Travel + Leisure Magazine’s V Australia Sweepstakes

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Prize: (1 winner) 8-day/7-night trip for two to Sydney, Australia. Approximate retail value of prize is $10,410, depending on location of winner and fares at time of departure. All approximate retail values are stated in US dollars. Trip includes: round-trip coach air transportation for two to and from a major commercial airport closest to winner’s primary residence to Los Angeles Airport, California where winner and guest will depart/return to Location on Virgin Airlines; seven nights hotel accommodations (one double occupancy room and room tax only) at the Four Seasons Sydney. All other expenses not specifically mentioned herein, including but not limited to: incidental expenses, ground transportation, food other than that mentioned herein, beverages, additional hotel amenities or fees and gratuities, are the responsibility of winner and traveling companion. Winner will be required to use a credit card upon check-in for all incidental charges. If actual value of prize is lower than the stated ARV when prize is procured and fulfilled, then the difference will not be awarded. Travel, hotel and other accommodations subject to availability. Winner and traveling companion must travel on same itinerary. Arrangements for the fulfillment of the Prize will be made by Sponsor. Certain restrictions and blackout dates may apply. The Prize is non-refundable, non-transferable and no substitution by winner or cash equivalent is allowed. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value at its sole discretion. All fees, federal, state, local or other expenses relating to the use, acceptance and possession of prize are the sole responsibility of the winner. Taxes are the responsibility of the winner. An IRS form 1099 will be filed in the name of the winner for the retail value of the prize.

Winner will be determined in a random drawing from all eligible entries received on or about May 20, 2010 conducted by an independent judging organization (“judges”) whose decisions are final and binding in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. Winner will be notified by e-mail and/or mail on or about May 25, 2010. Winner will be required to complete, sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release and Publicity Release (collectively, “Release”) within fourteen (14) days of date specified on notification. If a potential prize winner does not return the executed Release within fourteen (14) days, or if said e-mail and/or mail is returned as undeliverable, or if an entrant is otherwise found to be ineligible, or if the selected winner cannot accept or receive the Prize for any reason, the potential prize winner will forfeit the Prize and an alternate winner will be selected. The Sponsor reserves the right to modify the notification procedures in connection with the selection of an alternate winner, if any. Winner and his or her travel companion are solely responsible for obtaining the proper travel documentation (e.g., valid passport) prior to travel. Winner’s travel companion will also be required to sign a Release prior to travel. If the potential winner or travel companion is a minor, as determined by the laws of the state in which s/he resides, the Release must be signed by that minor’s parent or legal guardian on the minor’s behalf. Travel companion must be over 18 or older or travel with a parent or legal guardian. Advance booking, certain blackout dates (including but not limited to June 15, 2010 through July 31, 2010, September 15, 2010 through October 15, 2010, December 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011 through April 13, 2011) and restrictions may apply. Travel must be completed by April 30, 2011 or winner forfeits all rights to Prize. Entry and acceptance of Prize constitutes permission (except where prohibited by law) to use winner’s name, prize won, hometown and likeness for online posting and promotional purposes without further compensation.