Stay in a "Beauty and the Beast" Castle *Giveaway*

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I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.

– Mary Anne Radmacher

Beauty and the Beast perfectly captures the old world feel with the castle they chose for the film. I had my very first taste of Europe when I was in my early twenties. I couldn’t get enough of the people, the history, the architecture. A few years later, I did the unimaginable…I sold my car, put everything I owned into storage, and moved to Edinburgh for nearly a year. Nearly ten years later and those magical months still reign supreme as the most impressive moments in my life.

Hans Christian Andersen once said that “to travel is to live,” and he couldn’t have been more accurate. Traveling the world has grown me in so many ways and has inspired a deeper appreciation for home. The types of experiences you gain during travel have a far-reaching, longstanding impact. I still communicate with some of the nurses I met during my time working at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Courage, empathy, creativity and flexibility are just some of the life lessons I’ve come away from my travels with. If you long to see the world, you’ll love HomeAway’s latest contest in partnership with Beauty and the Beast.

Beauty and the Beast is Almost Here

On March 17th, 2017, Disney will debut a live-action adaptation of the animated classic Beauty and the Beast. Starring Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as the Beast, and Luke Evans as Gaston, the film will detail the story of Belle, a vibrant, independent woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her apprehension, Belle befriends the castle’s magical staff and looks beyond the Beast’s monstrous exterior to discover the kind heart and soul of the Prince within. Beauty and the Beast will stay true to the original music while updating the score with new songs. The classic characters you love will also be refashioned for a contemporary audience. The film also stars Kevin Kline as Maurice, Josh Gad as Lefou, Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, and Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts.

Win a stay at Dun’s Castle in Scotland

Photos and words cannot describe the sheer beauty of Scotland. I am so excited to announce that HomeAway, the world leader in vacation rentals, is giving away a weeklong trip for one very lucky traveler and 20 of his/her friends to the Duns Castle in Scotland. This historic house is located in Berwickshire, and dates back to 1320. It is set on 1200 acres and uniquely located in the Scottish Borders on the outskirts of the town of Duns.

The prize includes travel arrangements for the winner and up to 20 of his/her friends/family, meals, and entertainment. The Group will have the entire castle to themselves to enjoy as they participate in activities like archery and falconry, or more relaxing endeavors like reading books and conversing.

Five runner-ups will win a HomeAway vacation for 4 guests including a 7 nights’ stay in a HomeAway property of your choice and roundtrip travel costs.

To enter to win a 5-night stay at Dun’s Castle, simply visit HomeAway.com/Disney before March 31, 2017 to enter. You can also view the official rules on their website.

Win a trip to the Hollywood Premiere of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

HomeAway has also partnered with Disney to give away a trip for four to the world premiere of Beauty and the Beast in Hollywood on March 2nd, 2017. The prize includes roundtrip airfare, spending money and a 3-night stay in a luxury HomeAway Villa in Los Angeles. Be sure to enter by visiting HomeAway.com/lp/BeautyAndTheBeast.

What is HomeAway?

HomeAway is the world leader in holiday rentals with over 2 million unique places to stay in 190 countries across the globe. Their mission is to help families and group travelers create memorable vacation memories. Locations include beach bungalows, castles, condos, penthouses, cabins, farmhouses, and more. HomeAway is also part of the Expedia family of brands. To learn more or to book your next stay, visit HomeAway.com.

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Caryn Bailey

Caryn is a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night and mom 24/7. She savors the warm Southern California sun and loves to travel, shopping, baking, reading and frequenting her local tea room. Caryn created the column Lavishly Green for Peekaboo Picks Magazine to share her best tips for going green in style, she is the Former editor for Family Review Network, former OC Family Magazine online contributor, former Orange County Moms Blog contributor, former Evenflo Savvy Parent contributor, former member of the Totsy Advisory Board and former freelance writer for CBS Los Angeles.