The first annual ThanksUSA treasure hunt ended September 5, 2006. We appreciate all those who took part.
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Chapter 1:
2007 Academy Awards - A trip for two to Los Angeles, California, to see the 2007 Academy Awards. Tickets courtesy of the Motion Picture Association of America. Air transportation provided by Northwest Airlines and two-night accommodations provided by the Peninsula Beverly Hills.
Lady Liberty Necklace - A handmade, one of a kind, necklace made of silver and gold, surrounding a natural stone with Lady Liberty on one side and an American Pioneer on the other side. The necklace is beaded with fresh water pearls and garnets, and finished with a beautiful hand-made clasp. Courtesy of Kelly Morgen Handmade Jewelry.
Chapter 2:
Disney World and Universal Theme Parks, Orlando, Florida - A 2007 trip for four to Orlando's Disney World and to Universal Studio's Island of Adventure, which includes four-day Magic Your Way Park Hopper passes and four one-day, two-park passes at Universal Studios and Universal Islands of Adventure. Air transportation provided by Northwest Airlines. Four-day and three-night accommodations courtesy of Loews Hotels (two rooms).
Chapter 3:
Egypt's Pyramids - A 2007 trip for two to Cairo, Egypt, to see the Pyramids. Flights from U.S. to London provided by American Airlines and flights from London to Cairo provided by British Airways. Three-night accommodations courtesy of InterContinental Hotels.
Chapter 4:
A Harley-Davidson Motorcycle and Two Mountain Bikes - A 2006 Fire Red Peal XL 883 Sportster Harley-Davidson motorcycle courtesy of Sherry Daech, Broker/Principal, McCann Daech Fenton Realtors L.L.C. And two Raleigh Aluminium Mojave 2.0 mountain bikes courtesy of Spoke and Wheel Bicycle Shop.
Chapter 5:
New York City Tour - A 2007 trip for four to the "Big Apple" includes a tour of the United Nations, tickets to a Broadway Show courtesy of The Broadway Theater-Owners Association, and tickets to the 2007 U.S. Open courtesy of the United States Tennis Association. Air transportation provided by Northwest Airlines and three-night accommodations courtesy of Sports Travel Plus.
Chapter 6:
2007 Daytona 500 - A trip for four to the 2007 Daytona 500 courtesy of News Corporation. Air transportation to Daytona Beach, Florida, provided by Northwest Airlines. Three-night accommodations at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, including a tour of Universal Studios theme park.
Chapter 7:
Pearl Necklace and Earrings - One stunning double-strand necklace of cultured Golden South Sea pearls designed by Jorge Adeler. This piece contains 60 luminous baroque pearls that measure from 12.0 mm to 15.0 mm and is completed by a beautiful 18k yellow gold, handmade floral motif clasp. Also includes a pair of round, 11.5 mm stud pearl earrings with .36 ct. (total weight) of diamonds to finish the look. Necklace and earrings courtesy of Adeler Jewelers.
Chapter 8:
Family Trip to Las Vegas - A trip for four to Las Vegas to see the Blue Man Group's Show at the Venetian Hotel and other special events. Air transportation courtesy of Northwest Airlines and three-night accommodations (2 rooms).
Family Home Entertainment Center - Top of the line Home Theater Audio System and High-Definition Television (a Bose Lifestyle 38 Home Audio Theater System, and a Samsung 56-inch 1080p High-Definition DLP Television), courtesy of Circuit City Stores Inc.
Chapter 9:
Tour of Chicago - Air transportation for two courtesy of American Airways and three-night accommodations provided by the Hotel Burnham.
Fabulous Big-Screen Home Theater System - A 50-inch plasma HDTV with built-in digital video recorder, plus a 1,200-watt home theater surround sound system and combination DVD recorder and VCR, provided by LG Electronics USA Inc.
Chapter 10:
2007 Super Bowl - A trip for two to Miami, Florida, for the 2007 Super Bowl courtesy of CBS. Air transportation provided by Northwest Airlines and three-night accommodations courtesy of InterContinental Hotels.
Chapter 11:
Disneyland and Universal Studios, Hollywood, California - A trip for two to Anaheim's Disneyland for a tour of Disneyland Park or Disney's California Adventure and a tour of Universal Studios Hollywood. Air transportation provided by Northwest Airlines. Four-day and three-night accommodations courtesy of Sheraton Hotels (two rooms).
Gibson Electric Guitar - One Gibson Epiphone Les Paul Special II Ebony Electric Guitar courtesy of the Gibson Foundation.
Chapter 12:
Tour of London, England - A trip for four, includes a very special family tour. Air transportation provided by Delta Air Lines and three-night accommodations courtesy of InterContinental Hotels.
Grand Prize:
Nation's Capital Tour - Trip for four to Washington D.C. including special tours of the Executive, Judicial and Legislative Branches. Take in a Nationals Baseball Game, too! Air transportation provided by Northwest Airlines, along with three-night accommodations in the Presidential Suite of the historic Willard InterContinental Hotel. Transportation in and around Washington D.C. courtesy of LaMay Livery. During your stay, you will collect additional clues that may lead you to buried treasure.
