The promise of gold. The vacation of a lifetime. Chevrolet is auctioning 10 V.I.P. trips to experience the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy. The 10 first-class trips will be auctioned on eBay beginning Jan. 4 and proceeds will support the athletes participating in U.S. Ski Team Olympic qualifying events.
“Chevrolet is thrilled to make available these 10 unforgettable trips to the 2006 Olympic Winter Games,” said Kim Kosak, Chevrolet general director of advertising and promotions. “Chevrolet has been a longtime sponsor of the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and the U.S. Olympic Team. Our Olympians are poised to make history in Torino and this charity auction is a great way to support our talented and hard-working athletes.”
The 10 all-inclusive trip packages will be auctioned separately on eBay from Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. ET through Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. ET. Each trip is for two people and the value of each trip is $12,600. The travel dates in Torino are Saturday, Feb. 18 through Wednesday, Feb. 22. Complete details are available on ebay.com.
“The U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding will make history in Torino,” said Marolt, CEO and president of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. “We appreciate the opportunities our longtime sponsor Chevrolet are giving to fans in America so they can watch firsthand as we become Best in the World in 2006.”
As Chevrolet’s special guests, auction winners will be treated to the finest that the picturesque city of Torino, Italy, has to offer, as well as elite access to the Olympic Winter Games with prime tickets to the most sought-after events.
Each trip to the Olympic Winter Games in Torino includes:
• Roundtrip air travel via an exclusive charter from New York direct to Torino, Italy
• Economy air travel to/from the winners’ home cities connecting to the charter in New York
• Deluxe accommodations in a Torino hotel
• Ground transportation throughout the stay including luggage handling on arrival and departure
• Tickets to the premier Olympic event each night
• A selection of optional daytime tours, activities and Olympics events
• All food and beverage during the trip
• One special evening at a Torino landmark, Palazzo Madana
• Custom-designed gift bags
• Personalized service from event management specialists prior to the Games and throughout the stay
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