Sweepstakes Entry Terms and Conditions

OFFICIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY RULES: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.

HOW TO ENTER: Visit the "Sweepstakes" form available on www.ExperienceStMaarten.com between 12:00 p.m. EST on 03/21/05 and 11:59 p.m. EST on 12/04/05. Each entrant will be required to complete the Official Registration Form by answering the questions in the form. No mail-in entries will be accepted. No other method of entry will be accepted. Limit one entry per household. Multiple entries by the same person, or e-mail will not be accepted. Entries are limited to individuals only; commercial enterprises and business entities are not eligible. Sponsor is not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate entry of information by participants; lost entries or transmissions, or other errors either mechanical, human, or electronic, technical malfunctions or the computer hardware, software, or any combination thereof; or problems associated with any virus or any other damage caused to participants' systems. Incomplete entries (to mandatory form fields) will be voided. All entries become the property of HCP/Aboard Publishing.

ELIGIBILITY: Only residents of USA, at least 21 years of age, are eligible to enter (a valid zip code is required), except employees of HCP/Aboard, its parent company and their immediate family members and Sweeps sponsors. All applicable federal, state and local laws apply. No entry fee, payment, or proof of purchase necessary to enter or win sweepstakes. Void where restricted or otherwise prohibited by law.

WINNER SELECTION: All valid entries received between 12:00 p.m. EST on 03/21/05 and 11:59 p.m. EST on 12/04/05 are eligible to win the prize. Odds of winning depend solely on the total number of valid entries received. Winner will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries on or about 12/15/05. Winner will be notified by e-mail only.

PRIZE: Vacation package for two adults (must be over 21 years of age to win) includes: Round-trip coach airfare on American Airlines/American Eagle from the nearest American Airlines/American Eagle gateway to winner's home. Winners are responsible to make their way to/from the gateway airport. Seven nights' accommodations on the island of St. Maarten (Dutch side) at La Vista Resort. Also included one meal for two at each of the following restaurants: Jimbos, Taloula Mangos and Sugar Cane Cafe, plus one sunset cruise for two from Aquamania aboard Tango catamaran.

TRAVEL WINDOW AND WINNER RESPONSIBILITIES: Travel must be completed one year from the date of notification to prize winner (approximately 12/15/06.). American Airlines/American Eagle air tickets are valid for one year form the date of notification. Blackout dates apply and reservations will be subject to space availability. The approximate retail value of the prize is: $4,500 (USD). Winner and his/her guest will be solely responsible for all other expenses not specifically set forth herein including but not limited to any additional air and ground transportation and accommodations, all taxes and fees for passenger air facilities and security fees other than travel charges, accommodations taxes and service fees, meals and beverages, gratuities, souvenirs and any other incidentals.

GENERAL RULES & CONDITIONS: By participating in the sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules. Winner will be notified by e-mail only. Prize winner authorizes Sponsor to use prize winner's name, in advertising and publicity without further compensation, where permitted by law. By accepting the prize, prize winner agrees to release Sponsor and their respective subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, prize suppliers, employees and/or agents involved in the promotion from any and all liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind caused by entering the promotion or for damages of any kind caused by any prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, or use/misuse of prize awarded, or while preparing for, participating in, and/or traveling to and from any prize-related activity. All local, state and federal taxes are the sole responsibility of winner. No substitution or transfer of prize or election of cash in lieu of prize will be permitted. Prize sponsors reserve the right to substitute a prize with a prize of equal or greater value in the event a prize may not be available. If for any reason the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other cause beyond the control of Sponsor which corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, with appropriate legal approval, to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Sweepstakes and to select the single prize winner from among the entries received prior to the suspension or termination of the program; and Sponsor further reserves the right to disqualify any individual who tampers with or in any way corrupts the entry process. Any attempt by an entrant or any other individual to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the legitimate operation of this Sweepstakes is a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, the sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such entrant or any other individual to the fullest extent permitted by law.

WINNER'S NAME: Winner's name can be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope, after 12/15/05 to HCP/Aboard Publishing, One Herald Plaza, Miami, FL 33132.

Privacy Policy

Thank you for registering for the Experience What Excites You Sweeps! ExperienceDestinations.com and ExperienceStMaarten.com are owned and operated by HCP/Aboard Publishing a division of Biscayne Bay Publishing (BBP). BBP is a wholly owned subsidiary of Knight Ridder, Inc., the nations second largest newspaper organization.

About the information collected on the Registration Page

Rules and Conditions: Before entering, please read the rules and conditions on this page.

Your e-mail address:
The email address provided by you at registration, may be used by HCP/Aboard Publishing and its affiliated entities, to contact you for any reason, including: (1) Winning notification, (2) Major changes to the website, the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, (3) Participation in user surveys, asking for feedback on the website and (4) notifying you of existing or prospective products and services offered by us. This information helps us to improve our website and service to you.

If you do not wish to be contacted by e-mail from us in the future, please let us know by, sending e-mail to Contact Us. Your e-mail will be included in the sweeps random drawing, but excluded from use (items 1,2,3 and 4) as stated in the above paragraph.

Your Personal Information:
We will not disclose your personally identifiable information to third parties except (1) to identify / recognize the official winner (2) to the extent necessary to provide you with a requested product or service.

Cookies:
We do not set or use cookies or other electronic means for tracking or other purposes with the exception of traffic measurement for our internal purposes and use only.

Enforcement: If you feel that this site is not following its stated information policy, you may contact:

HCP/Aboard Publishing, One Herald Plaza, Miami, FL 33132
Garry Duell, Publisher
Tel: (305) 376-2686
E-mail: gduell@herald.com

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