Queensland may just be one of my favorite areas of Australia, so when I was sent an email regarding the devastation that has happened because of the recent floods, I knew I had to share this opportunity.  Down Under Answers and VAustralia have teamed up to giveaway one awesome trip to Australia- all you have to do is donate. For every 10 dollar donation, you get an entry in for the prize. And, any amount will help The Red Cross Relief efforts.

From the email:

“The trip includes:

• Tickets for two from Los Angeles to Australia, on V Australia.  Domestic Australia sectors on Virgin Blue.
• Three nights in Melbourne at the Crown Metropol, with access to the “Club 28” including breakfast and drinks/canapes daily.
• Three nights in Sydney at the Sebel Pier One.
• Three nights in Cairns at the Shangri-La Cairns.
• Colonial Tramcar Dinner for two in Melbourne.
• Yarra Valley Wine Tour for two from The Australian Wine Tour Co.
• Essential Sydney Tour from Australian Wild Escapes for two.
• Coffee Cruise on Sydney Harbour for two from Captain Cook.
• Outer Barrier Reef tour in Cairns for two from Quicksilver Cruises.
• Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation in Cairns from Downunder Tours for two.
• All airport transfers throughout.
• Plus, there will be additional activities added, and VIP status throughout.

(Taxes of approximately $250 per person the responsibility of the winner.  Certain black-outs apply.  Travel must commence by October 31, 2011 and conclude by November 30, 2011.)

For every donation in increments of $10, you will have one entry into the drawing. So, if you donate $50, you receive five entries.  $100 will get you 10 entries.  The more donated, the better the chance to win.  Trip may be transferred (so if you win, you can provide the trip to someone else if you choose).  Please help us in raising money for such a worthy cause – please tell your clients, your family, your friends and neighbors.

The process is simple.  Go to our secure website payment portal: https://www.duatravel.com/pay.  Select “Red Cross” as the Type of payment, and the Reservation ID is “Flood Appeal.”  You will receive an email acknowledgement of the transaction.  All monies received, and the drawing itself, will be reviewed and verified by Cottle & Swanson, CPA’s of Bellevue, WA.  Donations accepted until February 8, 2011 and drawing will be held on February 10, 2011.”

So, if you live in Kansas or ANYWHERE and somehow wanted to help our friends in Australia, this is a great way! Happy Donating! And, if you win- I’d happily be your plus one!