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The Idiot’s Guides folks are running a contest to drive followers to their Twitter page. They want informed readers and fans like you to cast a vote for their favorite Idiot’s Guide before Friday, April 16, 2010 and they’ll pick someone to win a free book.

Will you Tweet it up for “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Girlfriend Getaways” and pass it on? I would love your support!

First, you’ll need to follow @IdiotsGuides.

Second, you’ll need to shout out your support with a Tweet something like:

@IdiotsGuides My favorite is The CIG to Girlfriend Getaways!

Simple as that!

Click here for complete details.

As a special thank you, I’ll be picking a winner of my own to receive a complimentary signed copy of my book. And if you don’t have a Twitter account yet, maybe this is a good excuse? Happy Tweeting!

P.S., Follow me at @azspagirls for Tweets on spa deals and the best spots in Arizona to plop up your tired tootsies!

Now here’s a travel planner for the serious jet-setter in your life. The Super Smart Travel Organizer comes jammed with pre-trip and packing checklists, removable budget planning forms, nine tabbed dividers with storage pockets and tab labels, a world map with re-usable stickers for tracking destinations, a pen and 50-sheet pad. Plus, the perky orange cover pairs perfectly with my lil’ book!

Get it at Delight.com for $24.50.

Gearing up for your summertime getaway? I hope it’s to somewhere fabulous. But wherever you go, go in style (right?)! Amp up your travel savvy with these key items and tips that keep you prepped, practical and pretty.

Ziploc sandwich bags are handy and great for snacks and but reusable, washable makeup bags are more durable and keep you green. Stay organized yet chic, with these travel bags and bottle kits:

• Sephora Moroccan Sunrise Bag Collection and Clear Makeup Bags, sephora.com
• Japonesque Handi Bottle Pack, amazon.com

TIP: To avoid washing your face with hair conditioner, use a label maker or stickers and a Sharpie to create labels for your travel bottles.

Avoid the dreaded “mystery goo” leakage in your cosmetics bag and be prepared for beauty emergencies with these travel-friendly items:

• Lush Solid Shampoos, Cleansers Travel Tins, lush.com
• SweetSpot Labs on-the-go wipettes, sweetspotlabs.com
• Comodynes Convenient Cosmetics, comodynes.net
• Kiss My Face Trial Size Gift Set, kissmyfacewebstore.com
• Orly Mini Mani Polish Kits, orlybeauty.com
• Honeycat Cosmetics Emergency Oops! Pack, honeycatcosmetics.com

TIP: Now is the time to use up all those cute little sample bottles you’ve collected. They make packing easy and travel more fun when you get to try something new.

Keep friendships intact with these must-haves for sharing a hotel room or shacking up in close quarters:

• Chris Notti Silk Sleep Masks, crisnotti.com
• Happy Co. Soothing Eye Mask, thehappycompany.com
• Sleep Pretty in Pink Travel Case and Women’s Ear Plugs, sleepinpink.com
• Illume Travel Tins, illumecandles.com

TIP: Don’t forget to pack matches and keep a travel candle in the bathroom to hide embarrassing smells (hey, someone had to say it!)