Best. Of. Live!

What is a Best of Live Raffle? It's where we take items from our Live Auction and give you the chance to win them before they are auctioned off! For the SPCA's first ever Best of Live Raffle, we present a choice of 2 epic getaways: 5 Nights in New Orleans for Two, or 5 Days/4 Nights in Riviera Maya at a 5-Diamond Resort!

Only 150 tickets will be sold and you need not be present to win (but you must designate your selection should you win).

Good luck!

Choices:

Riviera Maya 5 Diamond

Grand Luxxe Riviera Maya is your private oasis in this lavish jungle paradise. Enjoy an amazing 5-day, 4-night stay at the (AAA Five Diamond) Grand Luxxe Vidanta, Riviera Maya. Luxuriate in a Jacuzzi overlooking the Caribbean Sea, touch true serenity in the waters of their Mayan Sanctuary, or lounge on the deck of a private pool area just feet from the beach.Your Grand Luxxe Master Room features either a king-size bed or two double beds, one bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, one TV, and a private terrace with a view and accommodates two adults.

Dining at The Grand Luxxe features fantastic cuisine from all around the world: snack on ceviche, savor a juicy gourmet burger, or enjoy a perfectly cooked steak and signature cocktails at one of nearly 20 restaurants and lounges.

There are several off-site excursions including swim with whale sharks in the Caribbean Sea, or you can visit Tulum or Chichen Itza, two massive Mayan cities. Simply visit the travel concierge in your resort hotel lobby to coordinate one of these exciting day trips (available for additional fee). Golfers can enjoy the Nicklaus Par Three Experience at Riviera Maya, one of the world's most beautiful short courses.

Upgrades and extra nights available at booking based on availability. Other Vidanta locations may also be available. Guest is responsible for a resort fee of $11 per night and 3% state tax. NOT INCLUDED: Food and beverage, airfare or additional optional activities. Must travel within 24 months of issue date.

Bourbon and the Big Easy

A true melting pot of cultures, New Orleans has a wealth of unique heritage and proud traditions. It is best known for its music, vibrant nightlife, numerous festivals, Creole and Cajun food, and colonial architecture. You and a guest will spend 5 nights at the The Nopsi Hotel, a luxury hotel located in the Central Business District. Your Deluxe King or Junior Suite King Room will include daily continental breakfast, 2 Nopsi Old Fashioneds, a bottle of Buffalo Trace Select Bourbon, $50 food and beverage credit, and a tour of the Sazerac House, where you'll explore interactive exhibits and welcoming tasting rooms to trace the roots of one of the world's most recognized cocktails.

The hotel features an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, fitness center, rooftop terrace, 3 restaurants, and coffee shop. Thoughtful touches such as espresso makers and bathrobes are included in each guest room, and it's pet friendly!

Subject to availability; excludes Christmas, New Year's, Mardi Gras, and large festivals in New Orleans.