Cinco de Mayo in St Petersburg

Emily, Laura, Jennifer and I had a fabulous Cinco de Mayo Girls Night Out in St. Petersburg, FL. We enjoyed 1/2 price tapas at Cafe Alma, then walked to PUSH for a few cervazas, some live music and a rooftop view of downtown St Pete. Adios until next year...

See My Red Dress on Display for the American Heart Assn

This month, the Red Dress Exhibit is on display at the Orlando History Museum, Downtown Orange County Library and the Orange County Administration featuring garments donated by yours truly: The Getaway Girl.
Log onto americanheart.org to find out where the exhibit will be next or contact your American Heart Association.

Race for the Arts Combines Festivities & Culture For A Good Time & Great Cause

As they're off! With our Mint Julips in hand, we had a wonderful time at the Highland Art League's "Race for the Arts" Kentucky Derby Party. From the terrific hat contest to the exciting race to the celebrity chefs who donated their food and time, a fabulous time was had by all. In addition, the Art League raised money with their silent and live auctions and "bidding" wars continued...all in good fun.

PHOTO: It was a family celebration for me on Derby Day, pictured here with (from L to R): Jeri (my mom), grandmother 'Hot Dot', me and Aunt Penny. Dot and Penny were obvious winners of the hat contest.

Girl Getaways As Easy As 1, 2, 3

Need a Girls Getaway but never enough time to plan your trip? The Girls Getaway Guide takes the time-consuming hassle out of researching great Girls Getaway hotels, resorts, tours and packages. Our website www.GirlsGetawayGuide.net features a brand new travel section, Getaway Girl Travel (www.GetawayGirlTravel.com), which helps busy women getaway and makes planning your trip as easy as 1, 2, 3. First, select a location. Second, pick your accommodations or tour getaway. Third, book your vacation.

Partnering businesses include resorts, bed & breakfasts, hotels, tours, guest ranch, cruise and a castle from California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Europe.
Many thanks to the following partners for joining us as we launch this exciting new concept: Blessings on State B&B, California Castle, Doubletree Grandkey Resort, GirlsOnACruise.com, Fairville Inn, Hotel Monaco Chicago, Kingston Plantation, Orlando Vista Hotel, Reunion Resort, Saddlebrook Resort, Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, Tenon Tours and The Islander Resort.

Start clicking at www.GirlsGetawayTravel.com to see the fabulous Girls Getaway hotels, resorts, tours and packages we have to offer!

Win Free Stuff!!!

Love to win free stuff? Looking for prizes to help you getaway and travel the world? Be sure to visit the new “Win Free Stuff” section of the Girls Getaway Guide website at www.GirlsGetawayGuide.net/win.html where you will find nearly $1,500 in fun and travel-related prizes, including a Grand Prize Girls Getaway to Ireland (airfare not included). Every few months we will post new and exciting prizes for Girls Getaway Guide fans, so be sure to check back regularly.

Exclusive Luxury Fashion Night in Orlando

Looking for a great Girls Night Out (GNO) in Orlando? Orlando Premium Outlets will be holding an Exclusive Luxury Fashion Night Thursday, May 7 from 5pm to 9pm- just in time for Mother’s Day. You will be treated to exclusive discounts, in-store demonstrations, raffles, complimentary VIP Tote Bags with gifts and samples from stores, and delightful refreshments. Purchase the perfect Mother’s Day gift or treat yourself to something special. Enjoy this special evening at luxury stores including Dooney & Bourke, Frette, Joe’s Jeans, MaxMara, Salvatore Ferragamo, Seiko, Tag Heuer, and Y-3.

RSVP for the event by emailing shopper@premiumoutlets.com.

MEGA Early Bird Registration Extended to May 4 ($300 discount)

Join the World of Best-Selling Authors AND Build your Own Multi-Media Publishing Empire

Mega Book Marketing University June 5 – 7, 2009

Book By May 4 For Your $300 Early Bird Discount!!!

Hosted by Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Orlando, FL. Whether you've only thought about writing a book, have already written a book, or just want to see what it's about, this is an opportunity you don’t want to pass up.I’ve attended this event on numerous occasions and learned something new every time. You’ll get access to the world's top best-selling authors and book marketing strategists, proven book marketing blueprints that you can put to work immediately and valuable advice from agents and publishers PLUS phenomenal networking opportunities with the “who’s who” of the publishing world.If you're serious about becoming a successful, published author, there's no way you can afford to pass up this incredible offer. Click here to learn more and reserve your seat today:https://mvhansen.infusionsoft.com/go/MBook/a746.

Special for The Getaway Girl subscribers & followers: Get the inside scoop! Once you’ve registered, email me your confirmation number and I’ll send you a VIP invite to be part of the “inside track” with my own book marketing expert Wendy Kurtz, President of Elizabeth Charles & Associates, LLC (http://www.elizabethcharles.com/). Billed by Mark Victor Hansen as the “Empress of PR,” Wendy has worked with Mark for years and was the first person he called when he and Art Linkletter wanted to develop the marketing and publicity plan for their book How to Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life. Wendy has been involved with Mark's Mega events for years and is willing to share her insider's tips with The Getaway Girl readers to help you maximize your conference experience. Wendy has been “behind the green curtain" and knows what works. In a complimentary teleseminar before the event, Wendy will provide details on how to prepare for the conference, including pointers for creating a book proposal that ROCKS in case you want to pitch some of the many agents and publishers that will be at the conference (Wendy says that contrary to what you may think, it really isn't that hard).

You must use this specific link to register https://mvhansen.infusionsoft.com/go/MBook/a746/. I hope to see you there!

PHOTO: Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Mark Victor Hansen, Empress of PR Wendy Kurtz & The Getaway Girl Casey Wohl at MEGA Book Marketing University 2008.