Delightful Diversions

Wild Fantasy Weekend!
What is your fantasy weekend? A luxury weekend in wine country? A few days exploring the Mayan Ruins in Mexico? Partying in New Orleans? Taking a bite out of the Big Apple? The choice is yours!

Use this $700 gift certificate to Quinn Travel to make your vacation dreams come true!

A Night At the Palace
Sneak off for an indulgent weekend night away at the historic Sheraton Palace Hotel in downtown San Francisco. Celebrating its 100 year anniversary this year, the Palace is one of San Francisco’s finest landmark hotels and is steeped in history. The hotel has played host to eight Presidents, as well as John D. Rockefeller and Oscar Wilde. With four restaurants and one of the “world’s seven greatest bars” (the Pied Piper Bar), you won’t even have to leave the hotel. Of course, if you choose not to leave your room, that’s completely up to you!

(Reservations must be made in advance. Not to be combined with holiday stays or special promotions. Valid through November 14, 2010.)

Aloha!
Surround yourself with the magnificence and beauty of Hawaii with a two night stay in a deluxe oceanfront room in the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast buffet for two on a morning of your choice at the hotel’s Terrace Grille overlooking Waikiki Beach.

(Reservations are subject to blackout dates and availability. Not valid from December 26, 2009 to January 5, 2010.)

Nob Hill Nights
Grab your sweetheart and get away from it all with two nights at the luxurious Stanford Court Hotel at the top of Nob Hill. Rediscover the cable cars, Union Square and all the delights of the city while staying at this sophisticated, contemporary urban retreat.

(Expires September 30, 2010.)

Union Square Luxury
If you like the venue for tonight’s event then this package is for you! Spend one night in the landmark Westin St. Francis Hotel on Union Square with dinner for two at the world famous Michael Mina, a restaurant known for its flavorful food and attention to detail. In the morning, stroll downstairs for breakfast in the fabulous Oak Room Restaurant. This is your chance to be a tourist in town.

Sin City
Sneak away in the lap of luxury and spend two weekend nights in this fabulous Vegas condo on the 29th floor of the Panorama. A group of six will have the time of their lives in this three bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom sin city luxury suite. And for good measure, we have thrown in tickets to one of the hottest shows in town.

(Valid April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011.)

What’s Your Personality Type?
Take some time to discover your relationship personality with this one-of-a-kind auction item. Start with dinner for two at one of San Francisco’s most famous steak houses - Ruth’s Chris. Order your steak anyway you like and add all the fixin’s with this $200 gift certificate! Then head over to the beautiful and romantic Personality Hotel for your one-night stay. Will this be a naughty or nice night to remember? It is up to you! This cert is valid though Oct. 2010 and excludes major holidays, convention periods or December 31st.

Go West!
You and your family can spend an entire week in this picturesque four bedroom lodge situated in an idyllic Galway setting. You will enjoy panoramic views of Lough Corrib and the surrounding areas. The property boasts its own lake access with private pier making it the perfect getaway for fishing and boating enthusiasts. Surrounding the Lodge are mature lush gardens which are a sea of colour all year round. The Lodge consists of a modern fully equipped kitchen, spacious living/dining room, a comfortable sitting room with open fire place, and a deck with gas barbeque. The house is equipped with all the modern conveniences including colour cable TV, dvd player, cd player, dishwasher, washing machine, and clothes dryer.

(ExpiresNovember30,2010. Datestobemutallyagreedupon.NotvalidJune,JulyorAugust.)

Depraved Entertainment

Family Weekend
This package certainly has something for the whole family. Try something new with an ‘Intro to Climbing Class’ for two people at Mission Cliffs Rock Climbing. Hit Fisherman’s Wharf and visit the amazing creatures of San Francisco Bay with two passes to the Aquarium of the Bay. You can also check out the lifelike figures on the Wharf with four tickets to the Wax Museum. Grab some lunch at Fog Harbor Fish House on Pier 39 and then head down to Presidio Bowl with 20 certificates for one free game each (one coupon per day).

Call of the Wild
The kids will love you when you take your family on this behind the scenes tour of San Francisco Zoo. Get up close and personal with many of the Zoo’s 250 different species of animals from anteaters to zebras with your very own tour-guide. If you ever wondered why gorillas beat their chests or why penguins waddle, this is your chance to find out! Afterwards, head to the Zoo Cafe for lunch. Tour starts at 10 am.

Christmas at the Zoo!
A fun holiday treat for the entire family, this package includes a day at San Francisco Zoo complete with a meeting with Santa’s reindeer and gingerbread house decorating. Warm up across the street with a hot chocolate reception and snacks at cozy Java Beach Cafe.

(Package is for 6 people during the 2009 holiday season only).

Downtown Fun!
Celebrate San Francisco’s Museum of Modern Art’s upcoming 75th anniversary with two tickets to visit the extensive collection of over 26,000 works. MOMA is one of the world’s most innovative museums of modern and contemporary art. While downtown, why not grab some buddies and practice your twirls with admission and skate rental for four at the Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center. After an afternoon of fun, enjoy a picnic with this basket filled with goodies from Trader Joe’s! Sit in the afternoon sun and do some people watching at Yerba Buena Gardens.

(Valid through August 31, 2010. Blackout dates December 20, 2009 to January 4, 2010.)

Theater Delights
Calling all culture vultures! See the magical story of ‘Peter Pan’ come to life with two tickets for the opening day of Mountain Play’s production in the spectacular outdoor amphitheater on top of Mt Tamalpais (Valid May 23, 2010 only). If you fancy a taste of the Bard, you’ll love these two tickets to the California Shakespeare Theater in Orinda (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening or Saturday matinee shows only). You’ll crack up at the hilarious musical comedy and Tony Award winning ‘25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ at the Pacific Repertory Theater in Carmel (4 tickets). If you need a break from the theater dahling, take yourself and the gang off to the flicks with six movie passes for the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland.

Family Frolics
Your family will have oodles of fun with this package. Treat your little Einsteins to the Kid’s Lab and the Mars Exhibit, among other science wonders at the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley. With two family passes included, it’s perfect for when the cousins are in town. Check out the circus trees, splash gardens and balloon flight ride at the fabulous Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park with two tickets to this one of a kind park. (Not valid during the Holiday lights in December). Also included are four tickets to the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park. This newly renovated museum features a state of the art planetarium, rainforest, roof garden and aquarium complete with an albino alligator. The perfect place to spend a foggy day!

(Certificates expire September 30, 2010.Various expiration dates after November 2010.)

East Bay Outing
Enjoy a night out in Berkeley with these two tickets to the Berkeley Repertory Theater.

(Expires July 31, 2010.)

Smooth Jazz
Treat yourself to a night of smooth music with two tickets to the famous Yoshi’s San Francisco jazz club, featuring the best of local, national and international jazz artists.

(Expires September 30, 2010)

A Night at the Opera #1
Revel in the arias with a night for two at the world-famous San Francisco Opera House.

(Valid through July 2, 2010)

A Night at the Opera #2
Bid on this package and you may take home four tickets to any Pippin Pocket Opera performance in the upcoming 2010 season. Donald Pippin’s approach to opera is to tell the story in the clearest manner possible. With Pocket Opera presentations it is really possible to know the plot of the opera on the way home. Pippin brings the story to life via his nationally recognized English versions of opera libretti, in which he translates the spirit of the work rather than word by word, with complete fidelity to the composer’s musical intentions.

Angelic Voices
Get in the holiday mood with two tickets to the San Francisco Girls Chorus Alumni Holiday Concert on December 5, 2009 at 7:30 pm.

Shopping - The Musical & Dinner
Indulge your favorite pastime with six tickets to any Friday night performance to the hilarious ‘Shopping - The Musical’, San Francisco’s longest running original production. Afterwards, treat your friends to a four-course dinner for six at the world-famous Supperclub. Leave your inhibitions at home and get ready for a fun girls night out.

(Dinner certificate does not include beverages.)

Fiendish Finds

Snap Happy #1
Capture your memorable moments with the slim and stylish Sony Cybershot W180 complete with chip and case. Superb picture quality combined with sleek versatility makes this camera the perfect no-fuss choice for capturing family moments and nights on the town.

Snap Happy #2
Perfect for a night out and holidays, the Canon Powershot SD1200 is lightweight with excellent picture quality and is easy for all the family to use.

Pamper Yourself!
De-stress and treat yourself by enjoying three luxurious massages at Embrace Health Sport Spa in San Francisco. Get really relaxed with a one-hour rubdown and keep yourself calm with two follow-up half hour sessions. This should take all the stresses of life away!!

Kit Out Your Crew
Get your employees kitted out this year with this fabulous gift certificate from Production Zone. Package includes 10 Polo Shirts, 5 Zip up fleece hoodies and embroidery set up charges. All items embroidered on the front with your company logo.

(Valid for one year from November 14th 2009. Restricted to 5,000 stitch embroidery logo)

Beauty TLC
Do you need a some beauty TLC? Why not start with a facial at Margaret Mary’s in West Portal. Then head off to Marina McBrearty for an Acupuncture consultation appointment and follow-up session. Still want more? Take home this box filled with special edition GHD hair straightener, hair clips and tote bag, and this Banana Republic classic body lotion and eau de cologne. You’ll be the belle of San Francisco!

The Devil Inside
Do you need to make some changes in your life? Certified master integrative life coach, Grania Flanagan will help you to move to a new place in your life with three hours coaching in any of the following areas - career, weight loss or relationships issues.

(Expires November 30, 2010.)

Sinful Sports

Take Me Out To The Ball Game
Catch an A’s game with four Plaza level tickets to a 2010 Oakland A’s home game. Does not include opening night, Giants series, Yankees series, Boston series, St. Louis series, interleague games, or fireworks nights.

(Expires September 24, 2010.)

Golf with a View
You and two guests will join your host for a round of golf at the Olympic Club’s Lake View course. Improve your handicap when you play with your very own Yonex driver. What an afternoon!

(Expires November 30, 2010.)

Fore!
Our own Harding Park is becoming a premier course to host major tournaments! The next one is set for November 1 through November 7, 2010. The Charles Schwab Golf Tournament - Senior Champions Tour is sure to be spectacular! Bid on your four tickets tonight!

The Ryder Cup
This is for the golf fanatic! This package includes two 2010 Ryder Cup Tickets at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales. Watch some of America’s and Europe’s best golfers play in one the most beautiful courses on earth. Tickets are good for October 1st through October 3rd, 2010.

(Travel and accommodations are not included.)

Touchdown!
Catch the 49’ers at their best! This package includes two tickets to a home game plus a parking pass.

(Expires December 31, 2010. Date to be mutually agreed upon.)

Golf in the Wine Country
You and two friends will tee off with Paul Campbell at the stunning Napa Country Club. Paul will keep you in stitches all day! Unwind after the game with a true Italian dinner at Don Giovanni’s Restaurant in Napa.

(Dates to be mutually agreed upon.)

For the Baseball Fan
This autographed baseball will look nice in your collection! Signed by the two “Irish” Giants -- pitcher Brian Wilson and third base coach Tim Flannery – you’ll be showing it off to everyone! And to complete the collection, you will also win this signed authentic picture of Brian Wilson.

Golf Anyone?
Enjoy a day of golf at the award-winning Stevinson Ranch Golf Club, described by ‘Golf Digest’ as second only to Pebble Beach in California. Package includes green fees for 4 with carts.

(Valid Monday-Friday all day or Saturday and Sunday after 11:00 am. Not valid on holidays, special events, or other promotions. Expires December 30, 2010.)

Vintage Cars In The Wine Country
Travel back in time with two admission tickets to the Wine Country Classic Vintage Car Races on June 6th 2010 at the Infineon Raceway.

Speed Demon
You are in for the thrill of a lifetime! Now is your chance to experience the speed and thrills of Nascar. This gift certificate entitles you to $938 toward ANY Richard Petty Driving Experience, Ride-Along, or souvenir merchandise purchase. Take command of the wheel and start your engines with this unique day out.

(Reservations are required and space is limited. Various locations are available nationwide.)

Weekend of Speed
Enjoy three days of speed with your two tickets to the famous Monterey Sports Car Championships on May 21, 22, 23, 2010.

Namaste
Become a yogi with four private classes with Kate Scott. Moving the body into various postures (ansanas) helps to purify and restructure the body, bringing to it the qualities of stability, strength, flexibility, stillness and a sense of clarity and well being. Also included are two yoga mats and a carry bag for your gear.

Calling all Soccer Coaches
For the GAA Fanatic! This is for you. Take home this IPOD Touch with a three year subscription to STATZ Pack. Statzpack has launched a revolutionary statistics service aimed at the amateur sporting community. Statzpack is available for Soccer and GAA clubs to set up and record team stats for all panels, players and grades. Every game and campaign can be analysed and stored at a secure and easy to use website. And it comes with an added technological feature which is a global first for Gaelic Sports its very own Apple iPhone Application – StatzGaelic, or Statzsoccer.

Irish Night at the Giants
This is for the die hard San Francisco Giants Giants Fan! Included in this package are four Lower Box tickets to a 2010 San Francisco Giants Irish Night Game, four Batting Practice Field Passes (pre- game) and two Signed Brian Wilson Baseballs. Guests can be able to be on the field for half an hour prior to the game and enjoy the pre-game festivities and batting practice, up close and personal!

(Game date to be determined when season is set.)

Sweet Treats

Mediterranean Delights
Grab a few friends and check out this hip and happening restaurant at Medjool, where the Mediterranean meets the Mission. With this $250 certificate, you can enjoy dinner in the exquisite restaurant or party on with tapas and cocktails on the Sky Terrace.

A Dinner to Remember
Dining at the French Laundry in the Napa Valley is the culinary experience of a lifetime! Winner of three Michelin Stars and widely regarded as one of the world’s top restaurants, your taste buds will thank you for this $450 gift certificate. Reservations must be made in advance. Does not include wine or tax.

A Series of Culinary Delights!
You’ll be spoiled for choice with this package of four gift certificates to some of San Francisco’s best loved restaurants. Enjoy your Mexican favorites with a $100 certificate for Tia Margarita in the Richmond District (Expires October, 21, 2010). Check out the fantastic food and lively atmosphere of Absinthe Brasserie in hip Hayes Valley with a $150 certificate. Have dinner Italian style with this $50 gift certificate to Marcello’s in the Sunset (Expires September 30, 2010). And you can always grab a bite before or after the ball game with a $150 certificate for MoMo’s (Expires November 14, 2010).

Let’s Do Lunch
Enjoy this series of four gift certificates for several lunches at some great Bay Area Restaurants! If the kids are in need of a treat, nothing hits the spot better than a burger and shake at Mel’s. These eight gift cards at $5 each will help offset the check. You can also indulge in a special brunch at Perry’s on Union Street or the Embarcadero with this $75 certificate. Last but not least, check out the Marin Brewing Company in Larkspur with this $50 certificate, as well as its sister restaurant, Moylan’s Brewery in Novato with another $50 certificate.

City Hall
See where the city ordinances and regulations are created, debated and passed. Enjoy a tour, for 8 people, of San Francisco City Hall including a a walk to the top of City Hall for spectacular views of the city and a chance to enter the hallowed Supervisors Legislative Chamber. Once you have elected your own chair to the board, retire to Supervisor Elsbernd’s office for a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception. After this unique experience head on over to Johnny Foley’s for a scrumptious dinner with this $200 gift certificate! Whether you feast on the hearty Shepherd’s Pie, the delicious Chicken Curry and Chips, or the famous Salmon Boxty, you will go home satisfied and full!

(Date and time to be mutually agreed. Expires November 30, 2010.)

Did Someone Say Party?
The winner of this package will have three parties! Yes, you heard us - THREE PARTIES!!! Use these certificates to round up a few of your closest friends for a few games of friendly pool at Jillian’s in the Metreon - snacks included. Or turn up the volume and use the certificates to gain entry to their weekend dance club! You can’t go wrong with this one.

(Not valid in the month of December. Advanced reservations are required. Beverages, taxes and gratuity are not included.)

Red Devil Women
Calling the ladies who brunch! You and fourteen of your closest gal pals will join your hostess, Sally O’Neill, for brunch at her beautiful Noe Valley home. Catch up with your friends and relax for a few hours as everything is taken care of.

(Expires November 30, 2010.)

Wicked Libations

Wine-Making 101
Come and learn how it’s done and taste the delicious results with a private tour and tasting for four at the Artesa Vineyard and Winery in Napa Valley.

(Expires November 30, 2010.)

Taste and See
Grab 29 of your closest friends and head to Byington Winery and Vineyard in Los Gatos for an exclusive tour of the beautiful Italian chateau, vineyard, crush area, production area and stunning cave. Top off the tour with a tasting of five premium Byington wines (30 people).

A Day at the Winery
Enjoy a delicious lunch for four with a tour of the winery at Retzlaff Winery in lovely Larkspur. Following the tour, your group can enjoy a tasting of this certified organic vineyard’s award-winning wines.

(Expires November 14, 2010.)

Santa Cruz Vintage
Enjoy a day at the winery with 14 of your closest friends at the Savannah Chanelle Vineyard in Saratoga. Nestled among the hillsides of giant redwoods, this winery produces some of the most spectacular wines. This gift voucher includes a private tour of the winery and wine tasting for the entire group.