Cooperstown’s Otesaga Resort Hotel Celebrates Upcoming Centennial
To celebrate the upcoming centennial of Cooperstown’s historic Otesaga Resort Hotel, the property has created a unique VIP Centennial Package that offers participating guests a one-of-a-kind signature experience.The package includes two-nights suite accommodations, two breakfasts and two dinners with wines picked specially by the hotel’s sommelier, Dom Perignon champagne on arrival with keepsake Centennial-etched glasses, an Otesaga cotton blanket, an Otesaga tote bag filled with Baseball Hall of Fame tickets, discount coupons and souvenirs, a baseball bat engraved with the Otesaga logo, and many other commemorative gifts.
For more information: www.Otesaga.com


Scheid Vineyards Grand Opening on Cannery Row
Scheduled to take place September 27-28^th, 2008 on Monterey’s famed Cannery Row, Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge will open its doors with a celebratory weekend, featuring the award winning, small lot artisan wines grown on Screed’s ten estate Monterey vineyards.Grand opening weekend guests will enjoy flights of Scheid Vineyards small lot wines served with complimentary appetizers, as well as entertainment such as live music, a strolling magician, and the stilt-walking Queen of the Vineyards.Ten percent of all proceeds will be donated to the Monterey Jazz Festival All Star Band.
For more information: www.scheidwines.com


Trick-or-Treaters Escape to InterContinental Tampa for “Howl-O-Scream”
Tampa’s newest luxury hotel is making it easy for trick-or-treaters to check out Florida’s top-rated yearly Halloween event at Busch Gardens for 17 nights of shocking surprises.Those in search of the spookiest fall event can book the “Howl-O-Scream” experience at InterContinental Tampa between September 25^th and November 1^st and enjoy a trick-or-treat basket in their room and “Howl-O-Scream” Busch Gardens tickets.
For more information: www.intercontampa.com

Surf’s Up on Oahu
Each year the legacy of Duke Kahanamoku is celebrated at Duke’s OceanFest on Waikiki Beach.The weeklong festival will be held this year from August 17-24, 2008 and feature a variety of exciting water sports competitions, including men’s, women’s, and children’s surf contests, one mile swim, stand-up surf contest, Hawai’I Paddleboard Championship, and other events that pay tribute to the local waterman.The festival is a major fundraiser for the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation’s college scholarship and athletic grants program.
For more information: www.dukefoundation.org


Fall Golf Retreat at Westfields Marriot
Located just 30 minutes from the nation’s capital in Chantilly, VA, Westfields Marriott offers a golf retreat to an elite course designed by Fred Couples.In addition to two rounds of golf, a swing analysis and fitting session for two at the course, the special “Tee for Two” package includes a couple’s luxury guest room, a brunch buffet at the property’s four-star Michelin-rated Palm Court Restaurant, and complimentary transportation to and from the golf club.
For more information: www.westfieldsmarriott.com