is well-known for its unique skyline, which includes the only skyscraper ever built by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Price Tower, and its extensive oil history starting with the first commercial oil well drilled in Oklahoma - the Nellie Johnstone #1. The timing of this media tour allows the city to showcase Oklahoma's premier music festival - OK MOZART Festival - and provides the opportunity to introduce two brand new museums and an interpretive center both based on Bartlesville & Oklahoma's rich oil history. Our tour will also include Woolaroc Ranch, Museum & Wildlife preserve (one the nation's foremost western art museums), Prairie Song (an 1800's village hand crafted by one man), the Tom Mix Museum, Frank Phillips Home, founder of Phillips Petroleum Museum, and more! www.visitbartlesville.com

June 23-27, 2008 - THIS TOUR IS NOW FULL
Sevierville, TN: "Girlfriends Getaway III"

Get ready to meet new gal pals and enjoy a "Girlfriends Getaway" in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. This tour will explain why Sevierville is quickly becoming known as a shopper's paradise with a trip to many of Sevierville's shopping destinations including Tanger Five Oaks Factory Outlet Centers 110+ upscale name brand outlet stores. The shopping portion of the tour also includes a variety of boutiques, art galleries, antique shops and flea markets. No good "Girlfriend's Getaway" is complete without a trip to the spa! During your trip to Sevierville experience in-room spa treatments at your hotel and also visit one of Sevierville's premiere day spas. Delicious meals at quaint restaurants and bistros as well as "Girl Power" excursions like a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains complete your stay at this ultimate "Girlfriend's Getaway" destination. www.visitsevierville.com

July 16-20, 2008 - U.S. Writers Only
Oak Ridge, TN: "Unlock the Secrets of America's Secret City!"

Explore Oak Ridge on the Secret City Media Tour. See history come to life at the American Museum of Science & Energy where you'll learn how the Manhattan Project brought an end to the greatest war this world has ever seen. Learn the stories of the men and women who lived in this town, and discover how 75,000 people kept a secret. Take a ride through the K-25 Gaseous Diffusion Plant site aboard the Secret City Excursion Train. Walk through history at the original Townsite, and explore the shops and restaurants that now make up Historic Jackson Square. While in Clinton, visit the Green McAdoo Cultural Center and learn the heroic story of 12 black students who walked through history and made Clinton High School the first integrated public high school in the south. Downtown Clinton also features a quaint antiques district. In Norris, John Rice Irwin's 65-acre museum complex will enthrall you as you learn about the history of Appalachia and how this beautiful area in East Tennessee was first settled. Up on Windrock Mountain, experience amazing views of the East Tennessee Mountains and take in some of the best ATV trails in the Southeast. Visit Oak Ridge's nationally acclaimed rowing course on Melton Hill Lake; take a tour of Norris Lake where houseboats, fishing, and swimming make the summer months more enjoyable; and visit the UT Arboretum to explore native flora, fauna and wildlife.

July 23-27, 2008 - THIS TOUR IS NOW FULL
Florence, Alabama: "The Best DAM Media Tour"

The Best Dam Media Tour in Florence, Alabama will involve dining thirty stories high while overlooking the Tennessee River and historic Wilson Dam; experiencing history as it was hundreds of years ago at the Indian Mound Museum; seeing some of the best dam architecture at the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Rosenbaum House; and becoming inspired while visiting the historic home and museum of Helen Keller. Discover why Northwest Alabama (known as "The Shoals") is the "Hit Recording Capitol of the World" as you visit some of the best dam historic, working music studios and record your own song at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. The timing of this tour will allow you to take part in one of the South's best dam musical events: The W.C. Handy Music Festival. Voted the #1 Event in 2007 by the Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel, "Handyfest" features hundreds of different musical events taking place over a ten day period. You'll be sure to jazz your blues away! www.flo-tour.org

Oct. 9-12, 2008
Explore Southwest Louisiana's Gumbo Pot; Cajuns, Cowboys and the Coast

Put a little SPICE in your life with succulent crawfish, crabs, gumbo and seafood. A culinary tourism press trip to Southwest Louisiana/Lake Charles is sure satisfy your cravings for all things spicy and leave you begging for more. You'll experience Cajun dining at its best and tap your toe to the rhythmic beat of Cajun and Zydeco music. Taste offerings from authentic Cajun, French and Mediterranean restaurants in the area, where only the best handed-down secret recipes are used to make your mouth water. Experience fine dining served by people who take pride in their history and offer up southern hospitality at its best. Learn from area chefs what makes Louisiana food so delightful. If you're a writer who likes tongue-twisters, then we challenge you to order étoufée, boudin, jambalaya, or catfish courtboullion! No matter how you say it, you won't go home hungry. Vegetarians need not apply!

October 13-17, 2008 - THIS TOUR IS NOW FULL
Sevierville, TN: "Where Smoky Mountain (Family) Fun Begins!"

Sevierville, the hometown of Dolly Parton, has plenty to offer - especially when it comes to family fun. Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, this destination offers countless treasures, from marvelous outlet shopping to exciting new attractions and events. The majestic Great Smoky Mountains National Park will greet you with nature trails, lush foliage and inviting streams. While in town, see shows like the amazing Legends of China at Smoky Mountain Palace Theater. Learn about exotic animals at Rainforest Adventures, show off your racing skills at NASCAR SpeedPark and enjoy an educational and patriotic afternoon at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation. Wrap up your trip with a visit to Dollywood, for authentic Appalachian heritage and culture. This great theme park (Tennessee's #1 Attraction) is located just around the corner in Pigeon Forge. www.visitsevierville.com

October 27-31, 2008
Atlanta Metro Area's Holiday Hot Picks

Just in time for the holidays! See the charming communities of Alpharetta, Roswell, Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Douglasville, Villa Rica and downtown Atlanta. On your visit you'll see all that these towns offer for the holidays. Tour historic town sqaures, "Gone with the Wind" Museum, historic plantation homes, art and cultural museums, gold mining towns, civil war history and eclectic shopping. Visit visitmetroatlanta.com to see the Top 100 Must Sees in Atlanta Metro.

February 21-25, 2009
Southwest Louisiana/Lake Charles: "Mardi Gras and More!"

King cake, parades, glitzy flowing costumes of Mardi Gras splendor and the sweet sound of Zydeco music all add to the mystique of the 2nd largest Mardi Gras in Louisiana in Lake Charles. We'll arrive the weekend before Mardi Gras Day in time to enjoy other activities including a driving tour of the world-famous Creole Nature Trail All-American Road and a visit to the wonderful Mardi Gras Museum, home of the world's largest Mardi Gras costume display. Lundi Gras is celebrated with the Royal Gala, which is a spectacular sight to behold. The royal courts of more than 45 krewes will promenade in full Mardi Gras regalia for the public. No other city allows the public to view this event, so we'll have quite a treat. On Mardi Gras day, we'll put on our red hat's and ride on a real parade float in the Red Hat Society Parade. Next we'll attend the world's longest tail gate party in anticipation of the Krewe of Krewes Parade, of the area's more than 45 krewes. Enjoy Mardi Gras revelry at its finest! www.visitlakecharles.org