Travel contests & sweepstakes: win luxury holidays!

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

Today (March 2, 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 flight and holidays to Kenia, Peru, Dubai, Zambia, Botswana, South Africa, Barbados, Australia, Canary Islands, Sri Lanka, Colombia, Malaysia, Paris, Mexico, Montenegro, France, Switzerland, and Greece.

• Win an ultraluxe holiday to Kenia. The grand prize, offered by Abercrombie & Kent, is for two people and includes British Airways return flights; arrival transfer and overnight in Nairobi; internal flights to the Masai Mara, coast, and back to Nairobi; tree nights at the newly renovated Sanctuary Olonana including all meals, selected drinks and shared game drives; and three nights at the newly opened Hemingways Watamu on a bed and breakfast basis.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 30 April 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a 107-night world cruise. The grand prize is a 107 night world cruise on the Rol Cruise’s ship Black Watch departing 12 November 2018 for 2 people travelling in a standard D grade ocean-view bedded cabin including main meals dining. The prize includes meals onboard (excluding drinks) however additional activities, excursions, attractions, treatments, travel insurance, Visas, vaccinations, gratuities, wi-fi and personal expenses are at winners own expense.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 28 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a 8-day adventure trip to Peru. The grand prize includes including flight vouchers, accommodations, guided tours and travel gear (over $9,000 USD in value).
  • Eligibility: open to USA residents only
  • End date: 2 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win 250,000 Qmiles with Qatar Airways. This is enough to redeem a First Class longhaul flight with Qatar Airways. However, you can also spend Qmiles on flight redemptions on British Airways or any other airline in the oneworld alliance.  This could include Cathay Pacific, Qantas, American Airlines, Finnair etc.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 4 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win an exclusive holiday to Dubai. The prize-winner and a guest will spend five nights at Dukes Dubai in a spacious junior suite, including breakfast and one complimentary three-course meal for two at West 14th. Return flights from the UK are included in the prize, as are all airport transfers in Dubai.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 22 April 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win one of 25 Business Class upgrades with Oman Air. All you have to do is book a ticket in Economy Class to any destination on Oman Air for travel between 15th February and 30th June 2018, and then register for the promotion with your ticket number. Each month, 5 winners will be picked, 25 upgrades in all.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 31 May 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a trip for two to Zambia and Botswana. The winner and their guest will by fly via Johannesburg to Zambia to spend their first three nights at Sanctuary Sussi & Chumba Lodge, before moving up the Chobe river to Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero in Botswana. The prize includes full-board accommodation with park fees, flights and transfers included. The stay at Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma Lodge includes a tour of Victoria Falls (Zambian side), game drives, walking and river safaris, canoeing, a tour of the local Nakatindi village and a bike shop visit, while the stay at Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero includes game drives, river safaris, and bike shop visit.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 28 May 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a week-long holiday for two on the Bahamas. The prize includes a seven-night stay at Sandals Royal Bahamian on the beautiful, 21-mile-long New Providence Island, return economy flights from London Gatwick and resort transfers for two people.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 30 June 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 a ten night luxurious trip to Australia. The prize is for 2 adults and includes return flights from London Heathrow/Manchester to Melbourne returning from Sydney flying with Singapore Airlines in Premium Economy; domestic flight from Melbourne to Sydney flying in economy; 2 nights at the Langham Melbourne in a Deluxe River room including breakfast; 2 nights at The Lakehouse in a Lodge Studio including breakfast & a 3 course dinner for 2 in the Lake House Restaurant; 2 nights at the Shangri-La Sydney in a Horizon Club room including Horizon Club access and benefit;, 2 nights at Spicers Sangoma Retreat in the lead in room type; 2 nights at the Hyatt Regency Sydney in a Premium Harbour room and 6 days Avis car hire.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 31 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a 2-night stay in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. The grand prize includes two nights in a deluxe double room at Bohemia Suites & Spa, breakfast each morning of your stay plus a tasting menu dinner for two with wine pairing on one night of your stay.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 5 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a 3-night stay in Cali, Colombia. This prize includes three nights at AcquaSanta Lofts Hotel, daily breakfast (or brunch), a dinner on one night of your stay and complimentary transfers to and from the airport.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 3 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a 2-night stay in County Durham, England. This prize includes two nights at Seaham Hall, use of the award winning spa facilities from 12 noon on arrival until 12 noon on departure, Champagne in your room on arrival, a relaxing 60 minute couples massage plus a three course dinner in your choice of the hotel’s restaurants on one night of your stay.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 3 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a 4-night stay in Sri Lanka. This prize includes 4-nights at The Fortress Resort & Spa, in Galle, Sri Lanka, on a bed and breakfast basis.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 3 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a 2-night stay in Tenerife, Canary Islands. The grand prize includes two nights in a premium sea view room at Meliá Hacienda del Conde, daily buffet breakfast and dinner, and a Thermal Circuit spa treatment for two.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 3 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a holiday to Barbados. The winner and their partner will receive return flights from London to Barbados, transfers and 7 nights on an all-inclusive basis at The Club, Barbados Resort and Spa, the island’s only Adults Only All-Inclusive resort.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 30 June 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a luxury holiday to Malaysia, including Business Class flights on Malaysia Airlines’s brand new A350. The holiday includes accommodation at two of the country’s five-star hotels: Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang and Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Business class travel from London Heathrow Airport to Penang Airport and Kuala Lumpur Airport is included, plus five nights total bed and breakfast accommodation and transfers.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 31 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win an exclusive trip to Paris. The grand prize includes two nights at the five-star hotel Le Bristol Paris, daily breakfast, one dinner at the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant 114 Faubourg, and return travel with Eurostar.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 26 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win another 5-star stay in Paris, worth £2,500. The grand prize includes return tickets on the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord, four nights’ accommodation at Le Pavillon de la Reine for two people in a luxury Junior Suite, two return transfers by private car between Paris Gare du Nord and Le Pavillon de la Reine, and daily breakfast.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 15 April 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a luxurious spa break in Italy’s Lake Garda. The grand prize includes a five-night stay at Lefay Resort & Spa for two people sharing in a Prestige Junior Suite, all meals, and transfers from Milan Linate or Verona Villafranca Airport.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 31 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a luxury stay in Switzerland. The grand prize includes a return economy flights with SWISS from the UK to Zürich, return first-class transfers from Zürich to the Alpine village of  Pontresina, three nights’ half-board at Grand Hotel Kronenhof, lunch at Europe’s highest barbecue site on the 2,978m-high mountain viewpoint of Diavolezza, complimentary use of the Kronenhof Spa, including the private spa, and complimentary use of bicycles at the Kronenhof.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 18 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win return Economy Class flights to Taipei with China Airlines. Gatwick Airport Limited and China Airlines Ltd would like you to enjoy the new China Airlines non stop service from Gatwick to Taipei on the Airbus A350. So they giving you the chance to win two return economy tickets.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 18 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a family holiday to Lanzarote, Canary Islands. One lucky family (2 adults & 2 children) will win a seven-night holiday to Club La Santa in Lanzarote, including one bedroom self-catering apartment and free access to over 40 sports and activities, with world-class facilities and daily classes.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 219 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a luxury £2500 family holiday in the south of France. One lucky family will win a four-night stay in a two-bedroom residence with pool at stunning countryside estate Château St Pierre de Serjac, including flights from London to the Languedoc region.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 23 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a family holiday to the Greek Island of Kefalonia. One lucky family of four will win seven nights at the Blue Jasmine Hotel in Kefalonia, daily breakfast, car hire, and return flights from London Heathrow to Kefalonia.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 15 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a five-star holiday to Montenegro. The winner and a guest will spend three nights at the Regent Porto Montegro, a five-star hotel on the shores of the Adriatic Ocean. As well as three nights’ B&B accommodation, the prize includes return flights from London Gatwick to Tivat with EasyJet (up to the value of £400), two places on a wine-tasting tour of the picturesque Plantazé vineyard beside the River Cijevna; plus access to the hotel’s Regent Spa, the indoor and outdoor infinity pools and the hotel’s restaurants and bars.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 15 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a fabulous family ski holiday to La Rosière in the Tarentaise Valley, France. The grand prize includes seven nights accommodation in La Rosière, for two adults and two children (12 and under), return flights from UK airports, family lift passes, ski lessons, and breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner with wine on five nights.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 31 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a luxury break in a historic mansion in Oxfordshire, UK. The grand prize includes a stay for two at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons – a 15th-century country-house hotel in Oxfordshire – plus dinner at its two Michelin-starred restaurant. Designed and overseen by Raymond Blanc, the honey coloured stone manor sits amongst Provencal lavender, beautiful grounds and a two-acre vegetable garden, just an hour away from central London.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents only
  • End date: 31 March 2018
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a luxury honemoon to Mexico. The grand prize includes seven nights at the Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, limitless access to gourmet à la carte options, unlimited top-shelf spirits, 24hr room service, pool and beach waiter service, endless daytime activities, live nightly entertainment and flights from Manchester Airport in economy with Thomas Cook Airlines.
  • Eligibility: open to UK and Eire residents only
  • End date: 30 March 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

• 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

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