Food Blogger Camp Sweepstakes Rules and Regulations
Club Med is awarding one lucky person a full scholarship to the Food Blogger Camp in Ixtapa Pacific. Enter the contest by commenting below this post, by following ClubMedInsider on Twitter or by commenting on the Food Blogger Camp post of these bloggers participating in the seminar: David Lebovitz , The Steamy Kitchen , Matt Bites, White on Rice Couple , Michael Ruhlman, Notes from the Food World or Will Write for Food. Only one comment per entrant per blog. Entrants who leave more than one comment will be disqualified. See the full rules and regulations below. Contest ends September 13!
2009 Club Med Insider Forum Sweepstakes – OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN
These Official Rules apply to the “2009 Club Med Food Blogger Camp” (the “Sweepstakes”) Prize provided by Club Med. The Sweepstakes begins on Tuesday, September, 8 2009 and ends on Sunday September 13, 2009 at 11:59 p.m EST. By entering you agree to be bound by these Official Rules. The Sweepstakes is open to entrants 21 years of age and older. Winner must provide all necessary travel documents to Mexico to redeem trip. Void where prohibited by law.
1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO WIN. TO ENTER: You may enter in two ways: 1) by making one comment under the Food Blogger Camp post on one or all of seven participating websites or (2) by following ClubMedInsider on Twitter during the contest run dates as cited above. Only one comment per entrant per blog. Entrants who leave more than one comment will be disqualified. Participating websites are: Club Med Insider , David Lebovitz , The Steamy Kitchen , Matt Bites, White on Rice Couple , Michael Ruhlman, Notes from the Food World or Will Write for Food. No other form of entry is permitted except as provided above. Sponsor will not be responsible or liable for lost, stolen, illegible, misdirected, late, or incomplete entries. No correspondence can be answered.
2. Winner: One (1) Winner will be randomly drawn from all eligible entries received on the participating websites and twitter on or around September 15, 2009. The decision of the judges is final. The Winner will receive a seven-night; land accommodation, coach air fare for one from the United States and a scholarship to the Club Med Food Blogger Camp in Ixtapa Pacific valid for the dates January 9-16, 2010 only.
The prize includes: an all-inclusive vacation for one that includes meals, premium bar, most sports, entertainment, and trip insurance. Prize consists solely of: (i) 7 consecutive nights accommodations (1 standard room, double occupancy) at Club Med Ixtapa Pacific; (ii) Club Med provided meals, drinks and activities (iii) coach airfare from the continental U.S. All non-standard Club Med provided meals, activities, excursions, gratuities and any other expenses not specified herein, are the sole responsibility of the winner and his or her travel companion. The winner must give a minimum of 45 days advance confirmation of travel, or the Winner will forfeit the prize. All travel must be completed by January 16, 2009 and is subject to Club Med availability and holiday and other blackout dates apply. Winner must provide valid passport and/or travel VISA or other required travel documentation to redeem. All prize details, including itinerary and type of accommodations are subject to change and shall be determined by Club Med in its sole discretion. The retail value of the prize is approximately two thousand dollars ($2000). Club Med will notify the Winner via e-mail. Prize is non-transferable and may not be substituted for cash or for an alternate prize, but Sponsor or Club Med reserve the right to substitute a prize with one of equal or greater value, if advertised prize becomes unavailable for any reason. Winner may waive his or her right to receive a prize. In the event that the Winner cannot be reached within thirty (30) days of the date of the selection, or in the event that the Winner is ineligible to win the Sweepstakes, or declines or waives his or her right to receive the prize, Sponsor will choose another winner by random selection of remaining from all valid entries and notify that winner that he or she is the Winner in the same manner provided above, and that he or she is subject to all of the terms and conditions of the Sweepstakes and these rules.
3. By entering, entrants release and hold harmless Sponsor and Club Med and their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and their respective directors, agents, officers and employees from any and all liability or any injuries, loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with the Sweepstakes or any prize won.
4. Winner may be required to execute an affidavit of eligibility and compliance with Sweepstakes Rules and a liability and publicity release. All taxes and other associated costs/fees on prizes won are the sole responsibility of the winners, and winners must supply Club Med with social security numbers to collect prize. Failure to execute and return any requested documents within thirty (30) days of attempted delivery of same, or the return of any prize or prize notification as undeliverable will result in the awarding of prize to an alternate winner.
5. Eligibility: The Sweepstakes is open to entrants who are at least 21 years or age or older. Void where prohibited by law. All employees of Sponsor and Club Med and their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and their respective directors, agents, officers and employees dealing with this Sweepstakes and those domiciled with such employees and members of their immediate family are not eligible.
6. Use of Entrant Information: Entry constitutes permission to post winners’ names and likeness in Sponsor’s magazine, newspaper, newsletters, and web pages and to use winners’ names, hometowns, and likenesses for purposes of advertising and promotion without further compensation unless prohibited by law, and winners will sign a publicity release to that effect upon request . Sponsor and Club Med will not share entrant information with third parties (not including their parents, subsidiaries and affiliates) for direct marketing purposes. Sponsor or Club Med may contact entrants in the future with offers they determine to be of interest. 7. General Conditions: The Sweepstakes is governed by the laws of the state of New York. It is void where prohibited, and in any country outside the United States. The odds of winning depend upon the number of entries. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Sponsor or Club Med may terminate the Sweepstakes or decide to modify it in any manner which it deems fair and equitable to entrants if it becomes aware of any occurrence which would materially affect the Sweepstakes’ security or fairness. Sponsor may prohibit individuals from participating in the Sweepstakes and disqualify entries if they 1) attempt to enter the Sweepstakes through any means other than as described in these Official Rules, 2) attempt to disrupt the Sweepstakes or circumvent the terms and conditions of these Official Rules or the Club Med Insider Community Guidelines in any way of 3) repeatedly show a disregard for the Official Rules or act (a) in an unsportsmanlike manner, or (b) with an intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other entrant or Sponsor. Sponsor’s decisions with respect to the Sweepstakes are final. To receive a list of prize winners, send a stamped, self addressed envelope by September 30, 2009 to: Club Med Sales, 75 Valencia Avenue /Public Relations 12th Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33134, ATTN: 2009 Club Med Insider Sweepstakes.
378 Comments
Josie says Sign me up :) Posted September 9, 2009, 11:07 am
Priscilla says this sounds like an amazing opportunity, i would love to go! Posted September 9, 2009, 11:30 am
olivia says this is such a GREAT idea. Posted September 9, 2009, 11:33 am
Teresa says Sounds like a great opportunity! Posted September 9, 2009, 11:34 am
Nici says Sounds great - would love to win Posted September 9, 2009, 11:36 am
Carolyn says I'd love to win. Thanks! Posted September 9, 2009, 11:37 am
Jason says This would be awesome to go to, and for a poor blogger like myself, winning is the only way! :) Posted September 9, 2009, 11:48 am
Tina Wong says Awesome! Would be a great getaway from the freezing streets of New York City... Posted September 9, 2009, 11:54 am
Tammy says Would love to go! This looks awesome! Posted September 9, 2009, 11:57 am
Joseph says Sign me up! This would be a fantastic opportunity for me to sharpen my food-blogging chops. Posted September 9, 2009, 11:59 am
Molly says I would love to go! Sign me up! Posted September 9, 2009, 12:00 pm
Chef Gwen says Would be great opportunity not only for blogging, but for discovering what Club Med is really all about. Throw my name in the hat. And thanks for offering such an opportunity. Posted September 9, 2009, 12:20 pm
Marni says I'd love to win - only way I can afford to go!! Posted September 9, 2009, 12:21 pm
melissa says Really perfect! Posted September 9, 2009, 12:24 pm
Jen says Sounds like a fantastic event... I'd love to win this trip!! :-) Thanks. Posted September 9, 2009, 12:35 pm
Kristen says Yes please Posted September 9, 2009, 12:37 pm
Jen says Sounds fantastic! Sign me up for the contest Posted September 9, 2009, 12:45 pm
chumsize says Sign me up too Posted September 9, 2009, 12:53 pm
Alex says What a great experience and fabulous getaway! Crossing my fingers... Posted September 9, 2009, 12:58 pm
alexis ellis says Please pick me! Posted September 9, 2009, 1:03 pm
Tessa says I would ADORE winning this trip. And the chance to learn from all of you! Posted September 9, 2009, 1:07 pm
Valerina says Thank you for the offer. Posted September 9, 2009, 1:18 pm
Ali says This sounds amazing! Sign me up! Posted September 9, 2009, 1:18 pm
Kate says This sounds amazing! Posted September 9, 2009, 1:22 pm
Kay says please enter me in the contest.....great opportunity to expand my culinary point of view!! Posted September 9, 2009, 1:25 pm
Jade says Yes, Please! I'm in! Posted September 9, 2009, 1:27 pm
Aimee says This would be quite interesting and fun! Fingers crossed! Posted September 9, 2009, 1:29 pm
josie says I would love the chance to learn from food bloggers I admire, the fact that this is in a Club Med Resort is just icing on the cake! Posted September 9, 2009, 1:49 pm
Nikki says I think it's pretty neat that you guys are all together doing this. I don't think I'll win, but it's fun feeling the excitement from everyone participating. :) Posted September 9, 2009, 2:18 pm
Sharif says Woah... this would be a great trip! Posted September 9, 2009, 2:21 pm
Meg says This would be an amazing trip! Posted September 9, 2009, 2:30 pm
Mardi says Pick me, pick me! What a fantastic opportunity - I would be ecstatic to win!!! Posted September 9, 2009, 2:30 pm
Sarah says I would love to win this trip. It sounds like it's going to be a wonderfully gathering of great food minds. And Nikki's right, even though I might not be the one to win, the excitement about this is contagious. Posted September 9, 2009, 2:31 pm
Maggie says Please pick me. Thank you for your time! :) Posted September 9, 2009, 2:33 pm
Laura says Such a lovely idea to let some lucky person join in the fun - hope I'm the one!! Posted September 9, 2009, 2:34 pm
Tanya says I want to come! Posted September 9, 2009, 2:34 pm
Meg says Can you say, "hell yes?" Posted September 9, 2009, 2:35 pm
Maria says Fabulous! Posted September 9, 2009, 2:39 pm
Tiffany says Someone's going to be very happy! (Maybe it will be me) Posted September 9, 2009, 2:39 pm
Walker says Sounds too good to be true or scary. I'd love a trip! Posted September 9, 2009, 2:40 pm
Lori says Wow…While the vacation itself would be out of this world (and oh so beautiful to look at), the foodies alone would be such an honor to hang around with. Count this as my entry as I would absolutely love to win. I hope whoever does win is truly grateful for the experience. Good luck to all. Posted September 9, 2009, 2:44 pm
Diana says I so hope I win! Posted September 9, 2009, 2:45 pm
Rachel says This trip would be perfect for a food blogger like me who's just starting out...Yes, please! Posted September 9, 2009, 2:45 pm
Pelin says i would die to win. Posted September 9, 2009, 2:46 pm
AHC says Would love a vacation and the opportunity to spend time with a fabulous group of people. Posted September 9, 2009, 2:48 pm
Cheryl says This really is a great chance to learn from really great food bloggers, and to get a tan at the same time! Posted September 9, 2009, 2:55 pm
Mary says pick me! Posted September 9, 2009, 2:55 pm
Rachel says What a great opportunity to spend time with and learn from other people in an idyllic, relaxed setting.
thanks for the chance to win!
Sounds great! Posted September 9, 2009, 2:56 pm
Ivoryhut says I'd love to go! I'm thinking I won't miss being in NJ for a few days in January. Posted September 9, 2009, 2:59 pm
Morgan says My birthday is that week. I think I should win by default. Posted September 9, 2009, 3:00 pm
Nurit says Ohhhh, wow, this is fantastic! I hope I win....
Thanks for the chance. Posted September 9, 2009, 3:00 pm
blogger says Oh-my-God!!! This is insane!! Please take me... Please... Though I'm a totally loser parstticipating in give-aways, lotteries and contests... Posted September 9, 2009, 3:05 pm
Lorelei says I want to vacation with the food bloggers! Posted September 9, 2009, 3:11 pm
Brooke says Thank you for bringing together such an incredible group of talented and generous people for this food blogger camp. Even more, thank you so much for creating the scholarship for food bloggers like me that would truly love to be part of this incredible event, but do not have the funds to participate.
I cross my fingers, toes, and whatever else is needed, to be picked.
Thanks again,
Brooke Posted September 9, 2009, 3:19 pm
rose says Yes please! I wanna go! Whoohooo! :) Posted September 9, 2009, 3:20 pm
Elizabeth says Such an opportunity to learn AND vacation. Awesome combo! Posted September 9, 2009, 3:22 pm
Kristin says What food blogger wouldn't jump at a chance like this? What a prize! Posted September 9, 2009, 3:24 pm
Jessie says If I don't win, and I start writing only about eating in, I wonder if I'll be able to save enough money to buy a spot on the trip... Posted September 9, 2009, 3:30 pm
josephine says would love to attend, with or without the sweepstakes! Posted September 9, 2009, 3:31 pm
Lacey says ..if I could be so lucky... Posted September 9, 2009, 3:32 pm
Alta says This would be the best trip EVER... Posted September 9, 2009, 3:37 pm
Debi says I would love to win this trip to Ixtapa! Posted September 9, 2009, 3:39 pm
Kathy says Pick me, please!!!! Posted September 9, 2009, 3:43 pm
Eric says Sounds like fun and a good learning experience. Posted September 9, 2009, 3:49 pm
Meghan says This would be fantastic Posted September 9, 2009, 3:50 pm
carmen says would love to go! Posted September 9, 2009, 3:50 pm
Rebecca (Foodie with Family) says I would LOVE the opportunity to be in on this event. Combining fun with work? I'm all over that! Posted September 9, 2009, 3:54 pm
Scott says This would be a dream come true! I'll even bring honorary geek glasses for all the speakers :-) Posted September 9, 2009, 3:57 pm
KevinSeattle says Way cool! Hope I win :-) http://KevinSeattle.com Posted September 9, 2009, 4:03 pm
Stephanie Stiavetti says Oh gee, a free vacation. I don't think I'm going to enter this one.
Just kidding. ;) Just followed the Twitter account, too. Hopefully I'll see you there! Posted September 9, 2009, 4:06 pm
cathy says Club Med, Food Talk, of course! Cathy / SHOWFOODCHEF.COM Posted September 9, 2009, 4:10 pm
Kari says 7 days with Ruhlman?
Yes, please. Posted September 9, 2009, 4:13 pm
Kathleen says I'd love to go -it sounds like a blast... Posted September 9, 2009, 4:15 pm
Laurel says What a great idea! Posted September 9, 2009, 4:21 pm
conny says Please pick me! Posted September 9, 2009, 4:24 pm
Marsha says I hope I win! I really want to be able to participate in this camp!
-Marsha Posted September 9, 2009, 4:27 pm
Jenee says This looks like a terrific conference, a great lineup of writers in a wonderful location at the perfect time of year (when everyone needs a little sunshine). As a regional food blogger, covering restaurants in my little town, and hoping to expand and grow as the restaurants here get better and better (as the vineyards grow, so comes the cuisine), I'd love to win and learn. Which I obviously need from that huge run-on sentence wouldn't you say? Give me a chance and I promise I won't spend every single day sipping mai tais by the pool, but will actually GO to the conference, lol! Posted September 9, 2009, 4:28 pm
Monica says Sandy beaches, Great Margaritas, Blue water, and some of my favorite Food Bloggers... DUDE SIGN ME UP! Posted September 9, 2009, 4:30 pm
Marsha says I really hope that I win... I want to be able to participate in this camp- I haven't ever heard of something like this before!!! Posted September 9, 2009, 4:32 pm
Zahra says oh my goodness! Having just left student-dom and entered the real world of bills and non-leisure, I'd be ECSTATIC to go on any kind of vacation, much less one I would give my left pinky toe to be a part of! Posted September 9, 2009, 4:42 pm
Carla says Really nice! Great Opportunity! I would love to win and go! Posted September 9, 2009, 4:45 pm
Adrienne says I would LOVE to go! Posted September 9, 2009, 4:46 pm
Julie says Oh how I love Mexico....crossing my fingers! Posted September 9, 2009, 4:52 pm
Allison says I would love to get to go! Posted September 9, 2009, 4:59 pm
Yotbe says What an incredible opportunity. Fingers crossed! Posted September 9, 2009, 4:59 pm
Rebekah says Great lineup. I'll play! Posted September 9, 2009, 5:03 pm
Lorinda says Woo hoo! Posted September 9, 2009, 5:16 pm
Carly says Pick me! Posted September 9, 2009, 5:17 pm
ravenouscouple says Clubmed dream getaway in Ixtapa? Sign us up!!! Posted September 9, 2009, 5:19 pm
Nancy says Hi there!!
I would love to be the winner! Please let me know if I will be able to attend the conference so I can make plans!!
Tastefully yours,
Nancy Horn
dishingup.wordpress.com Posted September 9, 2009, 5:21 pm
Annie says I so very much want to win this trip! What a fantastic opportunity for anyone who loves to share food experiences! Posted September 9, 2009, 5:23 pm
Martha says Consider me signed up!
Martha Blom Posted September 9, 2009, 5:24 pm
larasweetworld says Sounds wonderful! Please sign me up... Posted September 9, 2009, 5:28 pm
Marcella says What a generous give away! We've loved our Club Med adventures and combined with food bloggers what could be better? Posted September 9, 2009, 5:32 pm
Karen says Por flavor! Posted September 9, 2009, 5:42 pm
Candy says Please pick me!! :) Posted September 9, 2009, 5:47 pm
Brett says This would be absolutely amazing. Fingers crossed. :) Posted September 9, 2009, 5:48 pm
Kim says Great opportunity! Would love to go. I have much to learn! Posted September 9, 2009, 5:52 pm
Abbey says Oooh! I'd love to win! Posted September 9, 2009, 5:54 pm
Jennie says With a book coming out in April, and currently working on my new web site (which will include a blog), blogging camp would be just the thing! 'Specially at Club Med. Pick me! Pick me! Posted September 9, 2009, 5:57 pm
Stasi says Pick me! Pick me! I hope the fates allow... pick me! Posted September 9, 2009, 5:59 pm
Nicole says Seems important to mention that you can lead a man to cottage cheese but you can't make him shrink! ;) Posted September 9, 2009, 6:02 pm
Jenny says Sounds like a perfect way to spend January! Posted September 9, 2009, 6:02 pm
marcy says This would be such a dream and a joy.
Pretty pretty please with an imported free trade cherry on top! Posted September 9, 2009, 6:03 pm
Hana says Would love, love to go. Posted September 9, 2009, 6:04 pm
ROSE says Very exciting!! Posted September 9, 2009, 6:13 pm
Rami says Oh, yes! Please. xo Posted September 9, 2009, 6:16 pm
Chris says So cool, so so cool. Posted September 9, 2009, 6:22 pm
Shannon says sounds amazing! Posted September 9, 2009, 6:22 pm
Sylvie says Sun, sand, and lots of yummy food - that's my idea of heaven! Posted September 9, 2009, 6:23 pm
April says Looks like an absolute blast. Posted September 9, 2009, 6:25 pm
Diana says woo hoo! let's roll in the sand, take pictures, and eat great food! :) Posted September 9, 2009, 6:30 pm
Gwen K. says Amazing - count me in :D Posted September 9, 2009, 6:46 pm
Holly says Yippie! Please pick me. Posted September 9, 2009, 6:47 pm
Laura says OOOOOOOO YESSSSSS! I would love a chance to rub brains and enjoy sand and surf at the same time. Sign me up! Posted September 9, 2009, 7:02 pm
Broderick says Please choose me!! Posted September 9, 2009, 7:06 pm
Shannon says MEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeee. Please? Posted September 9, 2009, 7:19 pm
Brent says Glad to see the rules don't require us to get Jaden or David's face tattooed on our arm to win! What a great idea, and a great contest. Posted September 9, 2009, 7:29 pm
J.D. says Definitely up for going south in January. Posted September 9, 2009, 7:44 pm
Gina says I can't think of a better way to spend a week... Posted September 9, 2009, 7:45 pm
amy says PICK ME! OMG- you guys are my idols...and I need a vacay sooooo bad. Hope to hear from you soon!!! Posted September 9, 2009, 7:45 pm
Justopia says Oh yeah, this trip is such a great idea! A food-centric Club Med vacation, what could be better? Oh, right, winning! :) Posted September 9, 2009, 7:46 pm
Hélène says My agenda is free for that week, I can go. Would be great to meet you. Posted September 9, 2009, 7:48 pm
Victoria says What a unique and awesome opportunity! Sign me up! Posted September 9, 2009, 7:57 pm
flavia says Ohhh I so need some big time help with my blog!!!! and a little vacation too...:) Posted September 9, 2009, 8:41 pm
Kamran Siddiqi says This sounds like a dream! Do I really have an opportunity to meet such great people?! People that I idol? I'll be the happiest food blogging teen on the planet if I were allowed to go! Posted September 9, 2009, 8:50 pm
Amanda says I know I don't have a snowball's chance in Hell at winning, but I'm entering anyway! Man that would be so awesome to go. I wish the economy weren't in the toilet, I would buy my ticket now! Thanks for having the contest, and I hope everyone has a blast!
Amanda
http://amandascookin.com Posted September 9, 2009, 8:53 pm
Kenzi Wilbur says I would love to go! Fingers crossed! Posted September 9, 2009, 9:14 pm
Amanda says who, in their right mind, would pass up an opportunity to miss out on this contest! the odds are slim but there's not harm in entering, right? :-) Posted September 9, 2009, 9:19 pm
Michele says How great, would love to go! Posted September 9, 2009, 9:24 pm
Amy I. says So thrilled for this chance, sounds like a dream come true! Thanks for the opportunity! Posted September 9, 2009, 9:55 pm
erica says Woot!! Thanks for the opportunity Posted September 9, 2009, 10:01 pm
Jennifer Locke Whetham says I'd love to be part of this! Posted September 9, 2009, 10:29 pm
Kathy says oh hells yes! Posted September 9, 2009, 10:30 pm
chef gui says sounds great. count me in. Posted September 9, 2009, 10:32 pm
Stacey says 7 days of mentorship by food bloggers I actually follow. Im ready to go. Ready for tacos, too. Posted September 9, 2009, 10:33 pm
Betty says Sounds like a great vacation and an opportunity to learn from some great bloggers. Posted September 9, 2009, 10:38 pm
Jean says I would love to spend the week with all of you! Posted September 9, 2009, 10:42 pm
Robbin says Looking forward to seeing you at BlogHer Food and hopefully in Mexico! Posted September 9, 2009, 10:52 pm
Lisa says I'm up for a vacation and food blog talk! Posted September 9, 2009, 10:58 pm
david says Count me in. Michael Ruhlman rules! Posted September 9, 2009, 11:07 pm
erin says I need help with blogging *almost* as much as I need a vacation! Posted September 9, 2009, 11:15 pm
Janet says Sounds like a fabulous event. Posted September 9, 2009, 11:20 pm
judy says Club Med without kids and food blogging all day? Hello???? Who would say no??? Posted September 9, 2009, 11:24 pm
Alex says ooh sounds wonderful! I would be in my element. I want to be submerged in all things foodie!! and I want to meet Matt :0) Posted September 9, 2009, 11:30 pm
catherine says Thanks for the great opportunity!!! I was just hoping for great adventures next year. Would love to learn (and toast 2010) with you all. Posted September 9, 2009, 11:40 pm
Marc @ NoRecipes says Sounds like fun! Posted September 9, 2009, 11:48 pm
andrea says would be so delighted to join you for the foodblogger camp. please enter my name… thanks! Posted September 10, 2009, 12:19 am
Amanda says sign me up baby! Posted September 10, 2009, 12:32 am
Jackie says What a great opportunity! Fingers crossed... Posted September 10, 2009, 12:42 am
Katy says Sounds fabulous! I would love to go. Posted September 10, 2009, 12:51 am
Nicole says I am so excited about this! Posted September 10, 2009, 1:24 am
Laura says This sounds beyond amazing!!!! Pick me! Posted September 10, 2009, 1:35 am
Julia says That would be awesome! Pick me please!! Posted September 10, 2009, 2:24 am
Shaheen says What a great way to spend a week. I so need this! Posted September 10, 2009, 2:45 am
Renee Restivo says what a fabulous idea! the food bloggers who are participating in this program are some of the BEST, and what could be better than meeting for such an exciting program at Club Med?
i am launching a blog about cooking in Sicily and Italian regional foods soon, and know this would be a once in a lifetime op!
un caro saluto,
Renee
www.youtube.com/reneerestivo Posted September 10, 2009, 3:24 am
Barbara says I'm packed already! Posted September 10, 2009, 5:15 am
rebecca says me too! Posted September 10, 2009, 6:09 am
angie says Oh, this would be amazing! I would love to be there! Posted September 10, 2009, 7:05 am
Lia says ME!ME!ME! Posted September 10, 2009, 7:43 am
Kerrin says Wow! Talk about a dream for all food bloggers! So fabulous and generous to have this sweepstakes. That will certainly be one lucky (and HAPPY) winner...! Fingers are crossed!
-Kerrin @ MyKugelhopf.ch Posted September 10, 2009, 8:03 am
Rachael says That picture of Matt is priceless! What a dream week this would be. Fingers crossed! Posted September 10, 2009, 8:18 am
Brittany says SEND ME! SEND ME! SEND ME! Posted September 10, 2009, 8:53 am
Josh says I'm in. Posted September 10, 2009, 9:15 am
Digigirl says Count me in! Posted September 10, 2009, 9:27 am
Jess says Want! This trip sounds amazing - I'd love to win. And it would be great to get out of the New England weather in January! Posted September 10, 2009, 9:47 am
Sara says sure, would love to participate Posted September 10, 2009, 9:52 am
Emily says This amateur food blogger would LOVE to go!
http://ncsuemme.blogspot.com Posted September 10, 2009, 9:59 am
Carol says Love to go to this amazing place with all these fab people and represent the gluten free traveler! Posted September 10, 2009, 10:01 am
Amber says How cool that Club Med is sponsoring this. I'd love to come! Posted September 10, 2009, 10:02 am
Sally says Sign me up to win! Posted September 10, 2009, 10:06 am
kimberly says ooh, pick me! pick me! Posted September 10, 2009, 10:10 am
Michelle says Pick me!! What an amazing place and adventure this will be. Posted September 10, 2009, 10:39 am
patricia says Sounds like an excellent adventure. Posted September 10, 2009, 10:42 am
fleur says I want to be at this awesome camp! Posted September 10, 2009, 10:50 am
Erica says Amazing! Posted September 10, 2009, 11:05 am
Laura says yes please!! Posted September 10, 2009, 11:06 am
Bruce says Fantastic idea! I want to go. Posted September 10, 2009, 11:17 am
Lisa says I would love to go! Please sign me up for the contest. Posted September 10, 2009, 11:52 am
Julie says I would love to attend. I can only imagine how amazing it would be! Posted September 10, 2009, 12:03 pm
Jackie says Whoever wins this thang is one lucky duckling!!!
Devour this Posted September 10, 2009, 12:04 pm
Jayme says enter me! Posted September 10, 2009, 12:19 pm
Chris says This sounds like fun! Sign me up! Posted September 10, 2009, 12:21 pm
Richard says Mexico here I come! Posted September 10, 2009, 12:26 pm
Josh says Food and Mexico, made for each other. Posted September 10, 2009, 12:38 pm
Andrew says Sounds like a wonderful way to get back into blogging! Posted September 10, 2009, 12:38 pm
janet says What could be bad about this? Posted September 10, 2009, 12:38 pm
Kevin says yay Posted September 10, 2009, 12:41 pm
Bridget Houlihan says How cool would this be? Posted September 10, 2009, 12:42 pm
Melissa says I would adore winning this trip, a dream come true... Posted September 10, 2009, 12:43 pm
Kate says I'm crossing my fingers and my toes.
www.proveyrdifferent.blogspot.com Posted September 10, 2009, 12:51 pm
Lynne says me too please! Posted September 10, 2009, 12:51 pm
Shannon says This would be awesome :) Posted September 10, 2009, 12:58 pm
TastyEating says I would love this! Posted September 10, 2009, 1:09 pm
Shira says Fellow food bloggers and an escape from a Northern European winter. Bring it on! Posted September 10, 2009, 1:12 pm
Jasmine says I would love to go! Posted September 10, 2009, 1:14 pm
Gretchen says I just love the idea of Food Blogger Camp!!! Posted September 10, 2009, 1:14 pm
Clayton says Sounds fantastic and looking forward to your ongoing Twitter Updates!
Cheers,
Clayton Posted September 10, 2009, 1:30 pm
Chelly says What an amazing opportunity to learn from the best in the biz! Posted September 10, 2009, 1:31 pm
Celia says Yay! Posted September 10, 2009, 1:33 pm
Gastro888 says Wow, what a great adventure! Sign me up! :) Posted September 10, 2009, 1:40 pm
Allie says Writing this comment makes me hungry - I must scour food blogs for recipes... Send me to Food Blogging Camp! Posted September 10, 2009, 1:41 pm
Gastro888 says Wow, what a great adventure! Sign me up! :) Posted September 10, 2009, 1:41 pm
john says hells yeah, sign me up, i love to win prizes Posted September 10, 2009, 1:43 pm
Stephanie says Sounds wonderful!!! Posted September 10, 2009, 1:47 pm
Kendall says I'm in. Posted September 10, 2009, 1:52 pm
T.C. says Awesome prize. Let the learning begin with the win! Posted September 10, 2009, 1:52 pm
Jessica says Blue sky and white sand would be a nice break from Chicago winter. Posted September 10, 2009, 1:53 pm
Jessica says I want to go! Posted September 10, 2009, 1:53 pm
lauren says yum yum yum! what an exciting giveaway. Posted September 10, 2009, 2:02 pm
Sarah says Yes please! Would love to meet some of the pros and get great ideas for my blog. Thank you for the chance! Posted September 10, 2009, 2:11 pm
Marvin says Sign me up! Posted September 10, 2009, 2:11 pm
Hugo says winning would be fun. Posted September 10, 2009, 2:13 pm
kristina says It'll teach me how to use words other than "awesome" and "yummy" to describe a 21 day aged porterhouse, side of greens, side of garlic tater tots (hard fried) and a Rye Manhattan. Posted September 10, 2009, 2:17 pm
Julie@CookingwithJulie says This looks like a wonderful opportunity! Plus wonderful tacos! Posted September 10, 2009, 2:25 pm
amber says Imagining myself there right now! Posted September 10, 2009, 2:37 pm
Sharon says This is simply genius! Please pick me! Posted September 10, 2009, 2:44 pm
SAM says pick me! yes please. Posted September 10, 2009, 2:47 pm
Karen says Sounds like an innovative contest. Why not? :) Posted September 10, 2009, 2:52 pm
Laura says a trip of a lifetime! Posted September 10, 2009, 2:56 pm
Allison says Love Ixtapa! Posted September 10, 2009, 2:57 pm
Katy says What an amazing opportunity! Here's hoping I win my first sweeps... Posted September 10, 2009, 3:00 pm
Courtney says What an incredible experience! Posted September 10, 2009, 3:01 pm
Rivka says um, yes! Posted September 10, 2009, 3:02 pm
LizB says fun! Posted September 10, 2009, 3:06 pm
Meghan says Ixtapa. Yes. Food Bloggers Uniting. Yes. Pick Me! Pick Me! Posted September 10, 2009, 3:07 pm
David says This would be a dream opportunity!! Visit my food blog "Tales from a Studio Apartment" on Culinate.com. Here's the link:
http://www.culinate.com/user/rockintaco/blog Posted September 10, 2009, 3:08 pm
Michelle says I wanna win... Posted September 10, 2009, 3:23 pm
Tina says This is awesome! Pick me! Posted September 10, 2009, 3:26 pm
Arielle says this is amazingggg!! i'm a college student and am part of a club on campus called the culinary society. i love food and i love club med!! i hope i win! Posted September 10, 2009, 3:39 pm
Arielle says this is amazingggg!! i'm a college student and am part of a club on campus called the culinary society. i love food and i love club med!! i hope i win! Posted September 10, 2009, 3:41 pm
CamiDG says I want to go! Posted September 10, 2009, 3:55 pm
Sean says Sign me up!!!! Posted September 10, 2009, 3:56 pm
Jill says Yes Please!!! Posted September 10, 2009, 3:58 pm
CamiDG says I want to go...Pretty please with a cherry on top!! Posted September 10, 2009, 4:00 pm
Erika says Wow- that would be a fun way to kick off the year! I'd love to win! Posted September 10, 2009, 4:13 pm
Jeanette says Pick me please! Posted September 10, 2009, 4:34 pm
martina says I was SO jealous of the photos from last year. Pick me please! Posted September 10, 2009, 5:38 pm
ThatsSoYummy says I think this is a GREAT opportunity to learn and meet some of the best out there in the Food Blogoshere... Beautiful Mexico, Fantastic Food, and Entertaining Blogging, can you really ask for more!!!! :-) Posted September 10, 2009, 5:39 pm
Julie says Sounds like a lot of fun and a great experience! Posted September 10, 2009, 6:25 pm
Julie says Sounds like a lot of FUN and a great experience! Posted September 10, 2009, 6:29 pm
Deb says Delicious beach, sun, and creative cooks/bloggers along with great Mexican food in January when I desperately need a thaw? I raise my Negro Modelo in a toast to that fantasy! Posted September 10, 2009, 6:31 pm
Kate says Wow, what an amazing gift this will be for some lucky person!! I was salivating when I heard about this "camp" and starting scheming up massive bake-sale plans to raise the funds to attend. $50 cupcakes anyone? ;-) Winning this scholarship would be so much more efficient. Fingers crossed!! Posted September 10, 2009, 6:53 pm
Patricia says I would love to win this. I've been blogging for several years but I need the extra bump of some education specifically on food writing and blogging to take my blog to the next level! Posted September 10, 2009, 7:02 pm
Andrea says Would love to do this! Thanks for the contest! Posted September 10, 2009, 7:06 pm
The Duo Dishes says Oh. for. sure!!!! Must win! Posted September 10, 2009, 7:29 pm
nancy says This foodie would love a chance to blog with the masters! Posted September 10, 2009, 7:41 pm
Katie says This sounds like an incredible opportunity!! Posted September 10, 2009, 7:45 pm
Patty Kraikittikun says Thank you for the opportunity! Posted September 10, 2009, 7:53 pm
marc says Would love the chance to win a scholarship. Thanks for placing my name in the hat. Posted September 10, 2009, 8:01 pm
Dawn in CA says As a fledgling (okay, almost fledgling) food blogger, I would LOVE to come to come to Camp! Thanks for the giveaway. See you on the beach! Posted September 10, 2009, 8:06 pm
Rebecca says Sweet! Posted September 10, 2009, 8:11 pm
James Van Dyk says I would really cherish this opportunity .Making the transition out of the kitchen after 35 years,I still have a lot I wish to share. Posted September 10, 2009, 8:19 pm
Gaby says Omg this is so exciting! I really hope to win so I can meet everyone! Not to mention I LOVE LOVE LOVE Club Med! Posted September 10, 2009, 8:21 pm
everyAugust says fingers crossed. Posted September 10, 2009, 8:42 pm
Kristi says This would be such an amazing foodie experience! (not to mention a chance to check out Club Med!) Posted September 10, 2009, 8:50 pm
Carri says Sign me up, I'd love to go! Posted September 10, 2009, 8:53 pm
James says This would be an awesome experience. Sign me up! Posted September 10, 2009, 9:06 pm
Marcy says I've got my fingers crossed.... please, please. Posted September 10, 2009, 9:17 pm
isobel says i'd LOVE to go... the opportunity would be amazing. Posted September 10, 2009, 9:31 pm
Kim says yes please! Sounds perfect! Posted September 10, 2009, 9:32 pm
Julie says Pick me! I want to become a better blogger!!! Posted September 10, 2009, 9:49 pm
Terri says me, please Posted September 10, 2009, 10:10 pm
Ebonye says This sounds like a blast! Posted September 10, 2009, 10:28 pm
Tara says Let's go to Mexico! Posted September 10, 2009, 10:56 pm
Jon says As a recently unemployed gadabout gormand I need this. Posted September 10, 2009, 11:05 pm
Kristina says This is my dream of dreams! Beautiful people, beautiful food, beautiful location! Life does not get better than this! Posted September 10, 2009, 11:53 pm
Anne says Like everyone else, I am chomping at the bit to go to this! Posted September 11, 2009, 12:06 am
Pierre says Food writers on a beach... good thing I have swim shorts with an expandable waistline.
PS... first round of all-inclusive drinks is on me! Posted September 11, 2009, 1:22 am
Rosemary says Recommend you read "Will Write for Food" before arriving at Camp! Posted September 11, 2009, 1:32 am
Kelly says Food Blogger Camp? Sounds like a dream. Posted September 11, 2009, 1:33 am
Wendy says camp never sounded so yummy! =) Posted September 11, 2009, 1:37 am
Camdon says This sounds great! Sign me up! Posted September 11, 2009, 2:35 am
Ted says See you in Ixtapa!! Posted September 11, 2009, 3:53 am
Melissa says I'd love to go. Good luck to everyone! Posted September 11, 2009, 4:07 am
Maja says Please pick me ! Posted September 11, 2009, 7:47 am
Laura says Sounds great!
I'd love to win
Thanks,
Laura Posted September 11, 2009, 8:17 am
Tamar says I do hope I win. Posted September 11, 2009, 9:07 am
Jessica says I'm in!!!! Posted September 11, 2009, 9:31 am
Cathy says I wanna go! Having just launched my blog, I NEED to know how to separate mine from the crowded field. Will Work For Food-Blog-Know-How. Posted September 11, 2009, 10:03 am
Cathy says I wanna go! Having just launched my blog, I NEED to know how to separate mine from the crowded field. Will Work For Food-Blog-Know-How. Posted September 11, 2009, 10:30 am
Katie says What a fabulous idea, sponsoring a blogger to join the fun! I'd love, love, love to attend :) Posted September 11, 2009, 11:43 am
Jen says Paradise and food geekery, a lovely match. Posted September 11, 2009, 12:01 pm
Namita says Aaaaaaamazing! What a great way to find some warmth in the winter! Posted September 11, 2009, 12:42 pm
Bekah says My favorite food bloggers and Club Med ... Encanto! Posted September 11, 2009, 1:03 pm
Andi says What an awesome trip! Would LOVE to go! Posted September 11, 2009, 1:22 pm
Samantha says Pick lucky number 286! What an amazing experience! I'm so there :) Posted September 11, 2009, 1:45 pm
Kate says I love Club Med Ixtapa and I love Food...sounds like an awesome combination :) Posted September 11, 2009, 1:46 pm
Tiffany says What a great opportunity. I'd LOVE to win! Posted September 11, 2009, 1:50 pm
Samantha says Pick lucky number 287. What an amazing experience. I'm so there :) Posted September 11, 2009, 1:51 pm
Elis says This sounds totally fantastic! Posted September 11, 2009, 1:51 pm
Deborah says Choose me! Posted September 11, 2009, 2:27 pm
Emily says Yes please! What a great idea! Posted September 11, 2009, 2:43 pm
19thandfolsom says Would love to go! Posted September 11, 2009, 2:44 pm
Cheryl says Hells yeah I wanna go!
backseatgourmet.blogspot.com Posted September 11, 2009, 2:45 pm
FJK says please enter me
thanks
faith
blog appetit
www.clickblogappetit.blogspot.com Posted September 11, 2009, 3:10 pm
Donna says Oh Dude, you sooooo have to pick me! I promise I'll be the best food blogger evah, and I love food, so it's a win-win for me! YES, YES, YES! I'll have what she's having!
Spatulas & Corkscrews
http://spatulascorkscrews.typepad.com/my_weblog/ Posted September 11, 2009, 3:41 pm
Starre says OMG how do you give away such great trips
Sign me up please Posted September 11, 2009, 4:00 pm
Annalise says Wow, looks fun. Hope I win! Posted September 11, 2009, 4:25 pm
irene says thanks, this is awesome! Posted September 11, 2009, 4:37 pm
Gina says *Crosses fingers and toes* Posted September 11, 2009, 4:37 pm
Mrs. L says Yes please! :) Posted September 11, 2009, 4:39 pm
Lynda says Sounds fun! Posted September 11, 2009, 4:54 pm
Patrick says I'd be honored to be on the team. Thank you. Posted September 11, 2009, 4:57 pm
Hillary says Fantastic event! Can't wait to find out who won! Posted September 11, 2009, 5:24 pm
Mark says Guys.........this would be a dream come true. To spend time with all of you is a once in a lifetime opportunity. The beach, sunshine and location of course would be wonderful, but being able to hang out with your favorite bloggers in the world is a whole different thing. Please consider my application when you decide the lucky winner. I'll make dinner, or spring for cocktails. You decide. Thanks......Mark Posted September 11, 2009, 5:44 pm
Anne says Yes, please - I'd love to get to go to this! :D Posted September 11, 2009, 6:12 pm
Jean says Pretty please? Posted September 11, 2009, 6:28 pm
Deanna says I really really want to go! Posted September 11, 2009, 7:52 pm
Paula says I'd really LOVE to go! What an incredible opportunity! I would be THRILLED (like jumping up & down thrilled) to be able to attend this event & soak up all of that fabulous food knowledge ! Thanks a BUNCH for the opportunity! Posted September 11, 2009, 9:29 pm
pam says dear club med, check out my food blog. You see I need help. Posted September 11, 2009, 10:10 pm
Barbara says pick me, pick me!! Posted September 11, 2009, 10:24 pm
Helen says
Pick me, me, me…please?!!!
Posted September 11, 2009, 11:36 pm
Alisa says Okay, that picture is so cool!
I want to go on this trip so bad!
Posted September 12, 2009, 1:16 am
PCypert says Hey guys,
Would love to meet some of the people behind my favorite blogs and learn a bit more about food blogging in general. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Accidental Epicurean - http://accidentalepicurean.com
Posted September 12, 2009, 1:52 am
Sarah says free trip to mexico with foodie folk. what's not to like? Posted September 12, 2009, 2:23 am
rokh says i would love to go!
http://thamjiak.blogspot.com/ Posted September 12, 2009, 3:25 am
rick says awesome, yes please!
www.alamodejournals.com Posted September 12, 2009, 4:41 am
Shawnee says I'm in!
www.greengrassliving.com Posted September 12, 2009, 5:26 am
BurnC4rd says I can taste it now! Posted September 12, 2009, 7:02 am
Javacurls says I'd love to go!! Posted September 12, 2009, 7:55 am
Risa says Ooooh, pick me! Posted September 12, 2009, 7:59 am
Alex says I hope I win! Posted September 12, 2009, 9:27 am
dorette says would love to "ixtapa" with the best bloggers! sure, throw my hat in the ring. http://cestsibon.typepad.com
Posted September 12, 2009, 9:32 am
Barbara says I couldn't imagine a more fun way to learn about food blogging... Sign me up! Posted September 12, 2009, 9:41 am
Alex says I hope I win! Posted September 12, 2009, 9:52 am
Adrienne says Why don't fish use computers? So they don't get caught in the internet...
Ixtapa... Fish... it's all making me hungry! Posted September 12, 2009, 10:59 am
samy says PLZ Sign me up!! Posted September 12, 2009, 12:10 pm
maggie says i want to win! Posted September 12, 2009, 1:11 pm
lisa says Sure I would love to escape the Central Ohio winter! Posted September 12, 2009, 1:16 pm
Chrystal says I would love to travel to Mexico and learn something great while there.
Posted September 12, 2009, 6:05 pm
Jen G says Sign me up! Posted September 12, 2009, 7:56 pm
Karen M says Warm sun, delicious food, amazing bloggers... sign me up, please! Posted September 12, 2009, 8:31 pm
Brian says Please, please, please. Posted September 12, 2009, 8:38 pm
Michael says I hope I win. This looks like it will be tons of fun. Posted September 12, 2009, 10:16 pm
Whitney says Count me in! Posted September 12, 2009, 10:38 pm
Rebecca says woo hoo! Posted September 12, 2009, 10:52 pm
Liz says would bathe in carnitas and guacamole, will travel :) Posted September 12, 2009, 11:28 pm
Heather says I love Mexico! Sign me up! Posted September 13, 2009, 12:02 am
Megan says Oh, I would so love this opportunity. Count me in (fingers crossed)! Posted September 13, 2009, 12:05 am
Fran says I love dAVID lEBOVITZ and cHOCOLATE Posted September 13, 2009, 12:08 am
Rosemary says Great opportunity for passionate foodies! Posted September 13, 2009, 12:46 am
Becky Fusselman says This looks like so much fun! Posted September 13, 2009, 12:49 am
Casey says I haven't been to a Club Med since I was 12... it has been far too long! Looking forward to January! Posted September 13, 2009, 2:08 am
Chaitali says This is so awesome! Pick me! Posted September 13, 2009, 3:23 am
Teressa says Would love to attend, so please pick me. Posted September 13, 2009, 9:37 am
Angelia says This is amazing, I would love to be chosen! Posted September 13, 2009, 9:43 am
Angelia says I would love to win! Posted September 13, 2009, 9:46 am
Michaele says What an unbelievable experience! Keeping my fingers crossed!! Posted September 13, 2009, 9:59 am
Connie says I need help! There's a food blogger inside me trying to get out! http://conbarnwils.wordpress.com/ Posted September 13, 2009, 10:09 am
Vee W says Would love to learn from the best and start a food blog of my own. Thanks! Posted September 13, 2009, 10:17 am
Sauvage says i'd love to come too! Posted September 13, 2009, 10:21 am
David says I'm all, ALL over this. Posted September 13, 2009, 10:43 am
Alessio says That seems like a great reason for my first trip oversea! :-) Thanks for the opportunity! Posted September 13, 2009, 11:06 am
Sarah says What a great opportunity! Can't hurt to try and win! Posted September 13, 2009, 11:11 am
Catherine says Oh, my- what a foodie dream...errr I mean paradise! :) Posted September 13, 2009, 11:24 am
yujung says This sounds like a great event. The next best thing to eating food is talking about food with other foodies!
www.awhimsygirllife.wordpress.com Posted September 13, 2009, 12:31 pm
Helen says Sounds fun. I'd love to go! Posted September 13, 2009, 12:47 pm
Steve-Anna says Hi Kate! We need another chance to go snorkeling - please, pick me!! Posted September 13, 2009, 1:24 pm
Amelia says Hi there , thanks for sahring such a great prize!!! Let me in!! ....Amelia F Posted September 13, 2009, 1:45 pm
Laurey says coolness!
Laurey Masterton Posted September 13, 2009, 2:01 pm
Karen says Sounds like great fun. Room for a food video reporter? Posted September 13, 2009, 2:02 pm
Alejandra says Sign me up, please! Fingers crossed that I get picked. Posted September 13, 2009, 2:05 pm
Jessica says Sounds amazing! What a great opportunity! Can't wait to be a part of it! Sign me up:-) Posted September 13, 2009, 2:09 pm
naheel says takka takka takka takka :-) so excited! Posted September 13, 2009, 3:06 pm
naheel says takka takka takka takka :-) so excited! Posted September 13, 2009, 3:12 pm
Jenn says Keeping my fingers crossed... Posted September 13, 2009, 3:57 pm
Haley says I have my fingers crossed. This sounds awesome. Posted September 13, 2009, 6:00 pm
Romaine says What a cool trip! Please enter my name. Posted September 13, 2009, 7:38 pm
Beth says I'd love to go! Posted September 13, 2009, 8:46 pm
Kristina says This sounds spectacular. Count me in! Posted September 13, 2009, 9:00 pm
Joshua says My student budget would love to win this. What a great way to spend my last week of winter break. Please enter me! Posted September 13, 2009, 9:26 pm
Kelly says What a fabulous opportunity! Posted September 13, 2009, 9:39 pm
Shelly says What a wonderful idea. Right on!
http://anopencupboard.com Posted September 13, 2009, 10:32 pm
rachel says This trip sounds like fun! Great work. Posted September 13, 2009, 11:29 pm
ashley says I would love to learn from the masters! Posted September 14, 2009, 12:57 pm
Christina says I would love to go to food blogging camp! Afterward, I'll probably need to go to fat camp. :( Posted September 16, 2009, 3:08 pm
Sam says Maybe David and I can finally set our wedding date. We could get married on the beach. Posted October 1, 2009, 2:22 am