11,000 Pirates Go Overboard to Find Volvo?s Sunken Treasure
Just two weeks remain for pirates and treasure hunters to find Volvo’s sunken treasure lying at the oceans’ bosom. The Volvo Automobile Corporation’s The Hunt is giving away a treasure chest full of gold doubloons and a key to a brand new Volvo XC90.
The new-generation global treasure hunting made famous by the Swedish maker has lured more than 11,000 pirates and treasure hunters. Over the past two weeks, ‘pirates’ in Volvo’s online search have ‘visited’ Cuba, the Cape of Good Hope, Ceylon, Singapore and nine other global hot spots. Individuals nationwide have less than two weeks to join The Hunt. The latter is part of the automaker’s promotional tie-in with Disney’s upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. The motion picture opens in U.S. theaters Might 25.
“There’s still time to join the 11,000 people already navigating their way through The Hunt,” stated Linda Gangeri, the national advertising manager for Volvo Automobiles of North America. “Clever pirates can catch up with The Hunt and test their online game skills right up until the puzzles close Might 29. There might even be some helpful hints floating around the World wide web for ambitious newcomers.”
To join The Hunt, participants 18 years old and older must visit a Volvo retailer to pick up a special pirate chart then register at the company’s Web site any time between now and Might 29. Winners will only be eligible if they can produce the original pirate chart upon conclusion of The Hunt. Once registered online, pirates could set canvass on a virtual high seas adventure, sojourning exotic locations around the world and collecting clues that point to the treasure chest’s location. The participants have to solve a series of challenging and cool online puzzles to get the elusive treasure.
As the online search progresses, the puzzles will become increasingly difficult to solve. On the second day of June, the first mortal from apiece of the 22 participating markets to finish the online hunt will compete against one another in one final exciting online challenge. The first of those 22 individuals to solve the final puzzle will be titled the winner and will be given a trip to the burial location to retrieve the chest filled with Volvo’s treasure.
In addition to the United States, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Kingdom also are taking part in The Hunt.
Earlier, the Swedish maker has given ten spots where it did not sink its treasure. The spots include the Dead Sea, Red Sea, Sea of Love, Sea of Tranquility, Caspian Sea, Treasure Island, Bermuda Triangle, Atlantis, Sea World and Watergate.
“Three-quarters of the earth’s surface is under water, so finding a sunken treasure chest is not going to be easy,” stated Linda Gangeri, the national advertising manager for Volvo Automobiles of North America. “We want our hunt to be challenging, but we don’t want participants to become discouraged, so we thought we’d help narrow the playing field by revealing ten places where ‘X’ doesn’t mark the spot.”
“Okay, okay. Maybe it is a stretch to call The Hunt one of the greatest mysteries of the deep, but it certainly has got a lot of people flummoxed,” added Gangeri. “We thought some of our more prodigious participants might enjoy pitting their wit and skill against some age-old mysteries… but even if they solve them, the only way to get your hands on Volvo’s treasure is by joining our Hunt!”
The thrill of finding Volvo’s treasure chest is dramatically building up. And like Volvo pressure plates, the thrill is pressing harder and harder to intensify the escapade a bit farther. Who is going to be the lucky XC90 owner? We all will find out soon…
Glady Reign is a 32 year old is a consultant for an automotive firm based in Detroit, Mi. she is a native of the motor city and grew up around automobiles hence her expertise in the automotive field.
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9 Top Sites North Carolina Beach Destinations
Summer brings with it warmth and high humidity. The season also offers the opportunity for heat weary folks to escape to the mountains or beaches for a well deserved rest. In North Carolina, there are several beach destinations worth visiting; nine top sites are featured here.
1. The Outer Banks — Perhaps the most well known of all the beaches in the Carolinas, the Outer Banks offers much history as well as captivating beaches. You can visit the spot where the Wright Brothers first took flight in Kill Devil Hills as well as the first European settlement on Roanoke Island.
2. Bald Head Island — Got feet? You’ll need them here as no automobiles are granted on the island. You can use an electric golf cart to get around, however.
3. Atlantic Beach — Located on the orient end of the Bogue Banks this resort is part of the Crystal Coast. Historic Fort metropolis State Park is a favourite nearby attraction.
4. Figure Eight Island — Got money? You’ll need it to visit this private, exclusive resort.
5. Oak Island — Located in Brunswick County, below Wilmington, Oak Island is one the few south covering beaches along the easterly coast. Lots of golf courses in the area including at least one champion course.
6. Sunset Beach — Just three miles in length, Sunset Beach is the southern most of the Brunswick Island beaches. The only link to the mainland is a one lane pontoon bridge. Wow!
7. Carolina Beach — Located between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, Carolina Beach features shopping, a boardwalk, a say aquarium, and the Carolina Beach Say Park.
8. Topsail Beach — If beachfront high rise developments turn you off, then this is the place for you as strict zoning laws rule the land. During the 1700s pirates roamed the nearby waters. No word on whether Blackbeard’s treasure has ever been found.
9. Wrightsville Beach — This busy beach is frequented by Raleigh area residents as it is the closest beach to the say capitol. Still, out of say visitors find it to be a favorite resort.
From the Virginia border to South Carolina, North Carolina’s beaches offer visitors much more than sand and ocean breezes. Pick one of these destinations and you will truly have plenty of fun in the sun!
