Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Charleston Fashion Week - March 16-20

It is so fun that Charleston, SC - is doing a Southern 'mirrored' version of New York City's famous Fashion Week! 2010 marks the fourth year of this successful Event dubbed a 'Top 20' Event by the Southeast Tourism Society. This five-night celebration will be held March 16-20th in various locations around Historic Charleston, SC. Fashionistas not only have a great Event to attend - but, will also be in one of America's most beautiful cities as the backdrop to the beautiful people and beautiful fashions. Charleston is dressed in her glory in the Spring, too. All of the camellias, azaleas, and more are in bloom and the scents of jasmine and wisteria waft thru her cobble stoned streets. Hosted by Charleston Magazine and presented by the Art Institute of Charleston (right downtown on the Market and Waterfront) the featured presentations of the Event are much fun. The main Event is the Emerging Designer Competition of the Southeast judged by a Fashion Panel boasting the likes of Anne Sley of Elle Magazine (Fashion News Director), Cynthia Rowley (Renowned Fashion Designer), Mychael Knight (Celebrity Designer) and more. The Style Lounge, Catwalk for Kids auction and luncheon, the Bridal Couture Show are former successes of the Event. New this year is the Rock the Runaway Model Competition and the Stiletto Stampede - both sure to be runaway hits! Come to Charleston this Spring to enjoy this fun Event and historic Charleston and her sea Islands - what a fun Spring Break. For Event information, scoop on the Designers, tickets and more go to charlestonfashionweek.com.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Treasure Hunt ResortQuest SKI Vacation Winner!

Monday, February 15, 2010

Denver Woman wins $5,500 Ski Vacation in ResortQuest $1-A-Day Vacation Treasure Hunt
FORT WALTON BEACH, FLA. (Feb. 15, 2010) -- Lisa H. of Denver, Colo., is only going to spend $5 on her husband's anniversary present this year because she won the latest ResortQuest Vacation Treasure Hunt contest Tuesday, Feb. 9. Lisa won a five-night stay for $1 a day at the Torian Plum Creekside Resort, one of the premier ski-in/ski-out properties in Steamboat Springs, Colo. The vacation at the gold-rated two-bedroom, three-bath condo is valued at $5,500."I am from Denver and am somewhat familiar with the local resorts," said Lisa. "I decided to study all the ResortQuest Web sites so I could learn what each resort had to offer, and familiarize myself with the resort properties located outside Colorado. I started studying the sites when I didn't get the "catch-em‚ clue from a couple weeks ago that would have been a big clue!"Lisa says the timing of her five-day ski vacation couldn't have been better, as it is just a couple of weeks before her third wedding anniversary."I love scavenger hunts and have been trying for the last three weeks to win this one," she said. "For me, this contest was more for the adventure than the prize. but now that I won, I am very excited about the trip!"Tuesday's contest was the fourth of 11 weekly promotions featuring a different ResortQuest vacation rental property,a condo, vacation home or hotel suite, at a ski destination in Aspen, Breckenridge/Keystone or Steamboat Springs, Colo.; Park City, Utah, or Sun Valley, Idaho.Torian Plum Creekside Resort‚s #316 features two bedrooms and three baths, and sleeps six. The ski-in/ski-out condo is close to a six-person chairlift and just 100 yards from the Steamboat Ski Resort Gondola. The condominium is located near exclusive shops and restaurants, including Café Diva and Saketumi, as well as the popular après-ski scene at Slopeside Bar. ResortQuest offers on-call shuttle service at Torian Plum Creekside from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily during ski season.The Treasure Hunt is held every week until March 30.The next contest starts Tuesday, Feb. 16, at noon EST.To participate, treasure hunters navigate through ResortQuest's ski-destination Web sites to locate a hidden treasure map icon. The treasure map reveals the toll-free number and promotion code needed to call and claim the prize. The Web site offers clues to help treasure hunters find the location of the map. New clues are continually added until someone finds the map and calls to claim the treasure.To learn more about contest rules and how to participate in ResortQuest's Vacation Treasure Hunt, visit www.VacationTreasureHunt.
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Friday, February 12, 2010

Charleston Wine + Food Festival

Visitors to Charleston's barrier Islands of Kiawah, Seabrook, Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island typically spend 2 full days of a week-long visit in historic Charleston, SC. The reasons are many - history, architecture, antiques and haute couture boutiques. The top reason to spend time in historic Charleston, SC? No surprise - the food! Charleston's cuisine hearkens from a French Heritage as a large percentage of her first inhabitants were of French Huguenot descent. The original inhabitants were wealthy and wanted fame, fortune and plenty of their fine French cuisine. Then, the 'war-between-the-states' and its aftermath changed things a bit to include a financial need to take advantage of the basic bounty of the lowcountry - seafood, fresh vegetables and more. The results is a delectable cuisine that today marries these historic influences. Charleston is said to boast 'more fine dining, per capita, than any city in America'. Hence, you will not want to miss the annual Charleston Food + Wine Festival, March 4 - 7th, 2010. The Festival's mission is 'to enhance Charleston's culinary reputation and support important charitable endeavors by focusing national attention on the entertainment, education and gastronomical gratification opportunities presented by world-class culinary professionals and wine experts.' Sounds good! Mmmmm. There are many interesting exhibitors such as Slow Food Charleston. This non-profit organization has over 83,000 members internationally that advocate for good, clean and fair food. They push for high quality of taste, environmental sustainability and social justice. During its 3 days the Events of the Food + Wine Festival take place in wonderful restaurants and venues all over Charleston. The Events go on throughout the day, so you can pick your time. Your taste buds won't be sorry!