Holland America Line Launches 'Win the Key to Half Moon Cay' Facebook Contest

    



    
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<p><span class="xn-location">SEATTLE</span>, <span class="xn-chron">Nov. 15, 2010</span> /CNW/ -- Holland <span class="xn-person">America Line</span> has just launched a fan-friendly Facebook contest called "Win the Key to Half <span class="xn-person">Moon Cay</span>." Named for the line's private Bahamian island, the contest runs through <span class="xn-chron">Jan. 3, 2011</span>.</p>
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<p>To enter, registered Facebook users must "like" Holland America Line's Facebook page and then upload a favorite vacation photograph of themselves to the page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/halcruises">www.facebook.com/halcruises</a>. The photo should depict what the entrant feels captures the essence of "living the good life on vacation" and does not have to be from a cruise.</p>
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<p>"Facebook is a vital way for us to interact with our fans, and this contest not only thanks our past guests for their loyalty, but it also is the ideal way to welcome new fans to our social media community," said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs. "Holland <span class="xn-person">America Line</span> is in the business of creating lifetime memories, and there's no better way to capture and share a memory than with a photo. We're excited to see the photos from our well-traveled fans and see which is selected to win one of our biggest prize giveaways ever."</p>
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<p>Visitors to Holland America Line's Facebook site will vote on their favorite submissions from <span class="xn-chron">Dec. 6</span> through <span class="xn-chron">Dec. 26</span>, and the entries will be narrowed down to the top 10 finalists. Fans will then vote again to select the winning photo that best reflects "living the good life on vacation." The winner will be announced <span class="xn-chron">Jan. 4, 2011</span>.</p>
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<p>The exclusive prize includes a seven-night Holland <span class="xn-person">America Line</span> cruise in a suite for the winner and a guest, plus a verandah stateroom for two more friends on an itinerary calling at Half <span class="xn-person">Moon Cay</span>. Roundtrip airfare also is included for four. The winner can choose among select eastern Caribbean cruises aboard ms Eurodam, ms Nieuw <span class="xn-location">Amsterdam</span> or ms Westerdam departing <span class="xn-chron">February 2011</span> through <span class="xn-chron">April 2011</span>, subject to availability.</p>
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<p>Once on Half <span class="xn-person">Moon Cay</span>, the winner will be presented a key to the idyllic island in a "Key to Half <span class="xn-person">Moon Cay</span>" ceremony presided over by the captain of the ship or another senior officer. In addition, the winner's party will have a butler to help with the transfer from the ship to the island and to serve them ashore, as well as use of a private cabana for the day, unlimited beverage service, a picnic lunch and a shore excursion for four.</p>
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<p>Shipboard prize amenities for the winner include a <span class="xn-money">$500</span> shipboard credit (for shore excursions, etc.), <span class="xn-money">$150</span> spa credit, Pinnacle Grill dinner for four, Tamarind dinner for four (available on Eurodam and Nieuw <span class="xn-location">Amsterdam</span> only) and 250 minutes of Internet access. The total prize package is worth approximately <span class="xn-money">$13,367</span>.</p>
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<p>Half <span class="xn-person">Moon Cay</span>, the line's award-winning private Bahamian island, provides a quintessential Caribbean experience in an authentic, natural setting to guests on Caribbean and <span class="xn-location">Panama</span> Canal itineraries. The pristine port offers everything for a day of play in paradise: a two-mile crescent of perfect beach, an interior lagoon, private beachside cabanas with butler service, showers and misters, and all manner of water sports and activities, including a children's aqua park, swim with the stingrays lagoon and a buoyed personal watercraft course.</p>
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<p>To enter the contest and for the complete Official Rules and details, visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/halcruises">www.facebook.com/halcruises</a>. No purchase is necessary and some restrictions apply.</p>
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<p>The contest is open only to legal residents of the 50 <span class="xn-location">United States</span>, the District of Columbia and <span class="xn-location">Canada</span> (excluding <span class="xn-location">Quebec</span>) who are 18 years of age or older. The contest is void in <span class="xn-location">Puerto Rico</span>, <span class="xn-location">Quebec</span> and where prohibited.</p>
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<p>For more information and cruise fares, consult a professional travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (877-724-5425) or visit <a href="http://www.hollandamerica.com">www.hollandamerica.com</a>.</p>
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<p>Editor's note: Images available at <a href="http://www.cleanpix.com/cleanpix/portal/WnpA-fak-SGa">http://www.cleanpix.com/cleanpix/portal/WnpA-fak-SGa</a>.</p>
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<p>Find Holland <span class="xn-person">America Line</span> on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the Online Communities quick link on the home page at <a href="http://www.hollandamerica.com">www.hollandamerica.com</a>.</p>
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<p>About Holland <span class="xn-person">America Line</span> [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]</p>
<p>Holland America Line's fleet of 15 ships offers more than 500 cruises, 354 ports in 98 countries, territories or dependencies. Two- to 110-day itineraries visit all seven continents and highlights include Antarctica, <span class="xn-location">South America</span>, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, <span class="xn-location">Bermuda</span>, Alaska, <span class="xn-location">Mexico</span>, Canada/New England, <span class="xn-location">Europe</span> and <span class="xn-location">Panama</span> Canal.</p>
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<p>Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than <span class="xn-money">$525 million</span>, that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine -- a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes -- Explorations Cafe powered by The New York Times, Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only activity areas and all new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds.</p>
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