Spend a week in paradise! Set off on a mountain trail or ride the bucking Rio Grande. Your recreation options are open. Home plus guest house, with all the amenities. Sleeps 10-plus. Five miles from Taos, eight miles from skiing. Great for a family reunion, 50th birthday, girls'/guys' week—any visit is special in Taos. Dates to be mutually agreed upon with owner. Not available Christmas through New Year's. Must be used by May 1, 2010.

Retail value: $ 8500
Opening bid: $ 2800

Attention, skiers and boarders! A week of winter paradise. Ski on and off the mountain from this luxury condominium, which has four bedrooms, a hot tub, and more. Mt. Crested Butte is big, open, and uncrowded, considered by some the last great Colorado ski town. The mountain's 1,000-plus acres of terrain range from beginner groomers to extreme gladed steeps; the terrain park and improved half-pipe offer innovative options for both aspiring and experienced freestylers. Dates to be mutually agreed upon with owner. Not available December 26, 2009 to January 10, 2010.

Retail value: $ 7500
Opening bid: $ 3200

Experience classic luxurious accommodations at the Taj Boston as you whisk yourself away for two nights at this internationally acclaimed hotel, located at the corner of fashionable Arlington and Newbury streets and overlooking the charming Public Garden. This weekend getaway is a sure way to treat yourself or someone you love!

Retail value: $ 1530
Opening bid: $ 625

Surprise your special someone by showing them Boston's romantic side. Stun them senseless with a magnificent floral arrangement from Stapleton Florist before whisking them away in a plush limosine for a 5 course tasting with wine at the Top of the Hub. Soak in the Boston skyline, listen to great music and dance the night away! Cap of your lovely evening with an overnight in the Liberty Hotel and enjoy weekend accommodations in their "Luxury King" room. Package elements can also be redeemed individually.

Retail value: $ 1015
Opening bid: $ 475

Looking for a scenic retreat with a healthy dose of adventure? Spend a week in this beautiful home located in Warrenton, Oregon. The three bedroom bungalow features two double beds, one king bed and two bathrooms. In less than 1 hour you could be in Portland which is crisscrossed by rivers, mountains and vineyards. Metropolitan Portland offers urban adventure, Pinot-producing wineries, kayak-friendly waterways, wildlife preserves and year round skiing on Mount Hood (2 hours away) With a multitude of attractions to choose from this could be your most memorable vacation yet.

Retail value: $ 1000
Opening bid: $ 500

Inside Mansion House on Martha’s Vineyard, guests get a touch of seaside elegance with a taste of Island casual. Soak up the best of the Vinyard in high style June 27 - June 29, 2010. You and your guest will be treated to a delicious complimentary breakfast at Zephrus Restaurant, which is included along with free use of the pool and health club. You will also have the opportunity to check out the luxurious Spa at Mansion House - all that shopping and sunbathing can be exhasting, you know. Spa services not included in this package). We are also throwing in a round of golf for two at the beautiful Farm Neck Golf Club.

Retail value: $ 990
Opening bid: $ 300

A touch of Paris in Boston! Pamper yourself with a wonderful one-night stay at the Eliot Hotel. Your experience includes a luxurious one-bedroom suite and a decadent three-course dinner for two in the acclaimed Clio restaurant. End your visit with Clio's Bake Shop buffet and breakfast the next morning.

Advance reservations are required, and dates are subject to availability. The prize expires October 2010, and does not include tax, gratuity, or alcoholic beverages. Call 617 267-1607 to reserve.

Retail value: $ 735
Opening bid: $ 325

Enjoy a one-night stay for two in the newly opened luxury hotel Mandarin Oriental in Boston. This hotel redefines sophistication with style and elegance. After your evening, enjoy a full breakfast in Asana, the Mandarin's signature restaurant. Expires April 30, 2010.

Retail value: $ 670
Opening bid: $ 350

Spend a night in Boston's newest luxury boutique. Located in the heart of the Back Bay, XV Beacon combines personal service with the intimacy of a private residence. In the morning, graze on a full American-style breakfast at Mooo... Restaurant, which was voted a Top Five Dining Destination by ABC News and chosen as one of Best of Boston's top 50 restaurants.

Retail value: $ 625
Opening bid: $ 250

You and a guest will be in the center of Boston nightlife with this one-night stay with breakfast at the Sheraton Boston Hotel, the ideal venue for enjoying a superb event and a memorable visit in Beantown's Back Bay.

Retail value: $ 500
Opening bid: $ 200

Bring a friend to spend a night in the Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers in the heart of Back Bay, near the Boston Public Garden, premier stores, restaurants, and history.

Retail value: $ 350
Opening bid: $ 125

Make your next airline trip convenient with a complimentary one-night stay for two at the Hilton Boston Logan Airport (subject to availability), with parking included. What more could a weary traveler want?

Retail value: $ 200
Opening bid: $ 75