Missouri – Close to home, far from ordinary

This week we visit the Midwestern US State of Missouri with its beautiful State Parks, rivers, caves and rolling wine country. Missouri's rich history - dating from westward expansion in the US and the Civil War - compliments today's exciting art, culture and jazz scene. Check out www.visitmo.ca to discover casinos, wineries, museums, golf courses in abundance - plus fascinating cities such as St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield and of course, the music capital of Branson.

The music capital of Branson is a remarkable vacation destination with 49 magnificent live performance theatres, more than 100 shows, pristine lakes, 10 championship golf courses, an award-winning theme park, dozens of attractions and museums, shopping galore, varied dining options and a host of hotels and resorts... all cradled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains.

In Kansas City, a four billion dollar construction boom has created an energy in the city and magnificent architectural additions to the Art Deco skyline. Visitors to the National World War One Museum will discover themselves on a glass floor suspended over a field of poppies one minute, then immersed in the sights and sounds of the trenches the next.

Missouri also has a rich history to explore, including three hundred national historic districts. In 2010 Missouri has two important anniversaries to celebrate – the 175th anniversary of the birth of Mark Twain and the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express! You can retrace the steps of outlaw Jesse James, revisit the Pony Express, relive the river adventures of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer and walk the Santa Fe Trail. Visitors keep returning to Missouri. And when you come back, there's always something new.

For over thirty years, Hanover Holidays have offered fully escorted motor coach tours – the easy way to discover Canada and North America. Hanover Holidays stress first class accommodation, attractions and meals - with a strong emphasis on service. Visit www.hanoverholidays.com and ask your Travel Agent for more information.

Listen to the show this Saturday for your chance to win a Hanover Holidays' "Branson Missouri and the Ozarks" motorcoach tour for two, including six nights' accommodation, admissions to events and attractions, and a professional Tour Director.

For your chance to win, phone into the show at 416-872-1010,
1-800-561-CFRB or *TALK on your cell, or send your question any time this week by entering the contest here online.