This year’s Heart of Hearts Auction will again have a “VACATION STATION” section which will offer trips to GET AWAY! These trips will be found under the fixed prices items on the specific website set up for The Villa’s auction. All trips offered in this section will have a fixed price and will not be set up for bidding. More than one person can purchase a particular trip. You can easily purchase the same trip as family members and friends so you can go to the same destination together for vacation. A concierge will assist you in arranging your reservations which must be booked within one year of the purchase date. The actual travel date must occur within two years of the purchase date. There will be some block out dates . Transportation to your destination is not included. Let’s see if any of these destinations get you pining for a vacation:
1. Kennedy Space Center Astronaut Adventure for 4
Enjoy a unique experience for four at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, approximately 45 minutes east of Orlando. More interactive than a museum, more inspirational than a science center, and more authentic and educational than a theme park, the Kennedy Space Center offers a mix of thrilling simulators, breathtaking attractions, behind-the-scenes tours, interactive exhibits, larger-than-life-3D space films, rocket launch viewing opportunities and more. With so much to do, you may want to spread out your visit over two days!
This experience includes:
- Kennedy Space Center Explore Bus Tour for 4
- Meet an Astronaut
- 2-Day Visitor Complex Admission for 4
- 3-night stay in ONE standard guest room at Hyatt Place Orlando/Universal
- Booking & concierge service
2. Costa Rica Getaway for 2
Costa Rica, which translates literally as "Rich Coast" attracts more than one million visitors eager to catch a wave, swim under a waterfall, spot a sloth, or otherwise enjoy paradise.
This experience includes:
- A total of 5 nights in a standard guest room* at your choice of participating Marriott Resorts in Costa Rica: Los Suenos Marriott® Ocean & Golf Resort (Playa Herradura) or JW Marriott® Guanacaste Resort & Spa (Tamarindo) for 2
- Daily breakfast for 2
- Booking & concierge service
3. Tuscany Lovers for 2
Cortona is among the most beautiful and romantic places in Tuscany. The amazing never-ending views are enough in itself to create romantic moments. Add classic architecture, genuine hospitality, and farm-fresh foods and Cortona will capture your heart.
This experience includes:
- Your choice of a 3-night weekend or 4-night weekday stay in Tuscany (Cortona, Italy)
- Welcome bottle of Champagne
- Visit an artisanal jewelry boutique
- romantic dinner for two followed by a Chocolate + wine tasting
- Booking + concierge service
4. Passport to Europe for 2
5-night stay in one city of your choice - Paris, Madrid, Prague, Vienna or Rome with activities. If you’ve been dreaming of traveling to Europe, here is your chance! Pick a city from these five amazing European locations and enjoy a 4-star hotel stay right in the heart of the city. You will also enjoy two amazing activities during your trip to experience the unique atmosphere of your destination.
This experience includes one destination of your choice including two activities with booking and concierge service:
- Paris - Seine dinner cruise + Louvre tickets
- Madrid - Gastronomic walking tour + Flamenco dinner show
- Prague - Jazz river boat dinner cruise + Kutna Hora day tour
- Vienna - Sala Terrena concert + Horse-drawn carriage ride
- Rome - Colosseum underground tour + Sistine Chapel/Vatican Museum
- Daily breakfast
If you and your loved one take a vacation for each year, consider bidding on a trip through SHV’s auction. Perhaps you can go on a trip of a lifetime! You will be supporting Sacred Heart Villa’s ministry of offering exceptional Catholic education and childcare for 2 to 6 year old children while securing your next vacation. It’s a win-win for you! If you have not purchased yout tickets to attend, please do so before Friday, April 14th. Click here.