Phones 4U has teamed up with BlackBerry UK & Ireland to give you the chance to win a trip to New York. The winner gets to bring a friend and will spend 3 nights in New York (includes flights and accommodation) as well as receiving £500 spending money. You and your friend will also win a BlackBerry Torch 9800.
If you don’t win first prize don’t worry as 5 runners-up will also get a shiny new Torch 9800.
All you have to do is answer a simple question: If you were a famous explorer, what three things would you always take on your adventures?
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