october 16, 2009

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Jan Gets a Blog!
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Win a 3-Night Stay Turks & Caicos

Post a photo of your ideal lazy beach day on Ocean Club Resorts' Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/oceanclubresorts, and you could win a 3-night stay for two at Ocean Club Resorts. Photos must be posted by November 4. The stay is valid from May 1 to December 15, 2010. www.oceanclubresorts.com

Stay Like a Princess
and See One

The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown has a hotel package that includes two VIP tickets to Diana: A Celebration exhibition at the National Constitution Center, which runs through December 31. This blockbuster show includes nine galleries that showcase the life of the Princess of Wales. The package starts at $159; use code ARN when booking at www.marriott.com/hotels.
For information on the exhibit visit constitutioncenter.org

Half a Million Strong

In addition to insane costumes, this years West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval will feature live music acts, aerialists, DJs and illusionists on stages throughout. And the annual Halloween Costume Ball will feature The Trashy Girl dancers. For a more ghostly event, check out the Dearly Departed, Hollywood's Tragical History Tour. The three-hour tour takes you to more than 100 scenes of Hollywood death, www.dearlydepartedtours.com
Many hotels are having Halloween specials – check them out at www.visitwesthollywood.com

Volcano Half Marathon

Run through 13 miles of rugged terrain on this Emerald Isle of the Caribbean at the Montserrat Volcano Observatory December 5. Registration is $30, which includes gift items, a T-shirt and a souvenir medal made out of volcanic material. Deadline to register is December 4. Check out the Facebook page at
facebook.com/pages/Montserrat-Volcano-Half-Marathon/139901407963.
For more on Montserrat, visit www.visitmontserrat.com.

pick of the week

I'm a big fan of the shoe website Zappos.com, where you can find amazing shoes and incredible customer service. The site has now expanded to include beauty products such as this exclusive set of Stila products, $120 value for $45. The set includes a bronzer, mascara, moisturizer, lip glaze and eyeshadow. Check this and other beauty products out at www.zappos.com/beauty