Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip
2008 Olympics Package
The mega-monster, bargain store, Sam's Club and beverage-king, Coca Cola is offering what they call a once-in-a-lifetime travel package to Beijing, China. In case you haven't heard, the 2008 Olympic games are being hosted there. For $75,000, you get air transportation including deluxe airport transfers; five-star accommodations at the Shangri-La Hotel for 5 nights; access to all Coca Cola hospitality tents and suites, "exceptional" seats to the Opening Ceremony celebration and other 'Week 1' events; all meals, and more.
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