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Ocean Discovery Institute’s 2022 Bubble Up! Gala Live Auction

  

VENTURE TO VATUVARA PRIVATE ISLANDS, FIJI

Enjoy a four-night stay in our oceanfront “Vatu Villa” at our exclusive private island resort. Vatuvara Private Islands offers you absolute privacy, luxurious accommodation for adults, and seclusion in the pristine Northern Lau waters of Fiji. Feast on gourmet meals in seaside full-service restaurants, where everything is prepared for you from organic farms or fished from the surrounding waters.

The four-night stay is inclusive of the International flight “meet and greet” service at Nadi or Nausori Airport when transferring direct to Air Kaibu, return flights on our private plane, all preferred beverages and organic Pacific Rim cuisine, land and water activities including snorkeling, diving, fishing, private island picnics, our 4-hole golf course, hiking, yoga, cultural experiences, spa massages, day trips and personal island transportation.

Donated by: Vatuvara Private Islands

Value: $18,400

Expiration date: May 21st, 2023

Restrictions: This does not include international airfare. Booking based on resort availability and international travel restrictions. Must make the booking directly to the reservations team.


FIESTA EN LOS CABOS

Enjoy a 7-night stay for two in a junior suite at Club Casa Dorada Spa and Golf Resort at the Hilton Los Cabos. This one-bedroom suite offers spacious living and dining areas, a kitchenette, a pull-out bed, and a master bedroom with a King size bed. The bedroom opens up to a 220-square-foot terrace with breathtaking ocean views.

Included are 2 round trip Southwest Airline tickets to Los Cabos, Mexico.

                                                                             

Donated by Liz Carnes and Southwest Airlines

Value: $3,000

Expiration date: June 1st, 2023

Restrictions: Subject to availability. Holiday weeks excluded.


COZY CONDO AT MAMMOTH LAKES

Spend a 7-night vacation with family and friends in this warm and wonderful condo that has all the finer touches of home in every room. This wonderful property is located in Snowcreek where there are abundant trails and fields to explore in any season. Two bedrooms and 2 baths downstairs, plus loft and large family/dining/kitchen area. Great for enjoying winter sports, or the gorgeous summertime on the mountain lakes. The proximity to town and the bike path is even that much more appealing.

 

Donated by Yonat Swimmer and Paul Glenney

Value: $2,100

Expiration date: May 21st, 2023

Restrictions: Based on availability.


EXCLUSIVE DREAM VACATION AT THE ROYAL PALMS ESTATES IN HILO, HAWAII

Spend 7 nights with 9 of your closest friends at this exclusive 13-acre property, full of tropical foliage and fruit trees. This private home has 9,500 square feet of living space indoors and outside lanais. It includes 5 bedrooms with 5 bathrooms, a sprawling kitchen, dining/living great room, pool table, theatre, pool, jacuzzi, swim-up bar, sunning deck, and covered lanai.

Donated by: Owen-Hauseur Royal Palms Estate

Value: $11,200

Expiration date: May 21st, 2024

Restrictions: Based on availability. Pets are not permitted. A security/damage deposit of $1,000 is required and will be fully refundable within 14 days of departure providing no damage to the property, house, or contents, keys, and gate clickers are returned and no contents of the house are lost or damaged. Must reserve at least 60 days ahead of stay.


SUNDAY DINNER AT THE LIVING LAB

Ocean Discovery’s LEED Platinum and zero net energy Living Lab is a place for state-of-the-art science, but also a place where you walk in and feel like you are ‘home.’ Experience the cheer and comfort of this incredible space yourself, with 9 of your friends, at Ocean Discovery’s family dinner at the Living Lab – because you are part of the Ocean Discovery Family. Relax in the incredible building that you have helped to create while enjoying a home-cooked Italian meal by Amalia Di Luccia, acclaimed chef of Trattoria Positano. Your dinner will be paired with a selection of wine from Burtech Family Vineyards. An unforgettable experience in an unforgettable place.

 

Value: Priceless

Expiration date: May 21st, 2023

Restrictions: Sundays only.


STAYCATION AT THE PARK HYATT AVIARA RESORT GOLF CLUB AND SPA

Escape to the San Diego coast of Carlsbad and enjoy a 3-night stay at the Park Hyatt Aviara, a AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star luxury resort. The spa and golf resort getaway offers world-class recreation and relaxation amid 200 lush acres of natural beauty overlooking the Batiquitos Lagoon. This stay for two includes welcome champagne, breakfast for two, and an hour in the Topgolf Swing Suite.

Value: $2,500

Expiration Date: 5/21/23

Restrictions: Based on availability. Not valid on holidays. Not valid on Friday and Saturday during July and August.


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San Diego, CA 92105
Phone: 619.795.8365
Email: info@oceandi.org
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