VIRTUOSO LIFE(R)'S Third Annual 'Travel Dreams Sweepstakes' Lets Consumers Explore Their Travel Ambitions

And Gives Participants A Chance To Win A 2009 Toyota Venza Or $1,000 Cash

NEW YORK, March 3 -- VIRTUOSO LIFE(R), the flagship magazine of leading travel network, Virtuoso(R), has launched its third annual 'Travel Dreams Sweepstakes' presented by Toyota. This popular promotion invites consumers to share their ultimate travel fantasies through the Travel Dreams survey. With questions that delve into list-topping dream destinations, the most alluring islands, perfect family getaways and more, travelers journey toward discovering where they most want to visit next. Survey participants receive a chance to win $1,000 (5 winners) in cash or a new 2009 Toyota Venza, valued at $35,000.

By visiting www.virtuosolife.com, consumers can share their travel yearns through an online survey, lasting approximately 10 minutes. The deadline is March 31, 2009. U.S. residents may participate and must comply with eligibility requirements. Complete sweepstakes rules and conditions are available at www.virtuosolife.com. As the lifestyle magazine of the Virtuoso network and World Elite MasterCard(R), VIRTUOSO LIFE(R) caters to discerning travelers who wish to seek out exceptional experiences, and reaches 250,000 of the world's best consumers.

VIRTUOSO LIFE's July/August 2009 issue will feature the 'Travel Dreams Sweepstakes' results, revealing not only the next big thing in exclusive vacations, but also the travel experiences that create the ultimate 'Return on Life(TM).' A rich life is not measured by possessions, but by time well spent with loved ones and the memories created by their journeys together.

About Virtuoso

As the industry's leading luxury travel network, Virtuoso(R) comprises over 300 agencies with more than 6,000 elite travel advisors in 22 countries in North and South America, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand, as well as the world's best travel providers and premier destinations. The network's member agencies generate over $5.1 billion annually in travel sales, making it the most powerful group in luxury travel. Virtuoso is also the exclusive network of travel services and benefits provided by MasterCard(R) for participating World Elite MasterCard(R) programs.

VIRTUOSO LIFE is the official lifestyle magazine of Virtuoso, its member travel agencies and World Elite MasterCard(R). It features luxury cruising, top vacation destinations, hotels and resorts, cultural tours, spas, private jet charters and more, and is distributed bi-monthly to the homes of Virtuoso travel advisors' top clients. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com and www.virtuosolife.com.