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“ Million Dollar Meal … ALL for the Kids !” for $ 1 million :
40 couples also each contributed $ 25,000 for a once-in-a-lifetime , exclusive dinner at The Surf Club Restaurant at the Four Seasons in Surfside , Florida on Thursday , November 21 , 2024 . Few Florida restaurants have been as hotly anticipated as The Surf Club by Chef Thomas Keller and the 40 winning couples will enjoy the best meal of the year with the satisfaction of knowing that all the money raised will be channeled directly to children in need in Collier County . The experience will include a cocktail and wine reception with passed canapés and an elegant , multi-course wine paired tasting menu .
“ Cruising the Islands of Croatia ” for $ 800,000 :
Four couples will join hosts Kelley and Jim Bailey , proprietors of Knights Bridge Winery , for eight nights on an unforgettable exploration of the wonders of Croatia . They will spend one night in a luxury hotel in either Dubrovnik or Split before boarding the 122-foot yacht Navilux , an elegant vessel with every possible comfort and convenience , including an experienced crew of eight . During the seven nights onboard , the couples will visit islands only accessible to small luxury vessels such as Brač , Hvar , Ko-
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rčula , Mljet and Šipan . With a coastline bordering the Adriatic Sea and a rich culture of art , music , food and wine , the country has something to delight everyone . Each couple also will receive a Magnum of 2021 Draco Dormiere . One-Way Private Air and one-way Business Class Airfare are included .
“ Unbelievably Utah ” for $ 800,000 :
Three couples or six individuals will travel Roundtrip , Private Air on a Global 6000 from Naples , Florida to Salt Lake City , Utah where they will spend a week in the luxurious 7,000-square-foot Deer Valley penthouse owned by Shelly and Ralph Stayer . The Penthouse features four bedrooms , plus an eight-bed bunkroom , six full baths , multiple fireplaces , cigar room , ski-in / ski-out access and priceless views of the mountains . Guests will have access to all Montage Deer Valley amenities , as well as four days of ski passes at Montage and one day at Deer Crest Club . They also will visit top local restaurants , including tupelo , La Stellina and Apex , and indulge in the Alpenglobe dinner experience . This lot includes one Louis Vuitton Horizon Soft Duffle 55 . The winners also will enjoy 10 assorted Magnums of wine .
“ Southeast Asian Sojourn through Vietnam and Thailand ” for $ 650,000 :
Two couples will fly Business Class Airfare to Southeast Asia and Highest- Class Airfare between each location while experiencing a nine-night cultural exploration of Thailand and Vietnam . The journey begins with three nights in Bangkok with a helicopter tour , followed by visits to Wat Pho and Ayutthaya , plus an art and culture tour of the city . Guests will fly to Chiang Rai and stay three nights at Five-Star Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort and spend a night in comfort observing majestic elephants in their natural habitat in a Jungle Bubble . The odyssey will conclude with three nights in Ho Chi Minh City , with visits to historical sites related to America ’ s Vietnam war years and a sunset cruise along the Saigon River , plus a chef ’ s table experience at Mia Saigon .
“ Driving to Victory with Aston Martin and F1 ” for $ 650,000 :
One lucky bidder took home a 2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante convertible with a Caribbean Blue Pearl 2 exterior , blue roof , smoked taillights , red brake calipers and Glacier White leather interior with Spicy Red contrast stitching . The vehicle offers a 4-liter , twin turbo engine with a top speed of 202 mph and the ability to go from zero to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds . The winner also will spend three days in Miami and receive two tickets to Aston Martin ’ s F1 Paddock Club with access to the team ’ s garages , along with fine dining , copious amounts of Champagne and a view of the track unlike any . Exclusive experiences during the race weekend will be planned by the Aston Martin team .
“ The Rarest of the Rare ” for $ 650,000 :
Two couples will travel Roundtrip , Business Class Airfare for six nights in France with the best of Paris , followed by special insider access in Reims . The journey begins with three nights in Paris , where guests will receive a private tour of