A big Congratulations goes out to the Orchard Garden Hotel for being named as a finalist in the first annual Northern California Meetings + Events Best of 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards.

The Readers’ Choice Awards honor outstanding venues, attractions and suppliers in the meetings and events industry in the Northern California region. The Orchard Garden is a finalist in the category of “Best Boutique Hotel with Meeting Space”. more…

If you are a wine connoisseur then make your way over to the Golden State because September is the California Wine Month!

 Monterey’s Spindrift Inn has created an exclusive “Sea Breeze Sipping” package in conjunction with award winning Scheid Vineyards. This one night wine-lovers package includes romantic oceanfront or Cannery Row views, a welcome bottle of Scheid’s 07 Pinot Noir, two complementary tasting passes at Scheid’s Cannery Row Wine Lounge, and continental breakfast delivered in-room on a silver tray each morning. more…

Come spend Labor Day weekend at the Harvest Inn! Escape this season and uncover their Labor Day Harvest special! They will make the arrangements for your winery visits and can even arrange to shop your wine home for you!

This package includes two nights in a King Fireplace room, complimentary Wine Country Breakfast each day, two complimentary wine tastings for two, a Wine Country “Welcome Basket” with wine, chocolates, olive oil, and snacks, plus complimentary wine and cheese tastings on Friday and Saturday in their Great Room. more…

Summer’s coming close to an end and your children are getting ready to go back to school. Have you dipped your toes in the ocean yet? The Inns of Monterey can fix that when you reserve their “Stretch Out Summer” special. Book by August 18^th to take advantage of these special rates from August 22^nd till September 2^nd!

The Inns of Monterey consists of the Spindrift Inn, Monterey Bay Inn, and Victorian Inn all ranging in different prices. more…

This Saturday stop by the Hyatt Regency Woodfield-Schaumburg for their Second Farmers Market! They will be showcasing local farmers, artisans, organic wines and cooking demonstrations by Chef Hagop Hagopian of 1800 Fresh Restaurant.

The first farmers market was a great success with a variety of items to choose from. A few of the local vendors that showcased their work was Distinctive Green Interiors, Lime Rock Brown Swiss Chess, Earthangle Soaps & Such, Betsy’s One of a Kind- Custom Designed more…