Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation – Chicago Gourmet Auction
Auction Ends: Oct 2, 2013 08:00 PM CDT

Unique Experiences

South Beach Food & Wine Festival: Includes 4-Night Stay, VIP Tickets to the Fest and More

Item Number
412
Estimated Value
Priceless
Opening Bid
6700 USD

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Item Description

2014 South Beach Wine & Food Festival, 4-Night Stay in Miami with Airfare for 2

This Experience Includes:

  • 2 tickets to the following sessions at the 2014 South Beach Wine & Food Festival (February 19-23, 2014)*
    • VIP Reception and Moet Hennessy’s The Q
    • Amstel Light Burger Bash hosted by Rachael Ray
    • Garden to Glass Cocktail Party hosted by Emeril Lagasse
    • Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village
    • Trisha Yearwood’s Southern Brunch
  • 4-night stay (check in Wednesday, February 19; check out Sunday, February 23, 2014) at the Blue Moon Hotel (Marriott Autograph Collection), or comparable Marriott or Hyatt hotel
  • Daily breakfast for 2
  • Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to Miami, FL
  • Winspire booking & concierge service

South Beach Wine & Food Festival (Miami, FL), February 19-23, 2014

The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival is a star-studded annual event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs, and culinary personalities. Mix the finest food and drinks with the trendy Miami neighborhood of South Beach for an experience that sizzles. 

Enjoy the special events as well as the Whole Foods Grand Tasting Village, the main festival hub where guests  sample food and wine, have their favorite Food Network chefs sign cookbooks and watch cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs who in the past included Rachael Ray, Alex Guarnaschelli, Geoffrey Zakarian and Curtis Stone

*Activities listed above are based on the 2013 schedule and are subject to change.

Hotel Accommodations

Enjoy a 4-night stay (check in Wednesday, February 19; check out Sunday, February 23, 2014) including daily breakfast for two at the Blue Moon Hotel (Marriott Autograph Collection), or comparable Marriott or Hyatt hotel in the Miami area, subject to availability.

American Airlines

This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States to Miami, FL, subject to availability. A minimum of three nights or a Saturday night stay is required. AAdvantage miles may be earned in accordance with the terms and conditions of the AAdvantage frequent flyer program. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service.  Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser.

Winspire Booking & Concierge Service

Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals who will help you redeem your experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire experience. Operating as a full-service travel agency, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare upgrades, and additional guests. This service also provides you with an established network of onsite contacts who can help you book additional experiences, activities and tours.

 

Item Special Note

  • Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. 
  • Reservations are subject to availability. 
  • Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. 
  • All purchases are non-refundable. 
  • Packages cannot be resold. 
  • Ground transportation is not included.