The Hostel shoppe in Stephens Point, Wis has plenty of recumbents, 2 wheel and 3. If possible you should take a trip over and ride em all. There is also a manuacturer of two wheel bents in town - Volae. They have a recumbent rally each July which is a superb time to try out recumbents from around the globe. This last summer was very good, many many bent riders there. Hostel Shoppe is online also. I tour on a two wheel bent but would not be averse to grabbing any of the trikes I tested and bugging out on a long trip. It would be like comparing which peice of pie to eat first! Each had their pros/cons and it boils down your personal needs and desires and wallet.
My personal likes favored the Cattrike for it's all-function look and wicked-good way it cornered at high speeds. I pushed the be-jesus out of it and the smile on my face kept getting bigger. The other were good with there good points too. Mind you I was in the midst of a summer tour with my recumbent and had to conserve the funds, but I got spoiled, right there, in a few hours, at the rally in ST Pt, Wi. Oh! The toys (serious toys of course!)

Mike

PS: Pratical is staying home all summer and mowing the lawn!