Travel contests & sweepstakes: win luxury holidays!

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

Today (February 1, 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 Business & Economy Class flights as well as luxury holidays to South Africa, Cuba, Thailand, New York, California, Paris, Grenada, Antigua, Sanya, Beijing, India, Greece, Bali, Florida, Mauritius, Norway, Jamaica, Japan, Turkey, Hamburg, Canada, and Lisbon.

• Win a trip to Cape Town with KLM. The grand prize is two Economy Class tickets to Cape Town with two nights of luxury accommodation in the in the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, including breakfast, two 3-course lunches, two 5-course dinners, and various excursions, such as a 4×4 botanical jeep safari, a visit to the Klipgat cave, and a hike through the Milkwood Forest.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 3 March 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 3 night stay  in Cuba. The grand prize is a three-night stay at the Iberostar Grand Packard in Havana, for two people, including breakfast.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 28 February 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a three night stay in Thailand. The grand prize is a three-night stay in a Balcony Suite at The Barai Spa and Residential Suites in Hua Hin, Thailand. This winner will also enjoy 2 days of the Lifestyle Collection program which includes: 1 x healthy lifestyle consultation 1 x body composition analysis plus full board (3 meals per day at McFarland House) and all beverages, excluding imported drinks and alcohol.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 3 February 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a trip to New York for two. The grand prize is 4 days & 3 nights in a hotel for 2 with a total value of £2,250 GBP. This prize also includes flights to and from New York, airport transfers to and from Manhattan, and two Sightseeing Flex Passes for 6 attractions.
  • Eligibility: open to residents of the European Union, Norway, Switzerland and the UK
  • End date: 31 March 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a Paris wine and food adventure. The grand prize is a $1,000 USD gift card towards round trip flights for two, 4 nights at the trendy hotel (The Hoxton), wine tasting at Le Garde Robe (up to $100 USD value) and cocktails and French cuisine at Vivié (up to $100 value)
  • Eligibility: open to USA residents
  • End date: 28 February 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a three night ultraluxurious wellness retreat in California. One lucky winner will receive an all-inclusive stay at Golden Door – spa sessions, massage packages, fitness programs, healthy food and more. This highly exclusive resort is popular among top celebrities, including Julia Roberts, Amy Schumer, Oprah, and more!
  • Eligibility: open to USA residents
  • End date: 6 February 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win four days in paradise. The grand prize is a 4‐day, 3‐night luxury vacation at a Sandals or Beaches Resort of your choice, including airport transfers, all meals, all snacks, unlimited premium spirits, water sports, scuba diving, land sports, and entertainment.
  • Eligibility: open to USA & Canada residents
  • End date: 31 March 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 two Business Class tickets from Manchester to Beijing with Hainan Airlines. Manchester Airport and Hainan Airlines are celebrating the Chinese New Year by offering you the chance to win these return Business Class tickets valid for travel from 14th Feb to 31st Dec 2019.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 13 February 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win two Economy Class tickets from London to Sanya with China Southern Airlines. Surrounded by rainforests and mountains, Sanya is the southernmost city on Hainan Island in South China. With its warm weather and miles of pristine beaches, it is easy to see why this city has been called the Hawaii of the East. Sanya has a tropical climate perfect for an island getaway – the average temperature never drops below 70.9°F (21.6°C).
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 21 February 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a holiday on the Caribbean island of Grenada. The grand prize is a seven-night stay with breakfast in a twin or double room at True Blue Bay Boutique Resort in Grenada, two Economy Class return flights from London Gatwick to Grenada with British Airways, dinner for two at Street Food Night, and a chocolate tour and tasting at the House of Chocolate in St George’s.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 10 March 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 an eight day luxury cruise on the Rhine. The prize includes return flights from London Gatwick Airport, overseas airport transfers, and accommodation in a Stateroom cabin on a luxurious romantic Rhine river cruise from Amsterdam to Basel.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 12 March 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a seven night spa getaway to India. The grand prize is a seven-night stay at Ananda in the Himalayas in India on the new Ananda Rebalance program, which is particularly brilliant for anyone who is stressed out emotionally and physically. A second person can travel and share a room with the winner, but their stay will only include meals and no programme or spa treatments.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 31 March 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a five night stay for two in Kos. The grand prize is an all-inclusive five-night stay for two at the new Ikos Aria resort. The prize also includes a Mini Drive adventure experience that gives you complimentary use of a Mini Cooper for the day to explore Kos.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 22 February 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a luxurious spa break to Bali. The grand prize is 7 nights in a private villa with pool at Karma Kandara on a room only basis. Transfers to and from the airport in Bali to the Karma Kandara resort and a specially curated spa package consisting of a 75 minute intuitive Balinese massage and 30 minute intraceuticals oxygen infusions facial for each person is also included.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 15 February 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a honeymoon to Thailand worth £10,000 GBP. The grand prize includes three nights bed and breakfast at Banyan Tree Bangkok in the Presidential Suite, a four-course dinner with wine at Vertigo, Apsara dining cruise, drinks at Saffron Sky Garden, three nights bed and breakfast at Banyan Tree Phuket in a Signature Pool Villa plus return flights from London to Bangkok and domestic flights between Bangkok and Phuket
  • Eligibility: open to UK & Ireland residents
  • End date: 28 March 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a luxurious getaway in Oman. The grand prize is a two-night stay at Hormuz Grand Muscat, a Radisson Collection Hotel in Oman, plus a £1,000 GBP Radisson Hotel Group gift card. Flights are not included in this prize.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 24 March 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a stay at a chateau in the South of France. The grand prize is a two-night stay for two people at Château De Montcaud in the South of France. The prizewinner and a guest will also enjoy a dinner at the hotel and take a wine tasting at nearby Château La Nerthe at Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Breakfast is included in your stay, but you’ll have to arrange your own travel to and from France.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 10 March 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a family holiday to Legoland Florida. The grand prize includes return flights and 3 nights at the Legoland Hotel with breakfast, park entry and a chance to meet the characters. The prize is valid for a family of four.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 8 February 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win flights to Rio de Janeiro with Norwegian. Gatwick Airport and Norwegian will fly the winner to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil in a Boeing 787 Dreamliner non-stop from London Gatwick. To win a pair of tickets just enter your details on the Gatwick Airport website.
  • Eligibility: open to all
  • End date: 30 April 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win 2 Business Class or 4 Economy Class tickets with Etihad Airways. One prize of either 2 Business Class flights to anywhere on the Etihad Airways network or 4 Economy Class flights to Abu Dhabi, will be awarded to one winner at the conclusion of the competition period.
  • Eligibility: open to Australia residents
  • End date: 11 March 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a week-long, all-inclusive holiday in Mauritius. The prizewinner and a guest will spend seven nights in a superior room at La Plantation d’Albion in Mauritius, a luxury Club Med hotel in the Indian Ocean. All meals and drinks are included, as are return flights from the UK for two people.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 18 February 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a trip to Norway. The grand prize is a four night stay at the Herangtunet Boutique Hotel, nestled in the outdoor wonderland of Heggefjord, with £500 travel expenses and a Nikon Z 7 camera.
  • Eligibility: open to UK & Ireland residents
  • End date: 31 March 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win an all-inclusive honeymoon in Jamaica. The grand prize includes an all-inclusive stay of seven nights at Couples Resorts Jamaica, 4 nights at Couples Resort Ocho Rios and 3 nights at Couples Resort Negri, with 24-hour dining, excursions to local sights and unlimited water sports. This prize does not include flights but does include transfers to and from Montego Bay Airport.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 17 March 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 a week away in a French villa, plus return flights from the UK, on behalf of luxury villa holiday specialists Oliver’s Travels. The prize-winner will spend seven nights at La Maison du Sud, a one-of-a-kind villa in the Languedoc region. The prize includes return flights from the UK for two, car hire throughout the stay and a welcome hamper made up of local produce. The winner may invite up to four more guests, but they will travel at their own expense.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 13 February 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a holiday to Hamburg. The prizewinner and a guest will spend two nights in a Sir Boutique room at the trendy, revamped Sir Nikolai Hotel, set in a former warehouse on the canals in the Old Town of Hamburg. Return flights from the UK are included. Breakfast at IZAKAYA Asian kitchen & bar, the hotel’s restaurant, is also included.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 17 February 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a villa holiday for four in Turkey, on behalf of luxury villa holiday specialists Oliver’s Travels. The prize-winner will spend one week at Yuksel Evi, a family-friendly two-bedroom villa with private pool and magnificent views of the naturally beautiful Gokova Gulf. The villa holiday is valid for four persons, including return flights from the UK, car hire throughout your stay and a local welcome hamper on arrival. The prize is valued at £2,800.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 10 February 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a family holiday to Amelia Island in Florida worth £6,000. The grand prize includes Economy flights with Wow Air from the UK via Iceland to Orlando International Airport, Florida for two adults and two children, five nights accommodation within a family room, and family attraction tickets to top attractions across the island.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 7 February 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a family holiday to Malta. One lucky family of four will win a four-night stay at the Urban Valley Resort & Spa, 13-17 April 2019, located within the beautiful landscapes of “Wied Għollieqa” Nature Reserve. The resort boasts an impressive children’s program including arts and crafts, a playground, children’s pool with organized pool activities and a treehouse. The prize offers the winners four nights in a family room on bed and breakfast basis.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 10 February 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a snowy 7 night holiday to Whistler in Canada. The winner plus a friend will get to spend seven snowy nights in Whistler Village courtesy of Delta Hotels by Marriott Whistler Village Suites, as well as return flights, airport transfers, and plenty of extras (e.g. 3-day lift tickets at Whistler Blackcomb, a guided day of skiing or snowboarding including lift line priority, a 3-day premium ski or snowboard rental, an adventure into the Callaghan backcountry by snowmobile, a helicopter tour, a spa day followed by a 3-course dinner, and more).
  • Eligibility: open to residents of the USA, Canada and UK.
  • End date: 28 March 2019
  • Enter the competition: click here

• Win a trip to Lisbon. The prizewinner and their guest will stay at AlmaLusa Baixa/Chiado, a hotel set in the Praça do Município, a historic downtown square near the waterfront.  Breakfast is included in the prize, as well as a £1,000 Radisson Hotel Group gift card that you can use to spend at any Radisson Hotel Group property in Europe and the Middle East. Return economy flights with TAP Air Portugal from the UK are included.
  • Eligibility: open to UK residents
  • End date: 6 February 2019
  • 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 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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