I've been seeing a bunch of Indiana Jones tie-ins ahead of the new movie Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull opening May 22 (Indiana Jones-themed M&Ms for example) but here's one that actually makes sense. Expedia has created ten custom Indiana Jones adventure tours. The tours are inspired by all four movies and include voyages to India, Egypt, Italy, Nepal, China, Peru, Jordan, Mexico and even an adventure in the old U.S. that includes a tour through the Southwest, inspired by young Indiana Jones and his spelunking through Utah's caves. The trips are also each rated by price, amount of culture shock and the trip style (mainly independent or more of a guided tour).
For those not interested in Indy style adventure there is also Expedia's Summer of Adventure trip finder tool that helps travelers search for trips by browsing categories such as "Dining Destinations," "Golf Getaways" or "Historical and Cultural Experiences." Expedia is also holding a Summer of Adventure Sweepstakes, offering a grand prize of two Indiana Jones travel experiences for two and weekly prizes such as a family movie adventure to Southern California complete with Disneyland tickets, a VIP experience at Universal Studios Hollywood, tickets to see Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and more.
To announce this partnership, Expedia sent me a pretty cool piece of PR swag, a cute little suitcase decorated with travel stickers containing one Indiana Jones fedora (size medium). Want my Indy swag? Let me know in the comments why you love Indiana Jones, one commenter will be chosen at random for this giveaway on May 1.
To enter, all you need to do is leave a comment below before 5:00PM Eastern, Thursday, May 1, 2008. We'll randomly choose one winner amongst the eligible entries and announce the winner on May 2, 2008.
Some other important details:
* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us about why you love Indiana Jones.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before Thursday, May 1 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive the Indiana Jones hat and suitcase, value undetermined.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
See complete contest rules here.
Comments are now closed. This contest has ended. Congratulations to the winner Jim C.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
4-25-2008 @ 3:46PM
Ben said...
Ill go first, I love Indy because, well whats not to love, snake pits, giant boulders, curses, men pulling hearts out of other men. Its just awesome
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4-25-2008 @ 3:54PM
Jake said...
I love Indy because he made it cool to be an archaeologist. And we both hate snakes.
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4-25-2008 @ 4:24PM
JAI said...
I loved Indiana Jones because of his sense of humor. Indy always had a quip at the ready no matter what was happening.
"We named the dog Indiana!"
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4-25-2008 @ 4:30PM
Phillip Jeffrey said...
I am excited to see this movie, although I sadly must admit I haven't seen any of his movies (just clips on tv). Yes, I am deprived in life (:. However, I am planning to have a marathon session prior to the movie launch. Wearing the hat would be good protection against snakes on the way to the theater.
Hearing about Indy makes me want to travel and experience different cultures to my own.
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4-25-2008 @ 4:40PM
Dan said...
I love Indiana Jones because he's a 1930's-40's American James Bond. And because no one else pulls off a bullwhip better.
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4-25-2008 @ 4:41PM
Ilavazhagan said...
I love Indiana Jones, because he is a world traveler, and its something I aspire to do as well.
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4-25-2008 @ 5:46PM
tedmom said...
I love a sexy man in a sexy hat and I want to win a sex hat to put it on my sexy man.
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4-25-2008 @ 5:50PM
Cho-Gaijin said...
Da Da Dum Dum, Da Da Daaa.
Da Da Dum Dum, Da Da Da Da Daaa..
Great... Now I've got the theme song stuck in my head. :)
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4-25-2008 @ 6:06PM
vidkid said...
I love Indiana Jones for he has been able to capture the romanticism and excitement of far-flung travel and riveting adventure.
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4-25-2008 @ 6:11PM
benjabill said...
always liked this series, great acting and great material - comedy is great too.
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4-25-2008 @ 6:20PM
Jonathan said...
I called my dog Indiana Jones...that's how much I love the movies. Ok, it's not true but I'd still love that hat! :)
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4-25-2008 @ 7:08PM
John said...
Indy is amazing. Give me your hearrrttt Dr. Jones. i Just love him cause he doesn't have any super powers, he just does everything the old fashioned way...
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4-25-2008 @ 8:06PM
Valerie said...
I love Indiana Jones cause it's what a movie should be.One to entertain and take us out of our everyday existence.The fact that Indy(Ford)is so sexy doesn't hurt either...lol
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4-25-2008 @ 8:09PM
Mark Minyard said...
I love Indiana Jones because its great to watch a movie that mixes history and fiction together to keep me enthralled for a couple of hours. I can't wait to see the new movie.
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4-25-2008 @ 8:24PM
quanta said...
Unlike the treasures Indy finds, he definitely doesn't belong in a museum!
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4-26-2008 @ 1:08AM
colin said...
my best friend is a die hard Indiana jones fan. i want this so i can give it to her as a gift!
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4-26-2008 @ 10:28AM
Li said...
Becuase he lives life as an adventure -- as it should be
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4-26-2008 @ 12:44PM
Bearcat said...
Because Indy is the man... nothing like watching a guy kick Nazi ass.
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4-26-2008 @ 2:40PM
Todd Makurath said...
I love Indy because he gets the ladies!
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4-26-2008 @ 4:43PM
mcdruid said...
Indy is great because he is a smart hero. We've had enough action hero-types that can't even read.
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