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…

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…

Summer is coming to an end and you still have not booked your summer vacation? Well now is your chance and you have till July 21^st to book! The Harvest Inn is offering their sizzling summer special from now through July 27^th. If you book now you will receive a special discount with rates starting at $249.

Come out to the Harvest Inn and enjoy what is left of the summer by renting mountain bikes for your own personal adventure through St. Helena or even the Napa Valley Vineyards. If biking is not on your agenda take a guided tour of the Harvest Inn’s eight acres of award winning gardens, or even book balloon rides, golf outings, or wine tastings. The Harvest Inn can make your summer all what you may be looking for! more…

Catch the hottest act in town at the Montrose Room located in the InterContinental Chicago O’Hare hotel. Order your favorite drink and enjoy cutting-edge bands and music lovers converge at the Montrose Room once a week for acclaimed music showcase, Friday Night Live.

The Montrose Room is a state-of-the-art acoustic design with ringside cabaret seating for you to listen to the hot new acts in town. Soon to come is Jim Peterik’s World Stage featuring special guests on June 4^th and Ryan Cabrera who was seen on MTV’s The Hills will be rocking away on July 15^th!

Click here to view the upcoming lineup for the Montrose Room.