TUSCAN BANQUET & BUBBLES

If you feel like you’ve just walked onto the set of Under the Tuscan Sun, it’s because you just might when you bid on this incredible trip. Home to this Hollywood blockbuster film, enchanting Cortona is affectionately known as the “food capital of Italy.” Situated high above the breathtaking Tuscan countryside, this magical, estruscan hilltop town has it all — gastronomical delights, world-class wines, Renaissance art, historic architecture, the generosity of Italian spirit, and so much more.

Two couples will spend seven nights in this ancient Etruscan hill town, with picturesque medieval buildings and spectacular views of the Val di Chiana and beyond. Your choice of accommodations will be the luxurious Casa Carmen or Palazzo Tacconi, both located just a few minutes by foot from the historic center of Cortona.

Experience the magic of Cortona with a 2-hour historical walking tour through the town led by an expert guide who imparts their knowledge of this fabled Tuscan hill town. Your tour will finish up at the internationally renowned Del Brenna Jewelry Boutique, located in a stunning ancient olive oil mill where you will be welcomed with a special aperitivo — a glass of Prosecco with their signature floating edible gold and silver leaf flakes.

Last but not least, luxuriate in an authentic Tuscan multi-course dinner prepared for you in the comfort of your Cortona home by one of the many talented Cortonese chefs. You will delight in savoring the flavorful cuisine of the region with a four-course menu paired with exceptional local wine, specially designed for you and your guests.

You can’t get much more Italian than this Tuscan-inspired auction lot!

INCLUDES

• Seven-night stay for two couples at Casa Carmen with private outdoor garden and plunge pool or at Palozzo Tacconi, a historical flat with a private terrace overlooking Val Di Chiana

• Private multi-course Tuscan dinner prepared by local Cortona chef at your Casa

• Historical walking tour of Cortona with expert guide

• Prosecco and tour of Del Brenna Atelier Jewelry Boutique in Cortona

• Expert trip planning assistance for additional excursions and experiences

• Two-year expiration date

Restrictions: Accommodations based on availability. Airfare and transportation not included. Additional meals, drinks, excursions, and gratuities not included. Expires February 18, 2025. Nontransferable, no cash value, and no returns.

COURTESY OF Sojourn Ventures, Rob Friedman, and Stacey Matraw

Together Again With Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson is the ultimate performer and back in action after a four-year break from touring. Her performances are iconic, and you and a guest get to hang in the Windy City while being front and center at the Together Again concert, which includes an opening act by hip-hop artist Ludacris!

This first-class experience includes VIP seats at the Hollywood Casino Ampitheatre, luxury car service to and from the concert, a three-night stay at the Pendry Hotel Chicago located in the Loop neighborhood, and dinner for two at Shanghai Terrace overlooking the glittering lights of the Chicago skyline. Add two first-class airline tickets and an architecture tour via boat on the Chicago River, you can’t help but be the high bidder on this “ludacris” lot!

INCLUDES

• Two VIP tickets to Janet Jackson’s Together Again concert on May 27, 2023 at the Hollywood Casino Ampitheatre

• Luxury car transfer to and from concert

• Two first-class airline tickets within Continental US to Chicago

• Three-night stay for two in Deluxe King or Queen room at the Pendry Hotel Chicago

• Dinner for two at Shanghai Terrace at the Peninsula Hotel Chicago

• 90-minute Chicago River Architecture Tour by boat for two

COURTESY OF Bruvion Travel

Juggernaut Productions

Pendry Hotel Chicago

The Peninsula Hotel Chicago, Shanghai Terrace

Restrictions: Concert tickets valid for May 27, 2023 event in Chicago only. Book boat tour at least 15 days in advance. Flights are from US 48 states only and good for travel between May 20 to May 30, 2023. Flights must be booked 30 days prior to travel. Pendry Hotel Chicago stay is valid for three-consecutive night stay and must present the gift certificate at check-in. Dinner gift certificate excludes alcoholic beverages. Non-transferable, no cash value, and no returns.

BAJA OR BUST!

Wanna get away? Enjoy a relaxing week in the sun at this “off the grid” private home 4km north of Zacatitos on the Baja Peninsula. This 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home has everything you need — infinity pool, outdoor dining areas, pickleball courts — all set on a small bluff overlooking the Gulf of California. No kidding, this beautiful and luxurious house is actually off the grid with solar power and a desalination system for water, so a little resource management is required. A short walk from the house is a cactus pitch-and-putt private 9-hole course and 1.5 miles up the road is a swimming and surfing beach.

This is the opportunity you have been looking for to unplug, relax, and enjoy the Baja sunshine in a remote setting!

INCLUDES

• Seven-night stay for eight at a private home in Mexico

COURTESY OF Marilyn Conner

Restrictions: Dates must be mutually agreed upon by both parties. Some blackout dates apply. Expires February 18, 2024. Not recommended between mid-May to mid-October. Nontransferable, no cash value, and no returns.