World Wide Country Tours -- December 2003 Country Miler Newsletter ========== Dear $$firstname$$, HI, my name is Steve Uelner, Director of World Wide Country Tours. It's my pleasure to welcome you to this year's "Country Miler" newsletter. It's our way of keeping in touch with the many members of our touring family--and giving you a little "taste" of all the special times we have planned for 2004. Read on and discover... -> Vacations with Fellow Reiman Readers -> New Tours you Specially Requested -> Roy Reiman's River Barge Cruise Recap -> Great Gift Ideas for You and the Entire Family -> FREE Bonus Hotel Night Offer Extended! ********** Traveling Is Better Than Ever--When You Go with Friends! What makes a World Wide Country Tours vacation so special? It's simple, really: Everyone you meet on one of our tours is a new friend who feels like someone you've known for years. Most are subscribers of one or more Reiman Publications magazines--and all of them are neighborly folks just like you. Our travelers agree--touring with fellow Reiman readers from all across the U.S. and Canada is like taking a tour within a tour. It's by far the best, most enjoyable way to see North America and the world. And this year we have more than 50 vacations to choose from. Each and every one is a delightful getaway you'll remember for years. So why not join us and other new friends in 2004? Pick your place, pack your bags and follow in the footsteps of thousands of fellow readers to discover unique vacations that only World Wide Country Tours can offer! ********** You Asked for More and We're Glad to Oblige! 2004 brings you more of your favorite travel experiences. FROM THE START, our tour company has taken its lead from our customers. In fact, we first got into the travel business when Reiman Publications subscribers told us they wanted to meet the friendly folks and see the breathtaking sights we show in our magazines. Well, things haven't changed. This year, we listened closely to what you're asking for--and in 2004 we're bringing you more of your "hands-down favorite" travel experiences. For starters, you told us you just loved our private charter cruises so we've also added the brand-new Historic St. Lawrence River Cruise ( Visit: http://www.countrytours.com/RD.asp?ID=320&refurl=$$refurl$$), an unforgettable way to visit the picturesque villages and exciting cities of Canada. We'll board the 100 passenger mv Nantucket Clipper for an exciting 9 day cruise along the scenic St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario between New York State and Canada. You'll find the Thousand Island region is simply spectacular! Pardon me, boy--is that the "Country Tours choo-choo"? Yes, it is! And thanks to your enthusiastic response, next year we're offering more nostalgic railroad adventures. Sit back and relax as you explore Canada's Mystical Maritimes ( Visit: http://www.countrytours.com/RD.asp?ID=321&refurl=$$refurl$$) on our rail excursion through Quebec and along the scenic coast of New Brunswick. Or for discovery in America's heartland, you can't beat Rivers, Rails & Covered Bridges ( Visit: http://www.countrytours.com/RD.asp?ID=322&refurl=$$refurl$$) --our exclusive tour of lovely small towns and country places of Iowa and western Illinois, including the Bridges of Madison County. So c'mon...why not join us again? Whether you choose one of our popular new tours or a delightful favorite, you're sure to enjoy a friend-filled travel experience that will leave you asking for more! ********** Folks are Flocking to our Private Reader Exclusive River Barge Cruises! By Roy Reiman, Founder of Reiman Publications and World Wide Country Tours BY MY COUNT, my wife, Bobbi, and I have hosted 39 different World Wide Country Tours vacations over the past 32 years. But last summer we got our first taste of "river barging". No wonder this tour has sold out so quickly the past two years! World Wide Country Tours reserved the entire River Explorer--the only floating hotel barge in America. So everyone on board was like an old friend. Talk about smooth--if you didn't look out your window, you wouldn't know you were moving! Every morning brought a new adventure. Not just the gorgeous scenery, but the hand-picked shore excursions. Plus, local musicians came on board to entertain us with toe-tappin' tunes. The guy (or gal!) who came up with this great concept is a genius. There were special events planned just too. One of the highlights was the July Fourth fireworks. You saw every colorful flash twice--in the sky, then reflected on the river. We weren't alone in our enjoyment of this tour. The post-trip accolades were so great that the WWCT staff immediately reserved the River Explorer for two more barge tours next year... Don't Miss the Boat! Come celebrate America's independence with newfound friends June 30-July 7, 2004, on our Third Annual Summer Celebration Cruise ( Visit: http://www.countrytours.com/RD.asp?ID=323&refurl=$$refurl$$). It's a serene excursion through scenic Kentucky and Tennessee--I bet you'll love it as much as Bobbi and I did! Or join us October 13-20, 2004, for a spectacular Autumn Adventure ( Visit: http://www.countrytours.com/RD.asp?ID=324&refurl=$$refurl$$) as we soak in the shoreline beauty of Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia at the peak of fall color. Whichever trip you choose, you'll enjoy the fun of cruising with a "boat load" of folks just like you. But you'd better sign up quickly--reservations are already flowing in and last summer's trip filled FAST! ********** Great Holiday Gift Ideas for You and Your Family It's true, one size does fit all when it comes to the gift of travel. It's the one gift they'll truly never forget. With over 50 vacations to choose from, your sure to find the perfect vacation. Gift Certificates can even make it easier for the entire family to "chip in". Make this Christmas extra special. Visit: http://www.countrytours.com/RD.asp?ID=325&refurl=$$refurl$$ ALL NEW! Old-Fashioned Summer Holiday in Greendale 4 Days/ 3 Nights August 6-9, 2004 Set aside this weekend for summer fun in Greendale. We'll treat you to a "Taste of Home" picnic on the Reiman Publications' grounds and introduce you to editors who make your favorite magazines. Ride an antique car, take in a cooking demo at Reiman Publications Visitor Center and enjoy an outdoor concert in the park. It's an old-fashioned summer vacation you'll never forget. Visit: http://www.countrytours.com/RD.asp?ID=326&refurl=$$refurl$$ ALL NEW! Philadelphia Freedom Kids Adventure 6 Days/5 Nights June 13-18, 2004 July 18-23, 2004 Family fun awaits discovering our nation's most fascinating historic sites--see the famous Liberty Bell and meet "Abe Lincoln" at Gettysburg Battlefield. Visit Crayola(R), sample sweet treats at Hershey's Chocolate World, ride America's oldest short-line railroad and step inside a store full of only Thomas the Tank Engine & FriendsTM toys! It's a perfect vacation full of fascinating fun for the entire family. Visit: http://www.countrytours.com/RD.asp?ID=327&refurl=$$refurl$$ ========== FREE Bonus Hotel Night Offer --EXTENDED-- Get a Pre- or Post-Tour Hotel Night FREE on us! Up to $150.00 Value when you reserve your tour by Dec. 31st! To claim your Free Night, just mention your Free Night Claim #$$refurl$$ when reserving yout tour. Visit: http://www.countrytours.com/RD.asp?ID=319&refurl=$$refurl$$ Offer Expires Dec. 31, 2003. Not applicable to European tours using add-on airfares. Cannot be combined with other offers. ========== World Wide Country Tours -- Since 1972 5939 Country Lane Greendale WI 53129-1429 1-800/344-6918 Visit http://www.countrytours.com/RD.asp?ID=319&refurl=$$refurl$$ ********** HAVE A FRIEND who enjoys travel? Feel free to forward this email update! If this email was forwarded to you, you can sign up for yourself. Visit: http://www.countrytours.com/RD.asp?ID=328&refurl=$$refurl$$ TO CANCEL your email updates at any time, Visit: http://www.countrytours.com/misc_pages/cancel.asp?email=$$email$$&pmcode=$$refurl$$ Copyright 2003 World Wide Country Tours, LLC. All rights reserved.