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Chesapeake Bay, VA – THE TIDES INN – Luxe Getaway Replete with Southern Charm…

THE TIDES INN

www.tidesinn.com

Why You’ll Love It

• Named #1 resort in Virginia and #35 in the U.S. and Canada by Travel + Leisure
• World-class Golden Eagle Golf Course and on-site Premier Sailing School
• Family-friendly activities like croquet and evening s’more-making

Recharge in the unhurried pace of a simpler time. Rated the best resort in Virginia by Travel + Leisure, The Tides Inn melds tradition with modern luxury and old-fashioned charm. Gorgeous rooms, an award-winning golf course, and even homemade cookies and lemonade await you at this beacon of Southern hospitality.

Cradled by the Chesapeake Bay, this full-service resort offers an array of recreation and activities including tennis, boating, croquet, biking, volleyball, and plenty of relaxation. In the mood to master your backswing? The Golden Eagle Golf Course (named one of the Top 20 Southern U.S. Golf Resorts by Condé Nast Traveler) is the area’s top pick for tee off. And make sure to grab a bite at the Chesapeake Club—with accolades including a AAA Four Diamond rating and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, it’s no wonder foodies travel near and far for its luscious crab cakes and carefully curated wine list.

There’s no better way to round out each fun-filled day than with the inn’s nightly bonfire. Gather your nearest and dearest to roast marshmallows and chase fireflies before heading back to your deluxe guest room complete with plush bedding, waterfront views, and a private balcony or patio.

– Brianna, Bloomspot Staff Writer

Chesapeake Bay
480 King Carter Dr
Irvington, VA 22480
(800) 843-3746
www.tidesinn.com

FEATURED AMENITIES

REST

AAA Four Diamond rating boasting balconies and water views; pet-friendly accommodations available for an extra fee

RELAXATION

Full-service spa, fitness center, outdoor pool, and daycare center

RECREATION

Golden Eagle Golf Course, Premier Sailing School, paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, basketball, bicycling, and tennis

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• Valid for selected dates only.
• Valid for choice of one king bed or two queen beds; based on availability. Please call The Tides Inn at (800) 843-3746 to request bed type after Bloomspot purchase.
• 7% hotel tax will be added upon Bloomspot purchase.
• $24 nightly resort fee will be charged upon arrival to cover valet or self-parking, wifi, and amenities such as non-motorized boating and bicycles.
• Cannot be used with other offers; not valid for existing reservations.
• Refunds allowed until 11:59PM PST on June 27, 2012. All sales are final after this date.

Throughout Washington, DC – SPORT & HEALTH CLUBS – Endless Exercise Options and Locations…

SPORT & HEALTH CLUBS

www.sportandhealth.com

Why You’ll Love It

• Over 24 locations—Washington’s largest family of health clubs
• Pool, indoor track, spa … they have it all
• Plenty of group classes for extra motivation

Work hard, play hard; where does exercise fit in? Sport & Health makes it easy to find time. With the largest network of clubs in the DC area, you’re game to go before work, before dinner, or whenever your new favorite cardio class takes place.

From the lap pool to kickboxing, perspiration meets inspiration as you hop on the fitness wagon. Steam rooms, spa options, and personalized nutrition advice complete the picture

Zone out and shape up on the treadmill on Monday, relax with yoga on Tuesday, try personal training on Wednesday, a game of squash on Thursday, and ease into the weekend with a massage at the club’s Serenity Day Spa. It’s so simple when it’s all in one place.

– Tiah, Bloomspot Staff Writer

Throughout Washington, DC
24 locations
(800) 88-CLUBS
www.sportandhealth.com

FEATURED CLASSES

CYCLE

CARDIO KICKBOXING

YOGALATES

TOTAL BODY CIRCUIT

STEP

See full list of classes

• Must initiate membership by August 16, 2012.
• Valid for new clients and clients who haven’t purchased a 30-day trial in the last 6 months.
• Must be 18 or older and a local resident.
• Valid for 30 consecutive days.
• Valid at your choice of Sport & Health Club; must complete membership at a single location.
• Limit one per person. May purchase one as a gift.
• No cash or credit back.
• Cannot be used with other offers.
• Refunds allowed up to 24 hours after close of Bloomspot sale.

 

National Asian Heritage Festival – Fiesta Asia – TODAY, May 19, 2012 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Asia Heritage Foundation (AHF)

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National Asian Heritage Festival -

Fiesta Asia 2012

Date and Times
May 19, 2012
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

The National Asian Heritage Festival -Fiesta Asia is a street fair held in Washington, DC in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The event showcases Asian art and culture with a wide array of activities including live performances by musicians, vocalists and performance artists, Pan-Asian cuisine, martial arts and lion dance demonstration, a multicultural marketplace, cultural displays and interactive activities…   read more…

Location
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between 3rd & 6th St. Washington, DC
The closest Metro stations are National Archives/Navy Memorial and Judiciary Square…

ASIA HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Asia Heritage Foundation (AHF) is an established cultural organization aiming to share, celebrate, and promote the diversity of Asian heritage and culture through the arts, traditions, education, cuisine, and way of life represented in the Washington DC Metropolitan area.

MISSION

To collectively share, celebrate and promote the richness, variety and ingenuity of Asian culture through arts, traditions, education, cuisine and way of life.

To create bridges/linkages, dialogues and communications between different ethnic Asian and Pacific Islander (APA) communities as well as with the greater non-APA communities

To facilitate cross cultural, communal interaction through the platform of arts and heritage.

Asia Heritage Foundation is a non-profit, non-political, non-partisan, non-religious, non-discriminatory organization.

Arlington, VA – FARRAH OLIVIA – French and African Inspired Fare…

FARRAH OLIVIA

www.farraholiviarestaurant.com

Why You’ll Love It

• Tasting menu with wine pairings—no ordering necessary
• From Chef Morou of Iron Chef America
• Artful presentation

Lamb chop with plantains, white mint caviar, and palm fruit BBQ; white grits with cranberry, candied red cabbage, and achiote. Creative combinations spiced to perfection are the standard at Farrah Olivia. The brainchild of Chef Morou of Iron Chef America, Farrah Olivia comes to life four nights a week in the dining room of Kora—Morou’s other renowned restaurant.

Raised on the Ivory Coast, Chef Morou brings French, Middle Eastern, and African influences to his kitchen. Imagination-filled recipes leave you eager to taste what’s next, and top-notch service and out-of-this-world artistic presentations keep the memorable dishes rolling. Perfect for a special date or simply as a special meal, Farrah Olivia is like no restaurant you’ve been to before.

– Tiah, Bloomspot Staff Writer

Inside Kora Restaurant
2250-B Crystal Dr
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 445-6571
www.farraholiviarestaurant.com

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

3.5 stars and 14 reviews on Yelp

“The waiter was very polite, and he explained every dish that was brought out. Each plate came quickly, and the food was fresh. I enjoyed every dish that we tried. Each plate was unique and inventive.”

Yelp Reviewer Elisa H., Fairfax, VA, 2/20/12
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“All I have to say is lobster roe butter—deliciousness … [t]he food was very good with lots of ‘how’d he do that’ moments … Will definitely return. Great date restaurant.”

Yelp Reviewer Mai C., Falls Church, VA, 3/4/12
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“Absolutely AMAZING and unusual combinations of flavors and textures. Very creative ways of presentation, impeccable service, and wonderful ambiance.”

Yelp Reviewer Tatyana M., Reisterstown, MD, 9/26/11
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“The food was inventive and delicious. The service was friendly and informed without being too fussy.”

Yelp Reviewer Seth E., Baltimore, MD, 11/7/11
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National Asian Heritage Festival – Fiesta Asia 2012

Asia Heritage Foundation (AHF)

See Photos of Fiesta Asia

About.com

National Asian Heritage Festival -

Fiesta Asia 2012

Date and Times
May 19, 2012
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

The National Asian Heritage Festival -Fiesta Asia is a street fair held in Washington, DC in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The event showcases Asian art and culture with a wide array of activities including live performances by musicians, vocalists and performance artists, Pan-Asian cuisine, martial arts and lion dance demonstration, a multicultural marketplace, cultural displays and interactive activities…   read more…

Location
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between 3rd & 6th St. Washington, DC
The closest Metro stations are National Archives/Navy Memorial and Judiciary Square…

ASIA HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Asia Heritage Foundation (AHF) is an established cultural organization aiming to share, celebrate, and promote the diversity of Asian heritage and culture through the arts, traditions, education, cuisine, and way of life represented in the Washington DC Metropolitan area.

MISSION

To collectively share, celebrate and promote the richness, variety and ingenuity of Asian culture through arts, traditions, education, cuisine and way of life.

To create bridges/linkages, dialogues and communications between different ethnic Asian and Pacific Islander (APA) communities as well as with the greater non-APA communities

To facilitate cross cultural, communal interaction through the platform of arts and heritage.

Asia Heritage Foundation is a non-profit, non-political, non-partisan, non-religious, non-discriminatory organization.

We Are Woman March on Washington, DC, April 28, 2012

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With amazing synchronicity, on nearly the same day, Erin Nanasi of Minnesota and Karen Teegarden of Michigan both acted on an idea that many of us had been hoping for … a women’s march on Washington D.C. Erin chose the date of April 28th, 2012, made a video, wrote a blog post and then started a facebook page, “We Are Woman March on Washington DC” which has now been changed to Unite Against the War on Women: Washington, D.C. March. Karen started a facebook group, “Organizing against the war on women“, which has quickly grown to thousands of members and has added groups for each state. Soon the two women connected with each other, and even though you might see different names for the event, it’s all the same women’s March on April 28th, 2012.  read more…

Urban Dare Adventure Race – McFadden’s…

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Bravery is one of humankind’s most sought-after characteristics, alongside wit, humor, and the ability to read a city map without pulling a hamstring. Make your species proud with today’s Groupon: for $45, you get admission for a team of two to the Urban Dare Adventure Race(up to a $90 value), launching at noon on Saturday, April 21, from McFadden’s on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Urban Dare Adventure Race is a fast-paced competition that challenges two-person teams to decipher clues, navigate the city, and perform playful stunts. Combining the bustle of a track meet with the brain-taxing sleuth work of a luge competition, the race uses a dozen trivia-based clues to lead contestants to checkpoints all over Washington, DC. Location hunters reach their checkpoints by whatever means necessary, be it hopping a bus downtown, flying madly through a network of secret ziplines, or scuba-diving in a fountain for bus fare. At the mini destinations, racers must use a camera to document their presence, or, in some cases, get their passports stamped after completing a challenge.

Races generally last less than four hours, and the winner receives free entry to the next Super Dare, which has a $5,000 grand prize that allows the winners to dare each other to invest in a low-risk mutual fund. Proceeds from the race are used to help battle breast cancer.

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Fast-paced competition pits teams of two against each other in race to navigate city & solve clues to benefit breast-cancer research

The Fine Print

• Expires Apr 21, 2012
• May buy multiple as gifts. Limit 1 per visit. Must be 18 or older. Must sign waiver. Operates in all weather. Races are non-transferable. Must provide first and last name at checkout.
• See the rules that apply to all deals.

McFadden’s

401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
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Urban Dare is the race where smarts can beat speed. Take the dare!

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