Girl’s Night Out at the Florida Film Festival

Join me in Orlando for Opening Night of the Florida Film Festival. Celebrate with us on Friday, March 27 at the Enzian Theater to enjoy a fabulous night of film, sumptuous tastings and the beautiful Garden of Eden. After the Opening Film at 6:30 p.m., we will indulge in the Opening Night VIP Party (8:30 - 11:30 p.m.) where master chefs dish delightfully sinful morsels of aphrodisiac-themed, eclectic cuisines paired with superb wines. The evening's celebrity guests include Food Network sensation and master Iron Chef Cat Cora (pictured), along with the founding father of New World Cuisine Norman Van Aken. Tickets to this exclusive event are $100 and can be purchased by visiting http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=4gedgxcab.0.0.d4prjecab.0&ts=S0378&p=http%3A%2F%2Fpurchase.tickets.com%2Fbuy%2FTicketPurchase%3Fagency%3DTDC%26pid%3D6435529&id=preview.

Do Women Want "Women-Only" Floors?

We've heard the ongoing conversation about women-only hotel floors, which recently re-surfaced when Forbes ran the article “Women-Only Hotels Heat Up." According to the magazine, The Premier Hotel in New York’s Times Square has set aside one entire floor for women guests, so that women “wouldn’t have to worry about packing every little additional thing,” says the hotel’s general manager.

According to Forbes, the “Premier’s women-only rooms come with curling and flat irons, bath salts and loofahs, nail files, a vanity kit, yoga mats and women’s magazines (O, Self, Cosmopolitan) — all at no additional cost. The bathtub is oversized, and there’s a stool at the sink (with makeup lighting) so women can sit while doing their face.”

And The Premier isn’t alone as other hotels are adding women-only floors. But, if this is such a good idea, then why have some hotels scratched the idea of female-only floors? About two years ago Marriott made a complete turnaround after announcing that there would be a female-only floor in its new hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan citing legal issues versus gender preferences.

Our main question: Do women really want their own hotel floors?

Love In 90 Days?

My friend, Dr. Diana Kirschner's one-women PBS Pledge Special, Finding Your Own True Love, based on her book, Love in 90 Days, will start airing this weekend. For more details, visit www.LoveIn90Days.com.

Bringing Art & Culture to Small-Town America

My fantastic mother, Jeri, is the current president of the Highlands Museum of the Arts (MOTA). Mota recently held their very first National Juried Art Competition, which is no easy task with a small museum, small budget and in a small town. Congratulations to mom and her girlfriends (the PMSers) for all of their success with bringing art and culture to a small town community. I am so proud of you!

PHOTO: Jeri Wohl observes while Judge Ken Rollins reveals the winners.

Enjoy Girls Night Out at "Lady in Red" Event

Join me Sunday, Feb. 22 in Tampa at The Palm Restaurant (205 Westshore Plaza) for the exclusive Lady in Red Event from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. We will celebrate an evening of pampering for women complete with hors d’oeuvres, dessert and complimentary Red Velvet Cake Martinis made with Stoli Vanilla Vodka. Complimentary valet parking is available. Co-hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue. Tickets are $30 per person and a portion of the proceeds will benefit “1 Voice”. For more information, contact Mayra at (813) 849-7256 or malvarado@ThePalm.com. Hope to see you there!

Spa Week's YouTube Challenge!!

Spa fans, show us what you’re made of! Tell the world why you and a few of your friends deserve a day of beauty, courtesy of Spa Week. In your own creative way, make a video telling us why you should win, upload it to YouTube and send the link to videos@spaweek.com. Sing it, dance it, make puppets, include your friends – the limits are endless.

Just follow these steps:
Create a 2-3 minute video on why you deserve to win a day of beauty courtesy of Spa Week
Upload your video to your YouTube account (if you don’t have one, make one. It’s free & easy)
Email the link to videos@spaweek.com
The favorites will be notified and added to the Spa Week YouTube Channel.
The video with the most views wins, so tell everyone to watch!
The deadline is Friday, March 6th so get to it!

Thank You Mandy!

Many thanks to my amazing friend Mandy (or as some know her "MM"). She is not only a fabulous person and friend, but she is THE best tour guide in Nashville. Carly & I cannot thank you enough. We love you!

Goodbye Nashville!