Jones Valley Resort, a member of houseboats.com, is offering a vacation giveaway to one family.

Jones Valley Resort is giving away a seven-night luxury houseboat vacation valued at $16,000 aboard the 65-foot Titan, the largest houseboat rental vessel in the country.

"We wanted a way to ease the tension and promote family togetherness during these trying financial times," said Mike Han, COO of houseboats.com, in a statement.

Applicants must submit a 300-word-or-less essay stating why they or someone they know deserves this vacation. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2010 and the winner will be announced by May 15.

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