Looking for a great getaway that will benefit the Synagogue? How about a week in a private guesthouse in Napa Valley, the U.S. mecca for fine wine and cuisine? Or a week in Breckenridge, CO, enjoying the ski slopes? Or a week in fabulous Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic.....or New York City....or Maine? We've got a glorious array of getaways this year, from Maine to California and in between. The St. Thomas offerings include weekends at island hotels. boat and snorkeling excursions, and tickets to local attractions such as the historic Blackbeard's Castle tour.
One week on Sanibel Island, FL, in a charming 1-BR, 1 bath guesthouse, 500 yds. from beach, shelling, swimming, hiking & jogging trails, wildlife sanctuary, close to shops & restaurants, sleeps 4, 2 floors with circular staircase, wifi, washer-dryer, owned by former V.I. resident, available 5/1/12 - 11/15/12, value $950. For photos and details, go to HomeAway.com, property # 959723.
One week in an elegant 2-bedroom, 2-bath beachfront apartment in the Alisei Hotel in lively Las Terrenas, with restaurant, spa, daily maid service, TV, DVD, wifi, week to be arranged with owner, no restrictions on dates, expires February 12, 2013, high season value $2,300
Two nights at the Marriott Frenchman's Reef Hotel in a Deluxe guest room at the Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort, valid 5/1/12 to 12/15/12 excluding public holidays and based on availability, value $500...and the Reef is offering a gift certificate for brunch for 4 at Aqua Terra too!
Two-night stay at Mafolie Hotel, available 5/15/12 to 12/15/12...and they're offering a $100 gift certificate to their restaurant too.
Two-night stay at the Inn at Blackbeard's Castle, king room, expires 12/31/12, value $350
THE MAINE EVENT! One week in Blue Hill, ME, near Acadia National Park and Deer Isle, fabulous antique-filled house has 4 BRs, 3-1/2 baths, available June or October 2012, dates to be cleared with owners, no children under 12, no pets, $500 security deposit, $250 cleaning fee to be deducted from security deposit, value $3,000
A DAY AT SEA FOR 30! Full-day cruise for 30 on Catbird, an 82-foot Dufour sailing catamaran, includes ocean kayak, windsurfer and snorkeling gear, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., available June 1-Nov. 30, 2012, cash bar available, lunch not included, value $3,750, for details see www.yachtsbhc.com/showyachts
LIGHTS, ACTION, IT'S THE BIG APPLE! One week in a one-bedroom luxury apartment at an ideal location on W. 58th St. between Fifth and Sixth Aves., 31st floor overlooking Central Park, full kitchen, week negotiable with owners, $200 cleaning fee, $250 refundable key fee, value $2,500
Half-day Champagne Sail & Snorkel trip for four to St. John on Adventurer Catamaran, gift of Cruise Ship Excursions, expires Oct. 1, 2012, value $340
Two $400 gift certificates for the Orchard Inn in historic Saluda, NC, a bed-and-breakfast owned by Marc & Marianne Blazar of St. Thomas, perfect for hiking, kayaking, antique-ing, fishing, golf, relaxing, etc., and a half-hour from Asheville, no block-out dates, space available, stay in the Keeping Room or the Boxwood or Twin Poplar cottage, value $415. We have two of these gift certificates, so bid on both and go with friends or family! For details about The Orchard Inn, Saluda and things to do in the area, please click here.
Two nights at Secret Harbour Beach Resort, beachfront 1-BR suite for 2 people, valid until 12/15/12 (excluding 2/10-27 and 4/17-30), value $1,000
Two nights of superior accommodations at the Best Western Carib Beach Resort, valid through Dec. 14, 2013, based on availability (not valid Dec. 16-April 30), value $569. For more on the Carib Beach Resort, please click here..
Two nights of deluxe beachfront accommodations at the Best Western Plus Emerald Beach Resort, valid through Dec. 14, 2013, based on availability (not valid Dec. 16-April 30), value $620. To see the Emerald Beach website, please click here.
