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Tradition.  This is a word that is highly regarded among the NFL faithful.  When you think about tradition, names like Lombardi and Hallas come to mind.  Keeping tradition in the NFL has always been important to the fans, players,  and owners alike.  There has been one tradition in the NFL that has held true and is distinguished by a common link to our nation's past.

Every year families gather to eat turkey and stuffing, catch up with relatives, and watch football.  You could argue that NFL football is as much a part of Thanksgiving as the turkey or any Thanksgiving custom.  Professional football has been played on Thanksgiving Day since the 1920's but the modern Thanksgiving Day NFL tradition didn't start until 1970.  Since that time the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions have played games on "turkey day" nearly every season*.  Both the Lions and the Cowboys had often frequented the game or games on Thanksgiving but it wasn't until 1970 that both teams played and thus the tradition began.

*Lions have played every year but the Cowboys did not play in '75 & '77.

Today marks the beginning of a new era in the NFL.  Number 18 for the Colts will no longer be future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning.

Guess Roger Goodell and the people in the NFL scheduling department have to find a new team that the Patriots will magically play every year.

Calling this an emotional time for Peyton, the Manning family, the Colts organization, and Colts fans would be a colossal understatement.  It is too difficult to truly state how much value Peyton has to the Colts and the city of Indianapolis.  Not only is he a great QB but he has continually showed that he is just as great off the field.  Not to mention it is hard to find a personality so magnetic to go along with his skills on the football field.  Manning marketability is hard to come by and is comparable to the endorsement giants that are Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan.

After many long months of talks, rumors, hesitation, and excitement, the owners and the NFLPA have agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement, formally ending the NFL Lockout. Starting the week of July 25, teams can now negotiate with all free agents & draft picks, make trades, and most importantly, start training camp.

The Green Bay Packers can now start planning on repeating as Super Bowl champions.  In the world of the NFL, it is very difficult to win the Super Bowl in back-to-back years.   The Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, & New York Jets are all teams who can win this season.

The NFL lockout is a hot topic in the sports world this summer, but the impact of the lockout can potentially spread much further than the NFL. Current rumors predict that the lockout could be coming to an end by July 15.  If these rumors hold true than there will be practically no harm done to the League. Player development might be hindered but if the entire 16 game season lives on then everyone is happy. However, if the lockout continues into August

The football draft has come and gone and teams are now beginning to prepare for the upcoming season. With training camp almost two months away, it's not too early to start planning your weekend trips!

2011 Football Packages are Now Available with Refundable Deposits! 

2011 Football Packages are now available for most game during the upcoming season. All packages are available with a fully refundable deposit if the season is cancelled or postponed.

All 2011 Football Packages include the following amenities:

- Deluxe hotel accommodations near the stadiums
- Guaranteed tickets to the game of your choice
- Options on breakfast, transfers, and hospitality

If you do not see the game you are looking for, please let us know and we will customize the package for you.

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The regular season is now complete and the playoffs are ready to begin. Start booking your Wild Card & Divisional Round Playoff Packages to see your favorite team make their way to the Super Bowl.

Wild Card & Divisional Round Playoff Packages are now available for the following games:
- Colts vs. Jets - January 8
- Seahawks vs. Saints - January 8
- Chiefs vs. Ravens - January 9
- Eagles vs. Packers - January 9
- Falcons vs. TBA - January 15
- Steelers vs. TBA - January 15
- Bears vs. TBA - January 16
- Patriots vs. TBA - January 16

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To anyone that thinks 40 is old, I think Brett Favre has proved you wrong. He has also taken away every 39 year old and under's "I'm getting too old" excuse forever. Instead he is one game away from another trip to the Super Bowl!

In Sunday's game Favre put on a passing clinic for the world to watch. Now Brett and the Minnesota Vikings will take on the New Orleans Saints in what should be a great NFC Championship. If you have never traveled to New Orleans before THIS is the game to attend. Sports Traveler loves New Orleans and we have a great package with game tickets and more.

The AFC will feature the amazing New York Jets taking on Payton Manning and his high powered Indianapolis Colts at the great Lucus Oil Field in Indy. An awesome stadium in a great little sports city. I love Indianapolis. It's a fun town with awesome fans and the new stadium is a must see on your list of top NFL fields to visit. Check out our AFC Championship tickets and travel options designed to get you close

Sports Traveler is now offering Refundable Super Bowl Team Packages. Book your package with a $150 per person deposit which is fully refundable if your team does not clinch the bid into the Super Bowl. Once your team is heading to the Super Bowl, you will be locked into that package and heading to Miami for the big game.

These packages include lodging in the Miami area, guaranteed tickets to the Super Bowl, transportation to the game, daily breakfast, and more.

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Football Wild Card Playoff Travel Packages are now available for all the playoff games this weekend. See the Packers vs. Cardinals, Eagles vs. Cowboys, Patriots vs. Ravens, or Jets vs. Bengals.

All packages include hotel accommodations near the stadium, guaranteed game tickets, and more.

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