Sunday, July 24, 2011

"GONNA PUT THE WORLD AWAY FOR A MINUTE"....

GIRL'S TRIP 2011





AND THE WINNER IS................
DESTIN, FLORIDA
EMERALD GRANDE RESORT

Our destination has been determined and the paper work has been signed, sealed and delivered.  Now it's up to you to commit.  The Emerald Grande (Frank) has been a pleasure to work with and our group rates look great.  Understand this is very free style trip with no planned activities other than what we feel like doing that very minute.  I will actually be going in August to check the place out and to get a few ideas.  As stated below the dates are November 3-6th, however I will be going for a week which will start on November 2nd-November 8th.  It's just to good of a deal not to take advantage of an entire week.  Point being if any of you are looking to stay longer I will be around to hang out.  I'm guessing some of you may be concerned with the cooler temperatures in November but I am here to tell you this is my very favorite time of the year to head to the beach.  If for some reason it happens to be a little cool "so be it".  There is plenty of fun things to do.  Chances  are that it will be the perfect temps.

Listed below are the rates and information.  These units sleep quite a few so you can pack your besties in or pay a little extra for minimal people.  I am renting a 4 bedroom 4 bath and plan to keep my unit at 4 or 5 people just because that's the way I like it.  So take a look at the details, get your group together and make that call.  You will have to put a credit card deposit down.  Make sure to inquire about the cancellation policy and date deadlines.
The next blogs will be all fun-filled with ideas of things we can do, food we can eat and trouble we can get in.
Really hope there will be a great turn out.  Seriously when you get a few minutes go to the web site and take some time to see all the opportunities at the resort alone. 




Reservation Phone Number 800.676.0091
Group Code: Girls Trip 2011 – Aldridge Group
Rates are subject to 11% sales tax and resort fee of $25.00 per day per sleeping room.
Rates applicable 3 days pre and post after group block: YES

This rate does not include a daily resort fee of $25 per day or 11% tax.



NOVEMBER 3- NOVEMBER 6
2011


EXAMPLES OF A FEW FLOOR PLANS
(For more floor plans go to accommodations on web Site)



Hi Melissa, 
Thank you for your interest in the Emerald Grande for your group.  We would be delighted to host this event for your reunion.
This luxury resort, located along the Destin Harbor, offers 281 beautifully appointed luxury condominiums with all the amenities of a four star hotel, including a state- of- the- art spa and fitness center, Grande Vista Bar and Grill, poolside bar, room service, daily maid service and much more!  
All rooms are spacious, exquisitely decorated and offer state-of-the-art, full-service kitchen amenities.   Your home away from home will include balconies, stunning views of pool, harbor or Gulf of Mexico, flat screened televisions and incredible relaxing spaces in the bathroom. 
After reviewing our inventory we do have availability for your group checking in on November 3rd thru 6th 2011.  We can offer the following discounted rates to your attendees.
Two Bedroom, Two Bath:  This residence has two bedrooms with corresponding bathrooms and one bunk room. It works great for a family that want to bring there children or two adults that want to share the space. (Sleeps eight) 

The rate for this residence is:  $179.00 per night
Three Bedroom, Three Bath:  This residence has three separate bedrooms with corresponding bathrooms that enables three persons or couples to stay together and have total privacy along with all the common areas that go with a residence this size. (Sleeps eight)
                                                 The rate for this residence is:  $209.00 per night
Four Bedroom, Four Bath-These exquisitely furnished luxury residences feature a master bedroom with a king bed, 2 guest bedrooms with a queen bed, a bunk room, a queen sleeper sofa bed in the living room and 4 bathrooms. Residences also have fully equipped kitchens with granite countertops, living area, private balcony and views of the Gulf of Mexico and Destin Harbor.
Bedding: Bedding: 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Bed, 1 Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Pull-out Sofa Bed (Sleeps ten)
                                                 The rate for this residence is: $299.00 per night
These rates do not include a daily resort fee of $25 per day or 11% tax


Reservations Cut-Off Date: 10/3/11 ROOM BLOCK Month/Year: 11/2011
Day/Date
Day/Date
Day/Date
Day/Date
11/3/11
11/4/11
11/5/11
11/6/11
Residence
Rate
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
Two Bedroom
$179
TBD
TBD
TBD
C/O
Three Bedroom
$209
TBD
TBD
TBD
C/O
Three Bedroom Corner
$239
TBD
TBD
TBD
C/O
Four Bedroom
$299
TBD
TBD
TBD
C/O
Total Number of Room Nights
TBD
TBD
TBD
C/O
Reservations Made By: ( ) Rooming List or ( x ) Call In
Reservation Phone Number 800.676.0091
Group Code: Girls Trip 2011 – Aldridge Group
Rates are subject to 11% sales tax and resort fee of $25.00 per day per sleeping room.
Rates applicable 3 days pre and post after group block: YES

This rate does not include a daily resort fee of $25 per day or 11% tax.
Resort fee includes:
Parking
Wireless Internet in Public Spaces and Meeting Rooms
Umbrella and Chairs at Beach
Use of the Fitness Center
Local Calls
Local Faxes
Use of the Business Center
In Room Safes
Complimentary airport shuttles from Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) 

HarborWalk Village
For those that enjoy the water you’re in your element at HarborWalk Village. There is world-class fishing – the largest charter fishing fleet in the state – snorkeling, swimming with the dolphins, romantic sunset sails, personal water craft and pontoon boat rentals, exciting parasailing and so much more!
Please click on the links below to see what we can offer your group guests.
Boogies Water Sports:  850-654-4497
Destin Snorkel:  850-269-2329
Emerald Dancer Catamaran:  850-650-8787
HarborWalk Charters:  850-837-2343
HarborWalk Marina:  850-337-8250
Snuba Recreation Center:  850-269-2329 
Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. 
Thank you for considering the Emerald Grande! 
Best Wishes,
Frank
Frank Sandro
Director of Sales
850-424-0669 (Direct)
850-855-0071 (Cell)






AND THIS WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU!!!














Friday, May 27, 2011


Check out this YouTube Video-Hilarious and by the way
WHATEVER HAPPENS ON  GIRL'S TRIP 2011 STAYS ON GIRL'S TRIP 2011




*******************
WINNER-EMERALD GRANDE DESTIN
THANKS FOR ALL THE VOTES!!!!
NEXT BLOG WITH TRIP INFO AND RESERVATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT OUT BY SUNDAY JULY 17TH.


CHOICE 1
DESTIN, FLORIDA
EMERALD GRANDE RESORT

                                                      
                                                      
                                                        http://www.emeraldgrande.com/

This really neat place is located at the foot of the Destin Bridge.  Basically everything we could possible need is in walking distance from the resort.  Please visit the web site when you get some time and look at all the possibilities for some fun.  Spa, hot tubs and so very many dining opportunities.  The condos look awesome and prices when divided not to very bad.  We took our boat here last summer to crab Island and decided this resort looked like a pretty fun time.  I know so many of you already frequent Destin so you know just how pretty the water is under this bridge.  It truly is like the Caribbean.  Crab Island is a blast but would entail a few boats.  If the weather is still warm which it usually is we could rent party barges to anchor at Crab Island for an afternoon.  Emerald Grande also has there own private beach with shuttles back and forth.  The sky is the limit.  Take a look..  Make sure you look at the list of restaurants and bars. (walking distance)  There  should be enough people with vehicles if anyone wanted to take a ride to the outlet mall.   








     Choice 2

           Carnival Cruise      

 THE CARNIVAL ELATION
SAILS-THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2011-RETURNING MONDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2011
(requires passport)
AWAITING GROUP QUOTE FROM CARNIVAL
(many other cruise choices however they are 7 day cruises and thought that would be a bit long for our first girl's trip)





CHOICE 3
ELDORADO RESORT AND CASINO
Shreveport, Louisiana
Hotel Link
November 3, 4 and 5th
This is "our keep it simple" choice for convenience purposes.  I know a lot of peeps on the list are from and/or connected to Shreveport. So for practical purposes I added this location.  Downtown Shreveport has some fun things to do, some good places to eat and the Boardwalk for some shopping.  Take a look at the Link below. 
http://www.louisianaboardwalk.com/
  The rate is $79 + tax for Nov.3,
                    $130 + tax for Nov. 4 
                   $140 + tax for Nov. 5


Other options available are

CHOICE 4
LAS VEGAS


CHOICE 5

DALLAS

CHOICE 6

HOUSTON


New Orleans hotels were already booked for conventions of some sort but I will continue to look for other hotels.


 WILL NOT RESEARCH OPTIONS  4, 5, AND 6 UNTIL I GET SOME FEEDBACK FROM THE NEW POLL POSTED.


IF YOU ARE WONDERING WHY I KEEP ZEROING IN ON THESE PARTICULAR DATES.


1.  LSU AWAY GAMES (I know my girls) away games October 15th and November 5 
2.  KNOW MOST OF THE MOMS WILL NOT WANT TO BE AWAY ON HALLOWEEN
3.  TRYING NOT TO GET TO CLOSE TO THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS.

ONCE THE FAV DESTINATION IS VOTED AND DEEMED DO-ABLE I WILL START CRUNCHING NUMBERS AND POSTING OPTIONS.
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!!!!!!!!!!

Remember-the destination is just a fraction of the fun.  We will make the fun so try not to get to bogged down with where we will land.    




****If you have been trying to follow my on my blog some of you will notice that the Followers button has disappeared.  It is not you or your computer.  Blogger is having issue and working on the glitch.
May 28, 2011 10:00 am 


Friday, May 20, 2011

All my bags are packed and I’m ready to………….

Ok Girls.  It’s time to make some big decisions.  This trip has temporarily become the main focus in your life.  It is months away and now is the time to start paving your road.  Tell your family, tell you boss, tell your kids. Be dramatic.  Threaten bodily harm and anything else you can think of to get this deal sealed.  If money is a factor, GET CREATIVE.  Walmart has some really cute piggy banks or grab an old water bottle from work and start filling it. Wash cars or ask for an early Christmas gift if you have to.   Just “GET ER DONE”.   

Important info to go over:

1.  Please follow me on my new blog-just click the button that says follow and follow the directions.  You may have to sign in to your email account but it is pretty self-explanatory.  If you have any question just email me at jonemeli@aol.com  It is very easy to send notifications if you are a follower of my blog.  You may want to bookmark to your favorites toolbar just to remind you to check for updates.   

2.  I will from here on out post a new blog first then I will follow up by posting it to Facebook with the link on the event site and to make matters worse I will send an email to each person that has RSVP'D "WILL ATTEND" or "MAY ATTEND".  For those of you who have replied "WILL NOT ATTEND" I will refrain from harassing you.  However you will see the post on many sites so please if you have a change of heart, win the lottery or a simple change of plans please sign up. NOTICE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BLOG the remark section. Just click and follow the directions if you have something to share with your fellow shipmates. "No cruise punt intended"


3. Please participate in all the polls-Today's poll is all about the timing of the trip.  I want to make sure everyone is on the same page about the dates in hopes of getting a great big turn out. 

4. Most important.  Anyone is invited-friends, sisters, your tennis partner, etc.  This is all about having a fun time.  If you don't like someone you see on the list, well this is your time to learn to like them. I have invited my husband's former wife and my former husband's wife.  Sorry Skoo and Cathy I needed a visual. LOL.  Once I get a general idea of how many, we can decide on the arena.  As it stands so far "warmth" seems to be the trend for our destination as per responses on emails and Facebook.  My first ideas upon starting this venture were quite "Grandiose" but as I thought about it I realized that not everyone (including myself) has deep pockets especially in this economy so I am going to try to keep it simple and as close to the majorities homes.  So world travelers settle down the 2nd Annual Girls Trip will be designed just for you.  Merci Beau coup. Whatever the hell that means!   

Okay-honestly, Blogger has been kicking my butt for the last couple of days so consider this your first blog with many more to come.  Don't be confused if you are already one of my "Seriously" blogger followers.  This is a new blog just for our trip. I am now the proud owner of two blogs-better defined as "I need to get a life".

 Regular Blog- http://mojonesaldridge.blogspot.com/

 Girl's Trip Blog- http://girlstrips2011.blogspot.com/

Disclaimer-I do not care if I have slang, misspellings or the likes.  I went to Captain Shreve and was in the second lowest phase. I also live in South Louisiana where proper language is not accepted.  SO please when you see typos, words that don't exist or NEW AWlins lingo just roll with it.  Call me a dumb ass, laugh or whatever you need to do just don't call it to my attention.  In my mind I am next up for a best seller.

Check List
1.  Get Excited
2.  Get Piggy Banks loaded
3.  Follow Blog
4.  Be Nice to Husband or Significant other
and (drum roll)

5.  MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



LOVE TO ALL.....
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN-SOON!
SOMEWHERE?????????