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Q: Who is the Governor of California?

Arnold Schwarzenegger


Readers can follow their own California dream thanks to a fabulous competition courtesy of Times Online and California Tourism. We are giving away a holiday to the Golden state to one lucky winner. Your choice of one prize is either a family Holiday where you can go to Sea World, a chance to go skiing in Denver, a Californian Road trip or a fantastic wine tasting holiday in the Napa Valley. Prizes include, return flights, accommodation in outstanding hotels so you can experience the best of California.
And to ensure you really do get to enjoy your holiday, we’re including £1,000 spending money so you can shop and eat where you like during your visit without having to watch the dollars and cents.
One lucky winner will be given the chance to pick one of the fabulous packages below.

The Ultimate Californian road trip:
Return flights for two adults to San Francisco and out of Los Angeles
Fully inclusive car hire for the duration of your stay
3 nights accommodation at the Hyatt, San Francisco
Entry for two people to Alcatraz
A comprehensive Californian road map
3 nights accommodation allowance along your route
A Samsung Digital Camcorder
3 nights accommodation at the Big Sur Lodge, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Admission for two people to the Pfeiffer State Park
3 nights accommodation for two people at the Thompspn Hotel, LA
A helicopter tour for two people over LA
A Tandem Paraglide over the beaches of LA for two people
£1,000 Spending money
Travel Insurance
Get a taste of the true California:
Return flights for two people to San Francisco
Fully inclusive car for the duration of your stay
A comprehensive Californian road map
4 nights accommodation for two people at the Compton Place Hotel, San Francisco~
Helicopter tour for two people with lunch at Sausalito
Dinner for two people at Chez Parisse Restaurant
4 nights accommodation for two people at Silverado, Napa Valley
Hot Air balloon trip for two people over the Napa Valley
A private wine tasting tour of the Flora Wine Springs for two people
A gourmet lunch experience for two people on the Napa Valley Wine Train
Dinner for two people at the French Laundry, Napa Valley
2 nights at the Stirling Hotel, Sacramento
A Samsung Digital Recorder
£1,000 Spending money
6 bottles of Californian Wine
Travel Insurance
Family Holiday In California
Return Flights for two adults and two children to San Diego
Fully inclusive car hire for the duration of your stay
4 nights accommodation at the Hyatt Regency, Mission Bay
Entry for two adults and two children to Sea World, San Diego
Private surfing lesions for two adults and Two children in San Diego
A comprehensive Road Map
4 nights accommodation at the Disney land Hotel, Anaheim
A Disneyland Southern California pass for two adults and two children includes entry to:
Universal Studios
Seaworld Adventure Park
San Diego Zoo
3 Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket
Entrance for two adults and two children to the Kennedy Space centre
A Samsung Digital Camcorder
£1,000 Spending Money
Travel Insurance.
The Ultimate Skiiing Package
Return Flights for Two adults to Denver.
Fully inclusive car hire for the duration of your stay
6 nights accommodation at the Wildwood Lode, Lake Tahoe
Breaksfast each morning at the hotel restaurant
Ski Pass for two people for 6 days
Ski or snowboard hire for two people for 6 days
Four nights accommodation at the Alpenhof lodge, Mammoth
Breakfast each morning at the hotel restaurant
Ski Pass for two people for 4 days
£1,000 Spending Money
Travel Insurance
Terms and Conditions
1. The competition will run on https://www.timesonline.co.uk website from 4 April 2008 to 4th July 2008.
2. Closing date for entries is Midday 4th July 2008
3. Unless otherwise stated, the competition is open to all residents of the UK & ROI aged 18* or over, except employees of Times Newspapers Limited (“TNL”) Black Diamond (California Tourism UK & Ireland) Commission and their associated, affiliated or subsidiary companies, and their families, agents, or anyone connected with this competition, including the third party promotional partners. *Note driver of hire car must be aged 25 or over and must have held a full clean driving licence for a minimum of 2 years, see each holiday prize description for details. Children must be 11 years of age or under.
4. Entry limited to one per person. The winner is responsible for ensuring they are able to accept the prize as set out and in accordance with these terms and conditions, in the event they are unable to do so then the TNL reserves the right to redraw the prize.
5. Entry is free but entrants should be aware that they may be subject to local call charges depending on their own individual arrangements for Internet access.
6. An eligible entrant must be an individual and must submit an entry in the form provided by TNL under this promotion including their name, address and e-mail address.
7. By entering, all eligible entrants agree to abide by each and all these terms and conditions. TNL reserves the right, with or without cause, to exclude entrants and withhold prizes for violating any of these terms and conditions. TNL reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions. Any amendments will be published on the Website.
8. There is one prize but the winner can chose from one of four options which prize they wish to win. The winner will be drawn at random from all correct entries received prior to the close of the competition. The winner will be notified by email within twenty eight (28) days from the draw date. All reasonable endeavours will be made to contact the winner during this time. If a winner cannot be contacted or is not available, TNL reserves the right to re-draw another winner from the correct entries which were received before the closing date.
9. The winner may chose from one of the following holiday packages for two adults (the winner and one guest) All airport taxes are included.
1. The Ultimate Skiing Package: The prize is a two location skiing holiday to Lake Tahoe and Mammoth for the winner and guest (adult). The prize includes two return economy flights to Denver, 6 nights accommodation at the Wildwood Lodge, Lake Tahoe and 4 nights accommodation at the Alpenhof Lodge, Mammoth both hotels are officially classed as 4*and are based on two adults sharing a twin or double room (winner’s choice) with ensuite bathroom, Wildwood Lodge is on a room only basis and Alpenhof Lodge is on a bed and breakfast basis. Prize also includes 6 days and 4 days (as applicable) ski pass and ski or snowboard hire in each resort (including boots, poles and equipment insurance) and fully inclusive car hire for the duration of the stay. Driver must be over the age of 25 and have held a full clean drivers licence for a minimum of 2 years. Fully Inclusive refers to unlimited mileage, loss damage waiver, supplementary liability insurance, handling fees, local taxes, airport fees and environmental taxes. Driver must hold a valid credit card (not debit card) with a minimum of £500 available for security deposit, which is refundable upon safe return of the vehicle. Car must be collected and returned to airport and rental company’s standard terms and conditions of hire shall apply. Prize includes £1,000 spending money and travel insurance. Flights must include a Saturday night stay at the destination. Flights will be from the mainland UK only and exclude Christmas, Bank Holiday, Valentines and any other public or bank holidays in either the UK or the USA. The winner is responsible for ensuring they and their guest has a valid passport and visa (where applicable). All other costs and expenses including UK transfers are the responsibility of the winner and their guest.
2. Family Holiday in California: The prize is a two location family holiday to San Diego and Anaheim, California. The prize includes return economy flights for two adults and two children aged 11 years or younger to San Diego, 4 nights accommodation at the Hyatt Regency, Mission Bay and 4 nights accommodation at the Disney land Hotel, Anaheim both hotels are officially classed as 4*and are based on two adults and two children sharing two twin or double rooms (winner’s choice) with ensuite bathroom, on a room only basis. Prize also includes entry for two adults and two children to Sea World, San Diego, private surfing lessons for two adults and two children in San Diego (all surfing lessons are subject to the surf schools terms and conditions), a comprehensive California Road Map, a Disneyland Southern California pass for two adults and two children which includes entry to: Universal Studios, Seaworld Adventure Park, San Diego Zoo, 3 Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket and a separate entrance for two adults and two children to the Kennedy Space centre plus fully inclusive car hire for the duration of the stay. Driver must be over the age of 25 and have held a full clean drivers licence for a minimum of 2 years. Fully Inclusive refers to unlimited mileage, loss damage waiver, supplementary liability insurance, handling fees, local taxes, airport fees and environmental taxes. Driver must hold a valid credit card (not debit card) with a minimum of £500 available for security deposit, which is refundable upon safe return of the vehicle. Car must be collected and returned to airport and rental company’s standard terms and conditions of hire shall apply. Winner will also receive a Samsung Digital Camcorder, £1,000 spending money and travel insurance. Flights must include a Saturday night stay at the destination. Flights will be from the mainland UK only and exclude Christmas, Bank Holiday, Valentines and any other public or bank holidays in either the UK or the USA. The winner is responsible for ensuring they and their guest has a valid passport and visa (where applicable). All other costs and expenses including UK transfers are the responsibility of the winner and their guest.
3. The Ultimate California Road Trip: The prize is a fly drive holiday from San Francisco to Los Angeles for the winner and guest (adult). Prize includes two return economy flights for two adults to San Francisco returning from Los Angeles, accommodation for two adults as follows; 3 nights accommodation at the Hyatt, San Francisco, 3 nights accommodation allowance along winner’s route, 3 nights accommodation at the Big Sur Lodge, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and 3 nights accommodation at the Thompson Hotel, LA. Hotels will be officially classed as 4* based on two adults sharing twin or double room (winner’s choice) with ensuite bathroom, on a room only basis (allowance for 3 nights accommodation en route will be provided based on 4* accommodation costs room only basis, hotels will be pre-booked by TNL’s agency), fully inclusive car hire for the duration of the stay. Driver must be over the age of 25 and have held a full clean drivers licence for a minimum of 2 years. Fully Inclusive refers to unlimited mileage, loss damage waiver, supplementary liability insurance, handling fees, local taxes, airport fees and environmental taxes. Driver must hold a valid credit card (not debit card) with a minimum of £500 available for security deposit, which is refundable upon safe return of the vehicle. Car must be collected at San Francisco airport and returned to Los Angeles airport and rental company’s standard terms and conditions of hire shall apply. Prize also includes entry for two people to Alcatraz, comprehensive Californian road map, admission for two people to the Pfeiffer State Park, a helicopter tour for two people over Los Angeles and a Tandem Paraglide over the beaches of Los Angeles for two people. Helicopter tour and paragliding trips are available subject to weather conditions. Winner will also receive a Samsung Digital Camcorder, £1,000 spending money and travel insurance. Flights must include a Saturday night stay at the destination. Flights will be from the mainland UK only and exclude Christmas, Bank Holiday, Valentines and any other public or bank holidays in either the UK or the USA. The winner is responsible for ensuring they and their guest has a valid passport and visa (where applicable). All other costs and expenses including UK transfers are the responsibility of the winner and their guest.
4. Get a taste of the true California: The prize is a fly drive trip to California focusing on the wine region of Napa Valley for two adults. Prize includes return economy flights for two people to San Francisco, 4 nights accommodation at the 5* Compton Place Hotel, San Francisco, 4 nights accommodation at the 4* Silverado, Napa Valley, 2 nights at the 4* Stirling Hotel, Sacramento all based on two adults sharing twin or double room (winner’s choice) with ensuite bathroom, on a room only basis, fully inclusive car hire for the duration of the stay. Driver must be over the age of 25 and have held a full clean drivers licence for a minimum of 2 years. Fully Inclusive refers to unlimited mileage, loss damage waiver, supplementary liability insurance, handling fees, local taxes, airport fees and environmental taxes. Driver must hold a valid credit card (not debit card) with a minimum of £500 available for security deposit, which is refundable upon safe return of the vehicle. Car must be collected and returned to San Francisco airport and rental company’s standard terms and conditions of hire shall apply. Prize also includes a comprehensive Californian road map, Helicopter tour for two people with lunch at Sausalito (excluding drinks), dinner for two people at Chez Parisse Restaurant (excluding drinks), a hot air balloon trip for two people over the Napa Valley, a private wine tasting tour of the Flora Wine Springs for two people, a gourmet lunch experience for two people on the Napa Valley Wine Train (excluding drinks) this only tour operates on selected dates which are subject to change, dinner for two people at the French Laundry, Napa Valley (excluding drinks). Winner will also receive a Samsung Digital Camcorder, 6 bottles of Californian wine and £1,000 spending money and travel insurance. Helicopter and hot air balloon flights are available subject to weather conditions. Flights must include a Saturday night stay at the destination. Flights will be from the mainland UK only and exclude Christmas, Bank Holiday, Valentines and any other public or bank holidays in either the UK or the USA. The winner is responsible for ensuring they and their guest has a valid passport and visa (where applicable). All other costs and expenses including UK transfers are the responsibility of the winner and their guest.
10. There is no cash or other alternative to the prize stated and the prize is not transferable and no part or parts of the prize may be substituted for other benefits, items or additions.
11. The winner may be required to submit valid identification before receiving their prize.
12. The judge's decision is final and binding on the entrants. No correspondence will be entered into.
13. TNL will not be liable for technical, hardware, or software failures of any kind or lost or unavailable network connections which may limit or prohibit an eligible entrant's ability to participate in the competition. Other than death or personal injury arising from the acts or omissions of TNL, or their employees, TNL will not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of the winner or their guests’ enjoyment of the prize
14. By entering, any subsequent prize winners agree to allow the free use of their names, photographs and general locations for publicity and news purposes during this and future promotions by TNL or any associated or subsidiary company of News International Limited.
15. Uses of personal data received by TNL in the course of the promotion are subject to the privacy policy found on the Website. Winners' names may be published on the website(BlackDiamond)CaliforniaTourismUK&Ireland. http://visitcalifornia.co.uk/content/blogsection/12/72/
16. Completion and submission of a registration slip or e-mail will be deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
17. TNL reserves the right at any time to cancel, modify or supersede the competition (including altering prizes) if, in their sole discretion, a competition is not capable for being conducted as specified. TNL reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal value in the event that circumstances beyond their control make this unavoidable.
18. The promoter of this prize draw is Times Newspapers Limited (address below)
19. For a list of winners, please send a stamped envelope to Times Newspapers Limited Competitions Department, 1 Virginia Street, London E98 1RL, stating for which competition you would like winners’ details.
20. Terms and Conditions printed in The Times/The Sunday Times newspaper or on Times Online form a part of these terms and conditions.




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