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Big Island Adventure
Explore both sides of the Big Island! Spend three nights on the East side of the island near Hilo in a three bedroom/three bath private estate with a 180 degree ocean view from the great room. This three acre property is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and sleeps up to six people. Head to the West side near Kona and stay in a newly renovated two bedroom/two bathroom condo with an ocean view lanai surrounded by a tropical paradise. Quick walking distance to golfing, water sports, Keauhou Bay, two pools, shopping and the Sheraton Resort, this condo guarantees a great Hawaiian vacation! Good until November 15th 2009.
$200 Visa Gift Card included!

Donated by Jeannie Mulhern, Keller Williams Realty and Julie Ziemelis, SCAOR

Check them out: www.hale-kakahi.com for the estate and www.vrbo.com/90307 and www.vrbo.com/131276 for the condos.

Cottage By The Sea
Treat yourself to a “stay-cation” and spend a week in a completely remodeled cottage one half block from Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz! This is also a perfect opportunity to invite out of town friends to enjoy all that Santa Cruz has to offer. This popular beach rental is a two bed/two bath cottage with a hot tub and has all the amenities of home. Walk to the Boardwalk and harbor.
(Based on availability, only four guests, please.)

Donated by Linda Bailey, Vanguard Realtors

Check it out: santacruzrental.com

Long Weekend Ski Adventure
Bring your friends and stay in a gorgeous three bedroom, three bath artisan home perched atop Tahoe Donner’s Down Hill Ski Area for three nights. This stunning hand crafted log home is the epitome of a “Mountain Getaway” and is only a few minutes away from the Tahoe/Donner Ski area, cross country course, fitness center, heated outdoor pool and spa. Come for the summer and enjoy hiking, biking and more! Includes loft. Sleeps 8.

Donated by: Woujte Swets, Vanguard Realtors

Check them out: Vacation Rentals By Owner

Fiesta in Puerto Vallarta
Spend a week in Casa Vista Vieja, an ocean view condo in the beautiful Mexican Riviera town of Puerto Vallarta! Enjoy this 2 bedroom/ two and a half bed retreat amidst the fun and festive flair of Old Town. Soak up the sun, swim, shop and enjoy the hospitality that is Mexico. Enjoy this trip from May 2009 until October 2009.
$200 Visa Gift Card included!

Donated by Alma Donato, American Dream Realty

Check it out: casavistavieja.com

Soak Up The Sun in Palm Springs!
Spend four days and three nights in a beautiful condo at the Mesquite Country Club. Relax and enjoy breathtaking mountain views of Mt. Jacinto, watch a desert sunset or take a refreshing dip in the country club pool. You can also play golf, tennis, or shop in nearby downtown Palm Springs. There are five day spas to choose from nearby to pamper yourself on your mini-vacation. Sleeps four guests.

Donated by: Debra Schottgen, DS Capital Mortgage

“Sex and the City” Goes To The Beach
Spend two nights at one of the famous “Six Sisters” homes in Capitola Village . With panoramic ocean views and only steps to the beach, your group will enjoy a memorable beach house experience. Package includes a private wine tasting at Cava Wine Bar in Capitola. The tasting can either take place at the house, or the “girls” can cross the street to Cava and have it there. This package also includes over $200 in gift certificates for local shopping and dining. Invite the girls and have some fun! Available from November, 2008 through May, 2009 (excluding holidays, depending upon availability) Sleeps 7-8 guests.

Donated by: Dede Harrington of Beach House Rentals

Weeklong Island Retreat
Relax, get away from it all and come spend a week at this three bedroom/three bathroom home near Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii. Nestled among tropical foliage, this home offers the spirit of Aloha with a private outdoor pool, hot tub, and large kitchen for a group vacation or escape with your significant other. Visit Volcano National Park and see lava spilling into the ocean or visit quaint Hilo, or just sit back and enjoy a week away! Sleeps six.

Donated by: Ellen Carter, Aloha Conciousness

Check them out: luxuryislandparadise.com

“A Taste of Santa Cruz”
Enjoy a veritable plethora of Santa Cruz restaurants! This package includes gift certificates to many of the participating restaurants at the “A Taste of Santa Cruz” event. If our vendor restaurants leave you begging for more after the event, enjoy a dinner or lunch with a guest and really explore the culinary adventure these restaurants offer with certificates worth $1000