Competition

Win the chance to take a spectacular voyage of cultural discovery with Swan Hellenic Discovery Cruises

Swan Hellenic is well known for its voyages of cultural exploration and expert on-board speakers. This year it's bringing a taste of cultural adventure travel to the Cheltenham Festival of Literature with a series of talks and events on the theme of "Distant Climes". Speakers include Michael Palin, Pen Hadow and Douglas Hurd.

The Independent has teamed up with Swan Hellenic to offer one reader and a partner the opportunity to join its new ship, Minerva II, on a voyage of cultural discovery. The prize is worth up to £10,000 and the winner can choose an itinerary from the current 2004-2006 brochure. Accommodation for two people sharing will be provided in a deluxe cabin with balcony, together with flights from London to the ship. For more details visit www.swanhellenic.com.

Competition Questions

1. Which two countries visited by Michael Palin in his book Himalaya are kingdoms?

2. What languages do the Kho people speak?

Please include the following information: your name, address, telephone number, age (under 45, 45 - 54 or 65+), your average holiday expenditure per person (under £1,000, £1,000 - £2,999, £3,000+) and when you might be planning to take a cruising holiday (0 - 6 months, 6 months - 1 year, 1-2 years or more).

Entries should be sent to Swan Hellenic Cruises/Independent Competition, c/o Borkowski PR, 71 Kingsway, London WC2B or e-mailed to: swandiscoverycruises@borkowski.co.uk. The closing date is Friday 29 October 2004.

Swan Hellenic is the trading name of Carnival plc. Carnival plc may wish to contact you by post, e-mail and/or telephone with news, information and offers on its cruises and other services (including those offered by P&O Cruises, Cunard Line, Ocean Village, Seabourn or Princess Cruises) and for market research purposes. If you prefer not to be contacted please tell us with your entry.

Terms & Conditions

The prize does not include travel to/from departure/return airport, spending money, insurance or some on board costs (bar bill, shopping, spa). The prize is non-transferable and only redeemable on a cruise itinerary from the Swan's Discovery Cruises October 2004 to January 2006 brochure subject to availability. There is no cash alternative. The prize is for one cruise for two people sharing a twin Deluxe Cabin with private balcony for two weeks. Swan Hellenic reserves the right to alter the chosen cruise or route. All entrants must be over 18 years of age and hold a valid passport. Swan Hellenic is a trading name of Carnival plc. Carnival plc may wish to contact you by post, email and/or telephone with news, information and offers on its cruises and other services (including those offered by P&O Cruises, Cunard Line, Ocean Village, Seabourn or Princess Cruises) and for market research purposes. If you prefer not to be contacted please tell us with your entry. The competition is not open to employees of P&O Princess Cruises or The Independent. One entrant per household. The promoter of the competition and the data controller is P&O Princess Cruises International Limited of Richmond House, Terminus Terrace, Southampton, SO14 3PN, trading as Swan Hellenic.

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