http://www.cosmopolitan.com.au/win_a_trip_to_hawaii_for_you_and_a_friend.htmWin a trip to Hawaii For you and a friend!
Daydreaming of a luxurious tropical holiday? Dream no more! Cosmopolitan, Hawaiian Airlines and The Royal Hawaiian are giving you the chance to to win an indulgent beachfront getaway for two to picturesque Hawaii.
Hawaiian Airlines, the largest and longest-serving airline in Hawaii, will provide you with the two return economy-class airfares between Sydney and Honolulu, where you and a friend will then enjoy a totally relaxing five-night stay at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort. Affectionately known as the "Pink Palace of the Pacific", this iconic property on Waikiki Beach has redefined the luxury vacation experience, thanks to its recent multimillion-dollar transformation.
Be amazed by The Royal Hawaiian's majestic Spanish-Moorish architecture, sip on cocktails at the world-famous Mai Tai Bar, enjoy the resort's beachfront luau, or simply relax poolside with a copy of Cosmo while you witness the breathtaking sunset. Whatever you fancy, let The Royal Hawaiian cater to your holiday needs as you fall in love with this magical island.For your opportunity to win, simply tell us in 25 words or less: "What would your perfect summer holiday be like?"-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Competition TermsHAWAII COMPETITION 1. Instructions on how to enter and prizes form part of these conditions of entry. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these conditions of entry. 2.
Entry is open to residents of Australia aged 18 and over only. Participants under the age of 18 years are not entitled to enter the Competition or participate in the Prize. Employees of the Promoter, and their immediate families and agencies associated with this promotion are not eligible to enter. Employees of Hawaiian Airlines and The Royal Hawaiian and their immediate family members, advertising agencies, website designers associated with this Competition and/or this Website, other relevant agencies, and their related entities are also not eligible to enter. 3.
Only one entry per person will be permitted. 4. The promotional period opens October 3, 2011
and closes 11:59pm (AEST) on November 6, 2011. The judging will take place at the Promoter’s premises and will begin on November 10, 2011. The winners will be notified by phone and mail using contact details provided in their entry. 5. To enter, entrants must go to
www.cosmopolitan.com.au and follow the prompts to the competition page. Entrants must describe in 25 words or less: “What would your perfect summer holiday be like?” and include on their entry their full name, address, email and daytime telephone number. Individuals must submit their completed entry as instructed. 6. Each entry will be individually judged based on its literary, creative merit and suitability of the promotion. The judges’ decision in relation to any aspect of the competition will be final and binding on every person who enters. No correspondence will be entered into. 7. The Entrant warrants to the Promoter that the entry submitted is an original artistic work of the Entrant that does not infringe the rights of any third parties. If the entry or any part of the information provided to the Entrant in relation to the entry was provided by a third party, the Entrant warrants that they have obtained the relevant copyright permission to submit the entry for the purposes of this promotion. The entrant agrees to indemnify the promoter against all claims and costs by third parties arising from a breach of the warranty set out in this condition. 8. The Promoter is entitled to use any of the entries submitted in any manner and for any purpose at its absolute discretion, including using the entries for future promoters publications, future broadcasts, promotional, marketing and publicity purposes without any further reference or payment or other compensation to the entrant. The promoter is entitled to amend, edit, select, crop, retouch, add to or delete from any part of the submitted entry. 9. Entries must not be offensive, defamatory or racist. Any entry which the judges deem inappropriate will be invalid. The entrant agrees to indemnify the Promoter. 10. The judges’ decision in relation to all aspects of the competition is final and binding on every person who enters. No correspondence will be entered into. 11.
The best (1) entry as determined by the judges will be deemed the major prize winner and will win: Two (2) return economy-class airfares with Hawaiian Airlines between Sydney and Honolulu (Hawaii) Five (5) nights’ accommodation for two at the Royal Hawaiian in either the Royal Beach Tower Ocean or the Royal Ocean Front room (subject to availability). 12. Total prize pool is valued at up to $11,182 (The value of the prize is subject to change depending on the winner’s time of travel). 13. Dates of travel must be completed by the 30th of November 2012. Travel cannot be taken during the following dates: 9 December 2011 to 28 January 2012; 20 March 2012 to 21 April 2012; 02 July 2012 to 10. July 2012; 24 September 2012 to 05 October 2012. The following are traditionally the busiest travel periods it Is suggested that the winner makes their reservations as early as possible and have alternate travel dates: Spring break/Mid June to late August/ Thanksgiving/Christmas holiday period. Prize is subject to availability at the time of booking. 14. The flights are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, non-replaceable and non-upgradeable. Winner must acknowledge the prize in writing by completing the Hawaiian Airlines prize certificate (leave travel dates blank), supplied to them by the Promoter, no later than 30 days of the date of the event at which the prize was given or risk forfeiting it. The completed prize certificate needs to be faxed to (02) 8229 4998. When ready to travel, winner must again fax a copy of this completed form along with the requested dates to (02) 8229 4998.No phone calls will be accepted for confirmation of any details. 15. The winner must send the prize letter a minimum of three weeks prior to travel date for (electronic ticket) e-ticket issuance. The e-ticket confirmation will be e-mailed or faxed to the address you have provided. If the winner is unable to fulfill prize before the 30th of November 2012, the winner will forfeit the prize package with no further compensation or further liability of the Promoter. Cash will not be awarded in lieu of the prize. 16. Transport to and from Departure point including but not limited to additional Domestic airfares if required, any additional meals, any extra sightseeing or activities, any additional accommodation, personal spending money, and all other ancillary costs, as well as obtaining any of these, are the responsibility of the winner and their travel companions. Prize also excludes medical expenses, items of a personal nature, beverages, optional tours not outlined, laundry, telephone calls, additional nights, room upgrades or other ancillary costs associated with redeeming the prize other than those specified. These costs and expenses are the responsibility of the winner. Any extension to the duration of the prize is at the winner’s sole expense and subject to availability at the time of booking. For the removal of doubt, taxes for international travel are included in the prize winning airfares provided by the Promoter. 17. The winner (and their companion) are responsible for all other expenses including spending money, meals (unless specified), drinks, transfers (unless specified), laundry charges, activities (unless specified), incidentals, energy surcharges, gratuities, services charges, passports, visas, travel insurance and all other ancillary costs. Travel insurance is highly recommended to protect against the additional costs incurred in the event of unforeseen circumstances. 18. A credit card imprint or cash deposit will be required from the winner at check-in in order to check into the hotel, for all incidental charges. Once accommodation vouchers are issued they are non-changeable. 19. All prizes must be taken as offered. The prize, or any unused portion of the prize, is not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be redeemed as cash. The prize is not valid in conjunction with any other offer. The prize is valued in Australian dollars. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the prize value. Prize winners are advised that tax implications may arise from their prize winnings and they should seek independent financial advice prior to acceptance of their prize. In the event that a potion of the prize is awarded to the winner in the form of a voucher / ticket / pass, redemption of that portion of the prize will be subject to the terms and conditions stipulated on the voucher / ticket / pass. The Promoter will not be liable for any voucher / ticket / pass that has been lost, stolen, forged, damaged or tampered with in any way. 20. Unless expressly stated in these terms and conditions all other expenses (including travel to and from the departure point) become the responsibility of the winner. 21. The prize (or any part thereof) cannot be sold, is not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken for cash. No responsibility is accepted for any variation in the value of the prize. 22. A valid passport is required for all international journeys. It the responsibility of the winner and their travel companion to ensure they have all required passports and visas as required for travel. Passports must have 6 months validity at the time of travel. 23. The two (2) flights must be utilized at the same time, for the same travel dates, to the same destination. 24. Adequate travel insurance for the duration of the trip must be organised by the winner at his/her own expense. Meals or tips, transfer fees (other than specified), excess baggage, and any other personal expenses not specified in the prize package must be paid for by the winner. 25. If the prize or portion of the prize is unavailable, for whatever reason, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize for a prize of equal or greater value, subject to State Regulation. 26. The Promoter no responsibility for prizes damaged, delayed or lost in transit. 27. Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Promoter (including its officers, employees and agents) excludes all liability (including negligence) for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the promotion, including, but not limited to, where arising out of the following: (a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter’s control); (b) any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference; (c) any entry or prize claim that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (d) any variation in prize value to that stated in these conditions of entry; (e) any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant; (f) participation in the promotion and/or (g) redemption of a prize. 28. In the event of war, terrorism, state of emergency or disaster, the Promoter reserves the right (subject to reference to all relevant state and territory regulations) to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the promotion. 29. If for any reason this competition is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupt or affect the administration security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this competition, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to (a) disqualify any entrant; and/or (b) subject to any written direction given by a regulatory authority, to modify, suspend, cancel or terminate the promotion, as appropriate. The Promoter assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to, or alteration of entries. By entering the promotion, the entrant consents to receipt of any email regarding the promotion, from the Promoter and other emails which inform the entrant of the Promoter’s other publications, products, services and events and to promote third party goods and services it may be interested in. 30. By entering the promotion, unless otherwise advised by the entrant, each entrant consents to the information they submit with their entry being entered into a database and the Promoter may use this information in any media for future promotional, marketing and publicity purposes without any further reference or payment to the entrant. A request to access, update or correct any information should be directed to the Promoter. 31. All entries become the property of the Promoter. The collection, use and disclosure of personal information provided in connection with this competition is governed by The Privacy Notice (see Contents page in the November issue of Cosmopolitan for location of Privacy Notice in this issue). 32. By entering the competition, the entrant consents to receipt of any email regarding the competition, and other emails which inform the entrant of the Promoter’s other publications, products, services and events and to promote third party goods and services it may be interested in. 33. The Promoter is ACP Magazines Ltd, ABN 18 053 273 546, 54-58 Park Street, Sydney, NSW 2000.
