Travel Writer Online Auction Open to Public . . . log onto [url=http://www.satwauction.com]www.satwauction.com[/url]
Nobody travels like a professional travel writer and now the general public can experience what that's like by participating in the world's largest travel writer travel auction. The Society of American Travel Writers, the world's largest professional association of travel journalists and photographers, is having an online fundraising auction from Oct. 20 through Nov. 20, 2008 at www.satwauction.com At the site, there are all sorts of vacation options from five star hotels and beautiful resorts to superb golf and ski getaways and even some gift baskets.
Starting prices are often amazingly reasonable…and anyone can have a chance to bid. Values of the donated items range from $50 to $5,422.
How does the auction work?
Similar to other online auctions, browsers and bidders will log on to http://www.satwauction.com/ with a specially created ID and password and bid as often as they please. The auction will be updated in real time. Bidding closes at midnight EDT on Nov. 20.
To check out the items up for bidding: Go to www.satwauction.com Some of the items up for bid include:
• Brussels and the Flemish art cities beckon with a 6-Night Package from the Tourist Office for Flanders, Belgium, Brussels, Bruges & Antwerp. From the quiet canals of Bruges and Ghent to the hip fashion city of Antwerp, Flanders fits you! Compliments of the Tourist Office for Flanders, Belgium, value of package $2,240, bidding begins at $500.
• Romance on your agenda? How about Chateau Élan Winery & Resort, a 3,500 acre resort destination located in Braselton, Georgia about 40 minutes north of Atlanta. This package includes two-night stay, daily breakfast for two, dinner for two at Café Elan, a candle-lit food and wine pairing cooking class experience for two and a round of golf! Value $1,200.00, start your bid at $250.
• A 3-night cruise for two sets sail on the 5-star French-style Sonesta St. George Cruise ship in refined comfort and luxury. Watch 5,000 years of history unfold before you on an unforgettable journey through Ancient Egypt. Value $2,400, start your bid at $500.
• Attention anyone who loves to travel to Canada! Enjoy two nights accommodations for two in a signature suite at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the 2010 site of the Winter Olympics. Value is $5,000 CAN, min bid $900.
• And take a look at our most amazing donation: a four-day, all-inclusive getaway to Solis, The Palmyra Resort & Spa, Montego Bay, opening March 2009. Valued at $5,422, start your bidding at $1,000 for an amazing tropical getaway that includes food and beverage for two people and a one bedroom suite – plus a round of golf.
October 31, 2008
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