Dream Vacation

The words "vacation" and "summer" should always be in the same sentence,right? How many of you are packing your bags to go away? Or maybe you have opted for a local stay-cation? Have you been on your ultimate dream vacation yet? I know I haven't been on mine, but I guess that's why they call it the dream....
If you don't know what your ultimate dream vacation is, I'm sure it is one of the choices on this list of prizes for the multi-ticket raffle. The list can be viewed here. I am lucky enough to drive to the beautiful Ocean Institute everyday and enjoy the sun shining over the water and the cool beautiful breeze, but even I find myself thinking about the different adventures that are on this list. Most of these trips include exclusive privileges that are once in a life time opportunities. It's Monday.... let your mind wonder off to driving a Porsche through the streets of Europe, discovering new creatures in the Galapagos, or enjoying a spa retreat in Paris.


What about sitting so close to your favorite sporting event that you can spot Jack Nicholson, or seeing your favorite celebs at the Grammy's? This fall, someone is really going to have to make the decision of what vacation to choose.


Now that we are in August, I always feel like it is the half way point for summer. Summer is almost over... and so is your time to buy your raffle tickets to be eligible for these early bird prizes! Remember, that if you win one of these prizes you can still win the grand prize also. Can you imagine... ultimate dream vacation before moving into your new house?



Now that I have you off in dream land with your toes in soft sand in Cabo, or chasing after lions on a safari in Africa, let's bring you back to Dana Point. Whether you're vacationing at the Laguna Cliff's Marriott, or on your stay-cation here in the harbor, let's go down to Coffee Importers for your next 2010 Laguna Beach Home Raffle ticket offer!




You only have 2 more weeks to buy your tickets before the first early bird deadline (Aug. 18), but you will need the rest of summer to pick up all of your free offers for being a 2010 Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle ticket purchaser! Scroll down below to plot out your stay-cation here in OC with your free offers.

Raffling the Good Life,
Rachel Gomez

Welcome to the Home Raffle

The Next 16 Weeks

I woke up so excited to come to work today! Why would I be excited to return to work after a perfect, long holiday weekend?

(my desk this morning)

Today is the first day of our raffle journey. Over the next 16 weeks here in the office our phones will be so busy ringing that it will resemble the sound of Vegas slot machines. During these phone calls we will be busy selling tickets to people purchasing hope and the opportunity to dream.

While their ticket purchase is really going to the bottom line here at the Ocean Institute, to help us educate, nurture, and inspire kids, the force driving their purchase is the idea of living in a beautiful home in Laguna Beach with white water views. And for some, it’s the idea of having $1 million dollars in the bank to spend on cars, purses, vacations or pay off debt, pay their mortgage and provide for their families. No matter the motivation for the ticket purchase, we can hear the sound of excitement in their voices. We are just as excited to sell them their ticket because we are OI raffle veterans, and we know their hope is REAL.

(Elizabeth on the phone)

Someone is REALLY going to have to choose their dream vacation.
Someone is REALLY going to drive away in a brand new Toyota Prius
Someone is REALLY going to win a million dollars
Children’s lives will REALLY be changed by the funds raised through the raffle

I look forward to this blog serving as a forum for a discussion of hope and dreams and that we can discuss the prizes and opportunities provided through the raffle. I will also be using this blog to post our Flip camera videos featuring local businesses that are supporting the raffle, and giving our viewers special deals. Who doesn’t love a discount?

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Raffling the Good Life,

Rachel Gomez