1 Week Trip to Tuscany, Italy

Fair Market Value: $12,500

Enjoy a unique opportunity to spend a fabulous week at Villa Regnalla in Pietrasanta, Tuscany, Italy, which has been made exclusively available to The Skylight Foundation. Set among the gorgeous hills of Valdicastello, at the heart of Versilia, Pietrasanta (Tuscany), this beautiful Villa, a former 16th ancient oil-mill whose waterwheel has never stopped turning, includes 5 bedrooms and 5 baths and sleeps 10. Each suite includes a bedroom (some two), bathroom finished in Carrara marble, and a living room with fireplace.

Immerse yourself in history while enjoying modern comforts and amenities such as satellite TV, free WiFi and air conditioning and heating. The Villa's grounds include a gorgeous garden, tennis court, swimming-pool with 2 showers and relaxing gazebos. A Maid/Cleaner is available at additional cost. A chef can be provided at additional cost, as well as chauffeur-driven transport.

Located near the historical and artistic town of Pietrasanta and just a 5-minute bike ride from the gold beach of Marina di Pietrasanta and a 10-minute ride from the town center of Forte dei Marmi, Villa Regnalla is 30 minutes from the airport at Pisa and 45-minute car ride from Florence.

Win this remarkable vacation designation and your stay at Villa Regnalla will truly be a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Airfare not included. Based on a date to be mutually agreed in 2024 only.

Trip to Ongava Game Reserve, Namibia

Fair Market Value: $18,750

The winner of this trip will travel to Namibia for an unforgettable 5 days /4 nights for 4 people in two suites/tents, on safari in the exclusive Ongava Game Reserve (www.ongava.com) located next to Etosha National Park in Namibia. The winning bidder will have the choice of staying at Ongava Tented Camp or at Ongava Lodge.

A combination of both properties is also possible. Both tented and lodge accommodations include the "creature" comforts of private baths, luxury suites, and cooling units - all with fabulous views looking out at the reserve and waterholes.

Meals are served either in the main dining room under thatch with a view, or on the dining deck under the stars. Namibia has become a most sought-after safari destination. Activities include game drives in open jeeps, guided hikes and walks giving you the unique opportunity to see resident elephants, cheetahs, lions, and the unique resident white and black rhinos as well as to visit the Ongava Research Center (http://www.orc.com.na/) which is sponsored in part by the Philadelphia Zoo. Ongava has been listed on the Conde Nast Traveler Gold Reserve List. Bid now for this luxury trip and create memories that will last forever.

Special Note:

• International and intra-Africa flights to get to/from Ongava Game Reserve are not included.
• The trip is for low season only, which is from December 01-June 30, the remainder of the year is considered high season.
• Upgrades are available both to high season and to other camps at Ongava to be arranged with Julian Harrison at Premier Tours
• Based on availability for 2024.

1 Week in Almeria, Spain

Fair Market Value: $12,500

Situated in an elevated position, nestled into the hillside overlooking the typical Spanish village of Bedar, is Casa Fuentecica. This fabulous villa is within walking distance to the white hilltop village, which includes a handful of local bars and restaurants, plus a few shops, bakery and pharmacy. Alternatively, the larger popular resort of Mojacar with its long sandy stretch of beach can be reached within a 20 minute drive, offering a vast array of restaurants, beach bars and shops, as well as the fishing port of Garrucha.

Furnished comfortably, all bedrooms include the benefit of air-conditioning. Doors lead out from the mezzanine lounge out onto the terrace which provides an inviting setting for alfresco dining and an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful mountain and sea views down towards the coastline of Mojacar in the distance. Should you require the services of a cook during your stay, this can be arranged on a time plus materials basis.

Andalucia is home to many typical white villages nesting quietly in the countryside

Bedar - An authentic Spanish village, in existence since the time of the Moors and nestling into the lower slopes of the Filabres mountains, in Andalucia, approximately 15 kms inland from the coastal resorts of Mojacar Playa and Garrucha. As you drive towards this picturesque mountain village, Bedar becomes a focal point sitting astride a pretty hillside setting in a quiet and calm atmosphere and still retaining many of the original cottages which line the narrow streets and little alleyways. All every-day needs are catered for including a Post Office, Chemist, Surgery and a supermarket. Start your day with a walk to the Bakery to buy freshly baked bread or croissants. And don't forget your camera - you will be inspired by shots of beautiful bougainvillea or pink & white almond blossom in January. There are three good restaurants/bars offering a variety of cuisine so no need to go far to enjoy the ambience of this lovely village, but at the same time providing an ideal base from which to explore this little known area of Spain.

Travel costs to and from the villa not included.

We cannot guarantee high season weeks (June, July, August). More likely out of season weeks will be available but we will try and meet the winning bidder's preferred week or get as close to it as possible.

Due to the popularity of the destination we may on occasion have to defer the week to the following year.

Winning bidders to contact: gerryallen@charlesdominiclimited.co.uk to arrange booking.