This fall, those seeking the great billfish will want to journey to the crystal waters of Los Cabos. The 12th annual Billfish Tournament, held October 12 to 16, awards top honors to the team that tallies the most points per pound. The tournament will also award cash and prizes to the team(s) that catch the largest fish in each of the three eligible billfish species. A release trophy and cash prize will also be awarded to the boat releasing the most eligible billfish. Optional Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo and Dorado Jackpots also award cash and prizes. For more information, visit www.loscabosbillfishtournament.com. And after an exciting day on the high seas, relax in style at The Grand Mayan, bringing you spacious one- and two-bedroom accommodations, pristine par-35 fairways, and shimmering Pacific views. Or choose The Grand Regina Los Cabos for luxury atop the rocky seaside cliffs, spectacular ocean views and miles of pristine sandy beach. And when you stay at Montecristo Estates by Pueblo Bonito Resort you will enjoy on-site shopping, challenging golf and miles of beaches, all within a private, gated community.

From September 22 to 26, Santa Fe is the place to be when 65 of the city’s top restaurants host this fabulous series of wine dinners, cooking demos and signature samplings alongside over 100 vineyards, including Spottswoode Estate, one of Napa Valley’s qualitative leaders over the past 30 years and featured at one of this year’s eight wine seminars. Champagne Sponsor of the Year will be Dom Ruinart, which will be served at many of this year’s guest chef luncheons. Speakers will include Georg Riedel, author Michael Gelb, cheese expert Laura Werlin, Spanish Wine Authority Gerry Dawes, and Master Sommeliers Joe Spellman, Evan Goldstein and Jonathan Pullis. Events will also feature some of the greatest chefs of the Southwest. The final day of festivities will include the 17th Annual Gruet Golf Classic at the Towa Golf Course, 15 minutes north of Santa Fe. Gruet Winery will feature six of their wines in a golf scramble with six featured restaurants. Sparkling wines will be paired with food from a different restaurant at every third hole. Greens fee, cart, range balls, logo golf shirt, food, wine, and prizes for winning teams are included in the $125 ticket price. To purchase tickets for Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta visit www.santafewineandchile.org, and to register Golf Teams, please call 505-438-8060. And for the perfect end to each delicious day in Santa Fe, may we suggest El Corazon de Santa Fe, blending Spanish Pueblo architecture and soothing, Old World ambience. Ideally located just steps from the Plaza, El Corazon is convenient to everything you need in the world of art, entertainment, culture and indulgence.

This fall, the glorious colors of Santa Fe are yours to enjoy, both in nature and in the beautiful works of this region’s local artists. On September 18 and 19 from 10am to 5pm, you can be part of the 17th annual Pojoaque River Art Tour. The 18 exhibiting studios are located just 16 miles north of Santa Fe in the pueblo of Pojoaque, in the eclectic and time-honored farming community of Pojoaque River Valley. Exhibits will feature contemporary and traditional oil and acrylic paintings, mixed media, assemblage, monotypes, Sumi-e, watercolor, gouache and pastel, as well as jewelry, pottery, weaving and glass. In addition to art for purchase, beverages and baked goods will also be available for sale. To add to the sensory wonders of your journey, be sure to take in the spectacular autumn scenery as you travel by auto or bike from Santa Fe to the Pojoaque Art Tour. For more information visit www.pojoaqueriverarttour.com. And for a truly luxurious stay that blends Spanish Pueblo architecture and soothing, Old World ambience, may we suggest El Corazon de Santa Fe, ideally located just steps from the Plaza and convenient to everything you need in the world of art, entertainment, culture and indulgence.

Your membership in The Registry Collection^® program can bring you aboard some of the world’s leading luxury cruise lines—complete with special offers and incredible savings. Luxury Cruise Vacations lets you set sail in elegance, style and comfort as you explore exotic landmark cities and breathtaking seascapes not reachable by most larger ships. Enjoy elegantly accommodations on deluxe cruise lines including:

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Your Luxury Cruise Vacation features exquisite dining and outstanding entertainment, and some also offer complimentary  airfare and shore excursions. You can enjoy special cash pricing on an unlimited number of cabins with an exchange of  300 credits per stateroom,  and just a one-time-only $250 USD transaction fee.  You will also enjoy  special pricing and additional selections among popular premium cruise lines such as Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Disney Cruise Line® and Princess Cruises. To learn more, visit www.registrycollectioncruises.com or call your Luxury Cruise Concierge at 866.203.5004 (outside US: 602.308.1971).

Lake Placid, New York, is renowned for its spectacular natural beauty. This jewel in the north woods is a year-round Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts as well as a time-honored family vacation destination. This region is also home to Adirondack State Park, the largest state park in the United States, covering 6 million acres of woodland splendor. Bigger than Yellowstone, Everglades, Glacier and Grand Canyon National Parks combined, this natural wonder boasts more than 3,000 lakes and 2,000 miles of hiking trails, along with plenty of opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, fishing and mountain biking.
 
Here you will also find The Whiteface Lodge, an idyllic family escape that blends rustic elegance and old-fashioned family fun. Enjoy the ease and convenience of gracious, Adirondack-inspired suites in a glorious wooded setting that also includes the amenities of a top-flight resort. At nearby Mirror Lake, the Lodge has a private beach equipped with canoes, kayaks and other outdoor pleasures—there’s even a stocked pond including a full supply of reels and bait. Other activities include swimming in the heated pool, a fitness center and spa, a bowling alley, game room and ice cream parlor. There are also complimentary organized activities for children as young as 3, and older children can enjoy outdoor programs including orienteering lessons in the Adirondack woods.