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Silent Auction TRAVEL & LEISURE
601 A Crossing to Remember: The most anticipated ocean liner in the world comes with an unprecedented cache of luxuries and innovations that will be yours to experience when you book your transatlantic voyage in a Deluxe Balcony A1, A2 or A3 room, eastbound or westbound on the Queen Mary 2. You will experience sweeping staircases, soaring public rooms, a grand ballroom, a 360° promenade deck, 14 decks of sports facilities (including Canyon Ranch SpaClub®), educational courses, shops, bars, lounges, five pools and no fewer than 10 restaurants, including Todd English and Grills. With one staff member per couple, VIP service is guaranteed. This will certainly be a magnificent trip!
A TRIP FOR TWO throughout Argentina, arranged by Best of Patagonia, includes: Three Night Stay in a Junior Suite at The Alvear Palace Hotel in the fashionable Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Your elegantly decorated and equipped suite includes buffet breakfast, daily fresh-fruit baskets, and access to the spa & fitness center. Your Butler is at your service for any requests. Two Night Stay in a Lake Room at the Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, Golf-Spa in Bariloche in Patagonia. Your stay includes buffet breakfast, airport transfers, recreational activities and access to the health club, along with a free daily Happy Hour. Two Night Stay in a Superior Suite at Eolo, in El Calafate, bordering the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Your stay includes full board, airport transfers and activities assisted by bilingual guides.
Located in the sunny south Luberon, Ansouis is a charming village officially classified as one of the prettiest in France. The lucky bidder will spend one week (Saturday to Saturday) in this lovely house (sleeps up to 10) in the center of the village of Ansouis. Inhabited by the same family line for 900 years and featured in Maison Décors, it has been beautifully renovated by the American owner. (Five bedrooms, dishwasher, washing machine, 2 satellite TVs, telephone (deposit required), microwave, CD player, linen included, central heating, garage, videos, card games, Weber grill.)
604 Your Maison de Campagne near Bordeaux Nestled among plum orchards, overlooking the hills of the Sainte Colombe valley, the elegantly restored, 300 year old La Grivette offers beauty, privacy and tranquility near Duras, in the French Aquitaine. For one week, up to 11 people can enjoy this elegantly restored farmhouse, equipped with five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a modern gourmet kitchen, beautiful common rooms, pool, and underfloor heat. It is the perfect base to enjoy the best of South West France. Tour the world famous wine Châteaux of St. Emilion, Sauternes and Monbazillac or plan day trips to the Atlantic coast beaches, the Dordogne, or the Pyrenées. International airports of Bordeaux and Bergerac are less than an hour’s drive. Your two autographed copies (one French/one English) of Bordeaux Châteaux, by Dewey Markham, Jr. , noted wine historian, will help you prepare for an historical tour of the most popular Châteaux in the world.
Lyon has a reputation as the French capital of gastronomy and played a significant role in the history of cinema. Two lucky people will spend one week, hosted by Mme Isabelle de la Vauvre, in this countryside home, near Lyon.
Marrakech is not only a fantastic city, it is also a symbol of the Morocco that once was, and which still survives there. The Atlas Mountains make a thrilling day trip, while city sights include tombs, souks, palaces, mosques and baths. You can be part of the romance and intrigue of Morocco for one week for up to six people in the Marrakech home of M. and Mme de la Vauvre. There is one living room, four bedrooms with bathrooms, and a rooftop terrace with a wonderful view of the always snow-clad High Atlas.
607 Vacation in France, City and Sea Begin in Paris, with two nights in a deluxe room at Hôtel Pont Royal, a distinguished Left Bank address, ideally situated in the heart of Saint Germain des Prés, just a few steps away from the Musée d’Orsay. Buffet breakfast, service charge and tax included. Then head to Nice, capital of the Côte d’Azur, for a three night stay in a double superior sea view room at La Pérouse, overlooking the Baie des Anges, with swimming pool, fitness room and more. Buffet breakfast included.
It has been said that even those who hate shopping love to shop in Paris. Use your copy of The Paris Shopping Companion, by Susan Swire Winkler. Then select a dinner venue from your book, Hungry for Paris: The Ultimate Guide to the City’s 102 Best Restaurants by Alexander Lobrano while relaxing for two nights in a junior suite (for two), including breakfast, at the Victoria Palace Hôtel, a landmark on the Left Bank since 1913 which served as the Parisian home to such major figures as the Irish writer James Joyce and the Italian painter Giorgio De Chirico. Once home, reflect as you enjoy your copy of Larousse Paris: Monuments, Districts and Parisian Life.
609 Relax in Vevey, Switzerland Vevey is a charming little town on the Swiss Riviera, on the the lake, with stunning landscapes. Established in 1868, The Grand Hôtel du Lac offers a superb location where charm and elegance are blended with modern day comforts. Vevey lies between Lausanne and Montreux (where each summer there is a famous jazz festival). You will enjoy two nights in an intimate and pampered environment where attentive service will make you feel unique and special. Also included is the hotel's cookbook, Amitié Gourmande, by Irma Dutsch.
Enjoy the expansive park, lake and city views when you stay for two nights in a spacious deluxe suite at the Belden Stratford Hotel in Lincoln Park. During your stay, you will be treated to a behind-the-scenes tour for two at the Lincoln Park Zoo and $200 in gift certificates from Mon Ami Gabi, a classic French Bistro conveniently located in the hotel.
Travel to Hyde Park to celebrate the immutable power of classic theatre with tickets for two to any one show at The Court Theater during the 2008/09 season. Then head back to town for a two night Stay at The Hilton Chicago, the city’s landmark hotel overlooking Grant Park and the Lake. Also enjoy your $100 gift certificate toward dinner at famed steak house, Gene & Georgetti’s.
612 Explore Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Spend two nights (for two) at Grand Geneva Resort in beautiful Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. During your stay, enjoy A Tour of the Lake Geneva Gardens with lunch at Lake Geneva Country Club (up to six people) with Janis Notz and golf for four with lunch at Lake Geneva Country Club, hosted by Bonnie Deutsch.
Inspired by the Old Course at St. Andrews and Shinnecock Hills in the Hamptons, Conway Farms Golf Club is a Tom Fazio designed links course. Three lucky winners will join a member for Golf and Lunch at Conway Farms in Lake Forest with Ken Porrello.
Spend a day at Cellular Field with your two lower seating tickets to a Sox Game. Then celebrate with your $200 gift certificate to a wine and salumeria party at Quartino’s Pizzeria and wine bar on State Street any Sunday – Thursday from
Please note, we have made every effort to ensure accuracy of the information presented in this program; however,we cannot be held liable for any errors or omissions.
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