It’s hard to believe that Halloween is just around the corner. With Columbus Day in our rear-view mirror, we’re quickly headed toward shorter days, colder nights, and (for some of us) months of snow and ice.
Whether we want to admit it or not, summer is long gone and it won’t be back any time soon.
So as the temperatures begin to dip and the leaves begin to fall, can’t you just picture yourself in paradise?
Thanks to OneTravel and our friends at Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino, now you really can!
We want to send you and a friend on a five day, four night Aruba getaway with hotel and round-trip airfare included! To enter the “Picture Yourself in Paradise” contest, all you have to do is “Like” us on Facebook and upload your best beach photo. We’re talking sunsets, sand castles, half-buried dads, sea creatures, monster waves, etc. Almost anything goes…just keep it clean!
How to Enter: Click on the "Contests" tab over on the OneTravel Facebook page. Make sure to “like” us, fill out a short entry form, and submit your beach photo to become eligible for your chance to win. It's that simple!
You’ll have until 11:59 PM (EDT) on Tuesday, October 25 to enter.
On Wednesday, October 26, we’ll pick eight of our favorite pictures and put the lucky finalists to a public vote. Whichever finalist garners the most votes by Monday, October 31 will be declared the winner and soon find themselves on their way to Aruba. It’s that easy!
So what are you waiting for? Start digging through your Facebook albums and pick the perfect picture! It just might land you in paradise!
Already entered? Don't forget to "Like" the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino Facebook page and explore all that the beautiful property has to offer.
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