Cost Plus World Market Announces The Winners Of Its Facebook Fan “Sweetheart Sweepstakes”
Oakland, CA — April 13, 2010 — Some romantics dream of going to Paris or Rome, but for many people it’s a vacation to Greece that has them swooning. Lucky for them, Cost Plus World Market recently offered its Facebook fans a chance to win a trip for two to Greece through its “Sweetheart Sweepstakes” promotion.
And, lucky for Oakland, CA-resident Zoe Tamano-Hill, the winner of the “Sweetheart Sweepstakes.” A World Market Facebook fan and regular shopper of the specialty store, which offers an ever-changing mix of home furnishings, decorative accessories, and food and wine from around the world, Zoe said she could only dream about a chance to visit Greece. Upon hearing she was the grand prize winner, Zoe added, “Cost Plus is one of my favorite stores. I’m grateful to them for the opportunity to see Athens and the Greek Islands!”
Zoe and a friend will be taking advantage of the expertise of the Intrepid Travel trip organizers who provided the “Sweetheart Sweepstakes” grand prize package of airfare for two, seven-night hotel accommodations, local transportation (ferry, local bus and metro), an English-speaking leader, and three activities (Chora walk in Ios, Archeological Museum in Paros and hiking on Naxos). This eight-day island jaunt covers four islands in the Cyclades group. From sunning on the black sandy beaches of Santorini to mingling in the streets of Ios and hiking through medieval mountain villages in Naxos to discovering the marble landscapes from which many Greek sculptures were made in Paros, the islands are rich in natural beauty and local charm. The trip ends in the historic city of Athens with stops at the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the original Olympic Stadium, the Acropolis, and more.
Two other lucky World Market Facebook fans also discovered it pays to follow the brand online. World Market awarded first prize winner Leah Bloom of Columbus, OH a $500 World Market gift card and second prize winner Suzan Brownlee of Northridge, CA a $250 World Market gift card.
World Market occasionally offers exclusive sweepstakes to its Facebook fans. Shoppers are encouraged to become a World Market fan at www.facebook.com/worldmarket or sign up at www.twitter.com/worldmarket to follow tweets.
About Cost Plus World Market
Cost Plus World Market operates over 260 stores in 30 states under the names “World Market” and “Cost Plus World Market.” The store features an ever-changing selection of casual home furnishings, housewares, gifts, jewelry, decorative accessories, over 500 international wines, gourmet foods and beverages offered at affordable prices and are imported from more than 50 countries. Many items are unique and exclusive to World Market regularly supplied by an international network of individual and regional artisans developed over the Company’s more than 50 years in the import business.
About Intrepid Travel
Now in its 21st year of operation, Intrepid Travel is one of the world’s leading small group adventure tour operators. Intrepid takes over 90,000 travelers to more than 100 countries worldwide, each year. Intrepid trips are designed to go off the beaten track, meet the locals and travel in an unconventional way, joining locals on their transport, in their markets and even in their homes. Intrepid employs close to a thousand employees in nearly 20 countries worldwide.
Media Contact
Jill Osaka
Cost Plus World Market
510.808.9319
jill.osaka@cpwm.com