Hyatt Residence Club Vacation… one week in Carmel, CA!

Back by popular demand! Spend a glorious week (March 2-9, 2024) in stunning Carmel, California at the Hyatt Residence Highlands Inn. Enjoy a true vacation with a well-appointed one bedroom with a pull-out sofa—ocean-view unit as your home base, and let Hyatt pamper you and your family!

Last year’s lucky winner said, ‘“We had the BEST time!”

The Hyatt Residence Club blends the amenities of a vacation resort with the intimacy of a personal hideaway. This 4-star resort gives you plenty of room to roam and recharge while basking in the natural beauty of Carmel. Situated in a state park, Hyatt Carmel Highlands overlooks Big Sur Coast in Carmel. In just a few minutes, you can be strolling along Carmel Beach or Fisherman’s Wharf, exploring Monterey Bay Aquarium, taking in the gorgeous coastline on the 17-Mile Drive, or golfing Pebble Beach Golf Links!

And enjoy included activities galore! Catamarans, bikes, kayaks, wine tasting and dinner at the Joel Palmer Restaurant are all included!

• Daytime Catamaran Cruise for 4, Sail Monterey

• Ebike rentals or tours for 4, Big Sur Adventures/Pedego Carmel

• All day kayak or Bike rentals for 2 from Adventures by the Sea, Monterey

• Double kayak rental in Monterey Bay, Monterey Bay Kayaks

• The Joel Palmer House Restaurant, $200 Gift Certificate

• Private wine tasting for 4 at Windy Oaks Estate

• VIP wine tastings for 2 at Dawn’s Dream Winery

• Flights & Bites: Wine flight for 4 paired with Charcuterie at McIntyre Family Tasting Studio

Make memories! Experience luxury in a beautiful coastal setting with all the comforts of home away from home.

PLEASE NOTE:

A Friend of KIDS Center has donated the week they own in Carmel, California and will assist with booking. Donor owns week 9, (March 2-9, 2024) Highlands Inn, Carmel, California, Unit #313, Ocean View. To book, please contact KIDS Center prior to September 1, 2023 and provide names of guests for March stay. Good through March 9, 2024. For Sail Monterey, information included on gift certificates. For activities, see information included on gift certificates.

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11 Grand Cru de Champagne, France, 8 People for 7 Nights

A unique wine and food experience awaits you in the beautiful French region of Champagne-Ardenne. Make your way through the historic villages and tour the wineries in this excellent Grand Cru.

Retrace the steps of Dom Pérignon and get to know the real essence of Champagne. You and 7 guests will experience the grand marquees of this famous wine region, and sip surprising treasures from smaller producers.

Immerse yourself in the region’s culture, strongly based around food and wine. Stay in a wonderful villa that combines the French aesthetic with all modern conveniences.

Your driver is also a sommelier, so while transporting you all week, you’ll learn all there is to know about the Champagne-making process and the specific blends that make Champagne so unique.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to share with 7 of your friends or family! Bid high to win this truly special experience in Champagne, France!

PLEASE NOTE:

Grand Cru de Champagne is a vacation package of 7 nights and 8 days in a private villa in the Champagne region. Bookings are based on availability of accommodations and must be booked within 6 months of purchase and are good for 2 years regarding travel date. Not included: Airfare, ground transportation on arrival and departure dates, any free time extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary. Please note that all itineraries may be subject to change.

Itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival

Settle into your villa and meet your sommelier.

Day 2 | Reims Mountain

Spend a full-day wine tour in Reims Mountain discovering Champagnes based on Pinot Noir, and visit some of the most important Grand Cru villages.

Day 3 | Moet & Chandon and Epernay

Enjoy a guided visit of the biggest champagne producer, taste some of their champagnes and explore the charming town of Epernay.

Day 4 | Côtes des Blancs and Vallee de la Marne

Spend the morning visiting the renowned Cotes des Blancs and taste Champagnes based on Chardonnay. In the afternoon, head to Vallee de Marne and focus on Pinot Meunier Champagne.

Day 5 | Taittinger Maison, Hautvillers and Dom Pérignon Abbey

Visit one of the most famous Champagne producers in the world, Taittinger. Visit the magnificent chalk cellars— a Unesco World Heritage site—for a champagne tasting. Spend the afternoon in the cutest hilltop village of the region, Hautvillers, and visit the Abbey of Dom Pérignon.

Day 6 | Reims

Free day in Reims, the vibrant capital of Champagne, famous for its stunning cathedral and historical center.

Day 7 | Champagne

Free day to explore the region with your driver.

Day 8 | Departure

Depart from your villa, taking with you all of the unforgettable memories from the week!

Includes

• 7 nights in a private villa

• Daily maid service

• Mid-week change of linen and towels

• Transportation all week for a max of 8 hours and 200 km per day. (Transportation not included on arrival and departure days.)

• Visits and tastings at 6 different wineries, including Moet & Chandon and Taittinger.

• Excursions to Epernay, Reims and Hautvillers

• Dinner prepared by private chef with wine pairing at your villa

• Final cleaning and utilities

• Travel assistance and concierge service

• Private Cabana for 10 people

• 5 VIP Parking passes

• $1000 in Food and Beverage Credit