Travel contests & sweepstakes: win luxury holidays!

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

Today (December 1, 2017): 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 Business Class flights and luxury trips to Mauritius, Abu Dhabi, Seychelles, Malaysia, Israel, Patagonia, Costa Rica, Iceland, Norway, Oregon, Istanbul, Australia, the Italian Alps, Hong Kong, South Africa and the Cayman Islands.

• Win a luxurious holiday to Mauritius, including Business Class flights. The grand prize includes a 7-night stay for two on full board basis in a romantic Junior Suite at LUX* Grand Gaube, Business Class flights included, provided that the prize winner resides outside Mauritius. For any winner living in Mauritius the prize shall not include any air tickets.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 2 December 2017
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a £5,000 holiday to Abu Dhabi. One lucky winner and their guest will spend three nights at St Regis Abu Dhabi in the thick of the city and two nights at idyllic beach retreat St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort. As well as five nights’ B&B accommodation, the prize includes return flights for two with British Airways from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi International Airport, as well as airport transfers.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 6 December 2017
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win an escape to Portland and the Oregan Coast with KLM. The grand prize includes two economy class tickets to Portland, three nights at the Jupiter Hotel, two nights at Surfsand Resort, two VIP passes to Portland’s top 13 attractions, a $60 USD gift certificate to acclaimed Ken’s Artisan Pizza restaurant in Portland, and $200 USD credit towards car rental
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 6 December 2017
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a 9-night luxury trip to Malaysia, including Business Class flights. One winner and a guest will receive return business-class flights from Heathrow to Langkawi, including a stopover in Kuala Lumpur, with Malaysia Airlines; four nights at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur in a new club twin towers view room with a tropical rainforest spa journey for two; and a further five nights at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi in a garden view ground floor pavilion with breakfast, a 60-minute Couple Geo Signature massage and a mangrove & eagles safari.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 31 December 2017
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a trip to Israel. The grand prize includes round trip air transportation from US/Canada to Jerusalem, a 5 night hotel stay at the Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem, 4 days of tours provided by Israel’s Ministry of Tourism, complimentary breakfasts at the hotel.
  • Eligibility: open to USA and Canada residents only
  • End date: 16 December 2017
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a four-night trip for two people to Patagonia, Chile, valued at almost $3,700. The grand prize includes four nights’ standard hotel accommodations in Puerto Natales/Torres del Paine, daily breakfast, guided excursions including entrance fees for two to Torres del Paine National Park, and round-trip economy air transportation for two from the major, international, airport nearest winner’s residence to Patagonia, Chile (including airport transfers).
  • Eligibility: open to USA residents only
  • End date: 15 November 2017
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a luxury holiday in the Seychelles. Emirates airline will fly you to Aéroport de la Pointe Larue, where your home for three nights will be an Ocean View Savoy Room at the luxurious Savoy Resort, which occupies prime position on the broad sweep of Beau Vallon Bay.
  • Eligibility: open to UAE residents only
  • End date: 31 December 2017
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a fishing trip to Costa Rica worth $8000 USD. The lucky winner will win an all expenses paid trip to Los Sueños, Costa Rica to fish with the experts from Maverick Sportfishing, while relaxing at the Los Sueños Resort and Marina, located on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast.
  • Eligibility: open to USA residents only
  • End date: 7 December 2017
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a trip to the northern lights in Iceland. The grand prize includes round-trip flights to Iceland for two in February 2018, courtesy of Icelandair, three nights accommodation in an Icelandair hotel, a northern lights tour and a visit to Blue Lagoon Iceland. Upon arrival, the winner will receive a basket of gifts from some of Iceland’s leading brands, including Icelandic Glacial Water, Brennivin, Reyka Vodka and Icelandic Provisions.
  • Eligibility: open to USA residents only
  • End date: 12 December 2017
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a break at Lympstone Manor in Devon, UK. The grand prize includes a weekend for two at Lympstone Manor – a superb country-house hotel set within a 28-acre estate in Devon with panoramic views of the beautiful Exe estuary – plus dinner at its Michelin-starred restaurant.
  • Eligibility: open to UK and Eire residents only
  • End date: 31 December 2017
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a £5,000 villa holiday to Corsica, the tiny French island with a hint of Italian flavour and a unique culture, foodie scene and (totally stunning) coastline. The winner and their guest will spend seven nights above Palombaggia, one of Corsica’s prettiest beaches with turquoise shallows and powdery sand, shaded by umbrellas. As well as seven nights’ accommodation, the prize includes return flights for two from a London airport to Figari.
  • Eligibility: open to England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland residents only
  • End date: 31 December 2017
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a hiking trip through Norway. The grand prize includes a seven-night Trolltunga, Preikestolen and Kjerag trip, which includes flights, hikes (4-12 hours a day) to Trolltunga, Preikestolen and Kjeragbolten, as well as a walk on Folgefonna glacier and a chance to climb the wooden staircase at Florli.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 3 January 2017
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a four-day break to Istanbul. One lucky winner will receive a four-day city break for two to Istanbul, Turkey. The prize includes return flights from the UK to Istanbul, five-star hotel accommodation on a B&B basis, Istanbul airport transfers and a city tour with lunch and dinner.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 18 December 2017
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a gourmet trip to Australia, worth £3,000. The grand prize includes two return economy flights from London to Perth with Singapore Airlines, seven nights’ four-star accommodation at the Quality Inn in Margaret River and at the Alex Hotel in Perth, five days’ self-drive car hire from Perth, event tickets to the Gourmet Beach BBQ, Sunset, Beats & Bites and the Gourmet Village at Leeuwin Estate.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 31 January 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a luxury Italian Alpine trip, worth £2,000. The grand prize includes two return economy flights with British Airways or EasyJet from the UK to Innsbruck, four nights’ accommodation at the five-star Adler Dolomiti, unlimited free access to the Adler Dolomiti luxury spa, unlimited access to all sports and activities, all breakfasts and evening meals, and airport transfers to and from Innsbruck.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 10 December 2017
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a holiday to the Cayman Islands. The grand prize includes two transatlantic economy class flights from London to the Cayman Islands either direct or via Miami, and 7 night’s accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort based on double occupancy.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 6 December 2017
  • Enter the competition: click here (subscribe to newsletter)

• Win a luxury ski holiday in Utah, USA. The grand prize includes flights from London to Salt Lake City on Delta Airlines, 5 nights’ lodging in a deluxe hotel room at Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, 2 nights’ lodging at Hyatt Place, Cottonwood in Salt Lake, 2 days’ skiing in Park City, 2 days’ skiing at Deer Valley Resort, 1 day skiing in Alta or Snowbird, 1 day skiing at Solitude, and $200 Hertz Rental Voucher.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 6 December 2017
  • 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

• Win a nine-night VIP trip for four people to South Africa valued at almost $48,000 USD. The grand prize includes 3 nights at the More Quarters in Cape Town, 3 nights at the Tinga Lodge or Narina Lodge at the Lions Sands Game Reserve, and 3 nights at the Lepala Lodge at the Madikwe Game Reserve. The prize also includes ground and air transportation to and from Johannesburg and between accommodation locations, breakfast, 6 dinners, and 4 days of safari activities.
  • Eligibility: open to USA residents only
  • End date: 31 December 2017
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a 7-Day cruise for two with Holland America Line to your choice of Europe, Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico or Canada & New England. The prize consists of ocean-view stateroom accommodations for the winner and one guest (same stateroom) and most shipboard meals (certain alternate dining options require payment of a fee).
  • Eligibility: open to USA residents only
  • End date: 31 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win 500,000 AAdvantage miles and a $3,000 cruise voucher. All you need to do is sign up to receive the American Airlines Cruises weekly-deals-email and you’ll automatically be entered into the 500,000 Mile Sweepstakes, which includes a grand prize of 500,000 AAdvantage miles, plus a cruise-for-two. Or, become a runner up and earn 100,000 AAdvantage miles.
  • Eligibility: open to USA residents only
  • End date: 31 January 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a ‘staycation’ at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong. The prizes include a 1 night stay with VIP status in a luxurious Harbour View Room, a 60 minute massage for two people in a couple’s treatment room in The Mandarin Spa, or one mani/pedi and blow dry in The Mandarin Salon and one haircut and wet shave at The Mandarin Barber, a bottle of champagne with treats, from the Pierre Kitchen to enjoy at M Bar at Sunset, and breakfast for two at The Clipper Lounge.
  • Eligibility: open to Hong Kong residents only
  • End date: 31 December 2017
  • Enter the competition: click here

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