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Vera Bradley Travel Bag and Accessories Giveaway – Closed

December 12, 2010 By

This giveaway is closed. Congratulations to the winner, Laura Benjamin! And thanks so much to everybody for all their entries!

Are you going to be traveling for the holidays? This year we are only going as far as my Aunt and Uncle’s house about two hours away, but for those of you traveling on planes, trains, or by automobile to stay somewhere overnight, I have travel tips and a fantastic giveaway brought to you by InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG). Here are some tips to help you cut your travel costs this year:

* Check it Free – Travelers can get up to $50 toward their first checked bag on any airline when they spend a weekend at any IHG hotel across the U.S. between now and Dec. 30, 2010.

* Sweet Dilemma – IHG is offering a flexible choice for any traveler who stays twice at any IHG property from September 20 to December 31, 2010 – free nights, double reward club points or miles.

There are InterContinental Hotels located around the world as well as here in the U.S. in cities like Boston, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. Visit their website to find a hotel close to your holiday destination!

To make packing for your trip easier and more stylish, I have a wonderful giveaway for a lucky MomReviews reader. Thanks to IHG, I received this beautiful travel set to review plus I get to give one away!  The prize pack includes a Vera Bradley Travel Frame Bag in medium grey, a Sonia Kashuk Valet bag, a Sonia Kashuk Frame Purse, a Lewis N. Clark neck pillow, a pair of iHome Noise Isolating Earphones with volume control and pouch, and a $25 VISA gift card.  Approximate retail value of everything – $230.00. You’ll be traveling in style!  Here’s a closer look:


The Travel Frame bag is Vera Bradley’s take on the classic doctor bag. The frame keeps the bag upright, and inside are four pockets and a zippered compartment to keep smaller items organized. The shoulder strap is removable.

A neat feature of the Sonia Kashuk Valet bag is that the three pouches are removable – those white strips you see in the photo are velcro. So, pack everything you need for your trip, then detach the top pouch with your travel shampoo and body wash to take to the shower,  pack makeup in one of the small pouches to tuck  in your purse. It’s a really clever bag.

WIN IT: To enter, leave me a comment on this post and tell me what your dream destination would be for traveling this holiday. If you could go anywhere, where would you go?   This MUST be done before any bonus entries will count. Enter by 12/19/10 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

RULES: Open to U.S.  mailing addresses only, no P.O. boxes please. Shipping will be handled by the sponsor, MomReviews is not responsible for lost or stolen prizes.

BONUS ENTRIES: Earn a bonus entry for each of the following that you do or have done. Leave a separate comment for each-

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    Enter to win a Vera Bradley Travel Frame Bag, $25 gift card, headphones & more from @MomReviews, ARV $230! Ends 12/19 at midnight EST http://momreviews.net/?p=6167

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    I’ll choose the winner using the “And the Winner Is” plugin on or around Sunday 12/12 2010, announce them by editing the post, and email the winner for their mailing address. Shipping will be handled by the sponsor. Thanks for entering and good luck everybody!

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    Western North Carolina Family Vacation Spots

    June 11, 2010 By

    When we think about family vacation destinations, typically overcrowded Orlando, overpriced Europe or lacking-in-excitement Washington D.C. comes to mind. But sometimes, the best things in life are unexpected and offbeat, like Western North Carolina. Nestled within the Appalachian Mountains, Western North Carolina is the perfect destination for families who enjoy the great outdoors.

    Whether for its recreational value offering activities like hiking, fishing or camping or for its serenity as an oasis, Western North Carolina is an ideal outdoor setting. With choices ranging from a gated mountain community like Headwaters to a lake community like Lake James or a mountain and equestrian community like Bright’s Creek, all members of the family, young and old, can appreciate Western North Carolina as an affordable and unexpectedly pleasant vacation or second home destination.

    Headwaters is a gated mountain community with 2 lakes with waterfalls overlooking Pisgah and Cherokee National Forests and its golf course. Headwaters boasts 4 mild seasons where visitors and residents enjoy fly-fishing, golfing and walking trails in the warmer months and skiing in the winter.

    The  Lake James is a scenic lake community offering excellent topography for kayaking, fishing and camping. Lake James offers a clubhouse to organize recreational activities and for renting equipment.

    Bright’s Creek is a golf community with gated entrance. This is the hub of it all in Western North Carolina; Bright’s Creek offers the finest equestrian facilities in the state and a well-known golf course that attracts visitors from all over.

    The advantage that Western North Carolina has over all other vacation destinations is its serenity. When the endless amusements run dry, one can sit back and relax in this refuge. Take pleasure in the peaceful mountain views and relax to the sounds of nature in Western North Carolina.

    disclosure: This post is brought to you by SoutheastDiscovery.com.

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    Save Money With Hotels.com Coupon Codes

    May 28, 2010 By

    Save money on your hotel costs by first checking for special deals and coupon codes. At Dealtaker.com, you can find Updated money saver hotels.com coupons with great deals in cities around the country. For example, book a stay at Best Western Marina Gateway San Diego by May 30th and get a rate as low as $83 until June 30th!

    Dealtaker.com brings you the best discounts and deals from hotels.com, with over 18,000 hotels in over 300 cities.  New deals are added all the time, so check back often to see if a coupon code pops up that will save you money on your next trip or vacation!

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