Planning a Staycation

For those of us in the heartland of America the price of gas and the economy in general is making 'staycations' more popular than ever! What is a staycation? It's like a vacation but instead of 'vacating' your home state you 'stay' close to home and therefore save money while still having fun! And close to home for those in the middle America states means Branson, Missouri is right in your back yard! My knowledge of Missouri is based on a childhood vacation from years ago, as is my husbands. Trips to Silver Dollar City and mini-golf were the highlights when little else mattered.

Checking out the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing from an adult's point of view my day looks more promising this time around with a morning of shopping, lunch at 'Trofi', the hotel restaurant, followed by sight seeing and museums, perhaps a picnic dinner by the lake and followed up by a night on the town in the theater district, within 5 miles of the hotel.

The Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel across the street has 294 rooms and condos in a beautiful 12-story glass tower. Whether you book their lowest 'advanced purchased' rate or go for a package deal such as "Ladies Night Out", the Golf Package or "Third Night On Us" you enjoy room amenities that include spacious workstations with granite counter tops and ergonomic desk chairs, 32-inch LCD flat panel televisions, a clock radio with MP3 adapter, two dual-line phones, wired and wireless high speed internet access.

Plan your staycation now! This summer will be over before you know it!