A quick update on @DaniellaDeviant‘s “Wheel of Pain and Pleasure” (as she calls it) at Boudoir – now reopened and ready for your enjoyment. Your friends certainly won’t regret it, even if you might. I’ve had the pleasure, and believe me, the bruises are temporary, while the memories last a lifetime.

FYI, Dani was recently featured in San Diego Magazine: Daniella Deviant, The Dominatrix

For more of Dani, visit her web site (probably NSFW): danielladeviant.com

Enjoy the ride… and please leave a comment on how you liked it!

(If you’ve never experienced it, be sure to head in on a Sarturday night and check it out. For those not familiar with Dani and her wheel of fun, or the nightclub, here’s a few YouTube videos to bring you up to speed…)

Boudoir San Diego

The idea of Twestival (Twitter Festival) is to use social media for social good by connecting communities both online and offline on a single day to highlight a great cause and have a fun event. Twestival is the largest global grassroots social media fundraising initiative to date. Since 2009, volunteers have raised close to $1.2 million for 137 nonprofits. All local events are organized 100% by volunteers and 100% of all ticket sales and donations go direct to projects.

San Diego Twestival proceeds will benefit San Diego After-School All-Stars. The mission of San Diego After-School All-Stars is to provide comprehensive out-of-school programs that keep kids safe and help them achieve in school and life. This charity was selected for their positive impact and our San Diego youth, enthusiasm in the Social Media space and their overall passion for ensuring their kids are provided with the best after school programs and resources.

How do you get involved in Twestival? Simple!

1. Come to the event on Thursday March 24th at Sway nightclub in downtown San Diego from 7-10pm. RSVP for the event online with a small $10 donation. Your donation gets you your 1st drink FREE! Donations are suggested at the door but you won’t receive a FREE drink unless you RSVP online.

2. Can’t make the event? You can still DONATE. There are 2 simple ways:

- Make a donation via Twitter using @RainMakerApp, link your PayPal via http://RainMakeApp.com/ and then just send a tweet: include #SDAllStars, a $ amount to donate, and @RainMakerApp
- Make a donation online using: http://www.firstgiving.com/twestivalsd

3. Donate a prize to our raffle! To raise additional funds for San Diego After-School All-Stars we’re also selling raffle tickets and raffling off some great prizes! Please email me: melodie at marketingmelodie dot com if you’d like to contribute to the raffle. So far I’d like to thank Dining Out San Diego for donating $250 in San Diego restaurant gift certificates and PopChips for donating a month’s supply of PopChips!

I hope to see you there!

Rob

In the hopes that you’re already well underway in planning for a romantic Valentine weekend, I’ve compiled a list of recommended options for your consideration, to weigh against your current planning. And if you’ve yet not started, this list may save your ass – call now to make reservations. Prices are listed, with a good variety of price ranges – romance doesn’t need to break the bank, and it is indeed the thought that counts.

Oh, need a date? I suppose a Valentine weekend is a great way to get a first date and make it memorable and lasting… choose something comfortable and pleasing – not over-the-top. Or, go on the single’s cruise: http://bit.ly/ga11K2

Without further ado, my offerings of romantic adventures:

Catalina Pavilion Valentine Package: $685 per couple. This package includes a 2 night stay at the new Pavilion Hotel which comes with complimentary continental breakfast, an afternoon wine and cheese social and many extras such as an outdoor fire ring, iPads for check-out and daily newspaper. You will also get 2 tickets to the Valentine’s Dance in the historic Casino Ballroom on Saturday night, February 12. The dance will feature music by ‘Ace of Heart’ and a “Death by Chocolate” dessert bar.
http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/avalon/pack_valentines.php

Catalina Beach House Package: $505 per couple. Two Nights at the Catalina Beach House Hotel, Two RT Boat Tickets on Catalina Express via Long Beach or Dana Point plus Two Tickets for: Mini-Golf; Undersea Semi-Submersible Tour (to view the abundant marine life 5′ underwater in a climate-controlled semi-submersible cabin); Wrigley Botanical Gardens, and your choice of Two Tickets to EITHER: Avalon’s Movie of the Week (in the beautiful Casino theatre) OR a 1-hr night-walk Ghost Tour (learn about some of Avalon’s unexplainable historical tales).
http://www.catalinabeachhousehotel.com/promotions.html

Catalina Valentine’s Weekend Package: $422 per couple. Includes Room with pillow-top bed, Couples Swedish Massage at “A Touch of Heaven” Day Spa. Round Trip Boat Transportation, Courtesy Shuttle to and from hotel/boat and Continental Breakfast.
http://www.glenmoreplaza.com/PackagesAndActivities/index.html

More Catalina Hotel and Spa packages listed here:
http://www.catalinachamber.com/specials/value

W Hotel San Diego Romance Package: $229 and up per night. Sneak away for a racy rendezvous at W San Diego. Your perfectly pleasing experience includes: 2 Cool Cocktails per day, & Chocolate Body Paint.
http://deals.whotels.com/W-San-Diego-Hotel-1433/so.htm

Coronado Gondola Valentine Packages: $145-225 per couple. Indulge in the magic and tradition of Venice as you gently cruise in a private gondola through the enchanting canals of the Coronado Cays. This cruise includes a complimentary plate of chocolate dipped strawberries and souvenir wine glasses. Blankets, an ice bucket, and wine openers are provided. An option to add a professional violin or mandolin player is available. Guests are invited to bring their own beverage. Each cruise is about one hour. (VIP Tip: Gondola massage services are available as well. It’s amazing.)
http://www.gondolacompany.com/valentines.html

Romantic Valentine Helicopter Tour of SD: $199 per couple with VIP coupon.
http://www.corporatehelicopters.com/staticpages/index.php?page=helicopter-tour-coupons

Horseback Riding on the Beach: $199 per person, 3 hour ride on the only beach in SD where horses are allowed.
http://anothersideofsandiegotours.com/i-366999-horseback-ride-to-the-beach.html

Romantic Dining in the Dark, at the US Grant: $198 per couple. Dark is never black, just a deep, deep shade of red… Imagine that you are recognizing your loved one by the voice; sounds tell a story, aromas come alive and elegance is felt. You are abandoning vision in exchange for a new, multi-sensual dining experience. Opaque is enhancing our senses of taste, smell, touch, and hearing by abandoning one that we often take for granted. Food is served by our experienced visually impaired waiters who will guide you through the evening. We offer a 3 Course menu, Drinks and Gratuity is not included and charged after your dinner.
http://sd.darkdining.com/

Hornblower Valentine Dinner or Brunch Cruises: $55 – 129 per person, depending on cruise. The ultimate place for romance is on San Diego Bay. Enjoy a perfect night with your sweetheart on a Hornblower Dinner cruise. Or surprise your Valentine with dining and dancing to live music under the stars, with a 4-course dinner, ever changing views, champagne and romance on the water. Or enjoy Sunday of Valentine’s Weekend with a picture-perfect morning on San Diego Bay.
http://www.hornblower.com/hce/port/category/sd+valentines

Kayak in La Jolla Shores: $149 per couple
http://anothersideofsandiegotours.com/i-4948919-kayaking-experience-in-la-jolla.html

La Jolla Shores Tidepool Guide: $85 per person
http://anothersideofsandiegotours.com/i-2893760-tide-pool-tour-with-personal-guide.html

Whatever you arrange, plan best you can, make reservations ahead of time, choose unique places, be spontaneous – have a fun and memorable romantic adventure!

Happy New Year!

We’d like to ring in 2011 with you – and share complimentary tastings of three great Italian wines, appetizer platters, and offering half-off all bottles of wine, from our friends @BarAtLaStrada!

Hope to see you there – I haven’t seen you since last year!

RSVP: http://bit.ly/eQZcWq