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Fort Walton Beach, FL – As the fires of their Labor Day barbecues die down, many Americans mark this past holiday weekend as the unofficial end of summer. But, eager summer-seekers don’t have to give up that feeling of freedom just yet, as leading vacation rental management company ResortQuest (http://www.resortquest.com) is offering four final opportunities to win a luxury beach vacation (http://www.vacationtreasurehunt.com) for just one dollar per day.

The company’s popular Vacation Treasure Hunt online contest (http://www.vacationtreasurehunt.com) that began this past spring will continue for just four more weeks, with the final contest taking place on September 28. Each week, contest participants navigate through ResortQuest’s beach-destination Web sites, solving clues and searching for a hidden treasure map icon. The treasure map reveals a toll-free number and promotion code needed to call and claim the prize. A new contest starts each Tuesday at 2 p.m. EDT.

ResortQuest plays it close to the vest when it comes to the actual prize, revealing the winner’s vacation destination only on the day of the contest… but the award never fails to impress. Winners stay in one of ResortQuest’s luxurious beach vacation rental properties–a condo, vacation home or hotel suite on the Florida Panhandle, Alabama’s Gulf Coast, South Carolina or Delaware.

While there’s no word yet on what the next four prizes will be, the awards so far have ranged from stays at upscale ocean-view condominiums valued at more than $1,000 to a five-day vacation in a private beachfront home on Hilton Head Island worth $4,300. Sometimes ResortQuest even throws in a bonus prize as well, such as a free dinner or the recently awarded Beer Lover’s Package, which included a beer sampler and a growler to go. And, anytime the prize is a stay at a beach resort, all the resort amenities are included.

“Our ‘Treasure Hunters’ have been on a roll all summer, and we’re not ready to shutter this travel season just yet,” says Cheryl Spezia, vice president of marketing for ResortQuest. “As the end of the contest approaches, we want to get the word out that four big prizes are still to be won. We’re encouraging everyone to jump in and have a great shot at winning one of these last beach vacations from ResortQuest.”

To learn more about the contest rules and how to participate in ResortQuest’s Vacation Treasure Hunt, visit www.VacationTreasureHunt.com (http://www.vacationtreasurehunt.com). Contestants are also encouraged to become fans of ResortQuest on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/resortquest) or to follow ResortQuest on Twitter (http://twitter.com/resortquest) to get contest reminders and instant updates each time a new Treasure Hunt clue is released.

Destin, FL – Ever dream of being a travel writer? Are you someone who blogs and interacts on the social networks? If so, Southern Resorts Vacation Rentals has the endeavor for you. Promoting the Southern Beach Tour, this proven leader in Florida vacation rentals will let some lucky winner stay free in a variety of properties along the coast for an entire month, October 8 – November 8, 2010. The properties are predetermined and the timing corresponds with some wonderful Fall festivals and attractions at the beach. The catch is the winner must attend the events, explore their Southern Perks amenities and be willing and able to share their experience with the outside world via blog, Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.

Does that sound like something you can do? Stay in a beach property and attend fun events for free? If so, visit the rules and regulations online and begin the process. An application and essay about why you would be the best person for the assignment are the start to enter the contest. With a little luck and skillful writing, you could be chosen to stay in some of the best Florida vacation rentals, while enjoying happenings such as the Seeing Red Wine Festival in the Beaches of South Walton, Destin Fishing Rodeo, the Seafood, Wine and Music Festival in Panama City Beach, the Blast on the Bay Songwriters’ Festival in the Forgotten Coast and more.

Fall is one of the most beautiful times at the beach along Northwest Florida’s gulf coast. Still warm weather, crystal clear water and low daily rates make it the perfect time for a quick getaway or Fall break. “With all of the publicity related to the oil spill and our beaches, we want to spread the word that the beaches in our region are as beautiful as ever and what better way than through the eyes of someone actually experiencing it first hand,” states Kevin Veach, one of the owners of Southern Resorts.
Soon, one lucky winner will get to experience firsthand the uniqueness and lure of this region in the Fall.

The Florida vacation rentals including condos, homes and cottages represented by Southern Resorts can be found in these Florida Gulf Coast beach communities: Pensacola Beach, Navarre Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Beaches of South Walton, Panama City Beach, Mexico Beach, WindMark Beach and Port St. Joe. For more on these areas and vacation opportunities, visit SouthernResorts.com.

Now that the summer is almost over it is a good time to recall all those exciting camping trips and adventures and put them into writing. Hopefully most kids got a chance to enjoy the outdoors one way or the other, perhaps by going camping or backpacking with family. All kids are invited to participate in a contest for the “most awesome summer story”. This contest, first announced at the end of June, will end on September 15. There is still plenty of time to write and submit the story to be published on MomandDadCamping website.

Beata Antoszek from MomandDadCamping.com says: ”Before the new school year begins and classmates meet again, it is time to remember the good times, look at the vacation pictures again and put words to paper. Many first days at school are spent talking about the best summer adventures. Many kids brag about their achievements and new skills that they acquired during the summer, like learning to swim or catching that big fish. It is easier to write about them while memories are still fresh.”

All stories will be published on the MomandDadCamping.com website and the winners will be featured in their Newsletter. There will be two age categories: up to 12 years of age and 13 to 16 years of age, with one winner in each group.

Beata adds:”Back to school is an exciting time for children. Now they have to say good-bye to the summer and hello to new friends and teachers. More time will be spend indoors, but the fond memories of the great outdoors remain. We would like to see some of those memories as stories and we are willing to publish them on our website for all to read. So encourage your children to write a short story, up to 350 words, and even submit it for them to our e-mail address. It really doesn’t take much time and is a great practice before school gets into a full swing.”

For full details about contest requirements go to: http://www.momanddadcamping.com/forum/general-discussions/just-kids/most-awesome-summer-story-contest-kids.html

The Lodge at Chaa Creek, Belize’s award-winning luxury eco-lodge in the jungles of Central America is offering all inclusive vacation packages to the lucky winners of its Rainforest & Reef Vacation Sweepstakes.

These fun-filled holidays of a life-time are being provided to friends & families who would like to enjoy an exceptional and exciting potpourri of specialized Maya Temple Exploration and Reef Snorkeling tours free of charge.

Since 1981 Chaa Creek has provided unique adventure travel experiences for thousands of travellers looking for an in-depth yet very civilised Belizean experience, with a focus on our unique and vibrant ecology, culture, natural history and rich Maya civilisation and archaeology.

To enter the Rainforest & Reef Vacation Sweepstakes, you must follow Chaa Creek on twitter or facebook and submit an essay (minimum of 300 words) explaining why you would want to vacation in Belize and at The Lodge at Chaa Creek.

The essay must be submitted via email to marketing(at)chaacreek(dot)com and will be published anonymously on the Chaa Creek Travel Blog.

The Rainforest & Reef Vacation Sweepstakes closes on October 2nd 2010. All qualified entries will be placed in the drawing barrel and the winning tickets for the four prizes will be drawn and monitored by the Board of Directors of Chaa Creek Limited in the Cayo District of Belize.

Winning vacation packages accommodate two persons and are inclusive of the following:

Round trip transfers from International Airport or Belize City
A visit to the Belize Zoo with transfer on arrival or departure
Four Nights Cottage Accommodation
Full breakfast, lunch and dinner
Guided visits to our Natural History Museum, Butterfly Farm, and Belize RainforestMedicinal Trail
Canoeing on the Macal River
Guided Early Morning Bird Watching
One Full & Half Day Tour to Belize’s Maya Temple Sites, Sacred Caves, or Nature Reserves
Snorkeling tour to Belize’s magnificent barrier reef off South Water caye
This All Inclusive Vacation Package has a value of US$3479.00
Four prizes will be given away which are as follows:

First Prize – Complimentary

Second Prize – 50% Discount

Third Prize – 40% Discount

Fourth Prize – 30% Discount

For more information about the Rainforest & Reef Vacation Sweepstakes, contact the property at 877-709-8708, marketing(at)chaacreek(dot)com or visit the web site at www.chaacreek.com.

Disclaimer: Please note that vacation prizes are non-transferrable and cannot be used for existing reservations. The following are Not included in this package.

Optional tips to drivers and guides
Visa and border crossing fees
Park entrance and park guide fees
Alcoholic drinks, sodas and juices