april 9, 2010
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Win a trip to Marineland
Swim with the dolphins and stay two nights at Hammock Beach Resort if you're the winner of the contest for a trip to Marineland. Sponsored by the Dolphin Conservation Center at Marineland and Georgia Aquarium Dolphin Conservation Field Station, the trip takes you to this beautiful beach resort on the Atlantic Ocean, with airfare provided by AirTran. Find out more here. Learn more about Hammock Beach at www.hammockbeach.com.
Field of Flowers
If you haven't been to Biltmore Estate in Asheville, here is the perfect time to visit the nation's largest private home. During the Festival of Flowers, April 3 to May 16, the estate is covered with thousands of tulips, trees and spring bulbs. The Grand Bohemian Hotel, located right near the entrance, is offering a special rate of $159 on weekdays and $199 on weekends during the festival. Check it out at www.bohemianhotelasheville.com. For more on the Festival, visit www.romanticasheville.com/
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L.A. Walking Tour - Taste of Little Tokyo
Kijubi is now offering a tasting tour in Little Tokyo in L.S., run by Six Taste food tours. Try sushi, fusion dishes, Japanese rice cake, pastries and more as you visit the best dining spots during the 3 ½ hour tour. The cost is $38.50, a discount off the regular price of $55, if you buy before Tuesday a.m. April 13. But you can use the tickets within a year of purchase. Log onto www.Kijubi.com/deal to book your tasting adventure and other activities offered by Kijubi.
Contest for Teens
Teens and their parents can enter to win a spot for the teen with a group spending the summer in Costa Rica and a $500 voucher. The group will go hiking and white water rafting, while also performing community service by working with local children and delivering school supplies. The contest is sponsored by Adventures Cross-Country, a San Francisco company that specializes in teen travel during the summer. Teens who are just completing 8-12th grade are eligible.
Check it out at http://www.adventurescrosscountry.com/wincostarica/
Pick of the Week
As someone who has melted a lipstick in the car more than once – so long my lovely Rum Raisin – I was happy to learn about the IcyBag, a small accessory bag that comes with a gel pack to keep it cool. And at only 3 ounces, the gel pack won't cause a problem when traveling by plane. You can use it for medicines or anything else you'd like to keep chilled. It comes in three colors and is available for $15-$20 at www.icybag.com and on Amazon.