Costa Rica Luxury Resorts Six-Night Stay with Airfare for Two

A memorable Costa Rica beach resort vacation awaits!  Enjoy a total of 6 nights at either or both of two "world's best" luxury Marriott resourts in Costa Rica.
Nestled between the warm waters of the Pacific and a 1,100 acre tropical rainforest, these resorts are considered the most beautiful in Costa Rica. Both are world class luxury oceanfront properties with on-site restaurants, spas, golf, breathtaking swimming pools and more! Glide from tree to tree on a rainforest canopy tour or lie back and enjoy paradise.  See more details on this extra page.

An Evening of R & B

See 9-time Grammy Award winner Mary J. Blige and Jazmine Sullivan, along with special guests El DeBarge and Miguel on Friday, October 15 at Detroit’s crown jewel, the Fox Theatre. Arrive in style by chauffered sedan after enjoying dinner for two at a fine Detroit restaurant.

From the Vineyards to Caesars Windsor

Ontario’s Lake Erie North Shore is alive with the taste of wine! And it’s only 1.5 hours away! Marty Friedburg, local wine distributor and All-Canadian Wine Championships judge, and wife, Beth Dugdale, will start your group-of-four getaway with lunch at their Colchester, Ontario, cottage. Marty will then escort you on an afternoon tour of three local wineries, where you will taste wines and have private tours of the cellars. Following this, you’ll redeem your $100 gift certificate toward dinner at Foia, an upscale Windsor-area restaurant, where you will be assisted in your wine selection by Beverley Carnahan, Windsor’s star sommelier. Ms. Carnahan will provide you with a complimentary sparkling wine to begin the dinner and a complimentary dessert wine to conclude. Then it’s on to fabulous Caesars Windsor, where you can enjoy an evening of gaming and your two luxury complimentary overnight rooms. Passports required, must be 21. Date by mutual convenience, Sunday through Thursday.

A Taste of Toledo

A wonderful day in Toledo starts by watching a rousing game of baseball with the Mud Hens. Then sample Tony Packo's authentic Hungarian food, shop at the Libbey glass outlet and fall into bed at the Crowne Plaza.

South Africa Photo Safari for Two

Experience the Magic of Africa! A tantalizing taste of the wild in the heart of Africa’s richest conservation region. Zulu Nyala Game Lodge offers several luxury facilities for you to choose from in Zululand, South Africa. Package includes six days and nights, three meals/day prepared by international chefs, two daily land rover trips into the wild with experienced game rangers. One traveller said, “We’ve been around the world and I’m glad we took this trip last, as everything else paled in comparison!” You have a two-year window to book. Don’t miss the chance of a lifetime! (Does not include airfare.) See extra page for details.

A Superior Getaway to Marquette, Michigan

Head up north to a lively city nestled on the largest freshwater lake in the world. Stay at the historic and elegant Landmark Hotel, where former guests include everybody from Amelia Earhardt to The Rolling Stones. Tool around for the day on your bikes, or explore the area by cross-country skis if coming up visiting in the winter. (Thanks to Downwind Sports.) After all that exercise you can fill up on the best Cornish pasties in the UP from Jean Kay's Pasties. Later take in dinner and entertainment at famed Upfront & Company. The next day you’ll be ready to lunch at the historic Vierling Brewpub, one of Michigan’s first. As your UP guide, take along your signed copies of The Superior Peninsula and Going Back to Central, signed by author Lon Emerick, Ph.D.

Ellen Show Tickets for Two

You’re on your way to enjoying an upcoming Los Angeles taping of the Ellen DeGeneres show! These VIP tickets are not available to the general public. Tickets are valid until November 30, 2010 Monday through Thursday. See certificate for details. Airfare on AirTran airways is included (3 flights daily DTW-LAX via Atlanta). Also enjoy two nights at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport hotel -- a contemporary masterpiece of luxury located in the heart of the entertainment and media capital of the world, pivotal to many of the world's most famous visitor attractions!

Fall Fantasy Flight for Two

Enjoy a one-hour flight for two in a Piper Comanche. Go anywhere in SE Michigan with commercial pilot Chris Felton.

Arcadia Brewing Tour and Lunch or Dinner

Arcadia Brewing Company, located in Battle Creek, invites you to enjoy lunch or dinner in their restaurant and a private tour of the brewery. Specializing in British-style ales, you'll see firsthand how some of Michigan's finest ales are produced. Must be 21 to bid.

Family Cultural Experience

Be a part of the future while exploring the past. Enjoy a full year of family fun at the Detroit Historical Museum and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. Also, take a peak "Behind the Scenes" on a fascinating tour.

Create Your Own CD!

You provide the performers and music, we provide the recording lab! Four hours in the Washtenaw Community College Recording Lab and you'll have your digitized disc!! Books on mixing and sheet music will get you ready for your session.

"Table Manners" at the Riverside Arts Center

A night out in Ypsilanti for 4 people includes the play Table Manners at the Riverside Arts Center in December and a $50 gift certificate to Beezy's.

The Best Things in Life

While a team from Betty Brigade is cleaning your house, enjoy a Flying Dog Ale on your back porch. Then take a trip into Ann Arbor for a delicious dinner at the Cottage Inn.

Theater and Dinner for 4

Enjoy dinner at the award-winning Eve Restaurant in Kerrytown using your $100 Gift Certificate. Then take in a performance at the Ann Arbor Civic Theater; 4 tickets to any show in the 2010-2011seasson. To Kill a Mockingbird plays in December and God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater in January.

Washtenaw Dairy Delights

Invite your friends over or host your child's school class with a sundae party for 25 people. Arrange at least 2 weeks in advance.

Michigan Radio NPR Fan Basket

Enjoy a personal tour of the Michigan Radio studios! Public Radio fans will love this basket which includes books by "Fresh Air" host Terry Gross and Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz, a "This American Life" coffee mug, a Michigan Radio t-shirt autographed by the Mich Radio on-air staff, and a reusable bag to carry it all in.

Fall Apple Orchard Celebration

Twenty people will have a fun-filled day at the historic Alber Orchard & Cider Mill in Manchester. Tour, hayride, corn maze, bonfire and hot dogs are included.

A Night in Ann Arbor

Pick your night to have dinner at Zingerman's Roadhouse and attend a play at Performance Network Theatre.

Have Backpack, Must Travel

From WIAB2010 8.7

A Canyon Outback leather backpack is a great travel carry on for your next airplane trip. While flying high, take notes on the 501 books you must read and the 501 movies you must see . . . better than the in-flight magazine.

Host an Hors d'Oeuvres Party for 20

Laura's Catering will prepare, deliver and set up a variety of delicious hors d'oeuvres at your home for 20 people. Please give at least 3 week's notice to determine a mutually agreed upon date. Enjoy with your favorite cocktail!