Gateway Diner at the Malta International Airport - May 11. Upon arrival on location, the 13 finalists of the New Krest Treasure Hunt were met by Maria Micallef, general manager of General Soft Drinks Co. Ltd, Amanda Cassar, marketing executive of Continental Cars Ltd, Paul Fleri Soler, district manager of Emirates Airlines, and Terry Farrugia, station manager of 89.7 Bay Radio.

All 13 finalists or key holders knew that they were winners at this point. They were here to identify whether the key they have been treasuring would start the New VW Polo. Each participant was given a paper that contained a number-related question. The person giving the correct answer or the closest number, had the first go at starting the car.

"It is encouraging to see so much enthusiasm," Ms Micallef said on behalf of General Soft Drinks. "These competitions and promotions are a demonstration of gratitude towards our consumers and we are more than happy to organise more of these - we feel that we owe a lot to our consumers." She also thanked the partners in the campaign, Continental Cars, for putting up the top prize and Emirates Airlines who provided 12 tickets to Dubai. 89.7 Bay Radio had been key in making this campaign a success.

Terry Farrugia said: "The campaign was great fun and the response was incredible. In certain instances we had people coming to the mystery locations hours before, not to mention one participant who was present on location all day."

Mr Farrugia then called one partici-pant after the other to try their key.

Rita Said tried the key she found at Portomaso, Michael Bajada (power station), Marco Ciantar (Floriana Granaries), Michael Bajada (Gharghur transmitter), Pierre Schembri (Ta` Qali stadium), Doris Borg (Valletta), Danica Spiteri (Dwejra, Gozo), Nicholas Ellul (Manoel Island). The key belonging to Polly Farrugia (Freeport) started the car.

The other finalists were Peter Mifsud (Lower Barracca), Marion Muscat (Paradise Bay), Roderick Stoner and Lars Scicluna (Sliema Chalet).