may 21, 2010
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Win Trip, Luggage from Container Store
Vote for one of Container Store's Travel Gals and you could win a set of luggage and clothing organizers, plus a trip for two to the California wine country, the Grand Canyon, Miami or New York City. Vote for Vacationing Viv, Road Trip Renee, Weekend Wendy or Jet-Setting Jane. And if you download one of these illustrated gals, take a picture of her on your summer vacation and upload to your Facebook page, you can win even more. Details at http://www.containerstore.com/getaway/vote.htm
Art for a Cause
Kids attending the St. Regis Punta Mita aficionado class will receive real art classes taught by Mexican artists Diego and Sofia Martinez Negrete. Families stay at least three nights from July 1- 5 or July 22-26, and kids get two art classes. The resort then holds an art auction and cocktail reception, with proceeds donated to fund scholarships to Cosa Verde International School. The Children's Art for a Cause package includes $100 resort credit and breakfast daily. Reservations can be made by calling 877-250-8871 or by contacting Ms. Carolina Monsalvo at carolina.monsalvo@stregis.com.
Two Georgia Wine Festivals
Georgia has an increasingly renowned wine district in the northern part of the state and Dahlonega is hosting two festivals the weekend of June 5-6. The 9th annual Georgia Wine Country Festival is at Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery with a daily admission of $20; the Georgia Fine Wine Festival is at Blackstock Vineyards and Winery with a daily admission of $35 or a two-day pass for $50. Both festivals feature tastings and live music. http://www.dahlonega.org/
Picasso Package/NYC
"Picasso: Themes and Variations," is running through September 30 at MoMA. Enjoy a VIP package at Buckingham Hotel, starting at $279 a night, that includes two VIP tickets to the exhibition, a book on printmaking and Art Masterpieces to Color: 60 Great Paintings from Botticelli to Picasso. The hotel is a short walk from MoMA, and the package is available through August 30. www.buckinghamhotel.com
Pick of the Week
Even if you're not traveling to New York any time soon, you'll love Chronicles of New York: Exploring Manhattan's Landmark Neighborhoods, a new guide from Museyon. Extensively researched by author James Roman the guide is full of historical photos. I loved looking at the Easter Day strollers on Fifth Avenue or reading about the days when Park Avenue was lined with breweries, factories and small farms. $17.95 at www.amazon.com