The KCMQ Prize Eliminator is back! And this time, we’re sending one Mid-Missourian on a dream vacation!
We have a list of over 60 vacations, and you could win the last vacation standing!
Here’s how you can win:
Starting on Monday, May 4th, be listening at 7:35 a.m., 11:35 a.m., & 3:35 p.m. for the cue to call. Caller 7 must eliminate one of the vacations from the list to be qualified to win the last vacation standing!
If you try to eliminate a trip that has already been eliminated, or a trip that is not on our list, you will be skipped! So pay close attention!
Back by popular demand is Resurrection Thursday! Only on Thursdays, caller 7 has the choice to eliminate a vacation like normal, OR bring a prize back from elimination if it is eligible.
KCMQ Workforce Members will receive email updates as we go to help keep them in the game!
The Vacation List:
- Hot Air Balloon Ride In the Rockies:
Colorado Springs, CO – Enjoy a sunrise balloon ride with views of Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, and other Colorado Springs-area wonders. Travel for two, September 18-21, includes a 3-night hotel stay and airfare from St. Louis - Missouri State Fair in Sedalia:
Sedalia, Mo. – Your party of 4 will receive the ultimate Missouri State Fair experience, including multi-day passes to the Fair, Concert Tickets, Racing Tickets, and a hotel stay. - Fenway Park Tour in Boston:
Boston, MA – Tour historic Fenway Park and revisit the careers of Red Sox greats like Ted Williams, Babe Ruth, and Carl Yastrzemski. The trip includes airfare for two and a hotel stay. - Sequoia National Park In California:
Fresno, CA – enjoy a semi-private tour to Sequoia National Park, where you’ll see the iconic signature trees in a small-group guided day trip, including lunch. Travel August 14-17 includes airfare from St. Louis, hotel, and rental car. - The Shining Experience:
Estes Park, CO. – You and a guest will stay the weekend at the Stanley Hotel, which was used as the Overlook Hotel in the movie ‘The Shining’. We recommend avoiding anyone who is typing the same sentence over and over on a typewriter and carrying around an axe. - Romantic Getaway in Eureka Springs:
Eureka Springs, AR. – A romantic 4-night stay for you and your lover at Tall Pines Inn in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, in a romantic cabin with a Heart-shaped Jetted Tub. - National Video Game Museum in Texas:
Frisco, TX – You and your gaming buddy will enjoy a weekend in Frisco, Texas, to see the National Video Game Museum. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of video games as you explore interactive exhibits that showcase the evolution of gaming. - French Quarter in New Orleans:
New Orleans, LA. – Non-stop flight for 2 from St. Louis, Oct 15-19, staying at Caesars New Orleans. - Niagara Falls:
Ontario, Canada/Niagara Falls – You and a guest will stay at the Sterling Inn & Spa. Round-trip airfare from St. Louis, August 21-24. - Universal Studios in Orlando:
Orlando, FL – Universal Studios – You and a guest will hop on a nonstop flight August 21-25 with 2-day Admission to the park, and a stay at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando™ - Shags ‘Favorite’ Childhood Vacation:
Rapid City, SD – Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Tour. Round-trip airfare for 2 from St. Louis, Sept. 8-12. - Stay on Lake Superior in Duluth:
Duluth, MN. – September 1-5 Round-trip flights from St. Louis with a stay for 2 at Lift Bridge Lodge in Duluth - Margaritaville at Lake of the Ozarks:
Lake of the Ozarks/ Margaritaville Lake Resort – Aug 7-12. The resort is complete with a spa for massages, body treatments, and facials, 3 outdoor swimming pools, and a nearby golf course. - Hot Springs National Park:
Hot Springs, AR. – You and a guest will stay at the Edgewater Resort, just minutes away from Hot Springs National Park. You will enjoy a small-group zipline tour in Hot Springs, zipping through the forest and over water, with short hikes in between. - Springfield Brewery Tour:
Springfield, Mo. – Visit up to six different breweries on the Ozark Craft Beverage Brewery tour. Also, spend a day at the Springfield Crystal Silver Adventure Tour and Dino Trail. The trip includes a 3- night stay for two at Hotel Vandivort in downtown Springfield. - Shags & Mama Shags’ Holy Pilgrimage:
Lawrenceburg, IN. – Enjoy the same trip Shags and his mom took earlier this year to see the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter in Kentucky. - Muscle Shoals Studio Tour:
Muscle Shoals, AL. – You and a guest will visit the city where some of the greatest songs ever were recorded! Tour the recording studio and learn why acts like The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson, Bob Seger, and more chose this place to record some of your favorite songs. - Haunted Hotel in Excelsior Springs:
Excelsior Springs, MO- 4 nights at a Haunted Missouri Hotel – The Elms Hotel & Spa in Excelsior Springs with Paranormal Package – September 2-6 - Christmas Time in New York:
New York City – You and a guest will enjoy round-trip airfare from St Louis, Dec 17-21. Experience Christmas time in New York. Staying at the New York Marriott Downtown. - Yacht Tour in Miami:
Miami, FL – Explore Miami’s coastline on a 4-hour private yacht charter that also includes two jet ski rides. The trip is August 18-22 and includes airfare for two from St. Louis and a hotel stay. - STL Barcycle Tour:
St. Louis, Mo. – You and up to 13 of your friends will ride your way through the streets of St. Louis on the Cycle Saloon, a 14-passenger party bike known as The Cycle Saloon. - Mississippi Murder Mystery:
Biloxi, MS – Aug 27-30. You and a guest will stay at Golden Nugget Biloxi on the waterfront. You will enjoy a Murder Mystery Detective Experience. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. - Bourbon Trail Trip:
Eastern Kentucky – You and a guest will spend a weekend at the Bourbon Trail of Kentucky to tour several iconic distilleries! Sample some of the country’s finest bourbon, learn how it’s made, and tour both historic and modern bourbon headquarters. - Fort Myers Beach Vacation:
Fort Myers, FL. – Aug 18-22 nonstop flights from St. Louis, staying at Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina. - Napa/Sonoma Tour in San Fran:
San Francisco, CA – You and a guest will travel Sept 3-7 to The Marker Union Square San Francisco in the heart of San Francisco. Enjoy a Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full Day Tour from San Francisco. - Trevor’s Alien Exploration:
Roswell, NM. – You and a guest will travel to Roswell, New Mexico, to see the International Alien Museum. - Breckenridge Mountain Stay for 2:
Breckenridge, CO. – You and a guest will stay at the Mountain Thunder Lodge-1 bedroom condo, 4 nights. Air from St. Louis, compact car rental for 4 days. - Graceland Tour:
Memphis, TN. – Enjoy an Elvis Presley Full-Day Private Tour of Memphis and Graceland. where you’ll visit his childhood home and the studio where he signed his first contract, plus a guided tour of his lavish mansion. Includes a 3-night stay for 2 at the Big Cypress Lodge. - Shags Wedding Experience:
Jadwin, MO. – Travel to the heart of the Ozarks and stay at the campground where Shags got married, Big Rock Candy Mountain. You’ll be a short drive from great fishing at ‘the river we no longer speak of’ and the peace that only the ozarks and provide! - Luxury in Savannah:
Savannah, GA. – Aug 18-21 Round-trip flights from St. Louis, you and a guest will be staying at Thompson Savannah with a rental car. You will enjoy a Tybee Tiki Boat Adventure at Tybee Island. - Redbirds Suite Life Experience:
St. Louis, MO/ Busch Stadium – You’ll receive 4 tickets to the Budweiser 703 Club – and a 1-night stay at The Westin St. Louis. Busch Stadium’s brand-new All-Inclusive area! Budweiser 703 Club features enhanced food and beverage options and a salute to Albert Pujols’ legendary 703 home runs. - Lobsters and Lighthouses in Maine:
Portland, ME – Spend a day on the Discover Portland City and Lighthouse Tour. Trip includes airfare from St. Louis, Oct 16-19, for two and hotel. - Key West Getaway:
Key West, FL. – round-trip flights from St. Louis, Sept 8-12, staying at Margaritaville Beach House Key West. - Punta Cana Beach Vacation:
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – July 27 – July 31. Riu Palace Punta Cana. Non-stop flights from St. Louis. - Trout Fishing in Branson:
Branson, Mo. – Enjoy a Half-Day Guided Power Drift Boat Trip for two on Lake Taneycomo. Expert Guide. The tour includes digital photos of your trout and all equipment (including fly rods, reels, and flies). Travel is August 27-31 and includes a hotel. - When Else Will You Go To Alaska?!:
Fairbanks, AL – Round-trip airfare from St. Louis, Aug 3-7, with a stay at Fairbanks Extended Stay. - Panama City Dolphin Cruise:
Panama City, FL- Enjoy a Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with time on an Island. Travel Oct 6-10 includes flights for TWO from St. Louis and a two-bedroom villa at Marriott’s Legends Edge at Bay Point. - Oklahoma’s River Sport Complex:
Oklahoma City, OK. – You and a guest will enjoy some urban summer fun, at Oklahoma City’s RIVERSPORT complex. The facility has man-made rapids for rafting, kayaking, and tubing; an artificial surf wave; and even an indoor ski slope. RIVERSPORT also organizes flatwater kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding on Oklahoma City’s bodies of water. - Grand Canyon/ Las Vegas Trip:
Las Vegas, NV. – Enjoy a trip to the Grand Canyon West and Hoover Dam during your stay in Las Vegas. The trip includes airfare for two from St. Louis and a room at the Luxor Hotel and Casino. - Yellowstone Trip:
Island Park, ID (Yellowstone) – Aug 18-21 Round-trip flights from St. Louis for you and a guest. Staying in a cabin 22 miles from Yellowstone National Park. - Jackson Hole:
Jackson Hole, WY – round-trip flights from St. Louis, Sept 9-11, you and a guest will be staying at the Teton Valley Resort. - Keep Austin Weird:
Austin, TX. – Check out Austin’s Must-See Attractions with a Guided Private Walking Tour, Austin Skyline Kayak Tour, and an Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour. Trip includes round-trip airfare for 2 from St. Louis and 4-nights at the Hilton Austin. - Explore Montreal:
Montreal, Canada – Round-trip air for 2 from St. Louis. 4 nights at Hotel Omni Mont Royal. Explore Montreal’s Underground City with a Local Comedian. Highlights & Hidden Gems of Old Montreal Walking Tour and Montreal’s Mount Royal Tour. - Shop The Mall of America:
Minneapolis, Minnesota – August 19-23 -round-trip flight for 2 from St. Louis, staying at Radisson Blu Mall of America. You will enjoy an unlimited ride wristband at Nickelodeon Universe inside the Mall of America. - Fishing Without Shags Trip:
Baudette, MN/ Ballards Resort: You’ve probably heard us talk about the Fishing with Shags Trip to Ballards Resort. Well, here is a fishing trip to the same place, just without Shags. This trip for two includes airfare, lodging, meals, and two days of fully guided walleye fishing at Ballards Resort. - H.Toads on the Lake:
Lake of the Ozarks/ H.Toads and Camden on the Lake – September 4-6 in a Corner Suite with up to 4 People. - KC Chocolate & Wine:
Kansas City, MO. – Enjoy a private tour of “Kansas City’s Sweet Escape: Chocolate & Wine Tour.” Enjoy expertly paired wines and handcrafted chocolates - Wake Up in Waco:
Waco, TX. – Round-trip flight for 2 from St. Louis, Aug 12-16, and staying at the Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront. - Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame:
Cleveland, OH. – Sept 8-12, round-trip flight for 2 from St Louis, staying at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown. You will enjoy passes to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. - Worlds of Fun in KC:
Kansas City, MO. – Enjoy a weekend stay with 4 passes at Kansas City’s Worlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun with a hotel stay. - All- Inclusive Cancun Beach Vacation:
Cancun, Mexico – Aug 11 -14, 3 nights at an all-inclusive resort with non-stop flight for 2 from St Louis to Cancun, staying at Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya- Adults Only. - White Sand Beaches in Clearwater:
Clearwater, FL. – Sept 22-26, Round-trip airfare for 2 from St. Louis to Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key. With white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. - Grand Ole Opry Tour:
Nashville, TN. – Trip for 2 on July 24-27 staying at The Westin Nashville with 2 tickets to the Grand Ole Opry on July 25 and Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame on July 26. - Shags Home State Tour:
Portland, OR – nonstop flight for 2 from St. Louis, Sept 1-4, staying at Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland. You will enjoy a whale watching tour in Depoe Bay, Cannon Beach, and Tillamook while you discover the Oregon Coast at its very best. - Dollywood:
Pigeon Forge, TN. – July 23- 27, 4-night hotel stay for 2 at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort with 2 tickets to Dollywood Theme Park for a day - Remember The Alamo:
San Antonio, TX. – Round-trip non-stop flight for 2 from St. Louis staying at The St. Anthony Hotel, Oct 15-19. - Disney Adult Dream Weekend:
Orlando, FL / Disney World: You and a guest will travel to Disney World for a magical weekend at the house of mouse, including hotel stay and airfare - The Washington Watergate Trip:
Washington D.C. – Sept 24-28, Round-trip flight for 2 from St. Louis, staying at The Watergate Hotel.
- Explore Uranus with Friends:
Uranus Fudge Factory/ St. Robert, Mo. – Trip for 4 to the Uranus Fudge Factory along I-44 that includes a hotel stay in St. Robert - Motown Museum in Detroit:
Detroit, MI – a weekend trip for 2 to Detroit to see the Motown Museum. Includes airfare and a stay at a casino. - Torture Museum in Chicago:
Chicago, IL – Enjoy a weekend trip for 2 to Chicago to visit the Torture Museum and tickets to Buddy Guy’s Blues Club. Includes hotel stay.
Thank you to Becky Bowman with Classic Travel and Tours in Jefferson City for her help with organizing several of these trips!
Contest Rules:
- Trips may be altered due to price changes
- For all international locations, the winner must have a valid passport to claim the prize
- Travel Insurance is not included
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