Have you watched Dirty Dancing on repeat? Is “Nobody puts baby in the corner” one of your all-time favourite movie quotes? Did you always wish you could stay at the iconic mountain lodge from the movie and reenact that scene? Well, you can, with six spots available on a thrilling Virginia Time of Your Life famil with United!
Did you know the most classic romantic drama dance film of the 1980s was filmed in Virginia, a state known for its great outdoors, intriguing history, epic cuisine, and iconic landmarks? It’s true!
While the Dirty Dancing storyline took place at a fictional Kellerman’s resort in the Catskills (not in Virginia), Mountain Lake Lodge in Pembroke, Virginia, was the primary location for filming at Kellerman’s.
Situated in the gorgeous Appalachian Mountains, Mountain Lake Lodge may not have been on your radar, but you definitely know it.
It’s where many of Dirty Dancing’s most iconic scenes took place, including when hunky Johnny (Patrick Swayze) lifts Baby (Jennifer Grey) in the lake.
“You looked wonderful out there”
Of course, Virginia isn’t just receiving rave reviews for being the scene of one of the ‘80’s most legendary movies. It’s been wowing visitors since forever ago.
A must-stop destination for Australian holidaymakers to the US, Virginia has breathtaking scenery, thrilling activities, and is well-known for its food, wine, and luxury stays.
In case you’re unfamiliar (though you soon could be), Virginia is conveniently located across the river from Washington, DC. It’s also only a few hours on the train from New York City, making it ideal to include on any East Coast itinerary and Southern USA road trips.
Virginia is a place for lovers! Whether your clients love the great outdoors, history and heritage, mountains, rivers, beaches, or delectable cuisine and wine, there’s an attraction to suit (and then some).
Jaws drop at the unbelievable scenery at Shenandoah National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and along the miles of pristine sand on Virginia Beach. Iconic landmarks like Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Settlement impress, as does the state’s delicious cuisine.
Think the tastiest oysters, freshest seafood catches, and regional specialties you’ll want to take home with you. There are also award-winning wineries, plus craft breweries and creative distilleries to entice.
Sounds awesome, huh?
You could soon be experiencing how wonderful Virginia is yourself with six unreal Time of Your Life fam places up for grabs.
“I carried a watermelon”
Did you know a Dirty Dancing weekend away existed? It does, and it’s a major part of this prize from Virginia Tourism Corporation and United Airlines.
As part of your Time of Your Life fam, you and your five new industry mates will stay at Kellerman’s Mountain House and enjoy a jam-packed weekend of Dirty Dancing-themed activities, including dance lessons, Mary’s Barn dance parties, plus Dirty Dancing trivia and a themed scavenger hunt.
While United’s luggage limit to the US is one 23kg piece, there’s no need to bring your own watermelon for this Time of Your Life fam; there’s so much included:
- Return economy class flights with United from Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane to Dulles, Virginia
- A 6-night, 7-day group fam with accommodations and two meals a day, which includes a Dirty Dancing-themed weekend at Mountain Lake Lodge
- A special Dirty Dancing-themed gift to memorialise the famil
- Sightseeing at Shenandoah National Park, Luray Caverns, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and Skyline Drive en route to Mountain Lake Lodge
- A chance to taste the best of Virginia’s award-winning wine and cuisine
- All ground Virginia transfers
“Nobody puts baby in the corner”
There’s no corner you’ll be comfortable hiding in when there’s a prize this epic on the line.
To enter this awesome Time of Your Life Virginia fam:
- Sell at least one United ticket to the USA
- Complete the informative 15 minute United Airlines training
- In 25 words or less, why you want to visit Virginia with United Airlines (see more details below on what’s needed!)
There are two spots saved for United Airlines best sellers, so the more United tickets you sell, the more entries you gain.
There are also two spots for Virginia best sellers. Simply download and track your Virginia bookings made between the 4th of March & 6th of May and then be sure to upload your sales tracker form here by the 15th of May for more chances to win!
Okay, that’s four places, but we said six fam seats were available. What gives?
Well, if you’re feeling creative, there are another two fam places available for your well-crafted prose.
In 25 words or less, tell us why a trip to Virginia with United is better than this line from Dirty Dancing, “It’s not the mambo. It’s a feeling; a heartbeat.”
The more creative, the better (and no, it doesn’t need to be Dirty Dancing-related).
And who is selecting the winner for these two seats? It’s us, we’ll be the judge of that!
“I can’t imagine being here without you”
If this unreal Time of Your Life fam has given you all the feels and you can’t imagine not getting a place on it, you know what to do. You imagine Johnny telling you “You listen to me… You can” and you register right here.
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