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Honeymoon Wish & Sunset Dreams Start your married life basking in the warm sun on Hawaii’s Big Island, where the Hilton Waikoloa Village is offering the perfect vacation with the “Honeymoon Wish & Sunset Dreams” package. The package starts at $419 per night through Dec. 2010 and includes in-room welcome sparkling wine or cider and two Yukata robes, a 50-minute couples massage, Kohala Spa fitness access for two, a daily breakfast buffet, a $100 dining credit and an Ocean Sports Champagne Sunset Catamaran sail. Newlyweds can build lasting memories at this 62-acre Pacific playground with a saltwater lagoon and pools with romantic alcoves underneath waterfalls. Of course, you can’t talk about Hawaii without mentioning the miles of sparkling white beaches. There are so many things to do, you might want to stay forever. For more details, visit www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com or call 1-800-HILTONS. -- April Argo
Feel the Wuv In the midst of the staycation craze, the W Atlanta Midtown is the perfect romantic getaway. Just a hop, skip and jump from Northside neighborhoods, stepping into the W is like stepping into a European hotspot. From the moment doormen open the hotel’s double doors, you’ll enter a stylish lobby filled with contemporary furnishings and theatrical lighting. Zoom up the elevator to the fabulous rooms with luxurious king-sized beds directed toward the windowed wall that overlooks Piedmont Park for fantastic city views, hit the trendy Whiskey Park for martinis, and then climb a set of stairs for dinner at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Spice Market for a gourmet dinner. For couples in search of the ideal getaway, the W is offering its “Feel the Wuv” package, which not only provides “a room you’ll wuv” but completes the racy rendezvous with a box of Max Brenner chocolates, a bottle of bubbly, a Jimmyjane SPIN ME game and a late, 2 p.m. checkout. Learn more about the W by visiting www.starwoodhotels.com. -- Lissa Harnish Poirot
Wilderness at the Smokies If your family is going stir-crazy cooped up in the house, you’re in luck – as the Southeast’s largest indoor/outdoor waterpark resort, Wilderness at the Smokies in Sevierville, Tenn., makes it possible to have a splashing good time in the dead of winter. Open 365 days per year, the resort’s 60,000-square-foot Wild WaterDome indoor park features spectacular attractions like Smokies Surf Rider, a 5-foot, ocean-like wave for boarding, Washout Mountain with spraying water features, the 55-foot Storm Chaser Thrill Ride waterslide and the new Runaway Canyon, a 5-story-high family raft ride. There’s also a 1,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor hot tub for blissful relaxation, a toddler area with kiddie slides and luxurious lodge accommodations for retiring at night. Best of all, a stay at Wilderness at the Smokies automatically includes water park admission and tickets to area attractions. For more information, visit www.wildernessatthesmokies.com.
Magnolia Private Residence Club Enjoy the luxury of having a vacation home without the hassles of maintenance by joining the new Annual Membership Program with Magnolia Private Residence Club in Seacrest Beach, Fla. The boutique club is comprised of 17 three-bedroom residences located along scenic Highway 30-A between Watercolor and Rosemary Beach, an area known for its beautiful white sand beaches, world-class restaurants and fabulous shopping. Without the commitment of a purchase contract typically required in the residence club model, members can take full advantage of all the amenities offered to residence club owners, vacation as often as they like, and even exchange planned vacations at worldwide destinations through The Registry Collection. Amenities include concierge, daily housekeeping services, pre-arrival grocery shopping services and much more. After a vacation like this, you won’t want to go home! To learn more about your dream vacation, call 866-466-9268 or visit www.magnoliaresidenceclub.com. -- Anna Rhoades
Give a Day, Get a Night The best reward for volunteering your time at a charity is the gratitude from those you have helped. However, for a limited time, Sage Hospitality is offering something special for yourself in return for your altruistic efforts. Until March 31, volunteers at charities such as Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, or any other 501c3 organization can “Give a Day, Get a Night.” Volunteers receive a complimentary room or half-price rate at any of Sage’s 52 properties in return for eight hours of service at a charitable organization. All you need is a letter from the organization proving that you have completed eight full hours of service, then contact the hotel of your choice about the special rate. Sage hotels include The Glenn Hotel right here in Atlanta along with destinations like The Blackstone Hotel in Chicago, The Oxford Hotel in Denver and many more. For more information and to book, visit www.giveadaygetanight.com. -- Anna Rhoades
Taste the City Different Santa Fe, New Mexico, has a unique cultural heritage, and what better way to experience this southwestern gem than through food. The Inn on the Alameda invites guests to dine their way through the city on its exclusive walking tour that highlights some of the fabulous cuisine Santa Fe has to offer through the “Taste the City Different” package. The tour, led by a chef from the Santa Fe School of Cooking, begins at the school’s state-of-the-art facility. The tour continues on to four dining hot spots where guests can sample the menus and meet with the chefs and owners, all while learning about the eclectic influences of the region. The package includes three nights at the Inn, the three-hour walking tour for two, a demonstration cooking class at the Santa Fe School of Cooking, a gift certificate for the Santa Fe School of Cooking gift shop, a lavish continental breakfast each morning, and a daily afternoon wine and cheese reception. For reservations and tasting tour dates, visit www.innonthealameda.com. -- Anna Rhoades
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