“And they’re off!” The 135th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 2, and Quintessentially has everything you need to enjoy "The Run for the Roses" like a true VIP. From individual tickets, to parties, to all-inclusive packages, Quintessentially can help plan your trip for the first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown. For more information, contact askqusa@quintessentially.com.

Quintessentially members are invited to attend an exclusive evening at The Box in support of London’s Old Vic Theatre on Monday, April 20. Join in an evening of fun, frolics and song at The Old Vic at The Box, and celebrate the Broadway transfer of Alan Ayckbourn’s acclaimed trilogy, The Norman Conquests, which opens on April 23 for a limited run. Join Old Vic’s Artistic Director Kevin Spacey and Chief Executive Sally Greene for this fun evening of cocktails, light supper and entertainment, all at one of Manhattan’s most intimate and notoriously exclusive nightclubs.

This evening will be held in support of The American Associates of the Old Vic Theatre, and is limited to just 150 guests. Tickets range from USD 500-1,000, and Quintessentially members have exclusive priority reservation privileges for The Hammerstein Box - a private 7-seat box. In addition, all Quintessentially members who purchase tickets for this event will receive a special autographed keepsake. Please e-mail askqusa@quintessentially.com to RSVP.

Spend Easter weekend in a private estate in Westhampton, and reconnect with your loved ones in all the luxurious comfort and warmth of a Lauren Berger Collection property. The idyllic setting of Westhampton Manor, a stately waterfront home in the picturesque village of Westhampton Beach, makes a perfect retreat for a family reunion on Easter. The property is situated on two tranquil acres and has all the trappings of a private estate: its own private dock with ocean access, immaculately kept grounds, separate staff quarters, seven bedrooms, a pool, spa and sauna.

Enjoy a private car and chauffeur for your entire stay, brunch for four at East Hampton Point, an Easter egg hunt for the kids, Maison du Chocolate praline eggs, and more. This exquisite four-day stay begins at USD 779 per person. For more information, e-mail infony@quintessentiallyestates.com or call +1.646.215.2171.

Attend the Miami Symphony Orchestra’s 20th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, April 2, and be treated to a private concert by the Miami Symphony at the Deering Yacht and Country Club. But that’s not all: guests at the gala will also enjoy a fashion show by Silvia Tcherassi and Angel Sanchez, couture jewels by Lilia Lopes and Marzia G., and a silent and live auction of luxury items, in addition to the world class music of Mozart, Hahn and Ibert.

Tickets cost USD 500 apiece; please e-mail askqusa@quintessentially.com to RSVP.

Washington, Connecticut's Mayflower Inn & Spa is one of the most luxurious country retreats in New England, a destination spa and country house hotel with an environment so serene and a level of country luxury and hospitality so elevated, that the property has earned a five-star, five-diamond Relais & Chateaux designation. Escape to the Connecticut countryside and enjoy lush accommodations, exemplary service and one of the finest spas in the region.

The Mayflower Inn & Spa is now offering an exclusive package to Quintessentially members. From April-June 2009, enjoy all the luxury of Mayflower Inn & Spa for two weeknights and receive a 60-minute Signature Mayflower Spa Treatment each day, as well as all of your meals, for USD 2,800 (based on double occupancy). Spend a magical weekend at The Mayflower and be pampered with a 60-minute daily spa treatment per person and three meals a day for USD 3,500 (based on double occupancy).

Packages are exclusive of tax and gratuities, beverages are additional and there is a minimum two nights for weekend stays. Offer not applicable on Memorial Day weekend. Please contact askqusa@quintessentially.com to book.

The Karma Foundation’s infamous Kandyland at the Playboy Mansion will return to L.A. on Saturday, June 6 for what has become one of the summer’s most highly anticipated events. Kandyland is the ultimate evening of decadence, with Playboy Playmates, hors d’oeuvres, celebrity DJs, dancing, open premium bars served all night, and so much more.

Women may apply for complimentary admission, while a limited number of tickets are available for gentlemen for USD 1,000, including open bar, passed appetizers and buffet, complimentary parking with shuttle service, and more. Cabanas and VIP Tables (which do not include the price of tickets) start at USD 7,500 and include a dedicated hostess, bottle service for the evening, two bottles of Cristal, dedicated security, VIP check-in, and seating for 8-10.

Please e-mail askqusa@quintessentially.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

The sister property to Shutters on the Beach, Hotel Casa del Mar boasts 129 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, many of which could tell great stories of the glitterati who migrated to the beach in the 1920s for some fabulous parties and sunbathing. Today, the views of the Pacific coastline are similar, but the luxurious accommodations at Casa have been updated to indulge your every whim - from custom designed, pillow-top beds with Egyptian cotton bedding, to opulent bathrooms with hydrotherapy tubs, iPod chargers and wireless internet service. Casa del Mar also boasts three lavish two-story penthouse suites, and an elegant and spacious Presidential suite, all with breathtaking views of the crystal blue Pacific Ocean.

Quintessentially members enjoy room upgrades (subject to availability), as well as priority reservations and guaranteed window seating at Catch, the excellent seaside restaurant at the hotel. Please contact askqusa@quintessentially.com for reservations.

Sally Spicer's unique handbags and zippered pouches stand out with their uniquely international fabric palette and solidly American construction standards. Exhibiting an old school appreciation for quality, these bags are stitched with beautiful fabrics and a modern finish. Sally Spicer totes, clutches and travel bags are sold nationwide, with two major lines produced each year. All Sally Spicer products are proudly made in San Francisco, California. Visit www.sallyspicerbags.com to view the current collection.

Quintessentially members enjoy 20% off any purchase of USD 50 or more on the Sally Spicer website. To access this benefit or for more information, e-mail askqusa@quintessentially.com.

Quintessentially members are invited to attend “Styling the Modern Man,” a benefit gala at the W San Francisco in support of The Guardsmen on Thursday, April 9. From 7-11pm, enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres, cigars, facials, massages, VIP gift bags, and chic interiors by David Mast Design. Tickets cost USD 75, and Quintessentially members receive a 15% discount. E-mail rsvpqsf@quintessentially.com to RSVP.

Send a gift of refined taste with this beautiful pair of French wines that will impart great joy to those imbibing them. The first wine is the Sancerre from Thauvenay, a wonderful expression of Sauvignon Blanc with classic Loire citrus and grassy notes. The second is a fabulous Vaqueyras from Domaine de Colombier, a red that punches way above its price tag.

2007 Chateau de Thauvenay Sancerre (USD 21.99 per bottle)

Thauvenay have outdone themselves by producing a wonderful Sancerre worthy of high praise with classy ripe citrus fruit and underlying minerality. The finish is long and fresh due to the structure given by the mouth-watering acidity. A true find that everyone should try.

2007 Domaine le Colombier Vacqueyras Tradition (USD 15.99 per bottle)

The 2007 vintage in Vaqueyras was a huge success for many producers, with Domaine le Colombier right up there in the mix for the best value in the Rhone. Deep red in color, this has a very sexy nose of red berry fruit and spices. The palate is nicely framed by silky tannins and given snap by zesty minerals. Leaving blackberry and blueberry behind, it finishes with good sweet fruit and gentle grip. Drinking well now, this will develop nicely over the next 12 months.

Pick up a mixed case of six bottles for just USD 113.94 or twelve bottles for USD 227.88 (not including tax and delivery). 

Please contact Ed at edward@quintessentiallywine.com or +1.646.607.5753 to order, or to learn more about Quintessentially Wine membership.

Quintessentially Art is proud to be the official VIP guide for the 2009 inception of Zona Maco, Latin America's most significant contemporary art fair, held annually in Mexico City. For the first year ever, Quintessentially Art will offer individual tours as well as VIP services to Quintessentially members and Zona Maco VIPs during the fair, taking place April 22-26.

In conjunction with Quintessentially Art's involvement in Zona Maco, a work from one of the top contemporary Mexico City galleries, OMR, is being offered to Quintessentially members. OMR, an exhibitor at Zona Maco 2009, is proud to present this stunning and monumental photograph by renowned German artist Candida Hofer. Born in 1944, Hofer specializes in large-format photographs of empty interiors and social spaces that capture the "psychology of social architecture.”

For more information on this work by Candida Hofer, or for information on Zona Maco 2009, please contact artny@quintessentially.com.

Escape to sunny California with a group of your best buddies, and spend an action-packed weekend full of racing fast cars, drinking great wine, and practicing your swing on one of the finest golf courses in the country. Get behind the wheel of an FJR-50 state-of-the-art championship Formula Three car for a day, and whiz through a racetrack in an Audi A8 sports car the next.  After two exhilarating days, take a relaxing and private VIP wine tour in Napa Valley with a famous sommelier, and enjoy a round of golf before you depart.  

For more information, contact usaenquiries@quintessentiallyescape.com or +1.646.607.5749.

E-mail ticketsusa@quintessentially.com for premium tickets to sold-out concerts, sporting events, Broadway shows and more.

Sony Ericsson Open Tennis
Thru April 5, Miami

NCAA Basketball March Madness
Thru April 6 @ various locations

Masters Golf Tournament
April 6-12 @ Augusta, Georgia

Dave Matthews Band
April 14 @ Madison Square Garden, NYC
May 8, 9 @ MGM Grand, Las Vegas

Bruce Springsteen
April 15-16 @ LA Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles
May 4 @ Nassau Coliseum, New York
May 18 @ Verizon Center, Washington DC
May 21, 23 @ Izod Center, New Jersey

Britney Spears
April 16, 17 @ Staples Center, Los Angeles
April 25 @ MGM Grand, Las Vegas

Billy Joel & Elton John
July 18 @ Gillette Stadium, Boston

U2
September 12 @ Soldier Field, Chicago
September 24 @ Giants Stadium, New York

With Anouska Hempel's individually designed rooms and located in one of London’s most fashionable neighborhoods, Blakes Hotel and Restaurant is a favorite of film stars, musicians and top designers. Stay at the same luxurious hideaway that is consistently voted as one of the hippest and sexiest hotels in the world. Quintessentially members enjoy a number of benefits, as well as access to exclusive Weekend Indulgence packages, including three nights for the price of two, daily English breakfast, champagne on arrival, romantic candlelit turndown, late check out, and more. Visit Benefits/Travel/United Kingdom/London - Blakes Hotel to learn more about Blakes.