Archive for February, 2009

As I sit courtside at the New Jersey Nets/Chicago Bulls game, the score board reads Nets 2-Bulls 6. It still has not set in yet, that I have won $50,000 from Sundance Vacations. The fact that a group of Sundance Vacations employees came to New Jersey from Pennsylvania to present me a legitimate check for $50,000 at the Nets game is insane! And, getting seats a couple of rows from center court was icing on the cake! If I have a reason to stop smiling while writing this, I just keep thinking about how fortunate I am to be in this position.  

You don’t think these things could ever happen to you. You fill out an entry form and think, “yeah right!” Now, I’m grateful that I at least gave it a shot. Sundance Vacations has spoiled me ever since. Sundance has given me VIP treatment at the New Jersey Nets game, flowers and balloons at my house, a dozen of handshakes, smiles, and thank-yous.

The Sundance Vacations staff has been extremely personable and friendly throughout this whole experience.  Update: Nets 15 Bulls 19 VP of Marketing Joe Molitoris, Director of Marketing Chip Kilby, CFO Marvin Metzger, and Communications Director Amanda Miller are truly down to earth. Thanks again guys!

What am I going to do with the $50,000 from the Sundance Vacations Sweepstakes you ask? As of right now, I do have a dream of traveling to Europe. I also plan on paying off some debt, investing, and saving some on the side to buy a house. Update: Nets 25 Bulls 28

The next opportunity I have to enter a raffle, I’m definitely going to enter. What are the chances of lightning striking twice? I know it would be zero if I never took the chance. You have to be in it to win it!

Thanks again Sundance Vacations you guys are the best!  -Argiris

-2008 Sundance Vacations Sweepstakes winner Argiris Hristofis-

A few employees from Sundance Vacations including: VP of Marketing Joe Molitoris, Wilkes-Barre Sales Director Jerry Sisk, Administrative Assistants Natalie Cassarella, and Pam Fantaskey, and Communications Director Amanda Miller recently attended a Lincoln Day Dinner to support local PA candidates running for office. The dinner was held at the East Penn Sportsman Club, in Lehighton, PA. The featured speakers were Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett, and State Senate Candidate, Representative David Argall. Sundance Vacations employees were proud to attend the meet and greet and catch up on state and local politics. “It is always an honor to be in the company of the PA Attorney General and other candidates who are passionate about doing their very best to improve local issues that affect us every day,” explained Administrative Asst. Natalie Cassarella.

(L-R) PA State Representative David Argall, VP of Marketing Joe Molitoris, Communications Director Amanda Miller, and PA Attorney General Tom Corbett

Sundance Vacations travelers will not want to miss this great offer for a free Disney admission. 

Walt Disney World and Disneyland are offering free admission on your birthday in 2009!  Get all of the details about how to take advantage of this free offer.  Best of all combine a free admission with low cost accommodations from Sundance Vacations and you’ve built yourself a magical vacation!

Sundance Vacations travelers have six resort properties to choose from all within a few minutes of the Magic Kingdom.  Several beautiful resort properties include:  Laguna Bay Villas, Royal Palm Bay, Sweetwater Club, Villas at Island Club, Villas at Somerset and the Grand Palm.  All of these destinations are within a few minutes of Magic Kingdom.

Getting stuff for free is great….getting stuff for free from Disney is MAGICAL!

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Sundance Vacations helps travelers find affordable vacation options every day. Let us help you! As the economy slumps, it’s more important than ever to keep your spirits up! From a bubble bath and a refreshing glass of wine every now and then to a weekend getaway, you have to make sure that you’re destressing in the midst of all the chaos. When you neglect yourself, your work and your relationships can suffer. Don’t risk the disappointment of unhealthy relationships and feeling of being overworked. Make sure that you are making time for you! Trust us, you’ll feel great and you’ll notice the difference.

Even if you can’t take an Affordable Weekend Getaway with us, make some time in your busy schedule to relax. Read a book. Pick up a hobby. Go for a walk. It doesn’t have to be big, but it has to be something that will soothe your mind, body and spirit. It’s not about living in excess; it’s about living better and treating yourself to the things you deserve. Get Away – Take A Vacation!

How do you destress? Does vacationing really help you keep your mind off your everyday problems?

Our phones have been buzzing for several days.  People want to know who won the Sundance Vacations sweepstakes.  And the winner of the Sundance Vacations $50,000 sweepstakes is…..

 Argiris Hristofis from Edison, New Jersey.   

Argiris was randomly chosen from among 1,3000,000 sweepstakes entries that were collected at Sundance Vacations sponsored events in 2008.  Mr.  Hristofis registered for the Sundance Vacations sweepstakes at the New Jersey Nets game on November 3^rd.  Argiris had his choice of either the Ultimate Sports Giveaway, a luxury vehicle or the $50,000.

Guess what he chose? 

Like all past winners, Mr. Hristofis opted for the money.

Employee Alicia Feghey also won a $10,000 bonus for registering the winning entrant.  An additional $30,000 in employee bonus money was unspent because the winner did not attend one of our meetings.

Please join me in congratulating Mr. Hristofis from Sundance Vacations.

The winner of the Sundance Vacations $50,000 sweepstakes is Argiris Hristofis from Edison, New Jersey. Argiris was randomly chosen from among 1,3000,000 sweepstakes entries that were collected at Sundance Vacations sponsored events in 2008. Mr. Hristofis registered for the Sundance Vacations sweepstakes at the New Jersey Nets game on November 3rd. Argiris had his choice of either the Ultimate Sports Giveaway, a luxury vehicle or the $50,000. Once again, the winner has chosen the cash.

Argiris told the Sundance Vacations prize patrol that he plans to use the money to visit his homeland, Greece. The Sundance Vacations prize patrol surprised the winner at his home this past Saturday morning. . The prize patrol consisted of CFO Marvin Metzger, VP of Marketing Joe Molitoris, Sales Director Ed Coppinger and Communications Director Amanda Miller. Check out the video footage coming soon of the Sundance Vacations prize patrol delivering the great news.

Sundance Vacations has a bonus program for employees directly related to the sweepstakes. Staff member Alicia Feghhi won $10,000 for registering the winning entrant. Other marketing and sales staff were ineligible for an additional $30,000 in employee bonuses because Mr. Hristofis did not visit one of the Sundance Vacations sales offices.

Join me in congratulating the sweepstakes winner!
Visit Sundance Vacations’ Sweepstakes page to get entered for this year’s big sweepstakes.