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To purchase the Girls Getaway Guide, please visit:
www.GirlsGetawayGuide.net
www.amazon.com
Barnes & Noble (select stores) Le Bri Boutique, Lakeland
Gift Basket Boutique, Lakeland
Redhead Lounge Boutique, Orlando
Urban Think! Bookstore, Orlando
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P.O. Box 2589
Orlando, FL 32802
(863) 224-6326
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| Greetings!
Happy New Year! As we say goodbye to 2007, I want to thank everyone who has supported me these past few months. The Girls Getaway Guide is doing so well, and I thank all of my friends, old and new, for their excitement and encouragement since the September launch.
2008 has already proven to be an exciting year, and I cannot wait to see what adventures await during the next few months. |
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The Getaway Girl Goes to NYC - Interviewed By Better.tv
On Dec. 24, my interview with Better.tv aired. During the interview, I provided helpful tips on planning a girl's getaway. Now that the holidays are over, it is time to focus on some much-needed R&R. What better way to do that than by going on a girl's getaway? Visit the link below to see the interview and gain valuable planning tips for your next girls' getaway.
http://better.tv/bettertv/?cid=507869917&lid=435027957&tid=1342099712&ordersrc=rafbettertv
Better.tv is owned by the media giant The Meredith Corp and targets women with content ranging from food, family, home, style, remodeling and entertainment. The site is comprised of original programming, shot by Meredith's production arm in the company's New York City studios and features experts from many of the group's magazines such as Better Homes and Gardens and Ladies' Home Journal.
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Congrats to the "12 Days 'til Christmas" Winners
Everyone had fun helping us countdown the days until Christmas during the Girls Getaway Guide's "12 Days 'til Christmas" holiday promotion. A special thanks to all of the Orlando-area businesses who donated gifts. Please be sure to support them and their efforts to help us enjoy fabulous girls' getaways. Congratulations to the following winners:
Dec. 6 - Gaylord Palms Resort - 4 Tickets to ICE!
Winner: Meghan McElhinney
Dec. 7 - Zou Zou Boutique $50 Gift Card & Logo Tank
Winner: Jenn Reed
Dec. 10 - The Spa at Thornton Park Body Massage
Winner: Ricky Telg
Dec. 11 - Shou'ture Chocolate Pedicure
Winner: Heather Nedley
Dec. 12 - Redhead Lounge Boutique Gift Certificate
Winner: Merideth Kiler
Dec. 13 - Café Tu Tu Tango Gift Card
Winner: Theresa Wheeler
Dec. 14 - 1 night, Marriott Downtown Orlando
Winner: Charlie Hofer
Dec. 17 - 1 night, Marriott Downtown Orlando
Winner: Molly Rowe
Dec. 18 - Blue Martini VIP Pass ($300 value)
Winner: Pat Stoer
Dec. 19 - UGOH Lady V-Tote ($100 value)
Winner: Kelly Lister
Dec. 20 - Brunch for 2 at The Boheme at the Grand Bohemian Hotel Downtown Orlando
Winner: Angela Bruce
Dec. 21 (GRAND PRIZE) - Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate Girls Getaway Package including luxury accommodations for 2 nights, breakfast for 2 at Trevi's daily and Mall at Millenia Holiday Savings Certificate Packet ($620 value) Visit the resort at www.OmniOrlandoResort.com
Winner: Anne Crate
Dec. 24 (BONUS DAY) - Girls Getaway Package: DY Inspired Onyx Tear Drop Necklace and Earrings (Donated by The Lady's Place), 1-Girls Getaway Guide to Orlando: Leave Your Baggage at Home signed copy, 1-Leave Your Baggage at Home logo tank
Winner: Lori Laye-Wolfe |
The Getaway Girls December Event Recap
Urban Think! - I was honored to be asked by Urban Think! Bookstore to appear in person at their holiday book fair on Nov. 29. It was a wonderful event! They provided a great selection of books, gifts and lots of holiday cheer, including live Christmas music. This was especially exciting since this was my second time with Urban Think! in less than three months. My very first book signing was at Uran Think! in September, and it was such a success they report I am one of their top 20 bestselling authors. Many thanks to the Urban Think! staff for all of their hard work to make this event such a huge success.
Whiskey Parks in Tampa - Christmas was in the air at the Dec. 20 Whiskey Park Soho Christmas Party in Tampa. Given that it was Ladies Night, we had a great time. The Whiskey Park North event on Dec. 14 was another great time! In addition to my book signing, the Hillsborough Co. Firefighters were there to sign their 2008 calendar, so this event provided some great eye candy and friendly, helpful firemen. The WP staff was great, and we all had a good time visiting with friends and dancing
Gaylord Palm's ICE! - The Getaway Girl was frozen after spending the day at the Gaylord Palm's ICE! on Dec. 15. Despite the low temperatures, the event was amazing. If you have not seen ICE!, it is an incredible display of ice sculptures crafted into giant trains, nativity scenes, slides and much more. They even have an outdoor ice skating rink. Who says there is no snow in Florida? The Gaylord proves them wrong. A special thanks to Michelle Smith, public relations and marketing coordinator, for all her help in ensuring the success of this event.
Orlando Vintage - I was thrilled to do a book signing during the Orlando Vintage Clothing Company's holiday party on Dec. 13. I love this store and could spend hours looking at all the great vintage clothing. Owner Lisa Marie Smith is a wonderful hostess and has a terrific staff.
Blue Martini Orlando - The Blue Martini book signing on Dec. 12 was so much fun. It was a great holiday party with delicious food and, of course, great martinis. Everyone who purchased a book received a VIP pass, which entitled them to free drinks, first-in-line service, and much more. It was so good to see everyone enjoying the holiday season. Many thanks to Stephanie and the entire BM staff for their gracious hospitality. |
The Getaway Girl is Now On GoGirlfriend.com
I am thrilled to announce another media outlet featuring my Getaway Girl expertise. I am now a feature contributor on the new women's travel website GoGirlfriend.com, a travel-based opinion site for women going places. Their goal is to inspire, connect and inform women travelers.
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NYC Will Never Be the Same! December Girls Getaway Trip
My friend Cathy and I had a great time during our recent Girls Getaway weekend in New York City. We had a terrific trip and, despite our short time there, managed to:
ˇ *Sport the new Girls Getaway "Leave Your Baggage at Home" tank tops in Times Square (see photo in next article)
ˇ *Appear on The Today Show, while in the crowd on the plaza
ˇ *Get the inside scoop on the Heisman Awards and attend an after party
ˇ * Visit Lucky Cheng's, my favorite drag queen bar, and hang out with the glamorous Annida Greenkard (pictured below)
ˇ *Walk more than 70 blocks in one day through the Meatpacking District, Chelsea and Greenwich Village
ˇ *Eat at wonderful places like Hamburger Heaven, Jack's, Grand Central Station's Oyster Bar, Bravo Pizza, Empire Diner, and the Hard Rock
ˇ *Enjoy some great Christmas shopping in fantastic boutiques, stores and even in Grand Central Station's Vanderbilt Hall
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Girls Getaway Shirts Now Available!
Yes, the Getaway Girl now has shirts available for purchase! After much inquiry, I finally received my first "Leave Your Baggage at Home" tank top. Designed by Nikki Breedlove, this white American Apparel "Boy Beater" ribbed tank top features the "Girls Getaway Guide" logo and the signature phrase "Leave Your Baggage at Home," plus it's accented with rhinestones. (See photo below).
The tank tops run very small, so only Medium and Large sizes are available. Hand wash recommended. Shirts are on sale on the GGG website at www.GirlsGetawayGuide.net for $25.00 each, plus 6.5% tax and $2.00 shipping.
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| Thanks for reading. I hope to see you soon!
Casey Wohl, Author/The Getaway Girl
Girls Getaway Guide to Orlando: Leave Your Baggage at Home
www.GirlsGetawayGuide.net |
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