Help needed with regards to accepting a prize Orbitz Rewards Bags of Swag Promotion

donyellfreak

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" You've won a voucher for a four (4) night stay in a luxury junior suite at the all-inclusive Paradisus Cancun Hotel in Cancun, Mexico. "

" You'll find the mailing address on top of the Declaration. It must be received within five (5) calendar days of this email. If you do not return your Declaration within this timeframe, you will forfeit your prize. "

http://orbitz.promo.eprize.com/engagement/public/fulfillment/rules.pdf

So I have a few issues on top of being excited for my largest win to date, one is will this hotel voucher cover my wife or is it just for me ? I've read the rules but I am unclear. I did call Orbitz who told me to call the hotel, my issue with that is although this place has good reviews I see they do try hard to upsell people when they check in I am a little scared they say " Sure no problem your voucher is good for both of you " only to make a trip to Mexico and then being told another story.

I e-mailed and called Eprize no response yet it's only been about 18 hours since I won the prize but as you can see I am a bit limited on time here as well as this must be mailed to them within 5 days. I would love to exchange this but Orbitz had no idea of anything of that nature I did try to get ahold of their corporate branch but wasn't able to do so though their phone system.

So I have a nice prize AVR of $1080 which I am unsure about if it will extend to my wife or would be just for myself, I would have to pay the airfare and get a passport as well to make it down to Cancun. I would love to hear your ideas on what to do from here if it's worth getting the prize and filling out the paperwork or if you would pass on taking it with so much being unclear about the prize, I feel like I'm not finding a way to get someone on the phone that can help.

Thanks for reading.
 

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Entry Category : Instant Win



RULES SAY:

EIGHT (8) INSTANT WIN GAME EIGHTEENTH PRIZES: A voucher for a four (4) night stay in a luxury junior suite at the all-inclusive Paradisus Cancun Hotel in Cancun, Mexico. Reservations are subject to availability. Availability can only be confirmed by contacting the hotel directly. Not valid for Easter, Christmas or New Year. Some other blackout dates may apply. Certificate is personal and not transferable. Not valid after expiration date. Not combinable with other promotions and offers. You must request your reservation minimum thirty (30) days prior to the date of arrival. Valid September 1, 2013 through September 1, 2014. ARV: $1,080.
 
Right I'm not worried about the dates I can go but more about the room if it would cover my wife or would be just for myself sense the place is all inclusive I think it's sort of a grey area on bringing someone else.


Thanks for the reply though Amy, I guess I'll call the hotel tomorrow and see if I can get more info. The voucher is not trasnferable either so it's not like I can sell or trade this prize if I do claim it.
 
donyellfreak

I totally understand how you feel - I accidently {I was going for the numerous lower tier prizes} won airline tix {2 worth $400 each} from Wendys.com - Two's The Reason Sweepstakes in 2011 & I wouldn't accept them until the JA assured me it was transferrable, since I can no longer fly!

So yeah, anything we say would just be speculation, since no one could have won & used it yet.
 
I feel sort of stuck it's amazing to win something worth that much money at least for me it is as I have never won anything that big, but I'd like to know for certain what all it entails. I'm glad I am not the only person that has had this type of experience.
 
I feel sort of stuck it's amazing to win something worth that much money at least for me it is as I have never won anything that big, but I'd like to know for certain what all it entails. I'm glad I am not the only person that has had this type of experience.

Yeah, I hear you - If I'd of won the $100 tix I probably would have just passed on them!

From what you said - all the hassle even if they confirm for 2 - you probably wouldn't enjoy the win much.

I'd try to look at it that like "YAY, I *can* hit big" and keep entering and hope I timed it right again!
 
Thanks for the feedback Amy I think as it stands now we are leaning towards doing something else for a fun trip together the cost of the airfare plus whatever extra charges might come are making it less likely we want to deal with all the hassle. I hope they will let us exchange the prize but I doubt it cannot hurt to ask though.
 
All the other prizes it says trip for 2, this one doesn't. It seems kind of strange to give a trip for one person though. At least with an all inclusive you wouldn't have to worry about food or drinks adding extra expense.
 
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