Friday newsletters always feature luxury travel contests, tips, series or news.
Today (June 7, 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 Maldives, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Scotland, London, Italy, Bulgary, Brazil, Australia, Japan, Egypt, Malaysia, Mexico, Iceland, Greece, Mauritius, 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 Jamaica. The grand prize is seven nights at Sandals South Coast Resort, an all-inclusive, which means the winner and their guest will be able to enjoy unlimited food and drinks throughout their stay. Two return economy flights from London are included in the prize, along with transfers to and from Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 9 May 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 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 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 two-night stay in a castle in Tuscany, Italy. The grand prize is a two-night stay in a double room at Il Castelfalfi in Tuscany, Italy. This prize includes an American buffet breakfast each morning of your stay, a cooking class with the Executive Chef of Castelfalfi for two guests, followed by a dinner with him plus a guided tour of the vineyards followed by a tasting of Tuscan wines, including the wines of the Tenuta di Castelfalfi, for two guests.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 2 July 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a two-night stay at a wine estate in Bulgary. The grand prize is a two-night stay in a villa at Zornitza Family Estate in Melnik, Bulgaria. This prize includes breakfast each morning of your stay, a five course tasting dinner with wine paring for two people plus a tasting experience of Zornitza Family estate wines during your stay.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 2 July 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a three-night stay in Brazil. The grand prize is a three-night stay at Vila Kalango in Jericoacoara, Ceará, Brazil. This prize also includes breakfast each morning of your stay, a relaxing massage for two during your stay plus a welcome bottle of Chandon and welcome fruit basket in your room upon arrival.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 2 July 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a two-night stay in Sardinia, Italy. The grand prize is a two-night stay in the pool suite at Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites in Sardinia, Italy. This prize includes breakfast each morning of your stay plus dinner for two on one evening of your stay in either Blù Restaurant or White Restaurant.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 2 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 a luxury holiday in the Maldives. The winner and a guest will spend six nights at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru in an Ocean View Pool Villa on a B&B basis. Return flights from London will be courtesy of award-winning luxury travel specialists Quintessentially Travel. Also included are combined return transfers to and from the airport by speedboat, one complimentary beach barbecue dinner and one complimentary scuba diving session for two people (if beginners) or one complimentary house reef dive for two people (for certified divers only).
- Eligibility: open to UK residents
- End date: 30 June 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 luxury trip to Malaysia. The grand prize is a seven-night stay for two at the five-star Datai Langkawi Hotel, a $700USD gift card toward airfare, daily buffet breakfast, one dinner, one lunch, and a 60-minute massage.
- Eligibility: open to USA residents
- End date: 26 June 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a holiday to Egypt. The grand prize is an eight-night Egypt tour for two people including five-star hotel accommodations, hotel transfers, an overnight felucca cruise, various sightseeing tours, and more.
- Eligibility: open to USA residents
- End date: 30 June 2019
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a getaway to the Riviera Maya, Mexico. The grand prize is a six-night trip for two to Cancun, including airfare with Delta Airlines and hotel accommodations for two at the TRS Yucatan, located in an exclusive area within the Palladium Riviera Maya Complex.
- Eligibility: open to USA residents
- End date: 30 June 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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