We´ve all enjoyed a meal that did more than just satisfy hunger. Southern BBQ? Chicago-style pizza? Maine lobster? Whether it reminds you of home, a vacation spot or a night with friends, tell us about a dish that has a special place in your heart. Doesn´t have to be fancy, just meaningful to you. Anyone can submit, it´s easy!

One winner will go to N.Y.C. with a friend for a dinner at a Buddy´s restaurant. The Buddies are Rachael Ray´s handpicked team of friends and experts who have come to eHow to share their passion for food and life with our audience.

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Hostelbookers, the budget accommodation specialist, unveils its best hostels with private rooms. They showcase some charming guesthouses, boutique hostels and intimate B&Bs with romantic room designs. Many of these boutique hostels are located in some rather romantic cities too and make perfect Valentine?s Day destinations.

HostelBookers is offering one lucky couple a FREE Valentine?s hostel stay!

Entrants simply need to upload their most FUN couple shot while travelling together to the HostelBookers Facebook page to be in with a chance. No cheesy photos though, they are after originality and creativity!

Here are 3 of the top romantic places that HostelBookers think is perfect for couples…

Serenity at Home, one of the hostels is housed in a beautiful brownstone building on a tree-lined street in Brooklyn. This is an opportunity to see a different side of New York with Manhattan just a short subway ride away.

The local area of Lefferts Manor boasts charming cocktail bars, an easy-going atmosphere ? helped by a university nearby ? and beautiful examples of Neo-Renaissance and Romanesque Revival architecture. The spacious, romantic rooms are also tastefully decorated with a personal touch.

Lisbon Dreams Guesthouse is one of HostelBookers top-rated hostels. It is located in the heart of Lisbon and the famous Baixa and Bairro Alto districts are a short walk away. It is the perfect hotel alternative with all the loving little extras: bathrobes, slippers and a delightful sunny patio where guests can enjoy their free full breakfast each morning or aperitifs and appetizers in the evening.

Riad Les Jardins de Mouassine is an oasis of calm in the heart of Marrakech. The central courtyard is subtly scented with the perfume of two orange trees and furnished in the style of a Berber salon. Every room is uniquely decorated but equally seductive with tiled en suites. Fatim-Zahra is on hand to ensure total relaxation with mud wraps, Moroccan or hot stone massages and essential oils to pamper you in the on site hammam.

PATLive is giving away an iPad to one lucky Facebook fan this holiday season.

To enter, please “like” our Facebook page and submit an entry on the “About Us” tab.

The winner will be announced on Jan 3rd.

HostelBookers, the leading budget accommodation specialist, have launched a fantastic 24 Days of Christmas Giveaway!

Each day between 1^st-24^th December, HostelBookers will be giving away a prize, including an iPad, hostel stays, Ryanair vouchers, sunglasses, ipods, cameras and more to member of our Facebook groups.

Entrants simply have to answer a travel or Christmas question, that will be posted on the Facebook wall.

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The story with the MOST VOTES will win the new Amazon Kindle. A randomly selected entry will win a $50 Amazon.com gift card.

Entries are unlimited but must be submitted by midnight, October 31st, 2010. Open to US residents, 18+.