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		<title>Dining with the sunny side up</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:12:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ahhh the call of the wild&#8230;Wildly gorgeous beaches and weather in Turks and Caicos that is. Touch down amid light blue waters and head to these top spots for the best conch, seafood and rum punch. Lala is hitting all the top spots for a little island time.
PARALLEL 23
~tropical cuisine with all the glam of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-right: 10px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lalatravels.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fdining-with-the-sunny-side-up%2F"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lalatravels.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fdining-with-the-sunny-side-up%2F" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-575" title="dining" src="http://www.lalatravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/dining-300x240.jpg" alt="dining" width="300" height="240" />Ahhh the call of the wild&#8230;Wildly gorgeous beaches and weather in Turks and Caicos that is. Touch down amid light blue waters and head to these top spots for the best conch, seafood and rum punch. Lala is hitting all the top spots for a little island time.</p>
<address><a href="http://www.regenthotels.com/hotels/tcturks/dinings"><span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">PARALLEL 23</span></span></span></a></address>
<address>~tropical cuisine with all the glam of Miami style fine dining.</address>
<address><a href="http://www.coyabarestaurant.com/"><span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">COYABA</span></span></span></a></address>
<address>~ Elegantly appointed, gazebo style restaurant in a lush tropical garden</address>
<address><a href="www.thesomerset.com"><span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">O’SOLEIL</span></span></span></a></address>
<address>-oh so good especially if you start with the pumpkin tamarind soup and finish with the grilled wahoo&#8230;.do i hear a wahoo!!?</address>
<address>BACI RESTORANTE</address>
<address>-yup, even the islands have top Italian fare</address>
<address><a href="http://www.gracebayclub.com/dining/dining_ana.html"><span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">ANACAONA</span></span></span></a></address>
<address>-best ocean views on the island but get ready to drop top dollar at this fancy spot with the longest bar. So worth it for the garlic butter and bread alone but don&#8217;t forget the foie gras with bread pudding. mmmmmm&#8230;..</address>
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<address><span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.gansevoortturksandcaicos.com/gansevoort-bagatelle-bistrot-beach-club.php">BAGATELLE</a></span></span></span></address>
<div>A sought after Mediterranean neighborhood bistrot known for its vibrant scene in New York’s Meatpacking District brings its exciting and playful atmosphere to Gansevoort Turks + Caicos. Hit the DJ and bring your party shoes.</div>
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<address><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.wherewhenhow.com/turks-caicos-islands/magazine/restaurant-reviews/coco-bistro/">COCO BISTRO</a></span></span></address>
<address>-Locals love it and visitors agree. Everything under this palm sun is served with style and fresh fun.</address>
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		<title>joy, art and cheer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:34:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lalatravels</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[its definitely the most wonderful time of the year when you can do great things for a great cause&#8230;.this is one of the towns best events!
12 DAYS OF COMFORT, JOY &#38; CHEER
EVENT TO BENEFIT LOCAL NON-PROFIT, ART WITH HEART
Beginning on Tuesday, December 1, Hotel 1000, downtown Seattle’s premier luxury hotel, will launch its month-long celebration in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-right: 10px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lalatravels.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fjoy-art-and-cheer%2F"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lalatravels.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fjoy-art-and-cheer%2F" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><h1 style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-transform: uppercase; background-position: initial initial; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-562" title="logo_banner" src="http://www.lalatravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/logo_banner-300x26.gif" alt="logo_banner" width="300" height="26" />its definitely the most wonderful time of the year when you can do great things for a great cause&#8230;.this is one of the towns best events!</h1>
<h1 style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-transform: uppercase; background-position: initial initial; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">12 DAYS OF COMFORT, JOY &amp; CHEER</h1>
<h2 style="margin-top: 12px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-transform: uppercase; background-position: initial initial; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">EVENT TO BENEFIT LOCAL NON-PROFIT, <a style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; font-family: 'trebuchet MS', helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; color: #bbbaba; text-decoration: underline; background-position: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" href="http://artwithheart.org/" target="_blank">ART WITH HEART</a></h2>
<p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; line-height: 18px; background-position: initial initial; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Beginning on Tuesday, December 1, <a href="http://www.hotel1000seattle.com/12days.php">Hotel 1000</a>, downtown Seattle’s premier luxury hotel, will launch its month-long celebration in the burgeoning West Edge neighborhood: “12 Days of Comfort, Joy &amp; Cheer.” Hotel 1000 has compiled an eclectic collection of modern holiday entertainment corresponding to the verses of the traditional carol, continuing its annual holiday tradition for the second year. The beneficiary of all events will be Art With Heart, a local non-profit that works to empower youth in crisis through therapeutic books that foster self-expression.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; line-height: 18px; background-position: initial initial; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">In addition to the 12 Days performances, which are free and open to the public, Hotel 1000 will welcome guests with snowflakes falling outside its front doors throughout the day. BOKA KITCHEN + BAR will offer 12 Days-themed menu items and Spaahh will launch new 12 Days-themed treatments, such as the Couple’s Dove Massage and Swan Hydrating Facial. Hotel 1000 will also offer a 12 Days hotel package called ‘Comfort, Joy &amp; Cheer,’ for the month of December, including complimentary gift wrapping and Towncar service within the downtown shopping core.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; line-height: 18px; background-position: initial initial; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Twelve percent of the proceeds of all 12 Days hotel packages, spa treatments, BOKA menu items and gift cards sold will go directly to <a style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; font-family: 'trebuchet MS', helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; color: #bbbaba; text-decoration: underline; background-position: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" href="http://artwithheart.org/" target="_blank">Art With Heart</a>. Hotel 1000 will also launch its second annual 12 Days Shopping Passport Program with West Edge neighborhood boutiques and specialty retailers offering a 12 percent donation to the local charity on any purchases made in December.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; line-height: 18px; background-position: initial initial; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Spread the joy, the love, the art!</p>
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