Only in Branson! Over the last several years, our family has fallen in love with the Branson family, and we want to share this family experience with all of you, too. And that's the reason for this letter.

If it's been awhile since you've visited Branson, or if you've never been there, we guarantee you'll be surprised with what you find! Music shows like Andy Williams, Tony Orlando, Bobby Vinton and the Glen Miller Orchestra join country stars Mel Tillis, the Oak Ridge Boys, Jim Owen and the country variety show Country Tonight! But don't forget such Branson fixtures as Jim Stafford, the Presley family, the Osmonds and the fabulous Lawrence Welk shows. Productions like The Promise, the Braschler Family, and the heartwarming Remember When... offer uplifting Christian entertainment.

The theme park Silver Dollar City, water park White Water, the Shepherd of the Hills homestead and outdoor drama, Ride the Ducks - the entertainment opportunities are endless! But even with all this variety, there is a common theme: A serious commitment to families and "good, clean fun".

Shopping at more than 200 outlet stores, three gorgeous lakes with abundant fishing and water sports, golf - for the serious or miniature golfer! - and truly breathtaking scenery can all be found in Branson. Plus, you'll find that Branson is a city full of the friendliest, warmest folks you've ever met.

With the abundance of hotel and motel rooms available in Branson, even during high season, rooms are easy to find and affordably priced for families. However, six years ago, our family discovered a great way to vacation: We visited the Fairfield resort in Branson and purchased a flexible time-share condominium. Now when our family visits us in Branson, (yes we moved here in 1999!) they truly have a home-away-from-home, complete with their own kitchen and laundry, several on-site pools, a recreation building, and a host of activities. (See picture below.)

Best of all, we're not locked-in to a particular two-week time period every year, or into one vacation location as we could be owning a traditional time-share. We can vacation whenever we like, for as long as we like. Plus, there are literally hundreds of locations around the country for us to visit - like Williamsburg, Orlando, Myrtle Beach, San Francisco - and stay in a Fairfield (or comparable) resort.

We really believe that Branson is the type of vacation experience families will enjoy. Fairfield resorts, has a special offer just for you. For $48 you can visit Branson for three days and two nights, go out to dinner and see a great show! Fairfield will pick up the tab for your overnight lodging, the show tickets and dinner. All you need to do is visit with a Fairfield representative about the resort, no pressure involved, we promise! If you decide you love Branson as much as we do, and Fairfield resorts interest you, great! If not, no problem. Either way you will have visited one of our country's most exciting cities. If you are interested in visiting Branson call 800-264-0953 for further information. Please tell them that Keith Halfpop referred you.