Planning an affordable fall trip to Tunica is now easier than ever before. It’s as easy as point, click and print. On www.tunicamiss.com, visitors can now access discount packages and coupons to see how exciting a vacation to Tunica can be.

Tunica Promotions

On our redesigned website, www.tunicamiss.com, use the Tunica Promotions icon and you can save up to 30 percent off your hotel room at Sam’s Town Casino Tunica, earn free gas at The Fitz Casino and Hotel, see Elvis’ Graceland with a Gold Strike Casino Resort package, and win a trip to experience the Mississippi Delta. With these promotions changing continually, check back often to plan your next trip to “The South’s Casino Capital†and save money.

Golf and Tennis Specials

For golfers and tennis players, another way to save this season is to play at Tunica National Golf and Tennis. At www.tunicanational.com, check out the Stay and Play packages. Save up to 70 percent on championship golf or indoor clay tennis staying in a world-class casino resort. In addition, at the bottom of the homepage, you can print coupons for tennis, golf and apparel. For more specials at Tunica’s other golf courses, click on the golf tab on the www.tunicamiss.com to go to the River Bend Links Golf Course and the Cottonwoods Golf Course pages.

Mississippi River

For $5, see the best view of the Mississippi River in one of the most pristine settings on the river. At the Tunica RiverPark, enjoy the award-winning museum, view the aquatic life in the Mississippi River up close in the four large aquariums, relax on the two-mile walking trail, view the Mighty Mississippi from the 48-foot observation deck, and cruise the Mississippi on the Tunica Queen.

Headline Entertainment

Tunica not only has 24/7 gaming action, but also is the headquarters for headline entertainment at the right price. Just a few of the upcoming entertainers in September and October include: Peter Frampton, Rodney Carrington, Ron White, Montgomery Gentry, Neal McCoy, the Allman Brothers and Willie Nelson. Go to www.tunicamiss.com, and click on entertainment to buy tickets to the top performers in the South.

Take Me Away to Tunica

With Tunica located so close to Memphis, near the intersection of Interstates 40, 55 and 69, it is also within close proximity to the Memphis International Airport. Visitors who travel by air have more transportation options than ever before as a major expansion of the Tunica Airport has just been completed. With the opening of a new runway, regional jets, charter and corporate aircraft can land just minutes away from the casino resorts.

To plan your next trip to Tunica, go to www.tunicamiss.com and be “Taken Away to Tunica†by watching the new music video. The Southeast Tourism Society gave the video the top Shining Example Visual Excellence Award for the best use of photography for a destination.

Tunica is the South’s casino capital. Be taken away by the nine world-class casinos, 6,000 luxurious hotel rooms, fine dining restaurants and buffets, headline entertainers, championship golf and tennis, award-winning museums, lavish spas, and outlet/antique shopping. Come see why everyone is saying, “Take Me Away to Tunica!†Call 1-888-4TUNICA to request a value-packed Winner’s Guide, or visit www.tunicamiss.com for travel information.

By Webster Franklin

Webster Franklin is the President and CEO of the Tunica Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. He oversees the destination marketing, advertising and public relations for Tunica’s nine casino resorts, the Tunica RiverPark, Tunica National Golf and Tennis, Tunica Airport and Tunica Arena and Expo Center.