HOT ONES CARIBBEAN STAYCATION SWEEPSTAKES United States Virgin Islands Edition “HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS” (St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John)

UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS, January 7, 2025 TEMPO Networks, the Caribbean’s leading Media, Entertainment & Events Company, in partnership with the United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and VIYA, launches the “Home is Where the Heart Is” Staycation Sweepstakes.  A lucky Virgin Islander and their guest will win a staycation in the island of their choice, St. Croix, St. Thomas or St. John.

Staycations are the new vacations, having recently emerged as one of the most popular domestic tourism products, offering many of the same mental and physical benefits as traditional vacations, less the stress that can be associated with travel.  Indeed, 44% of domestic people in the U.S. go on staycations, with 87.7% of this group having been on a staycation this year.  Importantly, staycations provide opportunities for local discovery and even Virgin Islanders themselves have yet to discover the endless beauty and rich cultural heritage of home, the USVI.

The “Home is Where the Heart Is” sweepstakes is the second trip giveaway in connection with TEMPO’s hit show, Hot Ones Caribbean -USVI edition which took a deep dive in the most entertaining way into the vibrancy of the USVI culture, the amazing tourism product, the mouth-watering cuisine and, of course, the warm and super-talented people. The show’s hot roster of prominent USVI guests, including Governor Albert Bryan, Commissioner of Tourism, Joseph Boschulte and TEMPO’s very own Founder/CEO, Mr. TEMPO himself, Frederick A. Morton, Jr., all described in the show the many reasons why the USVI is among the hottest Caribbean tourist destinations.

The Staycation sweepstakes comes on the heels of TEMPO’s successful Win a Trip contest, which amassed tens of thousands of interactions and entries and a lucky winner from the United States winning a trip to the USVI.   Now, one lucky Virgin Islander and their guest will have the opportunity to experience home like never before.  Frederick A. Morton, Jr., Founder & CEO, TEMPO Networks, shared his thoughts: “the United States Virgin Islands is my home, the birthplace of TEMPO and where my heart is and so it’s a blessing, as we currently celebrate TEMPO’s 19^th Anniversary, to deliver this Home is where The Heart Is” Staycation opportunity to the Community. I want to encourage my fellow Virgin Islanders to enjoy home in the same manner as those we warmly welcome to our shores, appreciating our history, exploring, discovering, or re-discovering the blessings of residing in Paradise”.

Beginning January 8, 2025 through February 8, 2025, U.S. Virgin Islanders can enter the Staycation sweepstakes at www.temponetworks.com. The Staycation includes round-trip airfare and a four-night stay for two at one of three of our amazing resort partners: Divi Carina Bay in St. Croix, Bluebeards Castle in St. Thomas or Wharfside Village in St. John – winner’s choice!

“Far too often the hustle and bustle of life keeps us from taking in the beauty of the paradise we live in,” shares Deputy Commissioner of Tourism, RoseAnne Farrington. “The USVI Department of Tourism is excited to support this sweepstakes and encourages everyone throughout the territory to remember to explore the beauty of our home islands.”

The Staycation Sweepstakes is sponsored by the United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, VIYA, Mama Maisa’s Pepper Sauce, Wicked Smart Hot Sauce, Anji’s Flavorful Heat Hot Sauce, Captain Morgan, Divi Carina Bay Resort, Bluebeards Castle, Wharfside Village, Mutiny Island Vodka and Ultimate Legacy VI Mas Band.  No purchase is necessary to participate in the Staycation sweepstakes. Purchase will not increase odds of winning. Void where prohibited. Grand prize travel must be completed December 31, 2025, subject to blackout dates. Sweepstakes ends February 8, 2025.  For complete rules, entry details, prize descriptions and terms and conditions go to www.temponetworks.com/shows/hot-ones-caribbean-edition/staycation-usvi/. Be sure to tune in, subscribe and watch episodes of the Hot Ones Caribbean –USVI edition on TEMPO Networks YouTube and follow us @temponetworks @tempousvi @hotonescaribbean @visitusvi @usvifestivals

About TEMPO Networks

TEMPO Networks is the premiere multi-media entertainment, event and content production company producing and offering culturally relevant Caribbean programming worldwide, capturing the extraordinary Caribbean vibe, loved by over 40 Million annual visitors to the Caribbean. With its flagship cable network in over 30 Caribbean countries, distribution in the USA on Optimum and VerizonFios, reaching over 5M viewers and on digital and social platforms to millions more followers and viewers, TEMPO is the “Caribbean Connection”.  Fully dedicated to delivering content spotlighting the extraordinary Caribbean lifestyle and experience, including travel & tourism, music, cuisine, sailing, adventure,TEMPO is your Gateway to all things Caribbean. For more information about TEMPO, check us out at www.temponetworks.com, TEMPO Networks YouTube and follow us @temponetworks (IG, Fb, TikTok, LinkedIn).

About the U.S. Virgin Islands

About 40 miles east of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands comprise a United States territory located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. The three islands are St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas, where the capital of Charlotte Amalie is located. Perfect for leisure or business travel, the U.S. Virgin Islands features breathtaking, world-renowned beaches, an international marine industry, European architecture, and a burgeoning restaurant industry. No passports are required from U.S. citizens traveling from the U.S. mainland or Puerto Rico. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are equivalent to entering the United States from any international country. Upon departure, a passport is required for non-U.S. citizens. For more information about the United States Virgin Islands, go to www.VisitUSVI.com, follow us @VisitUSVI on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Pinterest, and @USVITourism on TikTok, X and LinkedIn.

Media contacts:
Patreece DeChabert
TEMPO Networks, LLC
pdechabert@temponetworks.com

Alani Henneman-Todman
USVI Department of Tourism
ahenneman@usvitourism