June 2011 | Hip Mama's Place

Hello, friends.

Excuse the two week absence but I'm so glad to be back with a new post. I'm actually in Georgia today to attend a relative's wedding. But I'm taking a short break to post this very exciting news!

Hip Mama's Place has recently partnered with Wild Dunes Charleston's Island Resort to offer a free two-night stay at this beautiful Charleston’s Island Resort, complete with breakfast daily and bike rentals to explore the island! Plus, with historic Charleston a short drive away, you will be sure to experience romance beyond the beach!

So where is Wild Dunes Resort and what do they offer to vacationers?

Nestled on the northern tip of Isle of Palms, a lush barrier island off the coast of South Carolina, Wild Dunes Resort is located less than 30 minutes from the charm and grace of historic Charleston. The Resort occupies 1,600 acres of oceanfront paradise with a variety of accommodations ranging from the AAA Four Diamond Rated Boardwalk Inn and Village at Wild Dunes to private villas and luxury home rentals. Offering a year-round menu of championship golf, nationally ranked tennis, award-winning recreation, spa services and restaurant options, Wild Dunes Resort has been distinguished by many publications and associations as a top destination for families, golfers, tennis lovers and meeting and event planners. It is one of more than 30 independent, upscale and luxury hotels, resorts and golf clubs in the United States managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the country.

Here's a short video to get an idea about fun things to do at the Wild Dunes Resort- including some great ideas for a romantic getaway at the resort with your sweetie!

*COUPLES GETAWAY GIVEAWAY!

One of you, lucky Hip Mama's Place reader will win a free two-night stay at the Wild Dunes Charleston's Island Resort, valued @ $1,200!

To enter the contest, leave a comment on this post with your most favorite couples or family getaway and why. Comments must be in by July 6th, 2011 at 12MN, EST to be counted for this contest. THIS IS YOUR MANDATORY CONTEST ENTRY.

This contest is open to U.S. ADDRESSES ONLY. Getaway must be redeemed between the dates September 15, 2011 and March 15, 2012. Please leave your email address (if you don't have a blog). I will choose one (1) winner using Random.org and will be announced as a comment on this post. The winner will also be notified by email and/or through a comment on their blog (if available).

*IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT CROSS-PROMOTE ANY OTHER GIVEAWAYS HAPPENING ON ANY OTHER BLOG OR WEBSITE. ANY SPAM COMMENTS WILL BE DELETED IMMEDIATELY.

*EXTRA ENTRIES for many chances to win! BE SURE TO ENTER A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH EXTRA ENTRY YOU DO TO BE COUNTED IN!

Your comment is your one required/mandatory entry. To earn extra entries, just do the following entries:

1. Sign up for the Wild Dunes Resort email alerts. Be sure to post a separate comment with the email address you used when you signed up, for tracking purposes
(5 EXTRA ENTRIES)

2. Tweet this giveaway on Twitter however you like, but include this URL page and hash tags anywhere in your Twitter update: @HipMamasPlace @WildDunesResort http://bit.ly/l8grq2 #summer #getaway #giveaways (5 EXTRA ENTRIES)

Example:

I want to win a @WildDunesResort couples getaway trip @HipMamasPlace! http://bit.ly/l8grq2 #summer #getaway #giveaways

3. Like or Become a fan of Wild Dunes Resort on Facebook and post a comment on their wall that Hip Mama's Place sent you! (3 EXTRA ENTRIES)

4. Follow Wild Dunes Resort on Twitter (3 EXTRA ENTRIES)

5. Like or Become a fan of Hip Mama's Place on Facebook and post a comment on our wall and tell me why you like visiting Hip Mama's Place or reply to the latest post on our wall (3 EXTRA ENTRIES)

6. Follow Hip Mama's Place on Twitter (3 EXTRA ENTRIES)

7. Follow me or friend me on Google Friend Connect (link is under "Our Hip Followers" on the left side bar) (5 EXTRA ENTRIES)

8. Join the Hip Mama's Place Community and EARN 2 EXTRA ENTRIES. You can earn 3 more extra entries by creating a new post or join in on the conversations on the "Forum" section of our mom community. (5 TOTAL EXTRA ENTRIES)

9. Grab one of Hip Mama's Place's buttons under the "Grab Our Fabulous Buttons" on the right hand side bar on our main page and paste it on an HTML page on your blog sidebar. (5 EXTRA ENTRIES)

Remember, the more entries you have, the greater chances of winning! Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do for your extra entries (i.e. your name on HMP Community name, Google Friend Connect, Facebook name, Twitter name and post links, etcetera). Good luck!

*Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: “My reviews and opinions are 100% my own. Wild Dunes Resort provided the getaway prize package to facilitate this giveaway post".

About the Author: Jocelyn Cañasa-Brown is a working mom of two boys and is a recognized blogger and mom influencer in the Washington, DC area. In her spare time, she designs and creates her own handmade jewelry, maintains her jewelry store on Etsy and is an active moms group organizer and leader both online and offline. Hip Mama's Place was nominated for Parents' Picks 2010 Best Parenting Blogs and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter and/or Facebook.