AN ECO-ADVENTURE ANTI-DEVELOPMENT SWEEPS

This is a first for this sweepstress, an eco-adventure, anti-development sweeps. Thanks to Adrienne Wilson at Gadling for her POST.

The prize: Two weeks in Fiji, on Adventure Island in the Mamanuca Islands, as part of a startup eco-community, TribeWanted.

To enter, click HERE.

According to this LA Times article, the idea behind TribeWanted is to stave off development on the island. Here’s to that. However, certain semiotics around the project, like the membership categories (Hunter? Warrior? When there is an actual tribal family residing on the island?) seem at cross purposes with TribeWanted's otherwise admirable intentions. And the project's reality TV vibe is slightly offputting. It feels like Survivor: The Timeshare Edition. Not surprisingly, the press is catching on. Good Morning America will soon feature TribeWanted on the show.

Here are details from STA Travel’s U.S. homepage:

What is TribeWanted?
· TribeWanted is an eco-friendly, green community.
· Adventure Island is located in Fiji in the Mamanuca Islands.
· Members participate in the community and debate tribal issues via the online forum to decide the development of the island.
· There are only 5,000 memberships being sold, and only 100 people are allowed on the island at a time.
· For every year of membership purchased, the member is entitled to 7 nights stay per year on the island.
Choose your membership option:
· Nomad - 1 year including 7 nights accommodation on the island for $214
· Hunter - 2 years including 14 nights accommodation on the island for $429
· Warrior - 3 years including 21 nights accommodation on the island for $643
What's included:
· Access to the virtual Tribal HQ and Tribal TV.
· All meals and accommodation during your stay on Adventure Island (duration of stay depends on package purchased).
Pick up from Labasa Airport in Fiji and transfer by bus and boat to Adventure Island.
· A donation to local Fijian community projects.
· Tribal membership certificate, Tribal key chain ID, and Island Passport.