Travel contests & sweepstakes: win luxury holidays!

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

Today (September 7, 2018): 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 (some of them including Business & First Class tickets) to Tahiti, Japan, the Caribbean, Spain, Thailand, Italy, Austria, Iceland, Argentina, Costa Rica, Australia, Belize, New Zealand, Bahrein, Sardinia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

• AMAZING CONTEST! Win a five-night stay at either Soneva Fushi, Maldives, or Soneva Kiri, Thailand. These über-exclusive properties rank among the very best (and my favorite) resorts in the world. Domestic transfers and full board are included. Alcohol, in-villa dining, mini-bar, and paid experiences are not included.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 31 January 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a week-long trip to Tahiti, including Business Class flights. The grand prize includes three nights’ accommodation at the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort and Spa; two nights’ accommodation at the Intercontinental Moorea Resort and Spa; and two nights at the Maitai Rangiora. It also includes all transportation between the islands, local excursions (like island safari tours) and a $2,000 USD prepaid card to personalize the trip (which can be applied toward food & beverage). Round trip air travel is also provided. United will fly the winners from their hometown to San Francisco, then they’ll fly Business Class to Tahiti.
  • Eligibility: open to USA residents
  • End date: 25 September 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a ultraluxe trip to Japan, including First Class flights. The grand prize includes round trip First Class flights between Japan and the USA for 2, bullet train between cities in Japan, a 3 night stay at The Peninsula Tokyo, a VIP Omakase dining experience, a 3 night stay at Kyoto Tokyu Hotel, tour of the Nishiki Market and the most famous tofu spots in Kyoto, a 3 night stay at Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort & Spa, and a day trip to Mount Fuji.
  • Eligibility: open to residents of Eastern USA
  • End date: 30 November 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a Caribbean cruise for two worth about $4000 USD. The grand prize includes a 7 night Caribbean cruise with airfare, a standard state room for two people, and onboard dining, entertainment, & activities
  • Eligibility: open to residents of USA, Mexico, and Canada
  • End date: 5 November 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a two night stay in Marbella. The grand prize includes chauffeured airport transfers to and from Malaga airport, a two nights’ stay for two people in a deluxe junior suite at Marbella’s Puente Romano hotel, breakfast daily for two people, and a one hour tennis lesson per person during the stay.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 30 September 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a culinary trip to Thailand, including Business Class flights. The grand prize includes two Thai Airways Business Class flights from London to Bangkok, 3 nights at Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok (including breakfast), dinner at Michelin-starred Bo.Lan restaurant in Bangkok, guided boat tour of the Floating Food Market in Bangkok, 2 internal flights from Bangkok to Phuket, 2 nights at Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort (including breakfast), one evening meal in Phuket at a Michelin-starred restaurant, a cookery class in Phuket, and 2 Thai Airways Business Class flights, Phuket to London.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 15 October 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a trip to Florence, Italy. The winners of this giveaway will stay for five nights at the elegant boutique hotel JK Place Firenze. Flights from London to Florence, and transfers within the city, are included in the prize.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 6 November 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a ski holiday to Austria. The winners of this giveaway will stay for three nights at Hotel Kristiania Lech, a chalet that’s been welcoming snow-seeking guests since the 1920s. Breakfast at the hotel each morning is included in the prize as are return flights from London to Innsbruck.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 30 October 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win afternoon tea for two at The Ritz London. The prize-winner and their guest will experience the archetypally English tradition of Champagne Afternoon Tea in The Ritz’s famous Palm Court salon.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 14 September 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a nine-day adventure trip to Costa Rica. The grand prize includes two Economy Class flights from London to San José, Costa Rica, eight nights’ hotel accommodation, tour guided by G Adventures’ Chief Experience Officer, all transport between destinations and to/from included activities, and activities including coffee plantation visit, Lake Arenal boat trip and guided jungle night walk.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 14 October 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win trip to Qualia, Australia’s most luxurious resort. The grand prize includes three nights’ accommodation in a Windward Pavilion, return Business Class airfares for two adults from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, a one-hour massage treatment for two adults at Spa qualia, and dining & drinks to the value of $500
  • Eligibility: open to Australia residents
  • End date: 18 September 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win trip to Argentina. The grand prize is a trip for two people to Mendoza, Argentina for 3 nights, including round trip coach airfare for 2 people from a major airport nearest the winner’s residence, hotel accommodations based on double occupancy, round trip ground transfers between the airport and hotel, and round trip ground transfers between the hotel and the Trapiche Winery in Argentina.
  • Eligibility: open to USA residents
  • End date: 18 September 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a cruise for two. The grand prize is a 7-day cruise for two with Holland America Line to your choice of Europe, Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico or Canada & New England.
  • Eligibility: open to USA and Canada residents
  • End date: 31 March 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a vacation to Belize. The grand prize includes round trip air travel on Southwest Airlines for two to Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport, Belize, a four-night accommodations in a one bedroom sea view suite at Coco Beach Resort, and a $250 USD resort credit.
  • Eligibility: open to USA residents
  • End date: 30 September 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a trip to Iceland. The grand prize includes round trip flights for 2 to Iceland, double-occupancy accommodations for four nights at hotel cabin or similar in Reykjavik, four continental breakfasts, and a Northern Lights tour.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 15 September 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a four day all inclusive vacation getaway at a Sandals or Beaches Resort of your choice. The grand prize includes one room (double occupancy) and “Luxury Included” amenities offered at the respective resort chosen, including local airport transfers, food and beverages.
  • Eligibility: open to USA residents
  • End date: 30 September 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a seven day trip for two to New Zealand. The grand prize includes round trip economy class airfare between an airport in the United States and Auckland, six nights double occupancy accommodations at hotels in New Zealand, and a tour at the Villa Maria Estate winery in New Zealand
  • Eligibility: open to USA residents
  • End date: 30 September 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a trip for two to Bahrain, worth £3,000. The grand prize includes two return economy flights from London Heathrow to Bahrain on Gulf Air’s new Dreamliner aircraft, four nights in a classic room at the five-star ART Rotana, access to private beach and lagoon, swimming pools and fitness centre, half-board meals in a choice of award-winning restaurants, one spa treatment for two, and return airport transfers.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 18 September 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a holiday to Sardinia. The winner and a guest will stay in the Wild Suite at the white-washed country house of Su Gologone, where a sheltered canopy bed sits on painted wooden decking high in the treetops. Breakfast and return flight from London to Olbia for two adults are included, as are transfers in Sardinia.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 2 October 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a safari holiday in Zimbabwe. The winner and a guest will stay at Matetsi Victoria Falls, a safari lodge set on a private stretch of the Zambezi River. Full-board accommodation is included, with three daily meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, plus refreshments on game drives. The winner and guest will also go on a tour of UNESCO World Heritage Site Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall in the world, which sits between Zambia and Zimbabwe, followed by high tea at the five-star Victoria Falls Hotel. Return international flights from the UK to Victoria Falls Airport and transfers between the lodge and airport are also included.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 26 September 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a holiday to Thailand. The winner and a guest will stay in a Signature Pool Villa at Banyan Tree’s flagship hotel set on Bang Tao Bay in Phuket. This private villa opens right onto a private pool, set in a chilled-out courtyard with your own garden, outdoor dining area, decking and outdoor bathroom. Daily breakfast, one dinner, one 90-minute treatment for two people, and return flights from London Heathrow with EVA Air are also included in the prize.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 12 September 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a family trip to Legoland in Denmark. The grand prize includes airline tickets from London Heathrow to Billund, 2 nights in a lego-themed room at Hotel Legoland with breakfast, resort pass and LEGO House tickets for the family (max. 2 adults and 2 children).
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 1 October 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a South Africa family holiday for 4 for a duration of 10 days (9 nights), plus overnight flights. The itinerary will be finalised between the winners and Trailfinders, and will be dependent on the time of year the holiday is taken, but will include at least Cape Town, The Winelands, The Garden Route and a safari.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 30 September 2018
  • 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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