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Some Exciting News

Contest, Contributor, Pocket Guide, SCOTTEVEST, SeV, Sponsor
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I have some really exciting news to report…
Some of you may have noticed that I’ve been mentioning travel clothing company SCOTTEVEST at times in recent months. I think they have some amazing and useful products that can make traveling quite a bit easier for most of us.
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SeV Fleece 5.0 Jacket
Since the end of April I’ve had some of my posts used in the SCOTTEVEST weekly Pocket Guides e-mail newsletter. I am happy to announce that I will be an Occasional Contributor to the Pocket Guides in the future where some of my posts and trips reports will be published!
Here are the links to my posts that have been in the SCOTTEVEST Pocket Guides so far:
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SeV Performance T-Shirt & Ultimate Cargo Pants
SCOTTEVEST will also be a Gear Sponsor for my blog!
SeV has provided me with some great gear from their product catalog (and a couple of things for Kim too). I’ll be getting lots of use from these items on upcoming trips and will also be reviewing some of the products here.
**Make sure to check back for an upcoming contest where I will be giving away a really awesome product from the SCOTTEVEST catalog!

Win A Trip To The UK To See the Chelsea Football Club

American Express, Chelsea FC, Contest, Delta Airlines, London
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Delta’s Chelsea Football Club Contest gives you the chance to win a trip for two to London to attend the season opened for Chelsea FC.

The contest is being run through Facebook. To enter you need to fill out some basic information and let them know why you should win.
The Prize:
  • 2 tickets to the Chelsea FC home opener on August 25, 2012
  • Round trip economy airfare for 2 from the U.S. to London
  • 3 nights hotel accommodations
  • $500 American Express gift card
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Contest open to legal residents of the United States

Must be 21 years of age or older to enter
Enter by July 28, 2012 11:59 p.m. ET
Enter for your chance to win HERE

Win A Waterproof Camera From Rough Guides

Camera, Contest, Pentax, Rough Guides, Waterproof
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Rough Guides is running a contest with the prize being a Pentax Optio WG-1 Waterproof Digital Camera

Kim and I have been using waterproof cameras for years. I wouldn’t choose one as our main camera but I think they serve a useful purpose. Our waterproof cameras have come in handy while swimming, snorkeling and even just walking around in the rain.

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Some Features of the Camera:

  • 14 megapixels
  • Waterproof, Shockproof, Crushproof, Coldproof, Dustproof
  • 2.7 inch LCD Screen
  • Wide-angle 5x internal optical zoom lens
  • GPS Functionality

Some Rules:
Contest ends August 3, 2012
Must be 16 or older to enter
Promotion open to residents of the United Kingdom, Canada (except Quebec) and the U.S.A.

Enter for your chance to win the Pentax Optio WG-1 HERE

Enter To Win A $20,000 British Columbia Vacation

British Columbia, Canada, Contest, Sweepstakes, Win
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The Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation of British Columbia is sponsoring the:
BC’s Perfect Moments Vacation Giveaway Contest
The Prize:
Grand Prize to British Columbia for winner and up to 10 guests with specific trip components to be customized by winner and sponsor.
Includes:
  • Round trip economy transportation (air or ground) for winner and up to 10 guests to Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Transportation from Vancouver to selected destinations (may include economy rental car)
  • Accommodations at destinations
  • British Columbia experiences selected by winner
  • $1,000 CDN spending money for winner
Open to residents of the United States, District of Colombia and Canada
Must be 19 or older at time of entry
Contest ends October 31, 2012
Sign up for the contest HERE

Win A Trip To the South of France

Contest, France, South of France, Time Out New York
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I saw this contest advertised in TimeOut NY:  
Sud de France Developpement is giving away a vacation to the South of France
The Prize:
  • Round trip economy airfare for two from New York City (JFK, LaGuardia or Newark) to Montpellier, France
  • Six nights at the Hotel du Chateau with breakfast
  • Value of the prize is $7,638
To enter the contest you need to answer one question:
  • What is the name of the famous canal, listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, that runs through the Languedoc-Roussillon region? (The answer is Canal du Midi)
Contest open to US residents and ends at 9am on June 13, 2012
Enter the contest HERE
** At the link above you can also sign up for two other contests- one of them being a two night stay at the Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, PA.

Lufthansa- Assemble Your Own 747-8 & Win 2 Tickets

747-8, Boeing, Contest, Dreamliner, Lufthansa, Win
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On the new Lufthansa website you can put together your own virtual Boeing 747-8 (the latest generation of the new jumbo) from digital 3-D components.
This sounds similar to a really neat site Boeing had a while back where you could Design Your Own Dreamliner which was addicting and lots of fun!
By registering on the Lufthansa 747-8 site you will have an opportunity to win 2 tickets to fly on the new 747-8 and some other prizes!
All participants that complete the virtual machine will have a chance to win:
  • Two tickets for a flight on the new jumbo
  • One of two exclusive, limited edition 747-8 chronograph watches
  • Bath Towel
  • Coffee Mug
Some Rules:
  • Entry available to anyone 18 and over
  • Not open to participants from Italy
  • Competition ends 6/1/12

 Enter the contest and build your Lufthansa 747-8 HERE

JFK Runway Run Contest Winner

Contest, JFK, Runway Run, Winner
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The Prize

I wrote a post about my experience running a 5K in the JFK Runway Run last week.

I knew that the contest was limited as to who would be interested since I only had a specific size to give away. 
The contest had a couple of entries and I am happy to announce that comment #1 from spe salvi was selected by random.org as the winner!
Congrats to spe salvi! 

Please leave a comment on this post or e-mail me at michaelwtravels@gmail.com  so we can get in touch and I can send you out the prize!

Win 4 Tickets to UEFA Euro 2012 in Ukraine

Coca Cola, Contest, KLM, Soccer, UEFA, Ukraine
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Coca Cola along with KLM are giving away two prizes for four to attend the UEFA Euro 2012 in a Facebook contest.
The matches take place in Kharkiv, Ukraine. 
I can’t say that I am much of a soccer fan but I’d love a free trip to Europe to attend a match. 
I’ve been to matches in Scotland and Latvia and both were lots of fun.

Prize (2) Includes:
  • Four KLM economy class round trip tickets to Amsterdam from any KLM, Air France or Delta Airlines destination
  • 4 game tickets Netherlands – Denmark on June 9th or
  • 4 game tickets Netherlands – Germany on June 13th 
  • Transfer Charkov airport – city center, meals, drinks
  • Transfer city to stadium and transfer stadium – airport
  • One night hotel stay in Amsterdam prior to the day trip to Charkov 
  • Two nights hotel stay in Amsterdam after returning from Charkov
  • One camera (the main page says it is a Canon IXUS220HS but the official rules mentions a Samsung)
Must be 18 or older to enter
Contest ends May 9, 2012
Enter the contest Here

Hostelbookers.com- Win A Trip To 8 Cities Of Your Choice

Contest, Hostel, HostelBookers, Win
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HostelBookers.com is running a contest where you and a friend can win free accommodations in 8 cities (of your choice) and £1,000 (about $1600 US) EACH to cover travel expenses. 
The prize can be taken all at once or as 8 different trips.
I stay in hostels all of the time and have booked rooms on HostelBookers in the past. 
This prize is pretty incredible and can be used to see a lot of places.
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Here is a bit more about the prize:
  • Eight 3-night stays for two people in any city showing availability on HostelBookers.com (max value £50 per night, per person)
  • Stays do not have to be taken consecutively but a maximum of 3-nights per destination can be taken
  • 2 x £1,000 travel expenses will be transferred using PayPal
  • Prize must be taken by winner & can not be transferred
  • Accommodation stays must be booked by 12/31/12 & must be completed by 5/31/13
Contest closes on May 8, 2012
Open to anyone age 18 and older
One entry per person
To enter answer a question (the answer is 13) and submit your e-mail address Here

The Amazing Graceland Contest- Memphis

Contest, Deborah Allen, Elvis Week, Graceland, Memphis
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Delta Rock Records is giving away a trip to Elvis Week in Memphis
I can’t say that I am an Elvis or country music fan but the prize sounds pretty good regardless!
Details about the prize:
  • Admission for winner & guest to Elvis Week 2012 Events
  • Trip must be taken August 15-17, 2012
  • Round trip airfare for winner & guest to Memphis from closest major airport to winner’s location (within continental US)
  • Hotel accommodations for 3 nights
  • Autographed Deborah Allen CD
  • Meet & Greet with Deborah Allen
  • Dinner for winner & guest with Deborah Allen
  • Prize valued at $2500
Contest open to legal residents age 18 or older with a valid Social Security number at time of entry.
Contest closes April 7, 2012