WCBS-FM Could Send You on a Florida Vacation!

Listen for the keyword weekdays between 8 AM and 5 PM
WCBS-FM Could Send You on a Florida Vacation!
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The time to get away to Florida is now! CBS-FM has Trip-A-Day Florida giveaways all week long to Tampa, Florida. Just listen for the keyword at 8:40am, 10:40am, 1:40pm, 3:40pm, and 4:40pm to text in for your chance to win your own sunshine-filled Florida getaway from CBS-FM and our friends at VISIT FLORIDA.

Every day this week a lucky listener will have the chance to win a vacation package for two to Tampa, Florida including:

● Three (3) consecutive night stay at Hilton Tampa Downtown
● Kayak rentals for two (2) people with Tampa Riverwalk Rentals
● A $100 dining gift card from Ulele
● One (1) day pass, good for one vehicle, to Honeymoon Island State Park courtesy of Florida State Parks
● Round-trip coach class airline tickets for one (1) winner and up to one (1) guest to Tampa International Airport
● An intermediate-size rental vehicle for four (4) consecutive days

Hilton Tampa Downtown

Hilton Tampa Downtown
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The Hilton Tampa Downtown is the ideal base for a fun Tampa vacation, a productive
business trip or a successful meeting. The contemporary Hilton Tampa Downtown is set in the heart of bustling downtown; moments from the Tampa Convention Center and Amalie Arena, and just a short trolley ride from major attractions, shopping and entertainment. Discover stylish guest rooms, modern amenities, delectable dining and an inviting rooftop sundeck with a swimming pool. Hilton Tampa Downtown. Expect Better. Expect Hilton.

Tampa Riverwalk Rentals

Tampa Riverwalk Rentals
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Explore Downtown Tampa and the Hillsborough River with Riverwalk Rentals! We offer paddleboard, kayak, pedal boats, and bike rentals that launch directly from the Tampa Riverwalk. Stop by and see wildlife and breathtaking views of the city as you paddle or bike around Tampa!

Ulele

Ulele
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Ulele (pronounced You-lay-lee) celebrates the vibrant fusion of ingredients from Florida waters and land once home to many Native Americans, including the young princess Ulele. Expect intricately flavored, visually appealing dishes prepared on the 10' diameter barbacoa grill. On Tampa's Riverwalk.

Honeymoon Island State Park

Honeymoon Island State Park
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A short drive from Tampa, beautiful Honeymoon Island offers visitors an escape from the bustle of city life. One of Florida’s best-loved state parks, Honeymoon Island has more than four miles of beach to explore along with a three-mile trail through one of the last remaining virgin slash pine forests. When looking skyward, eagles, osprey and great horned owls can be seen, while ground animals include gopher tortoises, raccoons and armadillos.A trip to the Rotary Centennial Nature Center helps visitors learn about the park’s history and natural resources. Find out how Honeymoon Island received its name! Swimming, fishing, shelling, hiking and bicycling are all popular activities that make Honeymoon Island State Park an ideal getaway.

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Contest Dates:

January 20, 2025 at 8:00am ET through January 24, 2025 at 5:00pm ET

​​For the VISIT FLORIDA Trip A Day Text in contest, you must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age to enter and win. To enter, listen each day between 8:00am (ET) and 5:00pm (ET) starting Monday, January 20, 2025, through Friday, January 24, 2025 for the station to announce a designated keyword. Upon hearing the keyword, you will have until 5:00pm (ET) of the same day such keyword was announced to text it to 20357 and be registered to win. At approximately 7:00am (ET) on the following dates: Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Thursday, January 23, 2025, Friday, January 24, 2025 and Monday, January 27, 2025, one (1) winner will be randomly selected from all correct entries received by 5:00pm (ET) on the immediately preceding day. Each day is a separate contest and entries will not rollover to following days. Upon verification of eligibility, each winner will receive one (1) VISIT FLORIDA vacation package for two (2) to Tampa, Florida with an approximate retail value of $2,542.00 and courtesy of VISIT FLORIDA. (“Prize”). The Prize includes: (i) round-coach class airline tickets for one (1) winner and up to one (1) guest to Tampa International Airport; (ii) three (3) night consecutive stay at Hilton Tampa Downtown located at 211 N Tampa Street, Tampa, FL 33602; (iii) Kayak rentals for two (2) people with Tampa Riverwalk Rentals; (iv) $100 dining gift card to Ulele (good for food and drinks - no alcohol and no gratuity. Expires January 31, 2026); (v) one (1) one-day pass, good for one vehicle, to Honeymoon Island State Park, courtesy of Florida State Parks; and (vi) a midsize rental vehicle for four (4) consecutive days (good during dates of Prize stay only). There will be up to five (5) winners in this contest. Travel may be taken from the time that no travel restrictions, stay at home orders, quarantine orders, shelter in place orders, “safer at home” orders, or similar orders or recommendations are in effect at either the winner’s place of origin or destination and through January 26, 2026. Blackout dates may apply. Redemption instructions will accompany all certificates. The minimum age to book all elements of this prize package is 25. ​ ​Prizes are non-transferable, cannot be sold or gifted, may not be redeemed for cash, and will not be replaced if lost or stolen. Extensions to expiration dates will not be granted. Prize packages do not include travel to the departure airport or the hotel (except as specifically included), meals (except as specifically included), incidentals, tips, telephone calls, airline baggage fees, or any other personal expenses incurred during the winner’s stay. Airline and schedule are at the sole discretion of VISIT FLORIDA. Non-stop service may not be offered. The prize winner must be one of the passengers booked in the travel party. The winner and guest(s) must have all necessary photo identification and/or travel documents required for travel. WINNER WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A VALID CREDIT CARD FOR CAR RENTAL AND TO CHECK INTO THE HOTEL AND TO COVER INCIDENTAL EXPENSES. ​The prize package will be mailed out between 6-8 weeks after all proper paperwork is submitted. ​​​​The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety, and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government-mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided. ​Otherwise, WCBS-FM's general contest rules apply and are available by CLICKING HERE. Entrants may receive a bounce back text from Station with confirmation of the Contest entry, but Entrants will receive no “extra” offers, information, or message content. Standard message and data rates may apply, the frequency of any automated marketing message(s) individual opts in to receive are recurring and varies, text STOP to cancel, and terms are available at http://bit.ly/15FDy2P.