I'd LOVE to Go There! Sweepstakes Official Rules

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    I'd LOVE to Go There! Vacation Sweepstakes Official Rules

    Sponsored by the Virginia Tourism Corporation

    Please read these Official Rules carefully:

    1. TO ENTER:   There is NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. You must be 21 years of age or older and a resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. To participate log on to www.virginia.org/sweeps/ and access the entry form. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the required participant information. Four First Prize winners will win one of the four vacation prizes described below.

    2. WINNER SELECTION: Selection of the first place winners will be made at random at Virginia Tourism Corporation, 901 East Byrd Street, Richmond, VA 23219. One first place winner will be drawn on each of the following dates: March 1, 2013, April 5, 2013, May 3, 2013, and June 7, 2013 at 12 noon Eastern Time. Winners will have seven days to claim the prize. The odds of winning will be determined by the total number of eligible entries received. Winners will be notified by telephone and/or by email. All prizes will be awarded. Prizes are non-transferable, non-negotiable and not redeemable for cash, credit or merchandise. If any prize component becomes unavailable for any reason, the Virginia Tourism Corporation reserves the right to substitute a component of comparable value. Entrants agree the Virginia Tourism Corporation has the sole right to decide all matters and disputes arising from this promotion and that a decision by the Virginia Tourism Corporation is final and binding. Winners and travel companions, by acceptance of the prize, agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless the Virginia Tourism Corporation, participating destinations and other participating partners in the promotion, and each of their employees, representatives, contractors, sponsors and advertisers, from any and all liability, loss, damage, costs or claims related to any allegation regarding the award of, the receipt of, or the use of their prize. The Virginia Tourism Corporation, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Virginia Tourism Corporation board members, Virginia Economic Development Partnership board members, participating destinations and other participating partners in the promotion are not responsible for personal injury of any prize winners or travel companion incurred in connection with the use of the prize. Winners assume all applicable tax liability for their prizes.

    Acceptance of prize constitutes permission to use winners' and travel companions' names, voices, pictures, likenesses, and city and state of residences and any information provided on the application form (with the exception of physical address and phone number) for purposes of trade, publicity or promotion (except where prohibited) in any medium of communication, including print, Internet, radio and/or television for any purpose, including advertising, promotional or other purposes, by the Virginia Tourism Corporation, its affiliates, partners and sponsors, without additional compensation.

    A potential winner may be requested to provide the sponsor with proof that the potential winner is the authorized account holder of the e-mail address associated with the winning entry. If a dispute cannot be resolved, the entry will be deemed ineligible. The winner may be required to execute an Affidavit of Eligibility and winner and travel companion Liability/Publicity Releases which must be returned within seven days of attempted notification or an alternate winner may be chosen.  

    For details on obtaining the prize, winners should contact the Virginia Tourism Corporation at 804-545-5578.

    3. PRIZES: The sweepstakes period runs from 12 a.m. (midnight) on February 1, 2013, to 11:59 p.m. (midnight) on June 6, 2013, Eastern Time, at the Virginia Tourism Corporation's offices. There are four First Prizes described below.

    Music and Mountains of Southwest Virginia

    ONE (1) FIRST PRIZE WINNER OF THE DRAWING ON MARCH 1, 2013, WILL RECEIVE: 

    • Four (4) economy roundtrip airline tickets (airline to be selected by Virginia Tourism Corporation) from the winner’s nearest major airport to Roanoke Regional Airport or Tri-Cities Regional Airport
    • Rental car for five (5) days; driver of rental car must be 25 years of age or older
    • Lodging for four (4) for two (2) nights at The Creeper’s End Lodging in Abingdon, VA
    • Lodging for four (4) for one (1) night at Hotel Floyd in Floyd, VA
    • Lodging for four (4) for one (1) night at Primland Resort in Meadows of Dan, VA (based on availability of accommodations and activities and excludes stays over weekends and holidays (4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, NYE, Valentines, Easter, MLK, Presidents Day etc.)
    • Two (2) Complimentary breakfast meals for four (4) at The Martha Washington Inn
    • Complimentary lunch for four (4) at Bonefire Smokehouse
    • Complimentary lunch for four (4) at Heartwood Artisan Center
    • Complimentary dinner for four (4) at Ellis Soda Shoppe
    • Complimentary dinner for four (4) at The Peppermill
    • Four (4) Adult Bike rentals and Shuttle Service with The Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Shop
    • Complimentary Ghost Tour for four (4) with Donnamaire Emmert through Downtown Abingdon
    • Complimentary Museum Passes for four (4) around Abingdon, VA incluces William King Museum, Star Museum, Muster Grounds and Fields-Penn House Museum
    • Four (4) tickets to a Barter Theater show
    • Four (4) passes to the Friday Night Jamboree at the Floyd Country Store
    • Complimentary Micheal’s 28” pizza and drinks at Micky G’s Italian Restaurant
    • Choice of: 2 rounds of golf, an ATV ride for four (4) of 50 rounds of sporting clays at Primland Resort

    Retail value of prize package is $4,487

    Taste of History in Northern Virginia

    ONE (1) FIRST PRIZE WINNER OF THE DRAWING ON APRIL 5, 2013, WILL RECEIVE: 

    • Four (4) economy roundtrip airline tickets (airline to be selected by Virginia Tourism Corporation) from the winner’s nearest major airport to Dulles International Airport
    • Rental car for five (5) days; driver of rental car must be 25 years of age or older
    • Lodging for four (4) for two (2) nights at the Homewood Suites in Celebrate, Virginia
    • Lodging for four (4) for one (1) night at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Manassas, Virginia
    • Lodging for four (4) for one (1) night at The Monaco Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia
    • Complimentary dinner for four (4) at Jackson 20, exclusive of alcohol, tax and gratuity
    • Complimentary lunch for four (4) at Castiglia’s Italian Restaurant
    • Complimentary lunch for four (4) at Goolrick’s
    • Complimentary dinner for four (4) at one of the restaurants in Spotsylvania Towne Center
    • Tickets for four (4) and dinner at the Riverside Dinner Theater
    • Tickets for four (4) on the Old Town Alexandria Food Tour with DC Metro Food Tours
    • Four (4) passes on the Potomac Riverboat Tour of the Alexandria Waterfront
    • Four (4) Tickets to Mount Vernon with complimentary lunch for four (4) at The Mount Vernon Inn
    • Certificate for four (4) for a complimentary tour and tea at the Weems-Botts Museum in Manassas, Virginia
    • Complimentary admission for four (4) to the Manassas Museum and 10% off in Echoes, the museum store
    • Complimentary admission for four (4) to the White Oak Civil War Museum
    • Complimentary admission for four (4) on the Trolley Tour of Fredericksburg
    • Four (4) Fredericksburg Timeless Tickets to nine (9) different historic museums and attractions, including the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop and George Washington’s Ferry Farm
    • Complimentary  carriage ride for four (4) through Colonial Downtown Fredericksburg
    • Canoe Trip for four (4) on the Rappahannock River with Clore Bros. Outfitters
    • Private Cooking class for four (4) in Downtown Fredericksburg

    Retail value of prize package is $4,971.

    Shenandoah Valley Virginia Vacation

    ONE (1) FIRST PRIZE WINNER OF THE DRAWING ON MAY 3, 2013, WILL RECEIVE:  

    • Four (4) economy roundtrip airline tickets (airline to be selected by Virginia Tourism Corporation) from the winner’s nearest major airport to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
    • Lodging for four (4) for four (4) nights at Skyline Hideaway
    • Rental car for five (5) days; driver of rental car must be 25 years of age or older
    • Dining credit of $150 for dinner for four (4) at Circa ’31 of The Speakeasy at the Mimslyn Inn
    • Dining credit of $50 for lunch or dinner for four (4) at West Main Market and Deli
    • Dining credit of $50 for breakfast, lunch or dinner at Brookside Restaurant
    • Triple Crown Feast Barbecue Meal for four (4) from Triple Crown BBQ
    • Passes for four (4) for up to seven (7) days on the Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park with a $100 dining credit for lunch or dinner in the park
    • Grand tasting of 10-12 wines and 10% off purchase of wines at Wisteria Farm & Vineyard
    • Tickets for four (4) to Luray Caverns
    • Two-hour rafting trip for four (4) with Shenandoah River Outfitters
    • One-hour sightseeing cruise with Captain Bo Rodgers of Shenandoah River Cruises
    • 90-minute trail ride for four (4) with Fort Valley Ranch
    • $30 gift certificate to Shenandoah Moon

    Retail value of prize package is $4,320.

    Virginia Beachfront Fun and Food

    ONE (1) FIRST PRIZE WINNER OF THE DRAWING ON JUNE 7, 2013, WILL RECEIVE: 

    • Four (4) economy roundtrip airline tickets (airline to be selected by Virginia Tourism Corporation) from the winner’s nearest major airport to Norfolk Airport
    • Lodging for four (4) for four (4) nights at The Hilton Virginia Beach (room, tax and valet parking service only)
    • Rental car for five (5) days; driver of rental car must be 25 years of age or older
    • Dining credit of $100 for Virginia Beach Restaurant Association
    • Choice of: The Harbor Seal Splash for four (4) at the Virginia Aquarium (subject to season) of a behind-the-scenes look at the Aquarium, including behind the scenes Harbor Seal Experience
    • Seasonal Boat Ride for four (4) (either Whale of Dolphin Watching/subject to season)
    • Taste of the Market Experience and Tour for four (4) at Virginia Beach Farmer’s Market
    • Two (2)-hour Stand Up Paddle Lessons for four (4)  with Surf and Adventure

    Retail value of prize package is $4,959.

    4. ELIGIBILITY:  Only one entry per person and one winner per household. Sweepstakes are open only to legal residents the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are 21 years of age or older. The sweepstakes are void where prohibited by law or restricted. The sweepstakes are not open to employees or immediate family members of the Virginia Tourism Corporation, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, participating destinations, and other participating partners in the promotion, Virginia Tourism Corporation's board members or their immediate family, and Virginia Economic Development Partnership's board members or their immediate family.

    Winners must be 21 years of age or older. Winners' travel companions must be one of the following:  a) 21 years of age or older, or b) if travel companion is a minor, must be the child or legal ward of the winner, or c) if travel companion is a minor and not a child or legal ward of the winner, then the winner must provide such minor's parent or legal guardian's notarized written permission and liability/publicity release prior to ticketing of prize. The winner and travel companions must travel on the same itinerary and possess all required travel documents and identification (including, without limitation, visas and a valid passport, if applicable).

    5. DISCLAIMERS:  The Virginia Tourism Corporation, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Virginia Tourism Corporation board members, Virginia Economic Development Partnership board members, participating destinations and partners are not responsible for errors in printing or electronic presentation of the Sweepstakes. Entries that are lost, late, misdirected, incorrect, garbled, or incompletely received, for any reason, including by reason of hardware, software, browser, or network failure, malfunction, congestion, or incompatibility at Sponsor's servers or elsewhere, will not be eligible. Sponsor, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Web site. Use of bots or other automated process to enter is prohibited and may result in disqualification at the sole discretion of Sponsor. Sponsor further reserves the right to cancel, terminate or modify any promotion not capable of completion as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, force majeure or technical failures of any sort. The Virginia Tourism Corporation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. In the event of a dispute regarding on-line entry, the entry will be deemed submitted by the authorized holder of the e-mail account submitted at the time of entry. Authorized account holder is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by the Internet access provider, on-line service provider or other organization that is responsible for arranging e-mail address for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Rules are subject to any requirements/limitations imposed by the FCC. Winner and travel companions agree that Virginia Tourism Corporation, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Virginia Tourism Corporation board members, Virginia Economic Development Partnership board members, participating destinations and other participating partners in the promotion, their subsidiaries, affiliates, agents and promotion agencies shall not be liable for injuries or losses of any kind resulting from acceptance of or use of prizes. All traveling companions of the winner, and the parents and legal guardians of any minor traveling companions, by accepting any of the benefits of the prizes awarded, shall have agreed to be bound by the provisions of this disclaimer. All Federal, State and local laws and regulations apply. Sweepstakes rules shall be governed and enforced pursuant to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

  •  Enter to win!

    You must be a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who is 21 years of age or older to enter. All sweepstakes entrants will receive the official 2013 Virginia Travel Guide. For more information and prize drawing dates please read the Official Rules and Prize Details. Sweepstakes ends June 6, 2013.

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