, won the NBA
championship! Fantasizing about watching them court side, à la Jack Nicholson
, I entered the Right Guard "Win a Trip to the Finals 2010" Sweepstakes. While I won't have the luxury of sitting close to Jack
, I did win Second Prize -- a $50 Gift Card from Walgreens! So people, it does pay to enter!And speaking of luxuries, Small Luxury Hotels of the World via Elle Decor is giving away one four-night stay at one of their charming independent hotels located in more than 75 countries around the world. Choose from a variety of luxurious accommodations, from a serene spa retreat, to a rustic country villa, or an old English country house. You know I'm going to Paris
. St-Germain-des-Prés's L'Hôtel, a dramatic expression of Parisian panache with decadent décor, a Michelin-starred restaurant, a romantic small pool and sauna in the cellars, and original works of art by Jean Cocteau
, sounds tempting. So does the Relais Christine, a 16th century mansion turned hotel, which is hidden behind pretty entrance gates on the Left Bank. Then, there's the Hôtel San Régis, a lavishly decorated townhouse hotel, converted from a prestigious private mansion near Avenue Montaigne
. Decisions, decisions. What would you choose? Jump into the lap of luxury and enter.Voilà - the link to the Small Luxury Hotels of the World Getaway contest:
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. Soar on over and enter.
. If you've never been there, it helps to get the inside scoop about contemporary French mores early on in your trip. Learn 
, 
, and the long gone 
- knows how important it is to feed your obsession, so they are 
and Giraud's show. Feed your obsession and enter.
or 
are popular getaways, but if you really want to splurge, live like a celebrity. According to 
and 
beach retreat is a mere $50,000. Prefer something hotter, like 
Los Angeles home? Pony up $112,000 a month, and it's yours. Or head to 
, where two 
have their dwellings up for grabs. 
palatial estate rents for $300,000 for the season, while 
is on offer for $295,000. Just looking for a brief getaway? 
cheesy ex-MTV pad is listed as $6,500 a night. Yup, that's the situation.
and 
Getaway starts in 
and winds through 
, 
, 
, 
, 
, 
, and 
, which is the home of the sculptor 
, who designed the 
. Be sure to visit la Petite Venise, or "little Venice," the area crossed by canals of the river Lauch, which formerly served as the butcher's, tanner's and fishmonger's quarter. Since 
is considered the capitale des vins d'Alsace (the capital of 
), you may want to pick up a few bottles for the rest of your trip. Then, cruise to 
and disembark. You can always head to 
when you're done. Paddle on over and enter.
, the 
, 
gave his speech from the front window. 
and see the exhibit. Click, click, and enter.
, where the Savoy vineyards in this distinctly alpine landscape hang from slopes or clutch at the hillsides in little islands to produce their rare varietals. In addition to 2 round trip plane tickets on 
. You'll stay in a charming guest house at a vineyard, be treated to discovery and wine tasting tours, and have a wine-specialist/mountain guide and driver. Two local, copious picnics with wine, three dinners, and three breakfasts are also provided. You'll even look like you know what you're doing when you wear the professional wine tasting glass with a neck support that you're given. Drawing air into the mouth enhances tasting ability, so don't be afraid to gurgle. 
. Finish your wine and enter.
