Having been to Grand Rapids during a very cold January,
this MCR contest prize cracks me up... here is a quote of the contest prize description:
Grand Rapids/Pure Michigan "Cool City-Hot Food & Fun" Getaway
Amazing city. Unexpected fun. Discover Grand Rapids.
Spend a few sunny days exploring one of America's coolest cities. Enter for a chance to win a 4-night getaway for 2 to Grand Rapids, MI. Recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the nation's top 15 Emerging Downtowns, you'll find no shortage of beautiful sights, exciting nightlife and fascinating culture. Prize includes airfare on American Airlines, 4 nights' accommodations at the Holiday Inn Grand Rapids/Downtown, a $200 gift card for food, entry to all 6 of the city's major museums and a $200 gift card for transportation.
1 Grand Prize: A 4-night getaway for 2 to Grand Rapids, MI. Prize package consists of round trip, coach-class air transportation for 2 on American Airlines from a major airport near winner's home; 4 nights' hotel accommodations at the Holiday Inn Grand Rapids/Downtown (single room, double occupancy); a $200 gift card that may be used for food; admission for 2 to all six of the city's major museums; a $200 gift card that may be used for ground transportation; and travel agent services. Terms and conditions of gift cards and tickets apply. Travel must take place before 10/31/13 or winner will forfeit the prize. The winner must book travel in advance and some blackout dates may apply. Room selection is at the discretion of the host hotel. Winner and guest must travel on the same itinerary. Travel must be round trip. Sponsor will determine flight itinerary in its sole discretion. No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of any flight. Travel is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in these Official Rules, and those set forth by American Airlines as detailed in the passenger ticket contract. If trip destination is less than 250 miles from the winner's residence, winner will be provided $200 in spending money for driving expenses in lieu of air transportation. The Sponsor is not responsible if any scheduled event is delayed, postponed or canceled for any reason and winner will not be reimbursed for tickets. Tickets may be subject to issuer's standard venue, rain-check policies and procedures. All expenses, travel, and other costs not expressly stated in the package description above are the sole responsibility of winner. If winner is a minor (as determined by his/her state of residence), winner's guest must be winner's parent/legal guardian. If winner's guest is a minor (as determined by his/her state of residence), winner must be minor's parent/legal guardian and must complete required paperwork on behalf of minor, as applicable. Travel companion must execute liability/publicity releases prior to issuance of prize documents. Restrictions, conditions and limitations may apply. Lost, mutilated, or stolen tickets, vouchers or certificates will not be replaced. By accepting ticket prize, winner agrees to abide by any terms, conditions and restrictions provided by the ticket. Sponsor is not responsible if winner does not use ticket on day of event. Approximate Retail Value ("ARV"): $2,196. The ARV of travel may vary based on airfare fluctuations and distance between departure and destination. Winner will not receive difference between actual and ARV.