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VIP Justin Bieber Experience

Calling all Beliebers: if your tweenager goes gaga for Justin Bieber—the mega popular music boy wonder—then this package is sure to win you hugs for the rest of your life (or at least until your little fangirl or boy turns 16). “Bieber Fever” will take Atlanta by storm on Saturday, August 10, 2013, when the worldwide pop star performs at Philips Arena as part of his sold-out “Believe” tour. (Tickets are impossible to get at any price!) This Bieberlicious package gives four incredibly lucky fans VIP tickets to the concert, along with “meet and greet” wristbands to see Justin in the flesh. There is even a professional photographer on site to capture every moment of this scream-worthy experience. Grab your earplugs now!

Wine and Food Lover’s Fantasy in Napa Valley, California

It doesn’t matter when you go. In spring, long days rouse culinary gardens from winter slumbers. The scent of white truffles in winter is a singular experience, and in fall, the morning fog charmingly chills the air. Summer? Hand-harvested fruits and vegetables leave you longing for just one more bite. Get ready. This package to lovely Napa Valley, California, has paddles wagging. Stay two nights (i.e., one room) at one of the true luxury Napa resorts, the world-renowned Meadowood. Included is a round of golf for two on the property and a tour and tasting at each of the three spectacular Plumpjack wineries. The big finish? An unforgettable dinner for two and garden tour at Thomas Keller’s famous five-star restaurant, French Laundry, where the reservation waiting list for anyone but you is eight months. Delta Air Lines airfare allowance included. (Note:  Lodging is available Sunday-Thursday during the months of November 2013- July 2014 only.)

Dinner at Home with Celebrity Chef Art Smith

Indulge in a private dinner for eight people created by award-winning celebrity chef and television personality, Art Smith, in the comfort of your own home. Previously the personal, day-to-day chef to Oprah Winfrey and currently executive chef and co-owner of four acclaimed restaurants (Southern Art and Bourbon Bar in Atlanta is his!), Art is known for bringing people together through food. His cookbooks are national best sellers—one won the James Beard Award in its category—and his distinctly Southern approach to cooking is enjoyed by the world’s most famous celebrities and dignitaries, including Lady Gaga and President Barack Obama. Package includes dinner by Art with help from two chefs and two servers from his Atlanta restaurant.

Ski or Swim Vacation with Exclusive Resorts

When you arrive at your standout digs—each Exclusive Resorts residence averages $3 million in value—your kitchen is stocked, transportation is arranged, and reservations are confirmed. Every home scrupulously vetted through this luxury vacation club is uncompromising in its elegance (think high style, not ho hum); most places comfortably accommodate at least six guests. Count on an on-site concierge to handle the mundane, from fetching groceries to cooking dinner to running late-night errands. Package offers seven nights/eight days in one of Exclusive Resort’s most sought-after destinations: Bonita Beach, Deer Valley, Ft. Lauderdale, Grand Cayman, Los Cabos, Peninsula Papagayo, Real del Mar, Scottsdale, Snowmass, Steamboat Springs or Telluride. Delta Air Lines airfare allowance included. (Note: Travel must take place before November 15, 2013 and residence may only be reserved within 90 days of desired check-out date.)

The Ultimate NYC Experience with Dr. Oz

This is your chance to meet Dr. Mehmet Oz, Emmy-winning television personality and medical guru to the stars, in the Big Apple. Spend two nights in a deluxe king room at the Four Seasons Hotel New York, where you will also enjoy breakfast for two each day at The Garden Restaurant and two 50-minute custom massages in the Four Seasons Spa. After watching a taping of the Dr. Oz Show with one lucky friend, visit with the good doctor himself during a meet and greet, celebrating later with a tasting menu and wine pairings for two at Le Bernardin, the famous four-star seafood restaurant owned by Eric Ripert. Cap this amazing package with a $5,000 gift certificate to chic jewel salon Mish New York and an in-store champagne reception just for you. Delta Air Lines airfare allowance included.

Five-Star Experience at The Resort at Pelican Hill and The Grand del Mar in Southern California

A five-star vacation is as much about the amenities as your surroundings. This package gives you and three guests both in spades at two acclaimed resorts—the Hotel Grand del Mar in San Diego, California, one of the world’s six elite Triple Five-Star resorts, and Pelican Hill in nearby Newport Beach, the #1 golf resort in the world (Conde Nast Traveler, 2012). Package includes a Delta Air Lines airfare allowance plus:

Grand del Mar - Three fabulous nights in a stunning two-bedroom palazzo suite, cooking lesson with Chef William Bradley, dinner for four with wine pairings at Chef Bradley’s Addison, sailing experience on the America Cup for four people, breakfast each day for four guests, one round of golf for two people and two 60-minute massages for two people.

Pelican Hill - Three-night stay in a lavish three-bedroom villa, with private terrace, gourmet kitchen and butler service, round of golf for four at one of two Tom Fazio designed championship courses, four 50-minute Amber Gold massages at the five-star Spa, daily cabana rental at the Coliseum or Villa Club pools and breakfast each day for four people.

(Note: Pelican Hill reservations may only be booked within 90 days of intended arrival date and cannot be redeemed between May 1-August 31. Grand del Mar stay is not valid on holidays or in the months of July and August.)

The Perfect Party by Barbara Roos and Bold American Events

When a special occasion calls for something exceptional, Atlanta goes to Barbara Roos and Bold American Events, the city’s premier event consultant and catering company. Be the last paddle standing tonight and then take a seat at your own custom party for 50 people at one of Bold American Event’s fashionable venues. Choose from King Plow Arts Center, a turn-of-the-century renovated warehouse, or Studio 887, a more intimate setting with dramatic skyline views, both located in the historic Marietta Street Artery district in west midtown. Barbara and her team at Bold will execute the event of your dreams from top to bottom, including custom invitations, impeccable décor and delicious food and drinks.

One Week at Ted Turner’s Private Ranch, La Primavera

Nearly 500 years ago, Ferdinand Magellan approached the coast of this unknown land for the first time. Today, the Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego is one of the most exclusive destinations in the world. Spend 6 nights, 7 days at Ted Turner’s beautiful Argentina Ranch, La Primavera. Beautifully situated on 11,000 acres of unspoiled mountainous wilderness in the Traful Valley, La Primavera is home to red deer, Russian wild boar, California quail, mountain lions and is home to many different species of birds. This rare, once-in-a-lifetime package includes accommodations, groceries, and recreational activities such as guided horseback riding and hiking. Fishing is available on one day for two guests in the Rio Grande, one of the world’s last remaining wild rivers. (Note: The visit must occur in January or February 2014 and is subject to the availability of the lodge. The trip details must be finalized at least two months in advance.)

Aspen Getaway with Vince Gill and Amy Grant

Hit the links and then the ballroom this July (28-31) with music power couple Vince Gill and Amy Grant for the 10^th Annual Vince Gill and Amy Grant Golf Classic and Challenge Aspen Gala in beautiful Aspen, Colorado. Ideal for two couples, this package comes with a two-bedroom condo at The Gant Aspen, a picturesque resort located just blocks from downtown. Two golfers in your group play in the tournament at Aspen Golf Club (one of Golfweek’s Best U.S. Municipal Golf Courses), meeting up with the rest of your party that evening for the black tie Gala. (Don’t be surprised if Vince and Amy perform with a few famous friends.) And before you leave? A thrilling half-day rafting trip with lunch for the whole group.

Star-Studded Hollywood Experience

The summer Sci-fi blockbuster Pacific Rim is about big things: big robots, big monsters, and big earthshaking battles. No surprise. It is directed by Guillermo de Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) and stars Idris Elba, the award-winning actor best known for television’s The Wire and Luther. Receive star treatment for the movie’s premiere in Hollywood this July with four tickets to the show plus two nights’ accommodations for four at both Los Angeles’ legendary Hotel Bel-Air and Beverly Hills Hotel. Package also includes dinner for four at celebrity favorite Wolfgang Puck, the Hotel Bel-Air’s four-star restaurant, and the delectable Mélisse in Santa Monica, one of only four five-star restaurants in California. Delta Air Lines airfare allowance included.

In-Home Dinner with Chefs Kevin Rathbun and Gerry Klaskala featuring Sugarland’s Kristian Bush

Celebrate something really special with this incredible dinner and private concert for up to 24 people in your home by James Beard Award nominee Kevin Rathbun, super chef Gerry Klaskala, and Sugarland’s Kristian Bush. Kevin—owner of the award-winning restaurant Rathbun’s, Krog Bar and Kevin Rathbun Steak and his latest KR Steakbar in Atlanta—is a true celebrity chef, winning Iron Chef America and appearing regularly in national print and television media. Gerry’s culinary talent—he helped launch the Buckhead Diner and now co-owns Aria—is recognized nationwide, earning numerous awards including the Robert Mondavi Culinary Award of Excellence. Kristian, one-half of the multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM award-winning duo Sugarland, is country music legend, selling more than 14 million records worldwide.

Private Estate in Costa Rica

Escape for a week to Casa Brewer, a six-bedroom luxury private villa in Las Catalinas, the beautiful, walkable beach town on Costa Rica’s surf-lashed Pacific Coast. Lauded in national magazines for its dramatic design and stunning interiors, this estate sublimely combines the comforts of an upscale home with all the amenities of a fine hotel: gourmet kitchen, office/library, two covered loggias, private courtyard garden, and an exquisite grotto dining room with a lap pool. With two master bedrooms, guest house, and double bunkbed room for kids, Casa Brewer is perfect for a large family, two families to share, or a group of friends. Concierge service and house staff are included, as well as complimentary transportation to and from the Liberia airport.

Day at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp

Falcoholics, draw your lines of scrimmage now. If you were any closer to the Atlanta Falcons—last season’s NFC South Champs—you would be hitting the gridiron yourself. High bid gets four lucky fans VIP access to training camp practice at the Falcon’s training facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia. This package is a heart-stopper, offering a slew of bucket list experiences, including: private meet and greet with the players, catered meal with Falcons General Manager, Thomas Dimitroff, seats in a private viewing area on the Falcons patio, access to the sidelines during practice and tickets in the Owner’s Box for the December 29, 2013 matchup against NFC South rivals, Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers.

Paris Fashion Week

One is the oldest French fashion house still operating today. The other—manna to royalty, socialites and celebrities alike—is the only label to have designed wedding dresses for both Jackie O. and J. Lo. Preview both labels this fall when fashion icons Lanvin and Valentino show their Spring collections in Paris, France during Fashion Week 2013. This über stylish trip includes accommodations in your choice of one of two InterContinental Properties close to the action on and off the runways, as well as two tickets to the Valentino and Lanvin shows (Fashion Week is scheduled for September 24 - October 2, 2013). These tickets are exclusive to and courtesy of Neiman Marcus and cannot be purchased! Delta Air Lines airfare allowance included.