It is valid out of any Canadian gateway, for any duration, and to any destination, and there’s no minimum price. Customers just book the winter vacation package they want through itravel2000 and they qualify!

The contest is applicable to both online and call-in bookings for vacation packages; for cruise bookings please call 1.866.WOW.DEAL. Each winner will be contacted by email or phone within two (2) business days of the applicable draw date and a cheque for $1,000 will be mailed to them within 10 business days.

For more information or to book, please call 1.866.WOW.DEAL or go online to itravel2000.com.

About itravel2000 - Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Mississauga, ON, itravel2000 is one of Canada’s largest independent travel companies and the nation's trusted source in travel. With a mandate to offer clients best-in-class customer service (either online or through its team of Travel Experts), itravel2000 provides Canadians with exceptional value complemented by the broadest range of travel options, including flights, hotels, vacation packages, cruises, and its proprietary travel insurance product GoWise. For more information, visit itravel2000.com

When booking vacation packages, flights, cruises, hotels or car rentals, Petro-Points members have the exclusive opportunity to collect 10 points for every $1 they spend, and receive $10 off if they redeem 10,000 Petro-Points. 500,000 points can earn them $500 off their next vacation.

"itravel2000.com has been a partner of the Petro-Points program for over 6 years. We are thrilled to continue our partnership which adds such great value to itravel2000.com guests and Petro-Points members", says Louis Cote, director, Loyalty and Strategic Partnerships, Suncor Energy. "Key partnerships, like this one, are what make the Petro-Points loyalty program unique". itravel2000.com customers can earn and redeem Petro-Points by keying in their Petro- Points card number when booking online or by calling 1-866-WOW-DEAL

About itravel2000 - Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Mississauga, ON, itravel2000 is one of Canada’s largest independent travel companies and the nation's trusted source in travel. With a mandate to offer clients best-in-class customer service (either online or through its team of Travel Experts), itravel2000 provides Canadians with exceptional value complemented by the broadest range of travel options, including flights, hotels, vacation packages, cruises, and its proprietary travel insurance product GoWise. For more information, visit itravel2000.com

About Petro-Canada Retail and Wholesale - Petro-Canada, a Suncor Energy business, operates more than 1,450 retail stations and 250 Petro-Pass wholesale locations nationwide. Petro-Canada's retail loyalty program, Petro-Points provides Canadians with the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards. Petro-Canada is proud to be a National Partner of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees, supporting Canadian athletes, coaches and their families for more than 25 years. For more information, visit www.petro-canada.ca.

“Our partnership with Uplift allows our customers to budget and plan their getaways while being able to purchase the best experiences possible,” says Dianne Jackson, vice president of retail, RLV. “Canadian travellers can take the holiday they deserve without the stress of being able to afford to pay for it all at once. Now, dream vacations no longer have to wait.”

“We are so pleased to be partnering with itravel2000, one of Canada’s most recognized and respected retail brands. Our companies are perfectly aligned as both itravel2000 and Uplift are progressive, creative organizations that understand travel technology. Above all, we are both truly passionate about travel and together we will help more Canadians realize their travel goals and dreams,” says Denise Heffron, Managing Director of Uplift, Canada.

Uplift is an organization that offers pay-over-time financing solutions. Based in California, Uplift’s technology provides travellers with a Pay Monthly option. The application is commitment-free and determines a loan decision within seconds, all within the current checkout process on itravel2000. Customers can pay off their balance early with no penalties.

itravel2000 currently offers this innovative payment plan on vacation packages only, but will be applied to other products in the future. Travellers can use this payment plan option on their next vacation package by visiting www.itravel2000.com

About itravel2000 – itravel2000, a division of H.I.S.-Red Label Vacations Inc., has grown into one of Canada’s largest travel companies and the nation’s trusted source in travel. Founded in 1994, its purpose is to offer the travel consumer superior customer service, amazing choice, the best value and the lowest price guaranteed on all travel and travel-related products. For more information, please visit www.itravel2000.com

About Uplift – Uplift was founded by a passionate team of travel industry veterans to provide a better way to shop, book, pay for and experience travel. Our mission is to make travel more accessible, affordable and rewarding for everyone. By offering simple, flexible payments, Uplift benefits consumers who are able to book now and pay over time. Uplift is offered by leading travel brands in both Canada and the United States.