Enjoy a relaxing week long vacation in a beautiful Beachwalk Villas Condo at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Florida. Clustered into a quaint neighborhood community, Beachwalk Villas are truly a home away from home. These two bedroom/two bathroom condominium-style villas feature private drives, patios overlooking a large natural lake and fully furnished kitchen, dining, and living area.  This amazing package also includes a round of golf for four players at a premier Sandestin golf course. Also, wine and dine with a $100 gift certificate to Fat Clemenza’s casual Italian Restaurant.

Unlimited Destin Beach Resort Amenities
Explore our superb natural location on the spectacular Northwest Florida Gulf Coast. Whether it is our 7.5 miles of beach and bay, four championship Destin golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 98-slip marina with dozens of Destin water sports, deep sea fishing and more, 48 retail offerings, 19 Destin restaurant and dining options (from casual to gourmet), 17 swimming pools or miles of beautiful hiking and bicycle paths, you are sure to find many memorable ways to fill your days and nights.

During your stay, please enjoy these free amenities:

• Free children's activities.
• Two (2) complimentary 4-hour bicycle rentals each day of your stay (per unit).
• One hour free rental of canoes, kayaks and boogie boards.
• An hour of free tennis resort court time
• Free access to the Sandestin Fitness Center (adults only, please).
• Free resort-wide tram transportation service.
• To enjoy these exclusive privileges, just present your Resort Card.

 Many thanks to Bob & Gayle Longmire and Fat Clemenza's Restaurant.

Find Nemo in the Grand Cayman Islands
Scuba Diving Adventure Trip: 4 nights

Take advantage of the rare opportunity for you to join the less than 1% of the world’s population in seeing the underwater world and finding Nemo! Enjoy a four-night stay for two people in an Ocean Suite at the Cobalt Coast Dive Resort in the Grand Cayman Islands. Start your trip with welcome cocktails and wake up each morning to a wonderful breakfast. Spend three days in the sun on two-tank boat trips each day, unlimited shore diving and round trip transfers.

Cobalt Coast Dive Resort is located on the Northwest shore of Grand Cayman just a few miles north of bustling Seven Mile Beach, past the Cayman Island Turtle Farm and overlooking the inviting waters of the Caribbean Sea. The Resort sits on Grand Cayman's North Wall and together with on-site dive operator, Divetech, the Resort offers the best shore diving on the Island around the clock. Their large, pristine dive sites are located right in front of the Resort.

Cobalt Coast Dive Resort & Divetech were voted as having the #1 dive resort staff in the world. Enjoy amenities including full service bar and restaurant with oceanside dining. A Jacuzzi and a fresh-water pool with lots of pool towels (don't pack any) are waiting for you to soak up the Caribbean sunshine. Divetech has tanks available 24 hours a day next to our 120ft. dock, making it easy for you to snorkel or dive just off shore.This package also includes extensive scuba diving instructions in Houston. Includes tax and service charge. Does not include staff gratuity. Valid until December 19, 2010. Based on availability.

Photos courtesy of DiveTech in Grand Cayman.

Many thanks to Eric and Ann Keibler at Oceanic Ventures.

A Winter and Summer Getaway
Two Separate Vacations to Santa Fe and Durango

Durango Mountain Resort: 6 nights

Let the Angelhaus Condominium be your summer or winter getaway. Enjoy six nights at the charming two-bedroom Angelhaus Condo in the heart of stunning Durango Mountain Resort, Colorado, a mere 100 yards from the main ski lift. Angelhaus Condominiums are conveniently located at Durango Mountain Resort, just 22 miles north of downtown Durango, within an easy driving distance of beautiful Mesa Verde National Park and the historic mining town of Silverton, Colorado.

While visiting, experience world class skiing, snowboarding, the alpine slide, rock climbing, mountain biking, fly fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting, and the famous Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

The unit has a fully equipped kitchen with granite counters, slate floors, new appliances, and hardwoods throughout the rest of the unit. One bedroom has a queen size bed and private bath. The second bedroom has 2 twin beds with a bath nearby. The living room has a wood burning fireplace, queen size sleeper sofa, satellite television, DVD player, private patio and a gas grill. With convertible beds, this condo can sleep up to six.

Package does not include air or ground transport, excursions, or meals. Package valid until October 23, 2010. Other blackout dates may apply. Space is subject to availability. Travel arrangements must be made at least six weeks prior to departure.

Go for the Gold
Vancouver Winter Olympics Trip

Create your own Olympic experience with this one-of-a-kind trip for two to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. Enjoy a bed and breakfast for four nights in a lovely private home. Cheer for the red, white and blue while you watch one Olympic event on each day of your trip. Archbishop Michael Miller will host a dinner one evening and will accompany you on one of your Olympic event days.

Details such as dates and specific ticket information are to be arranged in consultation with Bob Longmire.  Every effort will be made to accommodate travel preferences and to acquire top notch winter Olympic event tickets.

Many thanks to Bob Longmire, Jr, a Parishoner of Diocese of Vancouver, Canada and Archbishop Michael Miller.