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Saturday, August 20, 2011

Pints for Prostates Belgium Beer Tour Scheduled for Sept. 7-15, 2012 BeerTrips.com Itinerary Stops in Brussels, Brugge and Gent

BeerTrips.com and Pints for Prostates are teaming up for a special trip to Belgium from Sept. 7-15, 2012, that will benefit the fight against prostate cancer.

The seven night dream trip to Belgium includes beer tastings, escorted cafe crawls, guided city tours, abbey visits, special meals and more in Brussels, Brugge and Gent. The trip will include tours of famous breweries, including Chimay, Cantillon and Moortgat.

BeerTrips.com has been providing unique beer travel experiences to destinations around the world since 1998. BeerTrips.com is offering this special Pints for Prostates group tour to Belgium on a limited basis. A total of 14 slots will be sold for this tour at $2,195, plus air. The trip includes seven nights lodging in centrally located hotels; breakfast daily, three beer dinners and two beer lunches; and train and coach transportation. Details on this trip can be found at www.BeerTrips.com.

The tour will be hosted by Pints for Prostates founder and beer journalist Rick Lyke. Lyke has been writing about beer, wine and spirits for 30 years and has visited Belgium several times. Pints for Prostates is a 501(c)3 charity that reaches men through the universal language of beer with an important health message.

“BeerTrips.com has put together a fantastic trip to Belgium, which many beer lovers consider to be Beer Heaven,” said Lyke. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership to help us raise funds and spread the word to men about the importance of regular prostate health screenings and early detection.”

“Belgium is one of the favorite BeerTrips.com destinations,” said Mike Saxton, founder of BeerTrips.com. “We offer small groups an intimate experience with the chance for insider tours of some the most famous breweries in the world. If you love beer and love to travel, this gives you the chance to experience a great week in Belgium, enjoying history, culture, food and beer along the way.”

As part of the BeerTrips.com and Pints for Prostates partnership, Pints for Prostates will raffle a trip for two for the special trip. For a $10 donation for a single ticket, $25 donation for three tickets or $50 for seven tickets, donors will be entered to win the trip that includes:

• The BeerTrips.com Belgium trip for two Sept. 7-15, 2012

• Roundtrip Airfare for Two from the Continental United States

• Seven Nights in Fine Centrally Located Hotels

• Brewery Tours

• Escorted Cafe Crawls

• Guided City Tours

• Breakfasts Daily/3 Beer Dinners/2 Beer Lunches

• Train & Private Coach Transportation

The total value of the trip for two is estimated at $6,500. The drawing will be held on July 29, 2012. The prize is non-transferable. No cash substitute will be offered. The winner and their guest are responsible for obtaining passports and all trip related costs not outlined above. You must be 21 years old to enter.

About BeerTrips.com

Beer Trips.com was founded in 1998 to offer serious beer people the opportunity to travel to the world’s best beer destinations with other people who love great beer. Beer and travel, travel and beer — these are two of our favorite things. Both, in our estimation, are worth a fair amount of life’s energy. Our goal, and our very reason for existing, is to take our travelers the best beer destinations, drink, taste and enjoy the best beers, meet the beer-loving people of the countries we visit, and explore the history, culture, art and architecture of the interesting places where beer “grew up”. To do this we stay in nice, well-located hotels, eat at great restaurants that emphasize beer in their fare, and visit breweries, brew pubs, cafes, and museums that enhance our understanding and appreciation of beer and its rich history and culture

About Pints for Prostates

Pints for Prostates is a 501(c)3 a campaign that reaches men through the universal language of beer to encourage them to take charge of their health. The group was founded by prostate cancer survivor and beer writer Rick Lyke in 2008. The grassroots effort raises awareness among men about the importance of regular health screenings and PSA testing by making appearances at beer festivals, social networking and pro bono advertising. According to the National Cancer Institute, 240,890 new prostate cancer cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2011. More information is available at www.pintsforprostates.org. Pints for Prostates also has a presence on Facebook and Twitter (@pints4prostates).

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