There are a lot of exciting opportunities for Global Traveler blog readers happening right now! I suggest taking part in three of the options and joining in on the celebration as our May issue will see Global Traveler‘s ABC audited circulation reach 100,0oo+ for the first time ever! Opportunity 1 – Participate in our online auction to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society! I know I have talked about this before, but since the auction kickoff on February 1st, the bidding action has been heating up and I wouldn’t want you to miss out on all the action. More great items to bid on are still getting added and some prizes bids are well over $1000. Act now because there is less than 2 months left until the auction ends on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 11:59.999 p.m. This is an opportunity to get your hands on some premium hotel and airline trips at a steal and to help a worthwhile charitable cause. To participate, visit www.globaltravelerusa.com/auction. The auction this year has become particularly meaningful as one of my close friends was recently diagnosed with lymphoma – I urge you to help this cause. Opportunity #2 – Global Traveler has teamed up with Conrad Hotels & Resorts to create “The Luxury of Being Yourself” contest. To enter, submit a short (100 word) essay telling us what the luxury of being yourself means to you when you are staying a hotel or resort. The grand prize is a weekend stay for two at the Conrad Miami including two spa treatments and dinner for two. To enter for your chance at the grand prize today, submit your essay at www.globaltravelerusa.com/conrad. Opportunity #3 – For those of you who are not subscribers, this offer is for you! Global Traveler has entered into a partnership with InterContinental Hotels Group Priority Club Rewards. We are currently offering members of the Priority Club Rewards program discounted subscription rates and PCR points when they subscribe for a 1-, 2- or 3- year term. Double the benefits at www.globaltravelerusa.com/priorityclub. – Kimberly Krol, circulation and public relations executive