Unearthing Asia turns one this year! To celebrate, they are holding an Unearthing Asia Anniversary Contest as a way of showing their appreciation for their readers.
The prizes are fantastic. Just take a look at what you could win!
*please note that the prizes does not include air-transport to the specified destinations*
The first winner of the Lucky Draw will be announced on Saturday, 5 February 2011, after which he/she will be entitled to choose 1 (one) option amongst the listed prizes. The remaining prizes will be in play again and 1 (one) winner will be picked every week from then onwards.
Prize A – Exciting Rotorua
Rotorua delivers the best of various New Zealand activities all in an intimate little town sitting by the shore of beautiful Lake Rotorua. Enjoy a fun activity-filled 4D3N itinerary in this thermal wonderland of New Zealand – encounter wild kiwis at Rainbow Springs, explore the Agrodome, immerse in Maori culture at Te Puia, and more! And before tucking into the comfort of your bed at rustic Sudima Hotel, don’t forget to head to the Polynesian Spa for a refreshing bath in the hot mineral steam pools.
Prize B – Relaxing Bali
The famed island paradise of Bali beckons, with its natural beauty, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches ready for your exploration. Relax and rejuvenate in the luxurious Kanishka Villas, located right in the middle of swanky Seminyak. This is a 4D3N itinerary fit for the overworked professional, with plenty of free time in between a few major activities – Sobek Rafting and Ubud Cycling Tours.
Prize C – Cosmopolitan Hong Kong
Welcome to the ultimate Asian cosmopolitan, the Eastern version of the city that never sleeps, Hong Kong. This metropolis can overwhelm you with its packed sidewalks, dazzling neon signage and non-stop chatter, but once you get past all that, Hong Kong is one of the most exciting places in the world to be. Enjoy a 4D3N stay at the 8 Degrees Harbour Plaza Hotel.
Prize D – Exotic Phuket
Phuket seduces all kinds of travelers from all over the region, boasting lush island vistas, the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea, and mile upon sandy mile of coastline filled with delectable restaurants and decadent resorts. Enjoy a 4D3N stay at the Avista Phuket Resort and Spa, located by the charming Kata Beach.This package includes a tour around Phuket Island and a full-day tour to Phi Phi Island.
Prize E – Beautiful Boracay
Enjoy the pristine beauty of Boracay, the crown trophy beach of the Philippines and one of the best beach destinations in the world. Win a 4D3N stay at the luxurious 7Stones Boracay Suites, located in the middle of Bulabog Beach, with kitesurfing and windsurfing right at your doorstep.
Prize F – Rustic Saigon
Welcome to the world of vivid colours and bold landscapes tinged with compelling history – Vietnam, one of the latest Asian dragons to emerge from South East Asia. Here in Saigon, wandering through ancient pagodas and wooden shops prove to be a thoroughly cultural experience that will transport you to times of old. Win a 4D3N stay at the luxury heritage hotel Rex Hotel.
TO ENTER UNEARTHING ASIA’S ANNIVERSARY CONTEST
1. To enter Unearthing Asia’s Anniversary Contest, simply email contest@unearthingasia.com and provide the following –
• Name, Age, Location
• Facebook Username (optional)
• Twitter Username (optional)
• Your Personal Website or Blog (optional)
2. You are entitled to 1 (ONE) Lucky Draw entry for our Anniversary Contest.
3. Earn Up To 50 Additional Lucky Draw Entries through various social networking sites:
ON FACEBOOK
- “Like” Unearthing Asia on Facebook 5 entries (max 1 time)
- “Share” Unearthing Asia contents with your friends on Facebook 3 entries (max 5 times)
- “Like” our Anniversary Contest Announcement on Facebook 5 entries (max 1 time)
- Post a photo of yourself with a copy of Unearthing Asia’s anniversary edition on Facebook 5 entries (max 1 time)
- Suggest Unearthing Asia to your Facebook friends and help us reach 10,000 “Likes”! If we manage to reach this target, every Facebook entries gets an extra 20 bonus* entries each. 20 entries (outside of the max 50 entries)
- Subscribe to Unearthing Asia’s post on Facebook, and keep a lookout for future updates on our Anniversary Contest!
ON TWITTER
- Follow @unearthingasia on Twitter 5 entries (max 1 time)
- Tweet about our contest on Twitter, linking it to our website at www.unearthingasia.com 3 entries (max 5 times)
- RT your favorite Unearthing Asia contents on Twitter 2 entries (max 2 times)
- Tell your friends to follow @unearthingasia on Twitter, and help us reach our target of 20,000 followers! If we manage to reach this target, every Twitter entries get an extra 20 bonus* entries each. 20 entries (outside of the max 50 entries)
- Keep a lookout on Twitter for future updates on our Anniversary Contest!
ON YOUR BLOG
- Write a post about Unearthing Asia’s Anniversary Contest and share them with your readers on your site/blog 20 entries(max 1 time)
- Submit a Travel Story (min 600 words) to Unearthing Asia and post your submission on your site/blog 15 entries (if your submission is accepted – max 3 times)
- Submit a Travel Photo to Unearthing Asia, and post your submission on your site/blog (please ensure you have high-res photos) 10 entries (if your submission is accepted – max 3 times)
Canadian expat Carrie Kellenberger has kept a home base with her husband in Asia since 2003. A prolific traveler, Carrie has funded her travels primarily as a writer, editor, travel blogger and photographer, but she has also worked as an educator, voice over artist, model and nightclub singer. She draws upon her 15+ years of travel experience to write about travel-related issues and the countries she has visited on her award-winning web site, My Several Worlds.
Her photography and travel articles have appeared in both print and online publications around the world, including Travel and Leisure Asia, Unearthing Asia and Hip Compass Escapes.
