Travel contests & sweepstakes: win luxury holidays!

Friday newsletters always feature luxury travel contests, tips, series or news.

Today (July 5, 2019): Travel contests & sweepstakes: win luxury holidays!

Every first Friday of the month, you can win exclusive prizes & free holidays in my pick of the best luxury travel contests & sweepstakes on the internet. These contests are weekly updated on my travel blog here, so check back regularly.

In this issue: win luxury holidays to the Seychelles, Maldives, Portugal, Greece, Abu Dhabi, Costa Rica, Zimbabwe, Switzerland, Barcelona, London, Tenerife and more.

• Win an ultraluxe holiday to the Seychelles. The grand prize is a five-night stay in a beachfront pool villa at Banyan Tree Seychelles. Also included in the prize is a 60-minute spa treatment for two, breakfast each morning, and one destination dining experience, return flights from the UK, and return transfers are included in the Seychelles.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 6 August 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a holiday to the Algarve, Portugal. The prize-winner and a guest will spend five nights in a cottage or suite at The Magnolia Hotel in Quinta do Lago, which sits within 2000 acres of the Ria Formosa Nature Park. All meals during the stay ands return flights from the UK as well as transfers to and from the airport in Portugal are also included in the prize.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 4 September 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a cruise in the Maldives. The grand prize is a seven nights cruise only on board the Yasawa Princess in the Maldives. The prize is for two adults sharing a cabin on an all inclusive bases. Meet & greet and transfers are included. Internal return transfers are also included. This is a cruise only prize and does not include International flights.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 31 July 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a holiday to Crete, Greece. The prize-winner and a guest will enjoy five nights at Abaton Island Resort & Spa in a luxury seafront room, where white-washed interiors are softened by dark wood coffee tables and clean-lined geometric fabrics. Return flights from the UK for two people are included in the prize.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 13 August 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a glamorous trip to Abu Dhabi, UAE. The grand prize is five nights for two at Beach Rotana Resort in Abu Dhabi staying in a classic room on a half board basis and a one hour couple’s massage at Zen the Spa at Rotana. Flights not included.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 1 August 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a luxury safari in Zimbabwe. The grand prize is an all Inclusive 6 night luxury safari in Zimbabwe and includes 2 nights at Kanga Camp in Mana Pools, 2 nights at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge and 2 nights at Somalisa Camp in Hwange National Park with light aircraft flights and transfers between the camps. International flights to and from Zimbabwe not included.
  • Eligibility: open to citizens of USA, UK, Germany, and 15 other countries
  • End date: 1 August 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a luxury stay in Switzerland. The prize-winner and a guest will enjoy three nights at Badrutt’s Palace in St Moritz. Daily breakfast and supper is included in the stay. The prize also includes one spa treatment for each guest at the Palace Wellness Spa which offers panoramic views out to the Alpine hills. Finally, return flights from the UK, in partnership with Swiss International Air Lines, are also included in the prize, as well as return train transfers in Switzerland, in partnership with Switzerland Tourism.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 13 August 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win return flights to one of 6 USA destinations. To celebrate Independence Day, one of Manchester’s leading airlines to the USA, Thomas Cook Airlines is offering you the chance to win a pair of flights to your choice of 6 great destinations. Choose from Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Las Vegas, Orlando or Seattle.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 22 July 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a luxury stay in Edinburgh, Scotland. The prize-winner and a guest will enjoy a two-night suite experience at The Balmoral in Edinburgh, the Scottish capital’s original grande-dame hotel. Breakfast and a three-course supper in Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux is also included in the prize. Travel to Edinburgh is not included in the prize, which must be taken between Sunday and Thursday.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 23 July 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a two-night stay in Barcelona, Spain. The grand prize is a 2-night stay in a double room at Hotel Casa Fuster in Barcelona Spain. This prize includes a buffet breakfast each morning of your stay plus a complimentary glass of Cava on the roof terrace.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 1 August 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a two-night stay in Tenerife, Spain. The grand prize is a 2-night stay in a double room at Royal Hideaway Corales Resort in Tenerife, Spain. This prize includes breakfast each morning of your stay plus a complimentary glass of Cava on arrival.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 1 August 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a two-night stay in London, UK. The grand prize is a 2-night stay in a double room at Radisson Blu Edwardian Mercer Street Hotel in London. This prize includes breakfast each morning of your stay plus two tickets to visit the nearby V&A Museum.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 1 August 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a luxurious spa break in Hamshire, UK. The prize-winner and a guest will spend three nights at Chewton Glen, set in 130 acres of grounds on the edge of the New Forest. Staying in one of the hotel’s elegant treehouse suites, guests sleep high above the ground, with a private terrace complete with day beds to relax on, and a hot tub to take in the forest views. Full use of the hotel’s deeply spoiling spa is part of the prize. Breakfast and one three-course supper for two is also included.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 30 July 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a luxury short break in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The grand prize is a three-night stay in an executive room at the Grand Central Hotel Belfast, cocktails at the observatory bar, two return flights with Ryanair, and entry to the Titanic Belfast and SS Nomadic.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 11 August 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a vintage train trip around Ireland. The grand prize includes return transfers from London (or Crewe) by train and ferry, seven nights in hotels on a bed and breakfast basis (two in Dublin, two in Killarney, three in Galway), transfers to and from the train on travel days, and complimentary tea and coffee on board the train.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 7 July 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a luxury trip to New York City, USA. The grand prize includes return flights for two, London to New York, a gift certificate for a two-night weekend stay for two at The Chatwal, New York and a signed copy of City of Girls.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 7 July 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win an epic trip for two to Australia’s incredible Northern Territory. The grand prize is a fully inclusive 5 day tour of Kakadu’s Ancient Secrets for two, including 13 meals, 4 full buffet breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinner with wine and 1 local dinner experience; 5 nights accommodation; all entrance and National Park fees; travel by bespoke 4WD vehicle with reclining seats, WiFi and air-conditioning; and flights from any Australian Capital City
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: not specified
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a family ticket for 4 on one of Brussels Airlines’ 17 direct flights to Africa. The Economy Class tickets (with departure from Brussels) are valid for 4 people traveling together, and include airport taxes, luggage and meals.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 7 July 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win an incredible 14-night adventure to Costa Rica. The winner and a guest will experience everything Costa Rica has to offer on the 14-night Costa Rica Discovery Tour, from coming face-to-face with exotic animals to delving into tropical rainforests and taking in the country’s pristine beaches. Return flights, transfers, transportation, four lunches and three evening meals are all included, along with English-speaking guides, excursions and entrance fees.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 31 July 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a pair of tickets to Japan. The grand prize is one pair of return tickets (taxes included) from London Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda In Economy Class on Japan Airlines (JAL) operated flights.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 28 July 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a trip to Iceland. Ten winners will experience Iceland’s incredible geothermal pools and more. Each winner will be able to bring one special person with them on the trip. The prize includes flights and 3 nights accommodation for 2 in Reykjavik plus extras.
  • Eligibility: open to USA & Canada residents
  • End date: 30 August 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a trip to New Zealand, including Business Class flights. The grand prize includes return Business Class flights to New Zealand from a UK airport for two, seven nights accommodation at The Grand Mercure Hotel Auckland, private transfers to and from Auckland Airport and the hotel, and hospitality tickets to watch Great British Lions v New Zealand on November 2nd.
  • Eligibility: open to UK & Ireland residents
  • End date: 15 July 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a luxury five night holiday for two to Dubai. The grand prize is five nights at Atlantis, The Palm, on a half-board basis (this includes complimentary drinks with dinner) and stay in an Ocean King room so you can take in the views from sunrise to sunset. The prize also includes return Business Class flights with Emirates Airlines.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 30 September 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win one return ticket with Brussels Airlines to an European destination of your choice. The ticket includes all taxes, and will be valid for one year from the date the winner is contacted informing him/her of the win.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: no closure date (monthly contest)
  • Enter the competition: click here

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