There's even a suggested reading list for guests so they can brush up on their destinations before sailing off.

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For example, Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals in Southern California offers a free grocery shopping and delivery service for guests who complete a list 72 hours before check-in, and the items will be waiting in the unit when they arrive.

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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory's confirmed list of "VIP" guests included celebrities Alex Trebek, Chuck Lorre, Wil Wheaton, Nichelle Nichols, Bill Prady and June Lockhart.

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The word sommelier (pronounced some-el-YAY) is derived from the Vulgar Latin word for "beast of burden, " which may seem at odds with the image of a well-dressed man (or woman) proffering a wine list to a table of guests.

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Consider the guest list - for they are all guests, invited by the forum - and it will soon become apparent why this crowd stands out.

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He's a big asset for the British government, able to attract A-list political, corporate and showbiz guests to receptions at tour stops in Washington, Denver and New York.

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Simply select the type of invitation, enter your guests' e-mail addresses, create an "items to bring" list (optional), then send.

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The iconic hotel sits on the ritzy Boulevard de la Croisette, and is also home to a lengthy list of stars who book rooms during the festival, including longtime guests such as Woody Allen, Quentin Tarantino and Jude Law.

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The workload involves agreeing dates with artists, notifying everybody on their mailing list, preparing the house - and cooking a wondrous array of dishes for guests and artists alike.

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