{"id":67656,"date":"2012-01-31T14:22:36","date_gmt":"2012-01-31T19:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freestufftimes.com\/contests\/?p=67656"},"modified":"2012-01-31T14:22:36","modified_gmt":"2012-01-31T19:22:36","slug":"starwood-hotels-resorts-the-what-does-vacation-mean-to-you-vacation-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freestufftimes.com\/contests\/31\/starwood-hotels-resorts-the-what-does-vacation-mean-to-you-vacation-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Starwood Hotels & Resorts The What Does Vacation Mean to You? Vacation Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/starwoodhotelstravelexclusives?sk=app_329959650358447<\/a><\/p>\n

How To Enter The Contest: During the Contest Period, you can enter the Contest through the What Does Vacation Mean to You? application on the Facebook Platform (“Site”). You can also find the application at http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/starwoodh…exclusives<\/a>. You must “Like” the page and then you may then register and share what “vacation means to you” by submitting a photo, story, poem, or combination of any (“Entry” or “Entry Materials”). The person uploading the Entry will be deemed the entrant (the “Entrant”).<\/p>\n

\u00a0Voting will be limited to one (1) vote per Entry per person per day during the Initial Voting Period\/Round 1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0the Final Voting Period may also be referenced as the “Final Round” of the Contest. The ten (10) Finalists will be posted to the Contest Website beginning 5:00 a.m. ET on March 6, 2012 through 11:59 p.m. ET on March 20, 2012 for viewing\/voting by the general public.<\/p>\n

Prizes and Approximate Retail Values (“ARV”):<\/p>\n

\u00a0Grand Prize (1): One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive 100,000 Starpoints to be redeemed for air transportation for 2 booked flights via SPG flights; up to 125,000 Starpoints to redeem for a five (5) night stay in a standard room at a participating property of the winner’s choice in North America up to a category 6 property; the number of Starpoints awarded will depend on the category of the property chosen by the winner. Winner will also receive a $1,000 USD via check for spending money on the trip. The Grand Prize winner will receive this within 60 days of returning the completed forms and\/or approval that the Grand Prize winner is eligible for the prize based on residency and tax purposes; and two (2) Maui Jim Sunglasses gift cards (value of $350 each). Maui Jim gift cards may only be redeemed by calling 1-888-666-5905 or by redeeming online at www.MauiJimgiftcard.com<\/a>. Not redeemable for cash, barter or previous purchases. Neither Maui Jim nor Sponsor is responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged cards or any unauthorized card use. (MAX ARV of complete prize: USD$7,325).<\/p>\n

\u00a0First Prize (2): Two (2) First Prize winners will receive up to 32,000 Starpoints to redeem for a two (2) night weekend stay in a standard room at a participating property in North America, of the winner’s choosing up to a category 5 property. Must be used on a Friday and\/or Saturday night. The number of Starpoints awarded will depend on the property and category chosen by the winner. (MAX ARV: USD$800 each).<\/p>\n

\u00a0Voting Sweepstakes Winner (1): One (1) winner will receive up to 32,000 Starpoints to redeem for a two (2) night weekend stay in a standard room at a participating property in North America, of the winner’s choosing up to a category 5 property. Must be used on a Friday and\/or Saturday night. The number of Starpoints awarded will depend on the property and category chosen by the winner. (MAX ARV: USD$800).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/starwoodhotelstravelexclusives?sk=app_329959650358447 How To Enter The Contest: During the Contest Period, you can enter the Contest through the What Does Vacation Mean to You? application on the Facebook Platform (“Site”). You can also find the application at http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/starwoodh…exclusives. 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