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A Girlaway Giveaway!
September 4th, 2006 by Rhonda Filed under Where to Stay, News, Contests
Thanks to the generosity of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, one of our readers will win a Girls Getaway at one of the luxurious Fairmont Hotels & Resorts listed below.
All you have to do to enter is comment on this post with a link to your favorite Girlaway article (excluding this one of course). If some of you have a hard time deciding which is your favorite post, you can provide a creative suggestion for a future article. Either method counts as one entry.
Many of the Fairmont hotels are historic treasures located in prime city locations – the Fairmont Boston, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Chicago and the Olympic Hotel in Seattle are just a few. The Fairmont at Banff Springs is a Scottish baronial-style castle and has a spectacular setting in the Rocky Mountains. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has an excellent spa and is a perfect destination if you’re looking for warmth during the cooler months.
The Girlaway Giveaway prize includes:
- one night stay, double occupancy, at a Fairmont hotel or resort
- breakfast for two the following morning
One entry per person - multiple entries will disqualify you. All entries must be received by September 30, 2006. You must be 18 years or older and be a resident of the United States or Canada. Airfare and other transportation not included. See full contest rules.
The winner of the Girlaway Giveaway will be announced October 9th.
The prize may be redeemed anytime before November 30, 2007 at the following Fairmont Resorts and Hotels:
United States
The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
The Fairmont Chicago
The Fairmont Dallas
The Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle
The Fairmont San Francisco
The Fairmont San Jose
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club
Canada
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
The Fairmont Banff Springs
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City
United Arabs Emirates
Tell your girlfriends who you travel with to enter and increase your chances to win!
September 5th, 2006 at 1:22 am
I love the article on San Francisco…. after celebrating my 40th birthday there, I totally agree that this is a wonderful place to visit. I would also add to the “Top Things to do…” list driving the scenic highway from San Francisco to the Russian River Valley.
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/131
September 5th, 2006 at 3:22 am
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/118#more-118
Mmmmm. Cake!
September 5th, 2006 at 4:44 am
Because I love a deal.
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/128
September 5th, 2006 at 4:57 am
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September 7th, 2006 at 4:58 am
This was rather unique and entertaining! The part about the puppy made me LOL!!!
September 7th, 2006 at 1:01 pm
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/116 is one of my favorites. It captures a picture in time of how “they” exist without you.
September 7th, 2006 at 11:20 pm
I would have to say - http://www.girlaway.com/archives/99 - because Nantucket rocks and being someone who gets there at least once annually, you captured it perfectly. A big fan of Black-Eyed Susans, I would also add calamari at the Rope Walk and drinks at the Gazebo to the list!!!
I went to the Cheeky Monkey for the first time this year and loved it! I think we’d get along famously… if nothing else, we’d eat well.
September 8th, 2006 at 12:16 am
More articles on getaways for you and your female buddies!
September 8th, 2006 at 12:31 am
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/133
This is a great site!! What a great idea for a contest! Just love it!!
September 8th, 2006 at 1:05 am
Great site! Glad I found you.
September 8th, 2006 at 1:26 am
I have two favorites:
1. This fab review of TripHub because I’m interviewed for it and feel a swell of pride when I read it, and I’m a big fan of the site (as well as its blog editor) http://www.girlaway.com/archives/113
2. And this is an excellent list of bakeries. Daaahlin’, I love Dahlia Bakery, too.
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/118
Mmm, mmm, mmm… a nice list. The Dahlia Bakery is truly divine. I love traveling and dining out to try new cuisine, wine, desserts, you name it - especially in a foreign country. Gelato in Italia is perfecto!
Here’s a compilation of culinary, wine, and other food tours I just pulled together:
http://www.grouptripadvisor.com/2006/09/culinary_tours.html
September 8th, 2006 at 1:34 am
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/127
Ice Cream… what could be better?
September 8th, 2006 at 1:37 am
I love your article on the Divinci Code:
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/64
One of my favorite books from the past few years, and I even went to Italy for a month last year too!! Yipeee..Zoe
September 8th, 2006 at 1:41 am
This would be awesome for me and a close gal pal!
September 8th, 2006 at 2:11 am
I love anything about Desprate Housewives so this article about the show was one of my favorites http://www.girlaway.com/archives/25
September 8th, 2006 at 2:24 am
oooo this sounds lke fun!
September 8th, 2006 at 2:33 am
the article on the biltmore estate
September 8th, 2006 at 3:12 am
Thank you
September 8th, 2006 at 3:17 am
ice cream tips…yum.
September 8th, 2006 at 3:51 am
I am too techniphobic to know how to “add a link”, but I think an article about sunscreen options would be great. Spray on? Scented? I need help deciding.
September 8th, 2006 at 3:52 am
love Fairmont
September 8th, 2006 at 3:55 am
Wonderful site! Thank you!
September 8th, 2006 at 3:57 am
The Fairmont contest sounds great!
September 8th, 2006 at 4:09 am
wow thanks
September 8th, 2006 at 6:05 am
This link is great. I have a tough enough time finding good prices.
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/128
September 8th, 2006 at 6:18 am
Please enter me in your contest!
September 8th, 2006 at 6:46 am
I WOULD LOVE TO SEND MY WIFE OFF FOR A WEEK-END
September 8th, 2006 at 9:55 am
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/117
I have been trying to plan a trip to the Islands since I moved here and this article clinched it for me. Thanks for all the information. I can’t wait!
September 8th, 2006 at 9:57 am
Thank you.
September 8th, 2006 at 10:31 am
Copley Plaza is my favorite
September 8th, 2006 at 10:34 am
would like to go with my husband if I win
September 8th, 2006 at 1:03 pm
sounds great
September 8th, 2006 at 1:10 pm
This is a great article. There are so few places like this remaining in our part of the world.
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/99
September 8th, 2006 at 2:17 pm
Thanks!
September 8th, 2006 at 3:14 pm
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/109
My fave article because it’s a great place to stay!!!!
September 8th, 2006 at 3:52 pm
My favorite article was on the Bilmore estates.
September 8th, 2006 at 4:43 pm
would like to see an article about retreat based programs that combine spa services, exercise, and empowering female lectures
September 8th, 2006 at 4:49 pm
desperate housewives great article
September 8th, 2006 at 4:50 pm
always wanted to hear more about san francisco
September 8th, 2006 at 4:51 pm
love reading about desperate housewives, one of my favorite programs
September 8th, 2006 at 4:52 pm
great article about desperate housewives, one of my favorite shows
September 8th, 2006 at 4:57 pm
I liked the Chocolate Martini!
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/110
September 8th, 2006 at 5:56 pm
Family nearby, perfect!
September 8th, 2006 at 8:46 pm
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/105
I’m game!!
I have stayed at your Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Montreal Canada, and it was beautiful. We had a wonderful time. Looking forward to another stay.
September 9th, 2006 at 12:41 am
great site
September 9th, 2006 at 12:45 am
Great site!
September 9th, 2006 at 1:47 am
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/117
I love lavender and did not know this travel destination offered this as well.
September 9th, 2006 at 2:04 am
This looks like fun!
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/117#more-117
September 10th, 2006 at 4:00 am
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/105
Who wouldn’t want to be sipping a glass of wine while being immersed in vinotherapy with Kenwood Spa’s grape-inspired treatments. This article let me imagine it.
September 10th, 2006 at 8:51 pm
Hoping to win a girls’ trip to Dallas.
September 10th, 2006 at 9:16 pm
Please pick my name!!!
September 11th, 2006 at 2:08 pm
This is a lovely site and the Fairmont hotels shown are extremely attractive. I would love to visit them. I did stay at the one in Scottsdale AZ in June.
September 11th, 2006 at 8:49 pm
Everyone needs to be pampered sometime!
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/category/pampering/
September 12th, 2006 at 3:47 am
I need a great night away.
September 12th, 2006 at 6:35 pm
Lovely
September 13th, 2006 at 7:37 pm
Top Ten Things to do in San Francisco
Oh, this brings back awesome memories and makes me want to book a trip online right NOW!!! One of my favorite places on the planet! Thanks Rhonda for jogging my memory!
September 13th, 2006 at 8:47 pm
Oh my - will our husbands be able to handle our kids for an entire day and night alone??? I THINK SO! Please let us enjoy 36 kid free hours!!
September 17th, 2006 at 2:11 am
Thank you for the chocolate martini recipe. Yummmm. That was my favorite tidbit so far
I haven’t left my kids in three years and I want to go to Boston!
September 18th, 2006 at 4:30 am
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/132
Since we live near San Francisco, I am always looking for articles on restaurants and theaters in the City. Thanks!
September 18th, 2006 at 4:31 am
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/92
I love Carmel, so this was a great article!
September 19th, 2006 at 1:45 am
Ancient thermal mineral waters sounds like a GREAT idea for a weekend with the girls!!
http://www.fairmont.com/sonoma/
September 19th, 2006 at 4:33 pm
it is every girls go given right to be pampered once in awhile!
September 19th, 2006 at 5:51 pm
I think that this is a great website for us contest hounds!
September 19th, 2006 at 7:31 pm
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/99
Has anyone said Nantucket yet? I love that area this time of the year - we can look at the leaves and the landscapes change colors!!!
September 19th, 2006 at 8:14 pm
This article–about how to save money on purchasing flights–was very informative and a real money-saver!
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/128
September 19th, 2006 at 9:46 pm
love the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
September 19th, 2006 at 9:52 pm
Fairmont Whistler is beautiful.
http://www.fairmont.com/sonoma/
September 19th, 2006 at 10:00 pm
More articles on culinary tour destinations please
September 19th, 2006 at 11:51 pm
i don;t feel like a mom these days, i feel like a professional nosewiper…need to get away.
September 20th, 2006 at 12:20 am
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/127
Only my friends will understand why I picked an article on ice cream…I guess it’s an occupational hazard!
September 20th, 2006 at 3:49 am
It would be great to stay in such a luxurious hotel for once in my life!!
September 20th, 2006 at 3:50 am
I have been to San Juans and love it there and the Lavendar Festival is awesome - lavendar everything - you can even cook with it!!
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/117
September 20th, 2006 at 7:35 am
mmmm…chocolate and alcohol all rolled into 1! great for a relaxing night watching ur fave movie with ur dh
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/110
September 20th, 2006 at 2:09 pm
Fairmont Hotels make me think of being pampered. I would love to be to be pampered sometime
September 20th, 2006 at 2:18 pm
This chocolate martini sounds delicious. Thanks for the recipe.
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/110
September 20th, 2006 at 6:44 pm
The picture looks like paradise on earth. I have never had the opportunity to visit due to costs, but have seen it from the highway, viewed numerous photos, and dreamed of this place. It would be great to be a guest at this fabulous resort.
http://www.fairmont.com/banffsprings/
September 21st, 2006 at 4:54 am
GReaaaaaaaaaat Shopping tips here !!!!
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/category/shopping/
September 21st, 2006 at 2:54 pm
I loved this articile.
September 21st, 2006 at 6:37 pm
I love the bakery!
September 21st, 2006 at 10:25 pm
I love Fairmont Hotels. It would be great to win a trip to stay at one.
go www.girlaway.com/archives/133 to enter.
September 22nd, 2006 at 1:22 pm
I would love to have a fab get-away with afriend to relax & rest
September 22nd, 2006 at 1:29 pm
I LOVE THE FAIRMOUNT CONTEST
September 22nd, 2006 at 5:24 pm
Wow….this frazzled mummy would love any one of your fairmont stays any place warm!!!!
September 22nd, 2006 at 7:11 pm
pick me pick me! I’m in need of a getaway
September 23rd, 2006 at 7:11 pm
Great site.
September 24th, 2006 at 1:11 pm
Luxury accomodations in the midwest’s greatest city–what could be better than Chicago shopping for a girlie trip!??
September 24th, 2006 at 6:33 pm
A girls getaway would be the perfect stress buster!
September 24th, 2006 at 9:41 pm
My friends and I could use a true rest
September 25th, 2006 at 12:18 am
Would love to have a girls getaway - even though I’m no longer a “girl” but a seasoned “girl”
September 25th, 2006 at 1:23 am
What an awesome site.
September 25th, 2006 at 10:26 pm
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/114
I couldn’t agree more! Meg Ryan is the best
September 26th, 2006 at 12:32 pm
“Best Time To Purchase Airline Tickets?” on Aug. 10th, 2006
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/128
This is a very informative article that gives great tips on getting cheap airline tickets! Thanks so much!
Tricia
September 26th, 2006 at 7:17 pm
I loved your “you go, girls!” article at http://www.girlsaway.com/archives/25
Now I know it’s o.k. to love my husband but LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Girls’ Getaway trips with my girlfriends. And what a great place to find companies offering packaged tours - makes the travel plans SOOOOO easy to arrange!
September 27th, 2006 at 2:25 am
I have not yet stayed at the fairmont hotel in chicago, but have always dreamed of it. With so many things to do close by and an upper class hotel. I would just be dreaming.
http://www.fairmont.com/chicago/
September 27th, 2006 at 5:00 am
Cold ice cream on a hot day. That sounds good to me.
September 27th, 2006 at 7:00 am
Fairmont provides the perfect getaway for the wife and I, With so many fantastic Fairmonts to choose from, it’s hard to make a choice, so I’ve decided…..how about all of them!
September 27th, 2006 at 5:11 pm
My favorite article is the one on pumpkin festivals:
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/135
September 27th, 2006 at 7:28 pm
Stowe Vermont is a magical place. I love the Trapp Family lodge. I hope I can visit there again someday.
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/103
September 27th, 2006 at 10:11 pm
The article on Stowe Vermont, one of my favorite places: http://www.girlaway.com/archives/103
September 28th, 2006 at 12:22 am
I love the Scottsdale Fairmont Princess!
September 28th, 2006 at 7:17 am
I love the article on Pumpkin Festivals! I can’t wait until Halloween! I am definitely going to Half Moon Bay!
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/135#more-135
September 28th, 2006 at 12:05 pm
interesting and informative
September 28th, 2006 at 7:53 pm
Love this site, awesome ideas and tips and pics!
September 29th, 2006 at 12:14 am
great site and Fairmont is an awesome hotel
September 29th, 2006 at 12:52 am
really need this bad…..please pick me!!!Fairmont hotels are gorgeous!!
September 29th, 2006 at 2:56 am
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/115
Living, as I do, in the Pacific Northwest, I’m really glad to see the article on The San Juan Islands-one of the few wilderness areas you can get to by ferry from a major city!
September 29th, 2006 at 6:45 am
Thank you so very much for the chance to win!
September 29th, 2006 at 1:50 pm
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/79
This location sounds divine!
September 29th, 2006 at 3:07 pm
I love to get away and have fun. Escape from reality
September 29th, 2006 at 5:16 pm
I will always remember the fun times we had at Banff.
This is my favorite article:
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/128
September 29th, 2006 at 5:33 pm
Fairmont Dubai…that would be a dream come true!!!!!
September 29th, 2006 at 7:41 pm
great site
September 29th, 2006 at 9:55 pm
I need a vacation! This is a dream
September 30th, 2006 at 12:49 am
its fun
September 30th, 2006 at 3:19 am
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/128
I have always searched and searched for the best airline deals. I spend hours comparing prices while trying to find the best deal. I’ve searched the internet for purchasing tips and have watched new specials on finding airline deals. Wednesday between midnight and 1:00 A.M.! In all my research, I never heard this tidbit of information. Thanks for the best tip ever!
September 30th, 2006 at 3:39 am
Thanks. Great site - would love to win your contest!
September 30th, 2006 at 3:45 am
Stayed at the Scottsdale Princess in Phoenix in June for a convention. Was like I died and went to heaven. Rooms are huge!!
September 30th, 2006 at 4:25 am
This is my dream vacation..the history, architecture, the beauty of nature is breathtaking !
September 30th, 2006 at 5:10 am
great article on San Francisco!
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/131
September 30th, 2006 at 4:13 pm
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/135
Wonderful ideas!
September 30th, 2006 at 10:00 pm
Mackinac Island, Michigan, June 23rd, 2006 by Rhonda
Filed under Places, Where to Stay, Exploring, Transportation, Central U.S.
http://www.girlaway.com/archives/107
This is my favorite because I think Mackinac Island is the ultimate getaway-from-it-all destination! No cars allowed, just horse and carriage. Salt water taffy, historic homes, lilacs, the Grand Hotel, it all has such old world charm.
October 1st, 2006 at 12:06 am
great site
October 1st, 2006 at 1:40 am
Why bring guys at all!
October 1st, 2006 at 1:59 am
I loved the Fairmont in Scottsdale, Arizona. i would highly recommend it.
October 1st, 2006 at 2:06 am
Mmmmm - an article on icecream. What’s not to love?
October 1st, 2006 at 2:08 am
This website is now in my favourites. It had excellent travelling tips.
October 1st, 2006 at 3:22 am
A Fairmont in Chicago! I’m packed and ready!
October 1st, 2006 at 4:26 am
Mackinac Island brings back memories of relaxing times and old-fashioned pleasures from my Michigan youth!
October 1st, 2006 at 6:01 am
Winter at the Scottsdale Princess, pure luxury!