april 30, 2010

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Sandestin Wine Festival

That's where you'll find me this Sunday, cute hat on my head, sandals on my feet, and my tasting glass clutched firmly in my hand, as we taste 600 wines from more than 80 vineyards at the 24th annual Sandestin Wine Festival at Baytowne Wharf. Okay, we aren't really going to taste that many, but we'll do what we can, with a few trips to the Culinary Pavilion for a selection of gourmet meats and cheeses. We had thought about riding our bikes there from the condo at Rosemary Beach, but on second thought, after all that wine, maybe not. www.sandestinwinefestival.com

Lake Tahoe
on Sale

Here's a deal – get half off lodging at Zephyr Cove Resort from May 1 to June 30, plus receive more discounts on water sports, rentals and activities. Stay in one of their cute cabins, just steps from the lake on South Lake Tahoe. Visit the weekend of June 12-13 for a Wild West Weekend, honoring the life of Mark Twain. Guests who book their stay using the code MAYJUNE25 will receive a special room key, giving them access to 25 discounts. Visit www.zephyrcove.com

Hamptons-Bound

So you're not in the summer-in-the-Hamptons crowd. You can still have your own "Sex and the City" trip with the "Downtown to Beach Town" package. Stay three nights at The Greenwich Hotel in NYC, then another three nights at East Hampton Point Resort. The package includes activities such as spa treatments at Shibui Spa, dinner for two at Locanda Verde, a sailing excursion and much more, including a day of shopping. Six-night package starts at $4600 and is available from May to October 2010. For details contact Katy Horne at khorne@thegreenwichhotel.com or 646-203-0022

Free Cook Islands Wedding for Greenest Couple!

One bride, groom and four of their friends or family can win a wedding in the Cook Islands. Not just any wedding, but a carbon neutral wedding. The prize includes RT airfare from LA and wedding and reception with South Pacific traditions. To enter you have to submit in 50 words or less why you are the ultimate green couple by June 30. Cook Islands Tourism will offset all C02 emissions generated by the trip. Visit www.cookislandsgreenwedding.com

Pick of the Week

Ah, Spanx. An entire mega-business devoted to managing our wiggly bits. How did we ever leave our houses without our torsos sweetly encased in Spanx? And now the clever ladies at Spanx have come out with a line of swimwear so we can continue the illusion, even at the beach. The collections come in separates and one-pieces, with a variety of colors and styles. You can find the suits online and at several retailers including Saks, Neiman-Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Dillard's and Belk. Check them out at Spanx.com