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Thinking about where to take that special someone for Valentine’s Day? You still haven’t found that perfect place?
Well, let me help you! I have partnered with my lovely friends over at BedandBreakfast.com to bring you one amazing romantic giveaway! If you are the lucky winner of this weeks giveaway you will win a $250 dollar gift card to BedandBreakfast.com where you will be able to find the ideal spot to treat your honey for a Valentine’s Day getaway. Or, if you are single… perhaps a single girls getaway, Mother/ Daughter, Sisters or Best Friend retreat from Valentine’s Day! Lol! Anyway you use it, it is sure to be a fabulous getaway!

Check out their top-ten Romantic Inns of 2012

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Their yummmmmy Valentine’s day promo

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

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This giveaway starts on Tuesday, 1/24/2012 at 3:00pm PST and ends on Monday, 1/30/2012 at 11:59pm PST and the winner will be announced on Tuesday, 1/31/2011 at 10:00am PST.

Terms and Conditions:
This promotion is solely sponsored by The Travel Mom and is not sponsored by or otherwise affiliated with Facebook. There will be one winner per promotion who will be selected at random by The Travel Mom. By submitting your name, you will be eligible to be randomly selected for this promotion and you agree that The Travel Mom shall have no liability and shall be held harmless in connection with any aspect of this promotion.

If a winner does not claim their prize within 30 days of time of notification of winning said prize, said prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected at random.

BedandBreakfast.com™ Gift Card Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”)
OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO WIN. MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES. Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
SPONSOR: The Sponsor of the Sweepstakes is HomeAway.com, Inc., 1011 W. Fifth Street, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78703.
WHO MAY ENTER: You may enter the Sweepstakes if (A) you are a legal resident of the fifty (50) United States, The District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or Canada (except Quebec) and (B) you are at least Eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of entry. Void in overseas U.S. territories, possessions, commonwealths and military installations (except Puerto Rico where this Sweepstakes is valid), and void in the province of Quebec. Void where prohibited, licensed, restricted or taxed. Employees of HomeAway.com, Inc. and its parent company and affiliates, as well as their immediate family members (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee, are not eligible. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
ENTRY PERIOD: This giveaway starts on Tuesday, 1/24/2012 at 3:00pm PST and ends on Monday, 1/30/2012 at 11:59pm PST and the winner will be announced on Tuesday, 1/31/2011 at 10:00am PST.
HOW TO ENTER: The winner must meet the eligibility requirements set forth in these Official Rules. Sponsor is not responsible for any failure of the website during the Entry Period including any technical malfunction of any computer, on-line systems, servers, access providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail or review to be received on account of traffic congestion on the internet or at the website, or any combination thereof including any injury or damage to an entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from downloading any material related to the Sweepstakes, all of which may affect a person’s ability to participate in the Sweepstakes.
ODDS OF WINNING: Odds of winning are based on eligible number of entries. Winners will be selected at random using an independent auto-generated selection process available at http://www.random.org/integers/.
RANDOM DRAWING: There will be one (1) winner. The winner will be selected in a random drawing on 1/31/2012 from among the eligible entries received. The winner will be notified by e-mail on or about 1/31/2012. Decisions of Sponsor are final.
PRIZE: One (1) $250 BedandBreakfast.com Gift Card redeemable for a stay at one or more participating properties advertised on the BedandBreakfast.com website. The Prize is valued at five hundred dollars ($250) (the “Value Amount”). Sponsor does not own, manage, or represent any of the individual inns advertised on www.BedandBreakfast.com (the “Website”). Cost of stay is subject to the individual innkeeper or owner. The Prize is only valid at participating U.S. and Canadian properties. NOT ALL INNS ADVERTISED ON THE WEBSITE PARTICIPATE IN THE GIFT CARD PROGRAM. You are responsible for reviewing the list of participating properties prior to redeeming the Prize. A list of participating properties, which is subject to change, can be found at: http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/GiftCertificateSearch.aspx. The winner must provide the certificate number from the back of the gift card when making a reservation. When redeeming the Prize the winner may be asked to present a valid Photo ID and credit card. Winner must abide by any regulations, rules, policies, or practices enforced by the individual innkeepers or owners. Only the Prize specified above will be awarded. The Prize is non-transferable, with no cash redemption or equivalent. All federal, state and local income taxes, insurance, licensing, registration and title fees connected to the Prize are the sole responsibility of the winner. Sponsor shall only be responsible for awarding the number of prizes as stated in these Official Rules. Sponsor expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for injury or loss to any person or property relating to the delivery and/or subsequent use of the Prize awarded. Sponsor makes no representation or warranties concerning the Prize awarded.
CLAIMING PRIZE: Only a properly-claimed Prize will be awarded. As a condition of winning the Prize, the winner must complete any applicable forms required by a taxing authority within ten (10) days of receipt of Prize notification. Further, by accepting the Prize, the winner consents to Sponsor’s use of their names, photographs and/or likenesses, addresses, voices and statements made by or attributed to them, in perpetuity, in any and all media now known or hereafter developed (including, without limitation, print, broadcast, and internet), for all legitimate business purposes including advertising and promotional activities without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.
If any correspondence sent by the Sponsor or any Prize sent by the Sponsor is returned as undeliverable, the corresponding Prize will be forfeited and will be awarded to an alternate winner. If a winner does not respond within ten (10) days after the Sponsor’s first attempt to contact him or her, the corresponding Prize will be forfeited and will be awarded to an alternate winner. Should a winner make any false statement(s) in any document, the winner will be required to promptly return to Sponsor his or her Prize. Any unclaimed prizes will be awarded in a random drawing to be held as necessary.
In the event there is a dispute of the entrant’s winner’s identity, the Prize will be awarded to the established authorized email account holder. Any winner may be requested to provide Sponsor with proof that such winner is the authorized account holder. Sponsor may determine, in its sole discretion, whether the proof provided is sufficient.
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Released Parties are not responsible for any technical, hardware, software, telephone or other communications malfunctions, errors or failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, website, internet, or ISP availability, unauthorized human intervention, traffic congestion, incomplete or inaccurate capture of entry information (regardless of cause) or failed, incomplete garbled, jumbled or delayed computer transmissions which may limit one’s ability to enter the Sweepstakes, including any injury or damage to your or any other person’s computer relating or resulting from participating in the Sweepstakes or downloading any materials in these Sweepstakes.
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Since Valentine’s Day is traditionally a holiday for couples, I thought that it would be fun to do a COUPLE of giveaways! This Valentine’s Day I have partnered with my friends at Loews Don CeSar Beach Hotel in beautiful St. Pete Beach, FL and Loews Ventana Canyon in fabulous Tucson, AZ! So not only can you enter to win one or both locations giveaway but Loews Hotels are the ultimate choice in luxury and romance for this Valentine’s Day getaway and sure to score you big points with your honey if you are the lucky winner!;)

Each giveaway includes:

A romantic Two Night Stay in upgraded room accommodations

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A $50 Food + Beverage Credit

Everything you need to create the perfect Valentine’s Day for you and you special someone!

LOEWS VENTANA CANYON RESORT- is located at 7000 North Resort Drive., Tucson, AZ and nestled in the Catalina Mountain foothills, the 398-guestroom Loews Ventana Canyon Resort features two Tom Fazio-designed PGA golf courses, a full-service spa and fitness center, lighted tennis courts and hiking trails. Home of the award-winning Blues, Brews and Barbeque Brunch– ranked Best Brunch in Tucson 3 years in a row–the resort boasts 5 restaurants, including the Flying V Bar + Grill with a newly renovated patio, table-side guacamole, a variety of over 75 tequilas and stunning sunset views.

LOEWS DON CESAR HOTEL- Once a playground for distinguished celebrities such as Clarence Darrow and F. Scott Fitzgerald, Florida’s Legendary “Pink Palace,” the Loews Don CeSar Hotel, continues to charm and impress guests including today with service preserved from the Great Gatsby era of pampering. Sugar-sand beaches, Spa Oceana, poolside activities, award-wining Four-Diamond dining and a multimillion dollar renovation debuting this year, await visitors who return season after season. Blending European grandeur, seaside elegance and sweet sunsets with the enchantment of yesteryear, the romantic legend exemplifies the grandness of America’s traditional beach resorts and is the only historic resort on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!!!

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This giveaway starts on Tuesday, 1/17/2012 at 10:30am PST and ends on Monday, 1/23/2012 at 11:59pm PST and the winner will be announced on Tuesday, 1/24/2011 at 10:00am PST.

Terms and Conditions:
This promotion is solely sponsored by The Travel Mom and is not sponsored by or otherwise affiliated with Facebook. There will be one winner per promotion who will be selected at random by The Travel Mom. By submitting your name, you will be eligible to be randomly selected for this promotion and you agree that The Travel Mom shall have no liability and shall be held harmless in connection with any aspect of this promotion.

If a winner does not claim their prize within 30 days of time of notification of winning said prize, said prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected at random.

Credit Valid until Dec. 31, 2012.This certificate will include room and tax. Room service and incidentals are not included. A method of payment will be requested at check-in. Please be prepared to present alternate dates as advance reservations are required and based upon availability. Blackout dates apply. Holidays are excluded. Reservations cannot be made more than 90 days in advance. This certificate is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. The original certificate must be presented upon arrival. This certificate cannot be extended.

Are you ready for a winter wonderland getaway!? Well, this weeks giveaway is a fabulous snow play family getaway in beautiful Big Bear, CA!

This giveaway prize includes:

Enjoying a one-night stay at a cozy cabin for up to four people courtesy of Cabins4Less and your chance to experience the ultimate in snow play inner tubing down the snow-packed slopes at Big Bear Snow Play, the largest snow play area in the San Bernardino Mountains!

Now all you need is some hot chocolate! For more, Big Bear offers the ultimate outing for your family this winter. For lodging, activities, packages and visitor info log onto BigBear.com

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!!!

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This giveaway starts on Monday, 1/12/2012 at 10:00am PST and ends on Sunday, 1/15/2012 at 11:59pm PST and the winner will be announced on Monday, 1/16/2011 at 10:00am PST.

Terms and Conditions:
This promotion is solely sponsored by The Travel Mom and is not sponsored by or otherwise affiliated with Facebook. There will be one winner per promotion who will be selected at random by The Travel Mom. By submitting your name, you will be eligible to be randomly selected for this promotion and you agree that The Travel Mom shall have no liability and shall be held harmless in connection with any aspect of this promotion.

If a winner does not claim their prize within 30 days of time of notification of winning said prize, said prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected at random.

*Prize Restrictions: Valid non-holiday. Black out dates may apply. This offer may not be used in combination with any other offer or promotion. Valid for one-night midweek stay (Sunday – Thursday) for a maximum number of 4 guests, subject to availability. Must present certificate at check-in. Guest is responsible for security deposit if needed. Please call Cabins 4 Less for availability and to redeem certificate. Certificate expires May 31, 2012. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED IN ADVANCE. Big Bear Snowplay tickets are good for the 2012 winter season only.

Okay Mom and Dad this one is for you! We parents spend so much time planning and making the holidays perfect for our children and families that we so often forget to take a minute for ourselves… by the time the holidays are over we are exhausted and in great need of some R&R! So thought about it and I wanted to do something special for all of the adults! For this giveaway I have partnered with my great friends over at the fabulous Pechanga Resort & Casino to bring you a chance to win a:

One stay in a fabulous suite at the beautiful Pechanga Resort & Casino and a $100 gift card for dinner for two at the scrumptious Great Oak restaurant!

The last time I ran a giveaway to Pechanga Resort & Casino it was one of the biggest giveaways to date!!! Be sure to not only enter but also “Share” and “Retweet” this giveaway to all of your friends and family!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!!!

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This giveaway starts on Friday, 12/16/2011 at 10:00am PST and ends on Friday, 12/30/2011 at 11:59pm PST and the winner will be announced on Saturday, 12/31/2011 at 10:00am PST.

Terms and Conditions:
This promotion is solely sponsored by The Travel Mom and is not sponsored by or otherwise affiliated with Facebook. There will be one winner per promotion who will be selected at random by The Travel Mom. By submitting your name, you will be eligible to be randomly selected for this promotion and you agree that The Travel Mom shall have no liability and shall be held harmless in connection with any aspect of this promotion.

If a winner does not claim their prize within 30 days, said prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected at random.

Pechanga Resort & Casino suite subject to availability.

I was recently lucky enough to have stayed at the amazing Hyatt Hill Country Resort and Spa and let me tell you it was fantastic! I had a fabulous meal at the Antlers Lodge, soaked in some beauty at their gorgeous spa, and just took some time to enjoy the beauty of the grounds. I have already done a giveaway to Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa quite a while back, but some places are just worth revisiting! And I want to give all you who weren’t as lucky as Annette (our winner last time) a chance to experience this beautiful place for yourself. So, this weeks giveaway is too… can you guess…lol? Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa!!! This giveaway is a New Years Eve package only and includes:

-1 standard room for 2 adults and 2 children,

-Real Texas BBQ dinner for 2 adults, 2 children

-Family friendly carnival for kids of all ages

-Family barn dance with the fabulous Ronnie T band

-Access to the UNDERground Teen Hangout (for teens 13-17 ONLY!)

-S’mores by the fire pit

-Champagne and sparkling cider toast at midnight
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-New Year’s Day breakfast buffet for 2 adults & 2 children

So it looks like one lucky winner is going to have a way cooler NYE 2011 than previously thought!

If you are not the winner of this giveaway but would still like to enjoy a fabulous NYE like this at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, here are all of the details:

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa has a New Year’s event that will make everyone in the family celebrate. The event kicks off on Friday, December 30 with a Radio Disney Ballroom Bash, re-opening of the UNDERground – Teen Hangout and expanding their “Under the Big Top” carnival; all in an effort to help families find a one-stop-shop for ringing in the New Year.

“Our New Year’s Celebration is the signature event of our resort. You will not find a better place than Hyatt Regency Hill Country to celebrate the beginning of a new year,” resort general manager, Gino Caliendo said.

The hotel is making it easy to enjoy all the fun, by offering a New Year’s Eve Family Package that includes a smokehouse barbecue dinner for 2 adults and 2 children, access to the “Under the Big Top” carnival; family barn dance, with live music from the Ronnie T Band, and New Year’s Day breakfast buffet.

Everything kicks-off on Friday, December 30th, with the hotels’ first ever “Radio Disney Ballroom Bash.” Taking place in the hotel’s Fredericksburg Ballroom, this event will host a live Radio Disney DJ, playing all the top Radio Disney hits, in a family-friendly environment.

A large dance floor will be laid and lights will be flashing, and a club-like lounge will be created. Contests, dance-offs and other fun activities are all a part of the evening. There will be healthy snack options for kids, a photo area and tons of Disney-themed giveaways.

Hyatt Hill Country is also relaunching the UNDERground – Teen Hangout. UNDERground 2.0, has been designed with a multi-room layout, each room having a unique theme. The “Futuristic Club Room,” will feature a live DJ spinning dance and Top 40 music. A glow-in-the-dark oxygen bar will be set up on December 31st, featuring delicious “flavors/scents!” Is your teen a Twi-hard? Then they’ll love the “Teen Movie Mayhem Room,” streaming teen movie favorites like the Twilight Saga and Harry Potter series in a large, theater-like setting. Is your teen a Halo or Call Of Duty addict? The “Tournament of Games Room,” will feature a head-to-head, bracket-style competition that will reveal the King or Queen of Hill Country gamers. Finally, the “Adventure Arcade Room” features classic tabletop games like pool, air hockey, ping-pong and even mini-basketball.

Everything culminates with the “Under the Big Top Carnival” held in the hotel’s climate-controlled RW Pavilion. This year the hotel has added some fun new elements to the celebration, including “Pop Noggins” and a virtual-reality ride simulator. “Pop Noggins” utilizes green-screen technology and puts you in and your family in the spotlight of your very own animated “music video.” Up to 6 people can participate, featuring an extensive list of classic and new hits! The virtual-reality ride simulator incorporates all the dips, turns and thrills that you could experience on a roller coaster, all without leaving the ground. The carnival also feature fun prize booths, delicious “carnival-themed” food and even balloon-animal makers and stilt-walkers, all adding to the “Under the Big Top” theme!

Of course, the night is not complete without Champagne and cider toast as the countdown is broadcast on a giant screen, ensuring the perfect night to ring in 2012.

The package is $399, plus tax and resort fee, for a family of four, based on 2 adults and 2 children. To book your New Year’s Eve Package, visit www.hillcountry.hyatt.com.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!!!

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This giveaway starts on Monday, 12/5/2011 at 9:00am and ends on Sunday, 12/11/2011 at 11:59pm and the winner will be announced on Monday, 12/12/2011 at 9:00am.

A GREAT NEW ADDITION HAS JUST BEEN ADDED TO THIS ALREADY INCREDIBLE GIVEAWAY:
What’s better than winning the NYE Package from the Travel Mom? How about adding a complimentary upgrade to an allergy-friendly room!? The amazing team at PURE has upped the ante and will upgrade your family to a Respire Room by Hyatt… What is a Respire room? They are rooms that are coated with the amazing PURE Shield and PURE Clean, designed to provide a comfortable sleeping environment for all guests, especially allergy sufferers. We of course put all Hyatt rooms through a strict protocol when it comes to cleanliness but Respire rooms undergo an additional six-step process to reduce airborne particle and minimize the presence of potential irritants.

And now, thanks to the folks at PURE, you will be upgraded if you are the grand winner of the giveaway! How cool is that? They also have some goodies they are throwing in that you will be able to take home with you after your NYE getaway!

For more information on Respire rooms by Hyatt please visit: http://hillcountry.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/rooms/room-description.jsp. For more information on PURE rooms visit: http://www.pureroom.com/”

Terms and Conditions:
This promotion is solely sponsored by The Travel Mom and is not sponsored by or otherwise affiliated with Facebook. There will be one winner per promotion who will be selected at random by The Travel Mom. By submitting your name, you will be eligible to be randomly selected for this promotion and you agree that The Travel Mom shall have no liability and shall be held harmless in connection with any aspect of this promotion.

If a winner does not claim their prize within 30 days, said prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected at random.

Package valid December 31, 2011 only. Price of package is per room, per night; based on quad occupancy. Package includes access to NYE party for two adults and two children. Access to the UNDERground Teen Hangout for 2 ages 13-17 are also included. Price does not include incidental charges. Credit card required to book reservation.
Winner must call Jakeup Rios to book, 210-520-4018, no later than 12/28. Prize will be forfeited if package is not booked by 12p, CST on the 12/28.
No refunds for any unused portion of package. Additional charges for room type upgrades.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts® encompasses hotels managed, franchised or leased by subsidiaries and affiliates of Global Hyatt Corporation. The trademarks Hyatt®, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt Summerfield Suites, Hyatt Gold Passport®, and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation. © 2009 Hyatt Corporation. All rights reserved.

This is one of the BIGGEST giveaways to date! I am so excited to share this amazing giveaway with all of you! Can you imagine if you had the chance to do all of your holiday shopping at Mall of America AND to experience all of the awesome attractions Bloomington, Minnesota and the surrounding areas have to offer?! Well, now you do! This week I will be giving away:

· One complimentary 2-night stay at the Embassy Suites Hotel Minneapolis Airport in Bloomington, in a suite, with reception each night and cooked-to-order breakfast each morning! (so you have your strength to shop ’til you drop!!!)

· 4 The Big Ticket™ Attraction Passes

· 2 Mall of America Coupon Books

· 2 Mall of America Shopping Bags

The Big Ticket is a three-day bundled attraction pass that gives visitors a 30% savings to top Twin Cities attractions. Once The Big Ticket has been scanned, you are allowed to visit each attraction once within three days.

· Nickelodeon Universe®, in Mall of America

· SEA LIFE™ Minnesota Aquarium, in Mall of America

· Water Park of America, by Mall of America

· Minnesota Zoo, in Apple Valley, MN

· Great Clips® IMAX® Theatre at Minnesota Zoo

· Science Museum of Minnesota, In Saint Paul

This prize carries a value of more than $700.00!!!

As if this wasn’t awesome overload all on its own… the wonderful people of the Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau have put together an amazing offer for all of The Travel Mom’s Facebook and Twitter fans and followers! This holiday season, purchase the ultimate stocking stuffer, with The Big Ticket™ Attraction Pass. You can purchase The Big Ticket here and enter our special code MOADISCOUNT to receive 10% off an Adult The Big Ticket (regularly $79.00). The Big Ticket expires one year from purchase.

ANNND just so you know…

Bloomington and Mall of America are also running their annual holiday promotion, Naughty Meets Nice! They also have a great getaway package and an incredible sweepstakes. Check out the details here!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!!!

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This giveaway starts on 11/14/2011 at 9:00am and ends on 11/27/2011 at 11:59pm and the winner will be announced on 11/28/2011 at 9:00am.

This weeks giveaway is for a $100 gift card to The UPS Store! Once again I want to share this genius idea that The UPS Store has come up with for you!!! They have developed Luggage Boxes!!! Since it was such a popular giveaway last time and with airline baggage fees going up, up, up and all of the missing and delayed luggage expected this holiday season, I was eager to share this new product with all of you for a second time! I want to give you a second chance to win this kind of peace of mind for your holiday travels… because lets face it, the holidays can be stressful enough!

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This giveaway starts on 10/24/11 at 10:00am and ends on 11/6/11 at 11:59pm and the winner will be announced on 11/7/2011 at 9:00am.

This weeks spook-tackular giveaway is for a family four pack of tickets to Knott’s Berry Farm!
For the perfect non-scare family event join Snoopy and the whole gang at “Snoopy’s Costume Party” in
Camp Spooky. This daytime, non-scare celebration, of cheer rather than fear, is the social event of the season with shows, activities and of course, trick-or-treating all geared for kids ages 3-11. Kids can take part in the “Monster Dance Party and Costume Parade” and show off their costume as they join the friendliest group of monsters, and the Peanuts characters, in a spirited procession through Camp Spooky. In the Camp Spooky Theatre the Peanuts Halloween “Spooktacular” will have you singing and dancing in the aisles to all your favorite Halloween tunes. For those a little more adventurous, a walk through the “Haunted Harvest Maze” will take you through a cornfield of mischievous scarecrows and “The Great Pumpkin Hay Bale Maze” will have you joining Linus as he awaits the arrival of the Great Pumpkin!

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Giveaway runs Oct 5th 2011- Oct 9th 2011 12:00pm PST. The winner will be announced Oct 10th 2011.

Terms and Conditions:
The giveaway winner will receive four Knott’s Berry Farm tickets that will be set up for them at the Knott’s guest relations window. Tickets will be valid for a one day admission to be used any day through October 31st 2011. Knott’s Camp Spooky event takes place weekends only in October. The winner will need to contact Knott’s public relations department to set up tickets. The winner will need to provide a valid photo ID upon pick-up. A contact will be provided to the winner.

This weeks giveaway is of MAMMOTH proportions!!! This giveaway will allow you to experience the beautiful fall colors of Mammoth at a top resort!!! Sound good!? Well, keep reading then…

The prize package is for two nights with breakfast each day at the Whitebark Restaurant and a driving map of all the beautiful Fall Foliage!!! A $189 a night value!

This pack is valid until Oct 31st 2011, although the Westin Monache Resort will be happy to accommodate the winner’s scheduling needs. There will be ski and holiday blackout dates.

The Westin Monache Resort in Mammoth is the ideal California location to see the beauty of the Fall Foliage. Every year you can explore canyons that flutter with yellow, red, orange, auburn and green. These inspiring Fall colors can be seen in the Mammoth Lakes area from September 1st – October 31st each year.

So you dont miss out on this fab giveaway here are the easy steps to enter:

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Giveaway runs Sept 20th 2011- Oct 4th 2011 12:00pm PST. The winner will be announced Oct 5th 2011.

This is a Travel Mom first!!! This week I will be running not one… but TWO giveaways at once! I love it!
Giveaway (A) is for a $100 gift card to The UPS Store! I know, you are probably wondering, “Emily, what does The UPS Store have to do with travel, you always do travel giveaways!?” Well, I’ll tell you! The UPS Store has come up with a genius idea!!! They have developed Luggage Boxes!!! With airline baggage fees going up up up and all of the (missing luggage- my Mother/ Daughter trip to Mexico and a recently delayed baggage issue my son had on a trip home) I was eager to use this new product! Let me tell you, it was fabulous! Not only did Charlie and Gabby not have to worry about hauling all of their stuff on their journey back to school but by sending it all ahead it was nicely awaiting them upon their arrival! So welcoming! =) So I want to give you a chance to win this kind of peace of mind for the next time you or a loved one is traveling!
Giveaway (B) is for a $200 gift certificate to be used at any Fairfield Inn and Suites of your choice!!! Not only would this just be a fabulous prize to win but it could use it to help get your college student back to school OR help you and your college bound student find the University of their dreams! “Check in at Fairfield Inn, check out colleges!” “With so many decisions to make about college, Fairfield Inn & Suites® offers you an easy choice wherever you’re visiting schools in the US and Canada. Always offering exceptional value and comfort, you can look forward to free Wi-Fi*, free breakfast with healthy options, plus a friendly staff who can provide you with area information.” If you book your stay before October 24th 2011 you can book a college tours travel package that includes:
• A copy of The Princeton Review’s popular The Portable Guidance Counselor book
• College Tours Tip sheet compliments of The Princeton Review
• $25 Smart Bucks coupon good for a future stay
And again… you could just use the gift certificate towards a fabulous vacation to treat yourself for getting everyone back to school! LOL =P
Ok, time to enter!!! Remember, since there are two giveaways there will be a check box for each giveaway on the entry page. If you would like to enter both giveaways (which I highly encourage), please enter twice, clicking one box the first entry and the second box the second time! Easy as pie!

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Click on my logo below to enter!!!: