As I traveled the Internet today, I discovered some wonderful sites for virtual travel.

Extreme Experience Full Screen will take you on a dive in Nelson Bay, Australia or to the inside of the Matterhorn Glacier. These experiences put YOU in the picture.

Panorama.dk hosts interactive 360 degree panoramic photographs by some of the best virtual reality photographers in the world. Stand in awe of the Callanish Stones on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides or view The Great Pyramids of Giza.

With Arounder.com, you may visit The Colosseum in Rome or view The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci in Milan, Italy. Tour the great cathedrals and fabulous fountains of Europe!

VR Business Guide is your guide to spas, hotels, conference centers and more. Shop in Italy virtually.

VR Mag is an incredible Virtual Reality magazine. Visit the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) on the outskirts of Geneva, Switzerland.

This Friday, Saturday or Sunday (12/16-18/2005) will be your last chance to experience Christmas on the San Antonio River Walk. Stroll along the Paseo Del Rio, starting at dusk, and your pathway will be lit by 2,500 luminarias. According to tradition, this scene represents the lighting of the way for the Holy Family.

Remember, Jesus is the Reason for the Season.

Also enjoy caroling on cruising river boats. The participants include bell choirs, folk groups, Latino ensembles and hearing impaired performers from almost 200 school, church, company and civic choral groups.

Merry Christmas and Peace to All in 2006.

Texans love Canadians! Canadians and Texans are a bit larger than life, independent, just a little eccentric, and loyal to a fault. Canada is the second leading source of travelers to Texas and the leading source of visitors to the United States. In 2003, over 246,000 visitors came to Texas, resulting an economic impact of $155 million.

So, Come All Ye Canadians, to Texas this winter. To get a head start on your vacation planning to Texas, click here to order your FREE Texas State Travel Guide or you may download the Buckaroo Break$ brochure or call 1-800-8888-TEX (ext. 3649).

Buckaroo Break$ offers complete travel packages at your fingertips, offered by a comprehensive list of Canadian tour operators. Take a break from the cold weather in Canda and enjoy the warmth of Texas.

If you wish, you may request this free guide and you will be entered in a sweepstakes!

With a strong Canadian dollar, now is the ideal time to plan your BUCKAROO BREAK$ Okay, see y’all when you get here. Keep your wheels on the road.