Visit Florida, the state�s official source for travel planning, in conjunction with the Florida tourism industry, is working to aid those affected by Hurricane Katrina with an innovative program designed to use travel to help hurricane victims. Getaways for Gulf Aid online auction is a simple way for people to help by bidding on a variety of Florida vacations on eBay. One hundred percent of the auction proceeds will go directly to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. Bud Nocera, President/CEO for VISIT FLORIDA said the contributions of the Florida tourism industry have produced one-of-a-kind vacation packages, stimulating the economy and bringing goodwill through travel. "We believe this program can be a model for other states and inspire a national campaign we can all use to benefit relief efforts and show solidarity with our Gulf state neighbors," said Nocera. Florida vacation packages include family reunions, golf vacations, spa retreats, romantic escapes and more, with bids starting at $75(�43). Sets of roundtrip airline tickets are also offered starting at $25(�15), which includes destinations in the U.S. that are serviced by participating airlines. Holidays to Florida are available now at: www.eBay.com/GetawaysForGulfAid. Donations are tax-deductible. For more information, visit: www.VISITFLORIDA.com. For more information, contact Esther Williamson at 01825 763633 or esther.williamson@kbc-pr.com VISIT FLORIDA, the state�s official source for travel planning, is the premier sales and marketing organization that promotes tourism to Florida through sales, advertising, promotions, public relations, new product development and visitor services programs both domestically and internationally. Working with the worlds� major travel writers, media and broadcasters to produce print and broadcast paid and earned media, VISIT FLORIDA programs reach more than two billion potential visitors each year. VISIT FLORIDA maintains a domestic office in Tallahassee, and has international offices in Germany, London, Paris, Montreal, Toronto and a dedicated office in Miami serving Latin America. VISIT FLORIDA has more than 3,500 tourism industry Partners and four major strategic alliances with Hertz, American Express Travel Related Services, AirTran Airways, and the Florida Lodging Association. To learn more about VISIT FLORIDA, visit the media section at media.VISITFLORIDA.org or view the consumer web site at www.VISITFLORIDA.com.