GALA LIVE AUCTION 2026
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Under the Tuscan Sun at Casa San Marco in Cortona, Italy
7-night stay for 8 guests at Casa San Marco, a historic 4-bed, 2-bath home in upper Cortona with a terrace and impeccable views. Wine tasting of world-famous wines at a family-run enoteca. One multi-course, in-home chef dinner for 8 paired with a selection of regional wines. Access to Exclusive Insider Tips to Cortona. Exceptional guest services, thoughtfully tailored for every traveler. Two years to travel! Air and ground transportation are not included.


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Close Encounters of the Wild Kind on an African Safari, South Africa
Awaken Your Senses on a Safari in South Africa for Seven Days & Six Nights at Either the Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge or the Hemingway Tented Camp for an Animal Watching Safari and Photo Safari for Two (Land Only)
Your trip for two includes:
6 nights in a luxury accommodation at either the Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge or the Hemingway Tented Camp
Gourmet buffet breakfast and dinner, refreshing cold lunch
All applicable taxes
Activities include guided walks along game trails and game drives in a Land Rover by morning and afternoon for viewing or photographing animals
Optional activities available at additional cost: scuba diving or snorkeling at scenic Sowana Bay, whale watching tours (in season), turtle tours (in season), deep sea fishing, tiger fishing at Lake Jozini, all wheel drive vehicle excursions to the legendary Tembe Elephant Park, look-outs for lion and black rhino on open Land Rover drives in the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Park and excursions to famous St. Lucia Wetlands (World Heritage Site)
Embark on an African safari and prepare yourself for an exhilarating experience, profound and spiritual, the adventure of a lifetime in a land of expansive savannahs, breathtaking landscapes, stunning wildlife, and proud ancestral tribes. Immerse yourself in the romance and mystique of the African wild in the heart of one of the country's richest conservation regions. Seek out the unexpected by day or night with game drives in an open Land Rover, following the footprints of the elephants along ancient riverbeds during guided walks, and enjoying the thrill of close encounters of the wild kind.
The Heritage Safari Lodge & Hemingway Tented Camp was originally built in the 1940s as a hotel, and was a landmark pit-stop for weary travelers between Lourenço Marques and Durban. Acquired in 1996, the gracious building was lovingly restored to its original colonial grandeur, enhanced with new personal bungalow accommodations, and tastefully themed to highlight Zululand's unique cultural development. With buffet-style meals in the restaurants, the wide, welcoming veranda and the pub, also known as the human watering hole, the warm and relaxing atmosphere of the Heritage Safari Lodge is conducive to good times and conviviality. The sparkling pool is always inviting, and you're sure to enjoy browsing the beautifully stocked curio shop for a few authentic African memoirs.
Soak up all you can in this amazing region with an animal watching safari and a photo safari! You can also go on guided walks along game trails, or ride along on game drives in a Land Rover by morning and afternoon!


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One-of-a-Kind Stargazing Adventure, Valle, Arizona
Escape the Ordinary in Valle, Arizona for Four Days & Three Nights at the Clear Sky Resort for Up to Five People in a Family Sky Dome, Including $100 Gift Card Toward Stargazing with Telescopes (Land Only)
Your trip for five includes:
4 days/3 nights accommodations at at the Clear Sky Resort in a family sky dome
All room-related taxes
(1) $100 gift card toward stargazing with telescopes
Complimentary amenities, including live music and nightly s'mores
Free concierge reservation service
Nature meets comfort in perfect harmony at Clear Sky Resort Grand Canyon, making it the ideal base camp if you're hankering to explore the unforgettable scenery of Grand Canyon National Park and the surrounding area. This unique stargazing resort is in Valle, AZ (also known as Grand Canyon Junction), just twenty-nine miles south of Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim. As an International Dark Sky Park, the area is one of the best places in the entire world to view the glorious night sky, and you can even join nightly guided starry sky tours.
The forty-five guest Sky Domes at Clear Sky Resort Grand Canyon encircle a complex of activity domes and shared activity spaces, all connected with volcanic cinder-lined pathways. From your own five-person dome, take in the views from the large panoramic window while you sleep! The dome features a queen size log bed, and a loft with a queen bed and a twin bed. Close the curtains for privacy, and open them for starry night skies and spectacular sunrises. This climate-controlled room with A/C and heat also includes unique decor, luxury linens, plush towels, a private modern bathroom with rainfall shower, a deck hammock, a swinging chair, and more!
At the heart of every Clear Sky Resort location, resort life revolves around the oversized Welcome Dome. At Grand Canyon, guests are greeted with sweeping views across the high desert landscape to the distant mountains. Day and night, the Welcome Dome is the bustling activity hub of the resort. Designed to bring the beauty of the outdoors inside using inspiration from the surrounding wild places, every jaw-dropping Welcome Dome takes the wow factor to a whole new level in its own unique local way. You'll find fast casual cuisine from the Food Truck kitchen every morning and evening, and you can dine in the spacious Dining Dome or go alfresco next to the firepit on the Dining Patio.
Out in the middle of the desert, there are dozens of things to do! Join morning outdoor yoga, jump on a giant bounce pillow, try a fun yard game (or two), take a scenic hike, enjoy the kids' playground, ride on a giant Tryke Track, play sand volleyball or tetherball, and play glow-in-the-dark disc golf! For a more relaxing vibe, you're welcome to relax in a hammock, play a classic board game, watch a movie on the projection screen, savor s'mores around the campfire, go stargazing at night and enjoy live music!


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Maui's Underwater Beauty, Maui, Hawaii
Discover the Marine Life and Magic of Maui, Hawaii for Six Days & Five Nights at the Hilton Vacation Club Ka'anapali Beach Maui for Two, Including Your Choice of Either a Molokini & Turtle Arches Snorkel Adventure or a Lanai Dolphin and Snorkel Tour (Land Only)
Your trip for two includes:
6 days/5 nights accommodations at the Hilton Vacation Club Ka'anapali Beach Maui
All room-related taxes
Either a 5-hour Molokini & Turtle Arches snorkel excursion, including breakfast and lunch, or a half-day Lana'i dolphin & snorkel tour
Free concierge reservation service
Affectionately referred to as the "Valley Isle", the tropical paradise of Maui beckons millions of visitors each year with its incredible surf and gorgeous sand beaches that meet the blue Pacific. Explore its dramatic volcanic past and island heritage, while experiencing the essence of this exceptional location during your stay. Save time for snorkeling at Molokini and Turtle Arches or Lana'i for swims with either turtles or dolphins, where you'll see that Maui's beauty extends far below the water's surface!
The Molokini snorkel adventure begins at Ma'alaea Harbor, and takes you to Molokini with plenty of time to explore this remarkable ocean oasis. Climb aboard the Calypso, a triple-decker catamaran, and sail to the ancient volcanic caldera of Molokini Crater, home to over 200 fish species, manta rays, sea urchins, eels, sharks and other marine wonders. On board, enjoy amenities like a glass-bottom viewing room and water slides while relishing a delicious continental breakfast. After Molokini, head to Turtle Town for the chance to swim alongside Hawaiian green sea turtles.
Or prepare yourself for the thrill of watching dolphins in their wild natural habitat! Embark on a snorkel adventure off the dramatic scenic coast of Lana'i, home to pristine reefs and wild dolphins, for an ocean experience of a lifetime on a guided five-hour dolphin watch tour and snorkeling adventure. Sail away from Ma'alaea Harbor aboard a double-decker eco-friendly catamaran to one of the best dive spots in the world, the azure waters off the coast of Lanai! See Hawaiian Spinner, bottlenose and spotted dolphins alongside the boat, then jump in to snorkel above a coral reef teeming with a variety of marine life. Depending on the time of year, you may even see a humpback whale! Oceanside comfort meets convenience at Ka'anapali Beach Club, located on Maui's western shore, just steps from the beach and minutes from Whalers Village. You'll find spacious suites, convenient on-site services, resort-style amenities, nearby golf, and direct access to Kaanapali Beach! Enjoy a kitchenette and balcony in each suite, mini-golf, an activities center, and a pool complex with a waterslide. Swim laps in the outdoor heated pool, go snorkeling or just walk along the beach — helpful staff can connect you with dry cleaning and other services or plan excursions so you can truly unwind!


