Experience the Difference of a World Wide Country tour...

Good morning! Welcome to the home of World Wide Country Tours.

Celebrating our 39th anniversary in 2011, WWCT started with the simple vision of publishing icon Roy Reiman in 1972. He wanted subscribers of his dozen country-oriented magazines to see and learn what it was like to live in the gorgeous places featured in magazines like Taste of Home, Reminisce, Country, Country Woman, Farm & Ranch Living, Birds & Blooms and Simple & Delicious.

Our dedicated staff of Tour Planners have continued to bring Roy's passion to life. Offering nearly 40 unique vacations to breathtakingly beautiful "off-the beaten-path" places you will never discover on your own within the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico and Central & South America.

As a Reader's Digest Company, WWCT provides a proven combination of experience, worldwide coverage, financial strength and integrity—a company that travelers can trust. In fact, 98% of tour travelers say they would travel with us again.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

We Treat Your Vacation As Our Very Own. Our expert Tour Planners create each vacation "from scratch". They personally plan every event, scenic site, hotel accommodation and meal included in your tour. Before any guest departs, the Planner personally travels the day-by-day route, not just once, but twice. So you can relax and enjoy your vacation knowing every detail will be perfect for you. That's confidence!

Plus, WWCT does more than just show you the sights. Unlike other tour companies that limit themselves to the "usual sightseeing highlights", your itinerary includes "local-only, favorite spots"—many arranged exclusively for World Wide Country Tours. Featuring exclusive demonstrations by local craftspeople…up-close, behind-the-scenes visits to local businesses, even sit-down meals with local families, you simply can't duplicate the experiences of a World Wide Country Tours vacation! For example, you can visit a family at their alpine farm home in Switzerland, enjoy a mouth-watering lunch prepared and served by an Amish family in their home or spend an evening in a historic, 400-year-old Irish castle.

WHAT'S NEW IN 2011?

Nine brand new itineraries —

We’re traveling to Europe for our SPAIN’S TREASURES tour where we’ll stroll through medieval villages…tour exotic palaces...and sample robust food. Come meet the lively people who inhabit this "crossroads of Europe and Africa" and share in their ancient history and zest for life!

Come on along on our DANUBE DISCOVERY CRUISE, for a relaxing 10-day cruise and tour on the Blue Danube through Austria and Germany. Shore excursions, gratuities, all meals on board, plus a night in Munich are included.

Or, join us for a festive holiday prelude as we return to Germany and Austria for the OLD WORLD CHRISTMAS MARKETS. Visit the enchanting European Christkindlmarkts, shop for those special gifts for family and friends and see how locals celebrate their holiday season.

Back by popular demand with several exclusive stops, our HAWAII’S HIDDEN GEMS tour is the perfect way to discover a side of Hawaii that most people never see on a Hawaiian vacation. You’ll have plenty of time to stroll the sandy beaches as we visit three of the islands, and you will also visit tropical farms and meet friendly locals as we travel the backroads of this beautiful state.

In the United States, we'll take to the rails again in 2011 adding our inaugural WEST VIRGINIA’S MOUNTAIN RAILROADS. Ride 5 historic railroads tracing lumber coal mining routes, witness the beauty of the New River Gorge Scenic area and enjoy the down home hospitality of the folks who live in West Virginia.

Centered amongst our 50 states is the KANSAS & MISSOURI—THE HEART OF AMERICA tour where we’ll visit two presidential libraries and museums, get on the back roads to experience pioneering trails, cattle ranches, a popcorn farm, the Amish and OZ just some of the things that make Kansas and Northwest Missouri so special.

We head to Paul Bunyan country during the scenic LAKE SUPERIOR SHORES & THE NORTH WOODS TOUR . Experience the beauty of the north shore of Lake Superior by rail and coach then the south shore Apostle Islands by sea. Visit with local artisans and growers as we journey through the St. Croix River Valley region and the North Woods of Wisconsin and on to the mighty Mississippi River where we end our tour traveling the Great River Road back to Minneapolis.

In conjunction with The Saturday Evening Post, we’re traveling out east for our brand new NORMAN ROCKWELL’S NEW ENGLAND for a picturesque celebration of America’s most beloved painter.

A way to warm up your winter is by traveling to the Lone Star State for our new TEXAS RANCHES & SAN ANTONIO TRAILS tour. The beautiful and festive River Walk in San Antonio at this time of the year is not to be missed. We will visit a number of ranches where genuine hospitality and western flavor are sure to be the highlights on this tour.

And, we visit our friends north of the border for the premier of our CANADIAN ROCKIES & GLACIER HIGH NATIONAL PARK tour. Witness marvelous mountain scenery, visit 5 National Parks and more on this spectacular 2 nation tour.

Ready to book? There's 3 easy ways to do so: 1) Book directly off of the WWCT website; 2) Call us at 1-800/344-6918; 3) Mail your reservation to: World Wide Country Tours, 5939 Country Lane, Greendale WI 53129.

Let WWCT bring their fascinating itineraries to life for you…and, like others have, you just may find yourself coming back time and time again!

Sincerely,
Steve Uelner
Director—World Wide Country Tours

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