LivingSocial Adventures Launches in 30 Markets Worldwide with Exciting, Custom-Produced Social Events and Experiences

WASHINGTON, July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by the thrill of new experiences and motivated by the rush of adrenaline, LivingSocial announced today the launch of LivingSocial Adventures — an original concept in the local commerce category that creates and produces fully-curated social events.  The events are personally guided by LivingSocial Adventures employees, and encourage members to broaden their social circles and take advantage of exciting opportunities that can't be found anywhere else. 

Born from the success of the popular social adventure company Urban Escapes, which was acquired by LivingSocial in October 2010, LivingSocial Adventures brings together multiple merchants to offer fully customized and uniquely enjoyable experiences ranging from river tubing and beer tasting excursions to sushi-making classes to Summer Camp for "Grown-Ups".

"LivingSocial has pioneered the curation of handpicked experiences through our Daily Deals, Escapes, Instant and Families offerings," said Tim O'Shaughnessy, CEO and co-founder, LivingSocial. "The launch of LivingSocial Adventures expands LivingSocial's footprint to include bigger and bolder member experiences that are truly unique for our members."

Maia Josebachvili, Global Director, LivingSocial Adventures, added: "Our passion for adventure combined with the reach of LivingSocial allows us to bring exciting, one-of-a-kind guided experiences you could never arrange on your own to even more people throughout the world."  

To build excitement for the launch, LivingSocial today announced The Ultimate LivingSocial NYC Adventure — a sweepstakes that will award three lucky winners with one guest each an adventure consisting of:

• Roundtrip airfare for two from their home to New York City
• Helicopter transport from the airport into Manhattan
• Two nights at Midtown's The Empire Hotel
• Exclusive jet ski tour to the Statue of Liberty
• Skydiving with views of the Manhattan skyline
• Private rifle instruction in Manhattan's only indoor range
• Dinner at Iron Chef winner Marc Forgione's restaurant
• VIP experience at the Dave Matthews Band Caravan Concert on Governor's Island

To learn more, visit http://www.facebook.com/LivingSocialAdventures.

Bram Levy, Global Director, LivingSocial Adventures, said: "The Ultimate LivingSocial NYC Adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity representative of the type of original, guided experiences we will be offering to our members around the globe. We look forward to having members from all corners of the world join us on upcoming Adventures in their own backyard."

LivingSocial Adventures is available to all members of LivingSocial.  Adventures are offered in a total of 30 markets throughout the U.S., Canada and the UK including:

• Atlanta
• Austin, Texas
• Baltimore
• Boise, Idaho
• Boston
• Charlotte, N.C.
• Chicago
• Dallas
• Denver
• Houston
• London
• Los Angeles
• Miami
• Minneapolis/St. Paul
• Nashville, Tenn.
• New Orleans
• New York
• Philadelphia
• Phoenix
• Portland, Ore.
• Raleigh, N.C.
• Richmond, Va.
• Sacramento, Calif.
• Salt Lake City
• San Diego
• San Francisco
• Seattle
• Toronto
• Vancouver, BC
• Washington

Fun people seeking fun experiences should visit www.livingsocial.com/adventures to sign up for the LivingSocial Adventures e-mail list.  For more information and to see photos of prior LivingSocial Adventures or to hear from past LivingSocial Adventurers, visit the official LivingSocial Adventures Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/LivingSocialAdventures.

In addition to LivingSocial Adventures, members can find even more fun with:

• LivingSocial Daily Deals — handpicked experiences, discounted by at least 50 percent, on the coolest things to do in your backyard;
• LivingSocial Escapes — affordable, accessible travel "getaways-in-a-box";
• LivingSocial Families — local, family-friendly experiences selected to help parents and kids discover hidden gems around town; and
• LivingSocial Instant Deals — real-time, mobile offerings, allowing merchants to drive patrons through the door.

Taking part in the LivingSocial fun couldn't be easier: deals are delivered to members through the LivingSocial website, a daily email blast and through apps for iPhone and Android devices. The deal is available to anyone who clicks on it during the time it is live. Additionally, LivingSocial's unique referral model gives users a chance to get their deal for free. Once a deal is purchased, the buyer can share the deal using a unique link generated at checkout. If three friends purchase the deal through the link, the original buyer's deal is free.  

For a full list of LivingSocial products and the cities where products are available, go to livingsocial.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/livingsocial. Join us on Facebook at facebook.com/livingsocial.

About LivingSocial

LivingSocial helps people around the world find, share, and enjoy great local deals and new experiences.  We'll help you get more out of your city.  Through its daily deal e-mails and alerts, LivingSocial introduces members to handpicked local businesses, products, or services each day at savings of 50% or more.  With a range of products for different interests, like Families and Adventures, LivingSocial helps delight members with the perfect deal for them.  Other services include LivingSocial Escapes, which features easy "vacations in a box" to leading destinations, and LivingSocial Instant, which helps members discover real-time discounts at nearby restaurants, stores, and businesses.  LivingSocial works with each merchant partner to create customized marketing solutions that attract and retain loyal, long-term customers.  Based in Washington, D.C., LivingSocial now has more than 40 million members in 21 countries.

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