Friday newsletters always feature luxury travel contests, tips, series or news.
Today (May 3, 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 Mauritius, London, Canada, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Africa, Spain, Namibia, the Maldives, Greece, Aruba, St Lucia, Iceland, Scotland, Malta, New York, Hawaii, France, Australia, Dubai, Japan, Antigua, and Malaysia.
- Win a five-star trip to Mauritius. Mauritius Tourism is giving away an ultraluxe trip for two, including return Economy Class flights and a seven-night half board stay at the luxurious Constance Prince Maurice (one of the best hotels on the island).
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 9 May 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a stay at the Shangri-La hotel in London. The London hotel mainstay is turning five this month and to celebrate will host one lucky winner and their guest in a Premier Shard room on a bed-and-breakfast basis. The winner and their guest will be served a five-course supper at TĪNG Restaurant as part of the prize. A round of drinks at GŌNG Bar (the highest in London) is included, so creative cocktails can be sipped on floor 52. During the stay, there will also be full access to the hotel’s pool and gym.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 2 July 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win two return Premium Economy flights from London to the Philippines. Philippine Airlines, Asia’s first airline and the country’s only 4-star carrier, are giving you the chance to win a pair of return Premium Economy flights from Heathrow to Manila. PAL operate the only non-stop service between the UK and the Philippines, with connections to Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Japan and Southeast Asia.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 17 May 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a five night safari in South Africa. The prize includes a two-night stay at Gondwana Game Reserve and three nights at Knysna Hollow Country Estate. Breakfast is included but the prize excludes transportation, all flights, beverages, shop purchases, telephone calls and non-stipulated meals.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 10 May 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a two night break in Southern Spain. The grand prize is a two-night, all-inclusive stay in a Deluxe Room at the Palladium Hotel Costa del Sol for up to two people.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 31 May 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win an ultra-luxury European cruise of your choice. The prizewinner and a guest will spend seven to 10 nights on a Seabourn cruise of their choice through Europe. Pick from itineraries such as an eight-day trip through Italy and Spain, calling at Athens, Naples, rome, Corsica, Barcelona and more, or a seven-day adventure around the Greek islands and Malta, visiting Mykonos, Rhodes and Valletta. Sail around the Med on a 10-day cruise to Santorini, Amalfi and Ponza, or take a week-long trip through Turkey and the Aegean, with stops in Bodrum and Rhodes. The prize includes two flights from the UK to the cruise’s start point as part of this prize, and home again from where the cruise ends.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 11 June 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a safari in Namibia. The prize includes flights from London to Namibia with South African Airways, an 11 night self-drive holiday, safari activities plus a load of Osprey stuff.
- Eligibility: open to residents of Europe
- End date: 30 June 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a luxury holiday in the Maldives. The grand prize is five nights’ accommodation in a private pool villa at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas for two persons, including breakfast, with a lunch at the underwater restaurant, plus a 60-minute Anantara signature spa treatment for two, and a star-gazing session at the over-water observatory. It also includes international Economy Class flights with Qatar Airways (with upgrade to Business Class if space) from the UK to Malé via Doha. All you have to do is vote in Conde Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
- Eligibility: open to UK residents
- End date: 30 June 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 beach holiday in Greece. The grand prize is a five-night stay for two in a Junior Suite at Sani Beach, located in the heart of the property with lovely views over Sani Hill and Bousoulas beach. There are also tennis courts, a football pitch and a watersports station just nearby for those after a more active holiday. The prize includes full-board accommodation – from poolside breakfasts to beachfront dinners – and two spa treatments.
- Eligibility: open to UK & Ireland residents
- End date: 2 July 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a couples holiday to the Caribbean. The grand prize includes a seven night stay at either Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort & Spa, Sandals Halcyon Beach or Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort for two people in a deluxe room with a king sized bed, with return economy flights from London and resort transfers included. All of Sandals Resorts are all inclusive which means the lucky winner and their partner can enjoy all-inclusive five star global-gourmet food, from American to Indian cuisines, and unlimited premium spirits. Resort guests are also offered a selection of complimentary land and water sports including paddle boarding, sailing and snorkelling.
- Eligibility: open to UK residents
- End date: 3 June 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a roundtrip flight for two to Canada. The grand prize consists of one pair of Economy Class return tickets with Air Transat to Canada from the United Kingdom.
- Eligibility: open to UK residents
- End date: 15 May 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a trip to Iceland. The grand prize includes a £350 gift voucher towards plane tickets for two people to Iceland, and an award-winning six-day tour for two people around Iceland’s ring road with a glacier hiking tour, a whale watching tour, five night accommodation with breakfast, and many more amazing sights and locations around Iceland.
- Eligibility: open to UK residents
- End date: 6 May 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a Scottish Highland break. The grand prize is two nights in a loch-facing suite at Shieldaig Lodge (breakfast and a tasting dinner included), two nights at Forss House (breakfast and a tasting dinner included), five days of car hire, a falconry experience, and kayaking.
- Eligibility: open to UK & Ireland residents
- End date: 16 June 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a super-de-luxe holiday in Mauritius. The grand prize is a seven-night holiday for two people sharing a Luxury Pavilion at The Oberoi Mauritius, including breakfast, return flights from London, and airport transfers in the resort.
- Eligibility: open to UK residents
- End date: 3 June 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a holiday in Mauritius. The grand prize is a five night stay at the SALT of Palmar hotel in Mauritius, the island’s first eco-hotel. Return flights from London are included as is a waterfall hike activity.
- Eligibility: open to UK residents
- End date: 30 June 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a family holiday to Malta. The grand prize is a seven-night stay in a James Villa Holidays Malta or Gozo villa for a family of four (two adults and two children) including flights from the UK. Winners will be asked to write up their holiday to feature in the winter issue of the UK’s travel magazine ‘Family Traveller’.
- Eligibility: open to UK residents
- End date: 30 June 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a holiday in Aruba. The grand prize includes return flights and a seven-night stay with breakfast, at the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. In addition, you will be treated to a Palm Pleasure’s sunset sail aboard a luxurious catamaran with De Palm Tours. Airport transfers also included.
- Eligibility: open to UK residents
- End date: 22 May 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a trip to the US open in New York. The grand prize is an all inclusive (flights + hotel) three day trip to New York and two tickets to the US Open
- Eligibility: open to European residents
- End date: 30 May 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a Hawaiian vacation. The grand prize is a five-night trip for two to the Hawaiian island of Oahu, including airfare on Alaska Airlines, a stay at The SurfJack Hotel & Swim Club, a two-hour snorkel with turtles, admission to explore Waimea Valley, guided tours of Iolani Palace and Bishop Museum, a six-day car rental, and more.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 31 May 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a trendy stay in London, UK. The prizewinner and a guest will stay at Ace Hotel London, which Condé Nast Traveller named one of the 30 best hotels in London in 2018. During your stay, you’ll enjoy a three-course meal at the hotel’s restaurant Hoi Polloi, a slick brasserie serving up British fair. Travel from anywhere in the UK to Ace Hotel London (up to the value of £200 for two people) is included in the prize.
- Eligibility: open to UK residents
- End date: 14 May 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a holiday to Charleston, USA. The grand prize is a five night stay on a bed-and-breakfast basis at The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina and direct return flights from London Heathrow with British Airways. The stay also includes one full day cabana rental at the pool, complete with sparkling wine, to kick back in serious style and a complimentary spa massage.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 29 May 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a holiday to the Provence, France. The prizewinner and a guest will spend three nights at a Greco-Roman style bastide set in pretty gardens close to Saint Remy de Provence. You’ll stay in an elegant, light-filled room with views over the hotel’s grounds. Breakfast is included in your stay: try traditional French pastries under the mulberry trees. The winner and their guest will travel on Eurostar’s direct service from London to the centre of Marseille.
- Eligibility: open to UK residents
- End date: 7 May 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win two Economy Class tickets with Qantas to Australia. The grand prize is round trip Economy Class airfare for two people to the winner’s choice of either Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane from the U.S. or Canadian Qantas gateway airport or Qantas codeshare airport that is nearest the grand prize winner’s hometown.
- Eligibility: open to USA residents
- End date: 30 June 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a cycling tour in Bordeaux, France. The grand prize includes two return Economy Class flights from London to Bordeaux, four nights’ accommodation in a twin or double room, breakfast included (two nights in Bordeaux at Hôtel de Sèze, two nights in Libourne at La Tour du Vieux Port), a self-guided cycling tour for two, equipment provided including touring bikes, route notes and GPS guides, and transfers to/from hotels.
- Eligibility: open to UK residents
- End date: 12 May 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 a luxury five night family holiday in St Lucia. The grand prize is five nights at five-star Sugar Beach in a Superior Luxury Villa on a B&B basis and there are lots of activities, including beach volleyball, tennis and fitness classes, as well as a selection of water sports to enjoy. Flights are not included.
- Eligibility: open to UK residents
- End date: 9 May 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a three-night stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi in Malaysia. The grand prize is is three-night stay for two people in an Ocean Front Villa, delicious daily breakfast, and sparkling wine upon arrival.
- Eligibility: open to UK residents
- End date: 2 June 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a world tour with Manchester United. The famous soccer team is giving fans around the world the chance to win a place on its world tour! The prize includes all flights, accommodation and tickets for two people to every Tour 2019 fixture. You will be whisked away to enjoy a 19 night trip taking in everything that the world tour has to offer!
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 31 May 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a trip around the world. Vote for an internationally inspired new flavor of peanut M&Ms and you could win a trip around the world from Mars Wrigley – Flavor Vote Sweepstakes. The prize, which is worth up to $47,714, includes stops in three different countries (Thailand, Mexico, and England), airfare around the world, and cash for vacation expenses and taxes.
- Eligibility: open to USA & Canada residents
- End date: 17 May 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a holiday on the Caribbean island of Antigua. The grand prize includes return flights from London to Antigua, transfers and 7 nights on an all-inclusive basis at the 5-star Verandah Hotel.
- Eligibility: open to UK residents
- End date: 30 June 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a VIP trip to Japan. The grand prize includes airport transfers in Tokyo and Osaka, 3 nights’ luxury hotel accommodation in Tokyo Queen Karaoke, 1 x 7-day Japan Rail Pass (includes access to bullet trains), 2 nights’ accommodation in the ‘Rockstar Hotel’ in Osaka, two concert tickets, and a spa treatment.
- Eligibility: open to UK residents
- End date: 30 May 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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