SpinUtopia and Whet Travel Offer the Opportunity of a Lifetime!

SpinUtopia and Whet Travel have come together to bring one lucky DJ the opportunity of a lifetime! The winner of this competition will receive a time slot to DJ on The Groove Cruise 2013 and will also get a cruise for him/her and a guest, an hour show on Pure.FM and an hour show on UDJRadio!!!! Built on the backbone of the Battle platform on SpinUtopia.com, SpinUtopia has built the worlds first 12 city, National, DJ Mix Competition in a tournament bracket style online. The artists from these 12 cities will be selected from a pool of submissions starting 1/27/2012 and will be sorted by distance from the 12 cities.

The 12 cities involved will be….

Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, Miami, Toronto, Dallas, New York City, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Denver!

192 DJ’s will compete in a total of 7 rounds and 2 months, this is expected to not only provide an opportunity for the winner but visibility for everyone involved that would far surpass anything available today. We can’t wait to get this underway and find out who will be showcasing their talents on The Groove Cruise 2013 Miami!!

Submission phase is scheduled to end on 2/26, get your mixes in today.

Make sure to visit our sponsors – Whet Travel, The Groove Cruise, Unknown World, Younan Music, Paxahau, Pure.FM and UDJRadio.com

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Destin has been known for many years of its white sandy beaches and emerald green waters. In fact, the water is so clean and clear that divers and snorkelers come from all over the country to visit. Over the recent years, snorkeling has become a very popular activity for families because its affordable, educational, and fun. TripShock.com sells several different snorkeling excursions on the Gulf Coast due to the demand for this activity.

There are several locations to snorkel in Destin, but there is one location in particular that offers the best experience. The East Jetties near the Destin Harbor offers a rock barrier and has several fish and marine wildlife nearby. The water is fairly shallow so kids can snorkel and have a great time as well. There are deeper areas for those wanting to explore, but this is only advised for novice swimmers since the current can be strong at times.

Those that wish to snorkel near the local beaches should not waste their time. The incoming waves from the Gulf make it nearly impossible to see anything. Sometimes the wake will calm down and this opens up an opportunity to snorkel, but its typically rare for this to happen.

The best part about snorkeling is that the small fish are not afraid to say hi. Bring some frozen pears or corn and watch the fish go crazy. It’s also typical to see dolphin, crab, hermit crab, ane more.

Snorkeling tours typically start towards the end of April as the water needs some time to warm up. The last tours will depart near the end of September. Cost is pretty much the same across the board as tours run about $ 30 per person (Children are typically cheaper). It’s recommended to book online with TripShock.com for the best snorkeling deals.

About TripShock.com

TripShock! ? is the one and only travel agency that enables travelers to book tours and activities online directly for the Northern Gulf Coast. TripShock! offers trusted reviews from real travelers, photos, videos and other planning tools to help create the perfect Gulf Coast vacation. TripShock! attracts more than 500,000 visitors annually and partners with over 100 activity and lodging providers from Florida to Louisiana.

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With more than 50 years of experience and offices around the globe, Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has perfected the art of unobtrusively helping couples find the perfect place, being there when they need helpand disappearing when they don’t.

When it comes to the romantic journey of a lifetime, an off-the-shelf itinerary just wont do. A&K’s Romance Travel Concierges are specialists in designing unforgettable, custom-made honeymoons and anniversary celebrations. Call for a complimentary consultation or take the Road to Romance Quiz at abercrombiekent.com/romance for inspiration.

For Die-Hard Romantics

Morocco: Land of the Kasbahs

The land of the kasbahs, nomadic Berbers, high mountains and expansive desert offers a romantic escape from the world. Romantic Dar Ahlam is a private oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the Moroccan desert. Explore the picturesque sand dunes of Erg Chebbi on camelback and overnight in a luxuriously-carpeted Caidal-style royal tent. Nine days from $ 9,660.

View a Virtual Visit of Fez, the Heart of Morocco http://youtu.be/SmpWOUsbNIA

Egypt: Love on the Nile

Relive the romance of Anthony and Cleopatra floating down the Nile on a luxury dahabieh, a traditional lanteen-rigged sailboat. Experience the Valley of the Kings and Queens, along little-known treasures, such as the tombs of the Nobles and Workers (Deir el-Madina), el Kab and Gebel Silsileh’s Temple of Horemheb. Nine days from $ 22,820.

View a Virtual Visit of the Nile River: Lifeline of the Pharaohs http://youtu.be/7gRul1DNQjI

Peru: Mysteries of Machu Picchu

The mysterious citadel of Machu Picchu becomes the backdrop for a vow renewal ceremony, conducted by an Incan shaman. Enjoy an exclusive cooking lesson with a Lima chef. Relax in a hot bath drawn by your personal bath butler. Nine days from $ 7,490.

View a Virtual Visit of the Lost City of Machu Picchu http://youtu.be/2yayGJuC_w8

For Nature Lovers

Botswana: Romance Under the Stars

Experience true luxury in the wilderness. Each suite at Sanctuary Baines’ Camp has a private deck to enjoy a “star bath” or sleep out under the stars. Spot the big five (lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, buffalo) on game drives by boat or 4WD. A helicopter flight over Victoria Falls tops off this adventure for two. Twelve days from $ 10,475.

View a Virtual Visit of Victoria Falls: The Jewel of Africa http://youtu.be/uRQW2yEi3gE

Antarctica: The Last Frontier

Vast and breathtakingly beautiful, Antarctica is a wonderful destination to discover as a couple. In addition to viewing incredible wildlife in the company of our expert naturalist guides, travellers may find the White Continent the perfect setting for an unforgettable marriage proposal, vow renewal or even a marriage ceremony, performed by the ship’s captain. Fourteen days from $ 9,895 and twenty days from $ 15,295.

View a Virtual Visit of Antarctica: Setting Foot on the Seventh Continent http://youtu.be/Dj9TVtFjgZs

Thailand: Bangkok to the Golden Triangle

Imagine the romance of a 19th-century adventure in Thailand. Hidden in a bamboo jungle, each spacious tent has all the amenities, including a hand-hammered copper bathtub. Relax with a rejuvenating spa treatment in an open-air sala. Delight in Elephant Camp, where these gentle giants live out their lives in a natural setting. Twelve days from $ 10,795.

For Culture Enthusiasts

Turkey: Turkish Delight

In this land where East meets West, renew bonds of devotion with a solemn ceremony in the ancient ruins of Ephesus, with the Izmir State Symphony providing the soundtrack. Later, discover the otherworldly landscape of Cappadocia on a hot-air balloon flight. Eight days from $ 11,995.

View a Virtual Visit of Cappadocia: Land of the Fairy Chimneys http://youtu.be/FVWvsXjWeEA

India: Romance Eternal

Beginning with the glorious Taj Mahal, India brims with the sights and sounds of romance. Experience them to the fullest with a vow renewal ceremony at an ancient Shiva temple, complete with ornate Indian wedding attire, live music and a private dinner. Enjoy a private sunset cruise on the Maharanas barge on Lake Pichola. Experience the scenic beauty of the Aravali Hills on a private camel safari. Twelve days from $ 7,120.

For Foodies

South Africa: The Six-Carat Safari

The most powerful shared experiences are about discovering something newspectacular scenery, exotic wildlife, award-winning vineyards, renowned cuisine, and lively culture. Thirteen days from $ 23,730.

View a Virtual Visit of Spotting Kruger National Parks Elusive Leopards http://youtu.be/yoD8CuAPq6Y

Italy: Flavors of Venice, Tuscany & Rome

Live la dolce vita as you traverse the canals of Venice in a private gondola, steal a kiss on Juliets balcony in Verona, savor a private picnic in the heart of an Umbrian vineyard and explore romantic Rome. Eight days from $ 11,825.

View a Virtual Visit of Rome: The Eternal City http://youtu.be/Mwrn0Njkb0Q

The Trip of Your Dreams, Made For You

A second honeymoon or anniversary celebration presents a different kind of challenge. A trip to Hawaii or the Caribbean may be fine the first time around, but those who are more well-travelled, want something different. Where to begin? One phone call to a Travel Agent or Abercrombie & Kent starts the ball rolling. A&K’s Romance Travel Concierge knows every romantic destination, every thrilling adventure, every pampering resort on all seven continents.

Believe it or not, a year ahead isn’t too early to start planning for such a momentous trip. With an unparalleled network of 50 on-site offices around the globe, Abercrombie & Kent is uniquely qualified to find the perfect balance of inspiring sightseeing and rejuvenating relaxation. Consult an Abercrombie & Kent Romance Travel Concierge at 800 595 0169. For more inspiration go to: http://www.abercrombiekent.com/romance

Prices are per person, double occupancy

Download photos at:

http://portfolio.abercrombiekent.com/res/sites/press-road-to-romance

About Abercrombie & Kent

http://www.abercrombiekent.com

Abercrombie & Kent pioneered luxury adventure travel with the first photographic safaris in 1962. Today its award-winning travel services extend around the globe to more than one hundred countries on all seven continents. Custom itineraries and small-group journeys offer one-of-a-kind inspiring experiences, while 50 on-site offices ensure invitation-only access to the people and places that make every destination unique. Join the world of A&K by on Facebook and Twitter: @AKTravel_USA.

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The Amazon Rain Forest is the perfect setting for couples looking to wed in a beautiful place, surrounded by native forest and far away from civilization mentions Andre Leite Alves a professional wedding photographer from Rochester, New York. The Brazilian Amazon Rain Forest is located on three different Brazilian states: Amazonia, Acre and Mato Grosso.

The Brazilian Amazon Forest is the perfect spot for nature lovers looking to break away from your traditional cookie cutter weddings. With plenty of green, native animals and the friendliest people, the Brazilian Amazon is a dream come true to anyone looking for a great wedding.

Couples looking to wed in Brazil need to do a few things before booking a flight. Brazil requires a visa to US citizens that can be done using the U.S Post Office Service. The visa fee is around $ 150 per person, plus first class express postage (both ways). Couples looking to visit the Amazon Rain Forest have to get extra immunization shots. Yellow Fever and Malaria shots are recommended to anyone looking to visit the Amazon. Even Brazilian citizens are asked to get the exact them before travelling up North.

Many airlines have flights to Brazil leaving from: New York City, Washington D.C, Dallas TX, Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Atlanta, San Francisco, Los Angeles and many other US and non US cities. Andre Leite Alves from Rochester, New York, can assist couples looking to get wed in Brazil.

Andre Leite Alves speaks Portuguese fluently and keeps a very good relationship with the Brazilian Consulate in New York City. Having a native speaker helps a lot when visiting a foreign country mentions Claire Blue from Honeoye Falls in New York. Claire travels a lot to China and Japan on business trips and always has to rely on a good translator in order to get around.

Andre Leite Alves from Rochester, New York, can help couples before, during and after the wedding in Brazil. For more information please visit http://awarebear.com or call (585) 473-7035 for more information. Andre Leite Alves is the owner and founder of AwareBear and a member at the Pittsford Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in New York.

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The tablet has been the hottest device in the consumer market since Apples 2010 iPad launch. Yet over the past year, tablet use has begun to crossover from the consumer world into the workplace. New NPD In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com) research confirms that the most common business uses of tablets are email/calendar management, note taking, and presentations, with 77% reporting email as a common workplace use.

Email is by far the most dominant tablet application for business users, says Frank Dickson, VP Mobile Research. However, when you dig into the data, you find a plethora of strong niche uses arising. When business tablet users are asked to list ALL the applications they use, note taking, for example, is listed as the second most popular application. However, when survey respondents are asked to only select their most important uses, note taking is at the bottom of that list. In addition to email, customer relationship management and IT network intelligence are listed as most important uses.

Recent survey findings include the following:

????Less than half of respondents felt they were allowed to connect to the corporate network.
????The current dynamic is that users are bringing their own tablets into the workplace.
????Only 22% of owners in our survey had their tablets paid for by their companies.
????There is a high correlation between the usage of 3G on tablets and the frequency of business travel.

New NPD In-Stat research, The Business of Tablets: Tablet Usage in US Business (#IN1205312ID), is based on survey results derived from NPD In-Stat’s Technology Adoption Panel (TAP) of technology users and decision makers who contribute their opinions and insights about technology usage and technology issues in the workplace and at home.

????TAP is a dynamic, online survey panel of approximately 18,000 technology users and decision makers.
????This particular survey yielded 905 respondents. Survey questions were focused on tablet usage for business and personal use.

This research is part of NPD In-Stats Smart Mobile Devices service, which provides analysis of the market for portable consumer electronics, including e-readers, digital photo frames, portable media players, handheld game consoles, personal navigation devices, digital cameras and mobile computing devices, such as tablets.

About NPD In-Stat

NPD In-Stats market intelligence combines technical, market and end-user research and database models to analyze the Mobile Internet and Digital Entertainment ecosystems. Our insights are derived from a deep understanding of technology impacts, nearly 30 years of history in research and consulting, and direct relationships with leading players in each of our core markets. NPD In-Stat provides its research through reports, annual subscriptions, consulting and advisory services to inform critical decisions. Technology vendors, equipment manufacturers, service providers and media companies worldwide rely on In-Stat to support critical business, product and technology decisions.

About The NPD Group, Inc.

The NPD Group is the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries. Today, more than 2,000 manufacturers, retailers, and service companies rely on NPD to help them drive critical business decisions at the global, national, and local market levels. NPD helps our clients to identify new business opportunities and guide product development, marketing, sales, merchandising, and other functions. Information is available for the following industry sectors: automotive, beauty, entertainment, fashion, food, home and office, sports, technology, toys, video games, and wireless. For more information, contact us, visit http://www.npd.com/, or follow us Twitter at https://twitter.com/npdgroup.

Contact:

Frank Dickson, VP Mobile Research

Email: fdickson(at)in-stat(dot)com; Phone: (480) 483-4467

Rick Vogelei, Marketing Manager

Email: rvogelei(at)in-stat(dot)com; Phone: (480) 483-4476

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AmeriLife is hiring. The nations largest privately owned, senior-focused insurance marketing organization is searching for as many as 100 new sales representatives in the Tampa Bay area.

AmeriLife, the Clearwater-based umbrella of a number of insurance marketing groups nation-wide, will interview interested parties through its Career Agency on Saturday, February 18, at the Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore, 2225 North Lois Avenue in Tampa, in hotel ballrooms 4, 5 and 6. Interviews and presentations begin at 10 a.m.

Previous experience in insurance or sales is not a requirement: candidates should, however, have the desire to earn a lucrative income, have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. AmeriLife will administer the necessary education and training for those candidates who exhibit a commitment to learning their craft, and who enjoy dealing with Americas senior population.

AmeriLife has openings for full-time opportunities within its Career Agency, and part-time positions elsewhere within the organization. No experience in the Insurance industry is necessary. As a professional AmeriLife Sales Representative, those hired may expect everything from advanced weekly commissions, an annual income that exceeds $ 50,000 and travel and bonuses to a remarkably effective lead-generating program, management opportunities and the opportunity to represent some of the nations highly rated national insurance carriers.

Applicants are expected to apply online – prior to the day of the Job Fair – at http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/ApplyOnline/ApplyStart.aspx?sc_cmp1=JS_JobDetails_ApplyNow&Job_DID=JHR0VX6SL20ND85483J – and to bring their resume to the February 18th Job Fair, if possible.

For additional information on AmeriLife or the Job Fair, please contact Corporate Communications Director Wayne Shelor at 727-726-0726, or by e-mail at WShelor(at)Amerilife(dot)com.

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Switzerland brings many things to mind, including fine chocolates, ski chalets and Roger Federer. Budget travel is not usually on the list.

EuroCheapo.com, the expert guide to budget hotels in Europe, today announced the publication of guides to cheap hotels in Geneva and Zurich. This marks the companys first foray into Switzerland, following the success of its guides to Paris, London and other pricey European destinations.

Many budget travelers steer clear of Switzerland because theyve been warned about stratospheric prices, said Tom Meyers, EuroCheapos founder and Editor-In-Chief.

While its certainly easy to overspend in Geneva and Zurich, our editors have uncovered many simple ways to make visiting more affordable. Both cities offer delightful inexpensive hotels that will keep your trip budget in check.

EuroCheapos editors visited, inspected and photographed dozens of hotels and hostels in both cities, selecting properties they felt provided the greatest value, including options for under US $ 100. Additionally, the site includes articles and blog posts covering insider tips to save on sightseeing, dining, transportation and more.

EuroCheapo has been devoted to finding Europes best budget hotels since 2001, continued Meyers. Were thrilled to finally arrive in Switzerland.

About EuroCheapo

Founded in 2001, EuroCheapo.com is a free guide to budget travel in Europe. The sites travel experts inspect and review inexpensive hotels, pensions, B&Bs and hostels in 33 popular and pricey cities. EuroCheapo does not charge hotels to be listed on its website. The site also publishes detailed city articles covering topics that include public transportation, museum passes, budget airlines and cheap eatsall to help readers make the most of their travel budgets.

EuroCheapo has been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, public radios Marketplace, Chicago Tribune, and Budget Travel magazine, among other media outlets. In addition, EuroCheapo was named one of PC Magazines Top 100 Undiscovered Web Sites.

EuroCheapo is owned and operated by Over There Interactive, Inc. and is based in New York City.

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Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products has promoted Koen Verhoeyen as its application development manager for Canada.

In this position, Verhoeyen will be responsible for material specification into new applications throughout critically defined markets resulting directly in new business growth for Quadrant and their key partners. In addition, he will support the Technical Sales/Service team for all of Canada. He will be based at the Quadrant QPC Plant in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, and will travel the Territories looking for new development opportunities.

For the past seven years, Verhoeyen has served in a number of roles at Quadrant.

Most recently, he was technical services engineer in its Technical Services Department at the facility in Tielt, Belgium. He was responsible for providing technical support related to Quadrants plastics product portfolio to the companys worldwide sales force as well as its channel partners and OEMs.

Verhoeyen earned his Master of Applied Engineering degree in electro-mechanical engineering at the University College Ghent in Belgium. He currently resides in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, where he relocated in 2011.

Editors: hi-res images available

About Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products (EPP)

Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products range from UHMW polyethylene, nylon and acetal to ultra-high performance polymers that resist temperatures to over 800?F (425?C). The companys products are used for machined parts in food processing and packaging, semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, electronics, chemical processing, life sciences, power generation and diverse industrial equipment. Quadrant EPPs products are supported by a global team of application development and technical service engineers.

Full support in evaluating designs and machining of parts is available from Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products Technical Support Group. Learn more about Quadrant at http://www.quadrantplastics.com.

Registered trademarks of the Quadrant group of companies: Acetron, CleanStat, Duraspin, Duratron, Erta, Ertalyte, Ertalene, Ertalon, Extreme Materials, Fluorosint, Ketron, MC, Monocast, Nylatron, Nylasteel, Polypenco, Proteus, Sanalite, Semitron, Techtron, TIVAR and Vibratuf. Torlon is a registered trademark of Solvay Advanced Polymers.

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Carnival season has officially begun in the Adirondacks of Northern New York. Saturday marked the beginning of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnivals 10 days of revelry. Check out the Ice Palace, snag a front row seat for the Gala Parade and join in a 115 year-old tradition at one of National Geographic Travelers Top 10 Winter Carnivals in the world.

The Adirondack Region of Northern New York is a six-million-acre wilderness park, offering unparalleled outdoor recreation opportunities year-round. Book an Adirondack ski package and experience all that the region has to offer, from riding the greatest vertical drop in the east at Whiteface Mountain, to carving turns at family friendly Gore Mountain the Adirondack Region offers revelry and entertainment all season long.

Check out these Adirondack Winter Festivals:

????Lake George Winter Carnival offers festivities throughout the entire month. Every weekend, the village of Lake George heads outside to revel in the snow. Dive in during the Polar Bear Plunge, play ice golf, enjoy fireworks, a giant snow slide and ice castle. Take a ride in a hot air balloon and dont miss the Moon Glow and Fly Off, where hot air balloons will rise into the wintry sky.
????WinterFest in Indian Lake, slated for February 17-19, promises a jam-packed weekend of Adirondack events. Enjoy ski and snowboarding races, a craft fair, the annual snowmobile poker run and organized snowshoe outings.
????Raquette Lake Winter Carnival kicks off February 18-19. Celebrate winter and enjoy winter sports events, a bonfire and fireworks in this idyllic Adirondack village.
????Inlets Frozen Fire & Lights on February 25 offers a full day of family fun with free sledding, ice-skating, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Enjoy fireworks, a bonfire and complimentary refreshments.
????Tri-Town Winterfest in the St. Lawrence River Valley kicks off the second weekend in February and lasts all week long. Enjoy outdoor concerts and theatrical shows, scrapbooking demos and workshops, a chili cook-off and the Polar Bear Golf Tournament.

Adirondack ski packages offer value and incentive so you can stay and play throughout February. Enjoy carnival festivities and all that the Adirondack Region has to offer. Ski the greatest vertical drop in the east at Whiteface, spend the day cruising Gore Mountains wide trails or enjoy off-hill activities like ice-skating, sledding and snowshoeing.

????Ski & Stay Package from The Copperfield Inn includes two nights in a luxury room, ski passes at Gore Mountain for two for two days, breakfast and a gas card. Rates start at $ 173 per person, per night.
????Enjoy all the amenities of Lake Placid and Saranac Lake at Gauthiers Saranac Lake Inn. The Double the Fun Package includes two nights accommodations, two ski passes to Whiteface Mountain. Rates start at $ 199 per person.
????Enjoy a Bed & Sled Getaway at the Redpines Bed & Breakfast in Lake Pleasant for just $ 90 per person, per night. Package includes breakfast for two each morning, discount sled rentals from Village Rentals in nearby Speculator.
Hit the slopes, ride some of the best snowmobile trails in the east, enjoy winter festivals and revel in all that the Adirondack Region has to offer this February.

About the Adirondacks:

The Adirondack Region is a six-million-acre park offering limitless recreation amid 2,000 miles of hiking trails and 3,000 lakes and ponds. Part of the largest temperate forest in the world, the Adirondacks are also home to 103 towns and villages. Connect with the Adirondack on Facebook.com/visitadirondacks or Twitter.com/visitadks. Search Adirondack attractions, events and vacation packages at VisitAdirondacks.com.

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“We had to face much faster cars but we managed to survive, not without a strong effort.”

–Enrique Nava, Driver Car 296, Winner 2nd. Place

“I think is the best road event in the world. I have raced seven times The Panamericana.”

–Alfredo Garc?a de Jal?n, Driver Car 205, 6th place

About La Carrera Panamericana

With a history dating back to 1950, La Carrera Panamericana is one of the most emblematic classic car rallies in the world and has become a true legend, a race that hosts hundreds of drivers and co-drivers and millions of classic car aficionados.

After the Mexican section of the Panamerican Highway was completed in 1950, a five-day race across the country was organized by the Mexican government to advertise this feat and to attract international business into Mexico. The race ran almost entirely along the new highway, which crossed the country from north to south for a total distance of over 3,300 kilometers (2,100 mi).

This year, during the 24th edition of the event, one hundred and eighteen cars with drivers from 15 different nationalities participated in La Carrera Panamericana. They traveled across Mexico, starting their journey in Huatulco, located on the south coast of Mexico, to finish seven days later in the colonial city of Zacatecas.

For Fr?d?rique Constant, sponsoring La Carrera Panamericana forms an exciting and logical new chapter in its history of classic car related sponsorships around the world in the past. If there is one element that is required to take part in La Carrera Panamericana, it is true Passion. It is this same Passion that guides Fr?d?rique Constant on its highly successful journey through the world of fine watch making.

The Fr?d?rique Constant Limited Edition

To celebrate the 24th edition of La Carrera Panamericana race, we introduce two new timepieces, both edited in a limited edition of 1888 pieces for each dial version. Featured with a 43mm diameter polished stainless steel case, the new introductions are equipped with the new FC-435 hand-wound calibre with small second. Water resistant up to 5 ATM, you will be able to see the decorated movement through the case back thanks to its sapphire glass. Two silver dial finishing, either with stainless steel hand-applied indexes or with rose gold plated hand-applied indexes. These two new limited editions display the original logo of the race on the dial and on the decorated movement. This collection is entirely inspired by the magical universe of classic and vintage cars.

Interview with Peter Stas, cofounder and CEO of Frederique Constant

Why is Frederique Constant sponsor of La Carrera Panamericana?

We have been sponsoring classic car events since 2004. Previously, we sponsored Healey events like the European Healey Meeting in St. Moritz, Healey Le Mans, Healey Heidelberg, etc. Two years ago, we took the decision to expand to other classic rallies and sponsored the well-known Peking to Paris rally. At the same time, we changed the name of the collection of classic car related watches to Frederique Constant Vintage Rally. It is to support this collection that we sponsor La Carrera Panamericana. We aim to add other classic car rallies in the future and further promote our Frederique Constant Vintage Rally Collection. Classic cars and Frederique Constant go well together, our customers appreciate the classical designs of both classic cars and our watches. Obviously, both cars and watches are mechanical loves of men around the world, another strong connection.

How did you manage to get such a prestigious sponsor contract?

This question was recently asked by a journalist. It made me think and I answered that we had a history of sponsoring classic car rallies (see above). The main reason however why I think that we have been able to become the sponsor is La Carrera Panamericana is that we always create special limited edition watches for each sponsorship. Another reason is that we are a smaller company and more flexible than our colleague watch manufacturers. The organizers of the classic car rallies speak directly with us and we also create specific merchandising materials. We try always to make the best out of a sponsoring. This is both good for the organizers of the rally and for us, it creates more visibility for both.

How about the future?

We will continue to develop beautiful watches in our Vintage Rally Collection.

In 2012, we introduce the two limited editions for the La Carrera Panamericana.

We then have following limited editions in the Vintage Rally Collection:

?????????Healey

?????????Peking to Paris

?????????La Carrera Panamericana

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