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  1. Travel Like James Bond With Orbitz

    By Devin Zydel on 2008-10-06

    Orbitz.com has teamed up with the 22nd James Bond film, Quantum of Solace to give 007 fans to ‘Travel Like Bond’ in a newly announced giveaway.

    Locations from the upcoming Bond film have inspired this giveway which will send winners on seven ultimate 007 travel experiences.

    The full press announcement:

    Orbitz.com Partners With Quantum of Solace to Give Away Seven One-of-a-Kind Trips Inspired by the Upcoming James Bond Film

    Orbitz Offers Special Package Deals and Insider Tips for Booking Bond-Like Adventures without the 007 Price Tag

    With unlimited funds and impeccable style, James Bond travels the world, making many travelers’ escapades pale in comparison. Fortunately, travelers don’t need to be James Bond to experience the settings of the upcoming Bond film, Quantum of Solace. This Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures release of EON Productions’ 22nd James Bond adventure releases in theatres worldwide November 2008. Orbitz.com has partnered with the film to give travelers seven ultimate Bond experiences, and offers insider tips and deals for those looking to plan a 007 escape on a budget.

    “With inspiration from movies like Quantum of Solace, more and more travelers look for ways to infuse some adventure and luxury into their vacations,” said Tom Russell, Group Vice President for Brand Marketing at Orbitz Worldwide. “We’ve partnered with the film to give travelers a taste of what it’s like to travel like Bond with unique trips to some of the world’s most intriguing destinations.”

    “Travel Like Bond” Giveaway

    Most travelers will never be picked up at the airport by a chauffeur, cruise down the Thames River in London on a speed boat, or paraglide in the mountains of Ecuador. That’s all about to change for the seven winners of the Orbitz “Travel Like Bond” giveaway.

    Starting October 1, Orbitz will be giving away seven Bond-inspired trips, some destinations from Quantum of Solace, that span the globe including Santiago, London, Istanbul, Panama City, Los Cabos, and Quito, Ecuador.

    • VIP in Vegas – Las Vegas airfare + 5 nights at the 5-Star Wynn Resort in Las Vegas, pick up from the airport by a chauffeur, helicopter excursion to the Grand Canyon, champagne lunch and white water rafting on the Colorado River, an Aston Martin test-drive, private gaming lessons at the Wynn Casino, martinis at a private pool cabana, couples massage at the Wynn Spa, VIP tickets to La Reve, complimentary round of golf for two, bottle service at the Wynn’s celebrity studded clubs, and all meals during the stay.
    • Undercover in Istanbul – Airfare to Istanbul + 5 nights at the Madison Hotel, city tour of Istanbul, a cruise down the Bosphorus strait aboard a private motorboat for two, helicopter tour of Istanbul, horse-drawn carriage tour of Princes’ Island, dinner with a view and belly dancing entertainment, and museum tour.
    • Luxury in London – Airfare to London + 5 nights at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, jet boat ride on the Thames River, champagne aboard the iconic London Eye, West End theatre tickets and dinner for two, open top London bus tour, and luxury car rental.

    Keep your eyes on the CommanderBond.net main page for all the latest James Bond news and Quantum of Solace coverage.