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March 14, 2011
Congrats, Winners!
On January 14, we challenged all of you puzzle enthusiasts to a six week crossword game for the chance to win nonstop round trip tickets for two to Amsterdam or Tokyo. Thousands competed, but only two could be crowned the winners. Without further ado, our 2011 Cross the Word to Cross the World Contest winners are… Read more »
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January 14, 2011
Cross the Word to Cross the World
A year ago, we asked our residents in Oregon and Southwest Washington to wax poetic for the chance to win a trip for two to Amsterdam or Tokyo. This year, we’re stepping up the challenge and want to see your crossword skills in action! Starting today at 12pm noon, follow the clues to solve the puzzle for the chance to win a trip for two to the land of tulips, art and windmills or to sushi, designer fashion and shinto shrines. Enter the contest here.
Which destination would you choose?
Update 2/16/2011: Contestants will have to save their puzzle submissions and return each week to complete the four new clues. On February 18, the last four clues will be released and contestants will be able to select the “Submit entry” button. All completed puzzles must be submitted by 12pm Monday, February 21 to be eligible for the grand prize.
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January 3, 2011
To Tokyo, Amsterdam and back to PDX
Last January, the I Love to Fly Nonstop Haiku contest gave would-be poets the opportunity to profess their love for nonstop international flights for the chance to win a trip for two to Amsterdam or Tokyo. Raquel Benito and Mike Donovan were selected as the Haiku winners, and kept I Fly Nonstop apprised of their vacation itineraries before and after their trips. Read more »
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September 22, 2010
The Honeymoon Dreams are Made of
I still can’t believe I won a free trip to Amsterdam. It all seemed too easy. That being said, my wife Keri and I had such a wonderful time on our trip that I have to share my experiences with all of you. Read more »
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August 13, 2010
Raquel’s Trip to Japan in 90 seconds
From floating sushi bars to the Tokyo Tower, Hiroshima and Shinjuku, I Love to Fly Nonstop haiku contest winner Raquel Benito summed up her trip to Japan with a blog post, as well as this video. Read more »
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May 26, 2010
Prepping for the Haiku Trip of a Lifetime
Okay, so I don’t have all the details for my trip to Japan sorted out, even though I’m leaving on May 27th, but I think that’s part of the adventure. What I do know is that Nick and I will be spending our first five days in Tokyo, then catching a JR train to Kyoto to see the old capital and the surrounding areas for a few days. We plan on finishing our trip somewhere on the coast. We’ll be spending a total of eleven days in the country and I hope to travel by bullet train – known in Japan as the Shinkansen – at least once. Read more »
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March 5, 2010
Congrats, Haiku Winners!
The I Love to Fly Nonstop Contest has come to a close and we would like to extend a huge thank you to the nearly 700 participants who submitted a haiku and a congratulations to the ten finalists for all your hard work (see all the finalist submissions here). The votes have been collected and tallied, and it is a pleasure to announce your winners: Mike Donovan and Raquel Benito! Read more »
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February 22, 2010
Haiku Finalists Announced!
It’s true! Thanks to the hard work of the I Love to Fly Nonstop haiku contest judging panelists, the top ten finalists have been chosen and are awaiting your vote.
All contestants were judged on the following criteria:
- Quality of story to illustrate why the contestant loves to fly nonstop internationally out of PDX
- Fulfillment of the assignment
- Quality of writing
- Something special/extra – the “wow” factor
The I Love to Fly Nonstop Contest received over 650 submissions, but there could only be ten finalists. Now’s the time to decide who your winners are, but you will only be able to vote once, so choose wisely. Submit your vote on the I Fly Nonstop Facebook fan page here. Without further ado, here are your finalists: Read more »
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January 19, 2010
Haiku Your Way to AMS or TYO
Have you always wanted to tour Amsterdam’s famous art museums or update your wardrobe in Tokyo’s shopping district, but just haven’t found the opportunity? Well, we have a haiku for that:
This is your big chance
AMS or TYO
Submit your haiku Read more »