You Could Do Your Own Survivor Trip To A Tropical Island In The South Pacific

PRLog (Press Release) - Jun 05, 2009 -
Three hundred ex-workers of the hard hit US car industry, turned up on a weekday afternoon at a suburban bar in Detroit, in answer to a casting call for another season of the CBS reality TV show ‘Survivor”.

One of the hopefuls said “I’m in line because I refuse to participate in the recession." Another one declared “The thought of spending seven weeks on a tropical island sounds just too enticing to pass up".

An electrician, Rob Koleski, laid off by Ford, who recently lost his home to foreclosure said "You wouldn't have to worry about paying the rent. I think this place is horrible. I just want to get out of here".

For 18 seasons the United States version of ‘Survivor’ has been an unparalleled hit.  It has become one of the most successful shows in the history of the US broadcasting. Reality shows like ‘Survivor’ and ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ have created a reality TV revolution across the world.  

"Our casting calls have been getting bigger", said Heather Kuh, CBS television network organizer.  CBS pulled in somewhere between $40-$50 million dollars through advertising revenue, during ‘Survivor’s’ last three episodes, during the last season.

The participants in the show are taken to distant locations that range from Vanuatu, to Samoa and up into Micronesia. The contestants face (often three day long) challenges that entail teamwork, physical and mental stamina, problem solving and willpower. These can include gross food challenges, knowledge quizzes, plus some individual challenges. The winning team of each challenge is given either an immunity, or challenge reward.  

At the close of each installment, the tribe members gather together to vote one person off the tribe. The last contestant surviving on the show receives a prize of $1m (before taxes).  All contestants receive a cash prize at some point in the game, starting with $25,000 paid to the first one voted off the show.

There are many theories as to why the reality show ’Survivor’ has proved so popular, particularly in the U.S. ‘Survivor’ is more than just a game show, it is a statement about human nature and how ordinary people (as opposed to actors) react differently under pressure.  Some reality TV producers now put their would-be participants through psychological and medical tests before admitting them to the show, as the level of stress is extreme.

In general, the television audience relates to the interaction of surviving in difficult relationships and situations. The audience appreciates the ability of contestants to "do what it takes" to win in an individualistic and highly competitive "world". The interchange of agreements made in order to gain power and the fact that the ‘rats’ of the pack usually get what they so richly deserve.

You may not have made it on to the TV Survivor show, but there is one way you can get to visit a survivor tropical island in the South Pacific, the world’s dream holiday destination. Check it out at http://winaresort.com/monothlydraw.html

It takes its participants to distant locations, that vary from Samoa to Vanuatu and Micronesia. The last survivor collects a prize of $1m. The contestants face anything from grub-eating, to physical and mental contests.

For more information about the author, take a few minutes to check it all out at Win A Resort (http://winaresort.com)
Dr Wendy Stenberg-Tendys and her husband are CEO's of YouMe Support Foundation (http://youmesupport.org) providing high school education grants for children who are without hope. The know the delights of living on a tropical island in the South Pacific and want to give you same opportunity.
Feel free to contact Wendy on admin@youmesupport.org