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E: 28/01 Win a 5-night trip for 2 to Sydney
Tea_Pea_Dee
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http://www.roundtheworldorbust.com/ Click on the British or Irish Flag dependent on where you live. Answer 5 questions and submit your details. You need to get them all right to enter. (Not entered as I don't want to go to Australia for 5 nights 
, so don't know what the questions are and if they change)
Participants must be at least 18 years old and legally resident within the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland. Employees and agents of Expedia or any of its subsidiary or affiliated companies and their immediate families and members of their households, and anyone otherwise connected with operation or fulfilment of the Competition are not eligible to take part. Expedia reserves the right to require participants to prove that they are eligible. If the winner is found to be ineligible, Expedia reserves the right to award the prize to another participant and to require the return of any prize already awarded.
The Competition commences at 09:00 UK time on 5th December 2011 and all entries must be received by 23:59 UK time on the closing date of 28th January 2012.
Entry to the Competition is free; no purchase is necessary.
To enter the Competition you must participate in the "Round the World or Bust" quiz located at https://www.roundtheworldorbust.com (the "Website"), retain 15,000 miles or more by answering 5 questions in the quiz, subscribe to email newsletters from Expedia.co.uk or Expedia.ie and enter your name and email address via the entry form. Entries submitted by any other means will not be accepted: only those submitted via the official method of entry. Any illegible, incomplete or fraudulent entries will be rejected. Participants may make a maximum of 1 entry into the Competition. Any entries in addition to this may be disqualified.
The prize to be won is a 5 night city break in Sydney for winner and guest.
The winner will receive a voucher covering two return economy flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Sydney (SYD) with Virgin Atlantic Airways. Both travellers must travel together in both directions, prize winner seats are subject to availability and once travel tickets are issued are only valid on the flights and dates selected. The following blackout periods apply: 10 January 2012 – 31 March 2012, 16 April 2012 – 30 June 2012 and 15 September 2012 – 10 December 2012. Prize winner voucher is valid for 12 months from date of issue.
In the event that the prize winner is a resident of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland, Expedia will provide a connecting flight from either Dublin or Belfast to London with a flight carrier of Expedia's choice.
5 nights' hotel accommodation for winner and guest in a double or twin room at the Hilton in Sydney in one of their "Hilton Guest Room" room type including breakfast. The following blackout periods apply: 1 February 2012 – 29 February 2012, 1 November 2012 – 31 November 2012 and 28 December 2012 – 31 December 2012. All other incidental expenses and meals are payable by the prizewinner.
A pair of tickets for Captain Cook Dinner Cruise in Sydney for use at any time in 2012 except for the following dates: 26 January, 14 February and 25-26 December 2012.
The winner will also receive the book Australia courtesy of Lonely Planet Publications, 16th Edition - Nov 2011.
Once issued, flights cannot be re-issued and date or routing changes are not permitted. All flights are subject to availability and usual booking terms and conditions apply. The flight tickets/hotel vouchers forming part of the prize cannot be applied to the cost of any previously purchased reservations or other miscellaneous charges. The winner is responsible for paying all associated costs that are not specifically stated in these Terms and Conditions, including (where applicable) transport to and from the departure airport, accommodation, meal costs, spending money, insurance and all other incidentals. The winner and guest are responsible for obtaining valid passports and visas and, where appropriate, obtaining appropriate vaccinations and inoculations for foreign travel. The winner is also personally responsible for any personal or incidental expenses and any VAT, national and/or local tax liabilities incurred in claiming or using the prize. If the winner's companion is a minor, the minor must be accompanied by his or her parent or legal guardian (at their own expense) if they are not the winner. The prize is as stated and is non-exchangeable and non-transferable. There is no cash or other alternative to the prize in whole or in part. By participating in the Competition, participants agree that the prize is awarded on an "as is" basis, and that neither Expedia nor any of its subsidiary or affiliated companies, make any representations or warranties of any nature with respect to the prize. The prize is subject to the terms and conditions of Virgin Atlantic Airways available at: http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/eu//termsandconditions.jsp, Hilton Sydney available at: http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/customersupport/site-usage.do and Captain Cook Cruises available at: http://www.captaincook.com.au/home.asp?pageid=E216254D176306DC.
The winner of the Competition will be the first name chosen at random from all complete, eligible, properly submitted entries received before the end of the applicable closing date.
The winner will be notified no later than 31st January 2012 via the email address provided. The winner may be required to submit valid identification before receiving their prize. The prize will be sent to the winner by post to a postal address within the UK or Republic of Ireland notified by the winner in advance. If the winner refuses or is unable to provide an eligible postal address for receipt of their prize by 19th February 2012, Expedia reserves the right to conduct a further random draw to award the prize to another participant. If the winner has not claimed their prize by the date specified in the notification of winning, Expedia reserves the right to conduct a further random draw to award the prize to another participant.
, so don't know what the questions are and if they change)Participants must be at least 18 years old and legally resident within the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland. Employees and agents of Expedia or any of its subsidiary or affiliated companies and their immediate families and members of their households, and anyone otherwise connected with operation or fulfilment of the Competition are not eligible to take part. Expedia reserves the right to require participants to prove that they are eligible. If the winner is found to be ineligible, Expedia reserves the right to award the prize to another participant and to require the return of any prize already awarded.
The Competition commences at 09:00 UK time on 5th December 2011 and all entries must be received by 23:59 UK time on the closing date of 28th January 2012.
Entry to the Competition is free; no purchase is necessary.
To enter the Competition you must participate in the "Round the World or Bust" quiz located at https://www.roundtheworldorbust.com (the "Website"), retain 15,000 miles or more by answering 5 questions in the quiz, subscribe to email newsletters from Expedia.co.uk or Expedia.ie and enter your name and email address via the entry form. Entries submitted by any other means will not be accepted: only those submitted via the official method of entry. Any illegible, incomplete or fraudulent entries will be rejected. Participants may make a maximum of 1 entry into the Competition. Any entries in addition to this may be disqualified.
The prize to be won is a 5 night city break in Sydney for winner and guest.
The winner will receive a voucher covering two return economy flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Sydney (SYD) with Virgin Atlantic Airways. Both travellers must travel together in both directions, prize winner seats are subject to availability and once travel tickets are issued are only valid on the flights and dates selected. The following blackout periods apply: 10 January 2012 – 31 March 2012, 16 April 2012 – 30 June 2012 and 15 September 2012 – 10 December 2012. Prize winner voucher is valid for 12 months from date of issue.
In the event that the prize winner is a resident of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland, Expedia will provide a connecting flight from either Dublin or Belfast to London with a flight carrier of Expedia's choice.
5 nights' hotel accommodation for winner and guest in a double or twin room at the Hilton in Sydney in one of their "Hilton Guest Room" room type including breakfast. The following blackout periods apply: 1 February 2012 – 29 February 2012, 1 November 2012 – 31 November 2012 and 28 December 2012 – 31 December 2012. All other incidental expenses and meals are payable by the prizewinner.
A pair of tickets for Captain Cook Dinner Cruise in Sydney for use at any time in 2012 except for the following dates: 26 January, 14 February and 25-26 December 2012.
The winner will also receive the book Australia courtesy of Lonely Planet Publications, 16th Edition - Nov 2011.
Once issued, flights cannot be re-issued and date or routing changes are not permitted. All flights are subject to availability and usual booking terms and conditions apply. The flight tickets/hotel vouchers forming part of the prize cannot be applied to the cost of any previously purchased reservations or other miscellaneous charges. The winner is responsible for paying all associated costs that are not specifically stated in these Terms and Conditions, including (where applicable) transport to and from the departure airport, accommodation, meal costs, spending money, insurance and all other incidentals. The winner and guest are responsible for obtaining valid passports and visas and, where appropriate, obtaining appropriate vaccinations and inoculations for foreign travel. The winner is also personally responsible for any personal or incidental expenses and any VAT, national and/or local tax liabilities incurred in claiming or using the prize. If the winner's companion is a minor, the minor must be accompanied by his or her parent or legal guardian (at their own expense) if they are not the winner. The prize is as stated and is non-exchangeable and non-transferable. There is no cash or other alternative to the prize in whole or in part. By participating in the Competition, participants agree that the prize is awarded on an "as is" basis, and that neither Expedia nor any of its subsidiary or affiliated companies, make any representations or warranties of any nature with respect to the prize. The prize is subject to the terms and conditions of Virgin Atlantic Airways available at: http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/eu//termsandconditions.jsp, Hilton Sydney available at: http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/customersupport/site-usage.do and Captain Cook Cruises available at: http://www.captaincook.com.au/home.asp?pageid=E216254D176306DC.
The winner of the Competition will be the first name chosen at random from all complete, eligible, properly submitted entries received before the end of the applicable closing date.
The winner will be notified no later than 31st January 2012 via the email address provided. The winner may be required to submit valid identification before receiving their prize. The prize will be sent to the winner by post to a postal address within the UK or Republic of Ireland notified by the winner in advance. If the winner refuses or is unable to provide an eligible postal address for receipt of their prize by 19th February 2012, Expedia reserves the right to conduct a further random draw to award the prize to another participant. If the winner has not claimed their prize by the date specified in the notification of winning, Expedia reserves the right to conduct a further random draw to award the prize to another participant.
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Lots of different questions that do get repeated, you can try as many times as you want until you get 5 correct in a row.Wins:
Mar 23 - Ridge WalletMar 23 - Blackpool family trip
Dec - Klean Kanteen water bottle
Nov - TWS1 Edifier headphones0 -
The questions change each time but there seems to be a finite amount, as some have cropped up on subsequent games. Here are a selection of some of the questions, with the correct answers. (The wording may be slightly different - had to jot down at speed as you only get 10 seconds to answer each question).
What type of food is Cuy in Peru?
Guinea Pig
Why was the Eiffel Tower built?
To celebrate the French Revolution
What is the national flower of Ireland?
Shamrock
Where does Goulash originate from?
Hungary
Which band recently broke records by selling 150,000 tickets for 3 Manchester gigs in 15 minutes?
Stone Roses
Where does the dance 'mazurka' come from?
Poland
What is the national fruit of India?
Mango
In which country does the Coachella music festival take place?
United States
What is the correct spelling for the Australian wind instrument ?
Didgeridoo
How much food does a killer whale eat on an average day?
500lb
The Tokyo Tower is inspired by the Eiffel Tower, which of the 2 is higher?
Tokyo Tower0 -
What do you get if you throw two coins into the trevi fountain: marriage
In the chuck berry song, what do you get on route 66: kicks
What shape are the columns on giant's causeway: hexagonal
What kind of music is predominantly played at the rio carnival: samba.
I think there are more questions than we thought. Maybe we shouldn't keep bumping this by posting them?
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Getting all 5 correct does not preclude having another go. Do not know if you eventually hit a maximum number of entriesLife is like a box of chocolates - drop it and the soft centres splash everywhere0
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Participants may make a maximum of 1 entry into the Competition0
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I entered and got all 5 questions correct0
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that must be one of the most annoying comps ever!0
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took me a while but finally made itStarting this comping thing again wish me luck0
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this is infuriating, i can only get all the counters in in time if i start clicking literally straight away. determined to beat it though haha.0
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Finally after about 15 attempts tonight I finished it with no miles lost - my hands ache now:j BIG THANKS TO ALL COMP POSTERS, MUCH APPRECIATED :j0
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