Travel contests

Win exclusive prizes & luxury holidays in my pick of the best luxury travel contests & sweepstakes on the internet. This list is weekly updated & sent out by email in my newsletter on the first Friday of the month. You can sign up for my newsletter (3x/week) by entering your email address in the box on the right side (desktop) or bottom (tablet, smart phone) of this page. You can also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr.

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  • Win a 11 day trek on the Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. The winner will win a full 11-day Kilimanjaro -The Long Way trek as per what’s included on the EverTrek website. The winner will have to purchase their own international flights as well as travel insurance.
    • Eligibility: open to all
    • End date: February 13, 2026
    • Enter the travel contest: click here
  • Win a cycling holiday in Sri Lanka. The grand prize is an exclusive place on Ride SriLankan 2026 with Sigma Sports, an unforgettable multi-day cycling adventure through Sri Lanka’s lush jungle roads, coastal vistas, cultural landmarks, and stunning mountain climbs. In partnership with Ride SriLankan, this fully supported and expertly guided tour is designed for cyclists seeking more than just a holiday. The tour runs from 28th February to 9th March 2026.
    • Eligibility: open to all
    • End date: February 15, 2026
    • Enter the travel contest: click here
  • Win a holiday at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The grand prize is a luxurious 3-night stay for two in a Sapphire Suite with butler service at The Cove at Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Bahamas, including a $300 daily food and beverage credit and roundtrip car transport between Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) and the resort. Guests also receive access to Atlantis’ Aquaventure Water Park, state-of-the-art fitness center, golf, tennis, luxury shopping, Atlantis Casino with live nightly entertainment, and dining at three Michelin-starred chef restaurants (two located at The Cove).
    • Eligibility: open to USA residents
    • End date: March 6, 2026
    • Enter the travel contest: click here
  • Win a trip to New York City, USA. The prize includes return flights to New York for two people, with the freedom to choose your departure date, plus a three-night stay in Manhattan. CO2 emissions from the flights are compensated. The experience also includes entry to top New York attractions: the Empire State Building, a Circle Line cruise, a hop-on hop-off bus tour, the Statue of Liberty, and Top of the Rock.
    • Eligibility: open to residents of the European Union, United Kingdom, Norway, Switzerland and Andorra
    • End date: February 13, 2026
    • Enter the travel contest: click here
  • Win a two night luxury stay in Crete, Greece. The grand prize is a two-night stay in a Seafront Bungalow at Minos Beach Art Hotel in Crete on a bed and breakfast basis for two adults.
    • Eligibility: open to UK residents
    • End date: March 1, 2026
    • Enter the travel contest: click here
  • Win a five night stay in Mauritius. The grand prize is a five-night stay at Shandrani Beachcomber on a half-board basis for two people in a double room.
    • Eligibility: open to UK residents
    • End date: March 1, 2026
    • Enter the travel contest: click here
  • Win Virgin Voyages Cruise for two. The grand prize is a cruise of up to seven nights in a Sea Terrace cabin*, departing between 1 April and 31 December 2026. The prize includes meals at any of the 20+ included eateries, from refined dining to casual bites, group fitness classes, (including yoga, meditation, cycling and HIIT classes), entertainment, essential drinks, tips and gratuities.
    • Eligibility: open UK residents
    • End date: March 31, 2026
    • Enter the travel contest: click here
  • Win a luxury stay in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The grand prize is an overnight stay in the Penthouse Suite at W Edinburgh, complemented by a Champagne afternoon tea at Sushisamba
    • Eligibility: open to UK residents
    • End date: February 28, 2026
    • Enter the travel contest: click here
  • Win a five night wellness escape in Vietnam. The grand prize is a five-night stay for two in a private pool villa at the award-winning TIA Wellness Resort, Vietnam — an oceanfront sanctuary renowned for its personalized, all-encompassing approach to wellbeing. The prize includes half-board dining with daily all-day breakfast, wellness treatments per person, per night (total 80 mins), one three-course lunch or dinner during the stay, daily wellness mini bar, and daily wellness activities including yoga, breathwork, and creative workshops.
    • Eligibility: open to UK residents
    • End date: June 1, 2026
    • Enter the travel contest: click here
  • Win a holiday for two to Canada. Photographers are invited to submit their best travel images from the past year for the chance to be published in National Geographic magazine and to win some outstanding prizes.  The winning photographer will receive a self-drive 11 day trip through British Columbia, including return flights from the UK to Vancouver, car hire, entry to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and accommodation across Vancouver, Sun Peaks, Revelstoke, Nelson and Osoyoos. ⁠
    • Eligibility: open to UK residents
    • End date: March 22, 2026
    • Enter the travel contest: click here
  • Win a luxury family holiday in the Maldives. The grand prize is a  five-night Maldives holiday for two, plus two little ones at the 5-star Grand Park Kodhipparu, a private island resort known for its overwater villas and crystal-clear waters. The prize also includes daily breakfast and dinner, one group snorkeling activity, one 30-minute couples spa treatment, daily yoga sessions and complimentary return speedboat transfers from Malé International Airport.
    • Eligibility: open to UK residents
    • End date: March 24, 2025
    • Enter the travel contest: click here
  • Win a(nother) luxury holiday in the Maldives. The grand prize includes return Economy Class flights from London, plus a 4-night all-inclusive stay for two in a Beach Pavilion at Sun Siyam Olhuveli and a 4-night all-inclusive stay for two in a Beach Villa with Pool at Sun Siyam Iru Veli. Return speedboat transfers between Malé and Olhuveli and return seaplane transfers to Iru Veli are included. Travel is valid from 1 March to 20 December 2026, subject to availability, excluding 1–15 April and 20–26 October 2026, and must be booked at least 90 days in advance. Travel insurance, resort extras, and the Maldives Green Tax ($12 per person per night) are not included and are payable directly to the resorts; any tax increases will also be payable by the winners.
    • Eligibility: open to UK residents
    • End date: February 28, 2025
    • Enter the travel contest: click here
  • Win a trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. The grand prize is a 14-night small-group tour for 2 to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. The prize includes flights, accommodation, breakfast, selected other meals, local transport, airport transfers and an Explore tour leader.
    • Eligibility: open to UK residents
    • End date: March 3, 2026
    • Enter the travel contest: click here
  • Win a holiday to South Korea. The prize includes international flights and taxes, 11 nights at 3-4 hotels, domestic transportation, touring with guides and entrance fees, and all meals.
    • Eligibility: open to UK residents
    • End date: not stated
    • Enter the travel contest: click here
  • Win a VIP ski holiday to the French Alps. The winner and guests will stay seven nights at Graciosa in a two bedroom suite with children’s bunks , sleeping up to four adults or up to two adults and three children, with VIP SKI’s chalet catering, including Champagne and canapés on arrival, wine at dinner, ski guiding on two mornings, parking for one car and transfers to or from Geneva on 12 or 19 April 2026
    • Eligibility: open to UK residents
    • End date: February 9, 2026
    • Enter the travel contest: click here
  • Win a four night luxury stay in Marrakech. The grand prize is a four-night stay for two at the luxurious Park Hyatt Marrakech with daily breakfast, one dinner, and £500 towards flights. Experience the city’s vibrant souks, relax in serene riads, and soak up the colourful energy of Marrakech on this unforgettable Moroccan adventure.
    • Eligibility: open to UK residents
    • End date: April 30, 2026
    • Enter the travel contest: click here

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133 Comments

  1. This is a very nice thing for giving people the chance to see nature’ beatifulness and aspecialy for those who cant afford it

  10. Who told you that at the end its not for indian? i participated that contest and submitted my entry with right answer.

  11. Some links took me to the hotel homepage rather than the contests. Otherwise, great work!

  12. Thank you once again for these. I am unable to enter the “AMAZING CONTEST Soneva” contest. The page says that, “page could not be found.” Please may you help with that. I’d really love to enter that one. Thanks

  13. I have updated the link (with Soneva’s Instagram page, which gives more info on the contest).

  14. You informed: “Win a luxury summer escape to Ibiza, Spain (…) Eligibility: open to all …” But its terms and conditions indicates: “ELIGIBILITY: (…) 2.This Competition is only open to residents of the UK who are aged 18 years or (…)”
    Regards,
    P. Espinosa
    .

  15. I would like to participate in the Soneva contest… I have been looking for on Soneva website, I found some videos for each month, but I dont see how “like” the video of the month. Could you please tell me where is the video of the month that I should like, tags, etc to enter the contest. Maybe if you could add a direct link would be great. Thanks! Amazing page! Amazing YT videos! Simply the best!

  17. Hello from Greece! Why the best of your giveaways are open only to US and UK citizens?? Here in Greece we do not get paid as much as they do and we want to join your beautiful contests! Please give more opportunities for European Residents! Thanks 🙂

  19. How to enter this brussels airline european destination thing. It only opens terms and conditions

  21. the Oman contest is definitely not open for all. Typically CN traveller contest are not. You have to enter county (not country!), as its just for UK residents mostly.

  22. It appears that the link to the contest for Jacuzzi Beach Villa at Reethi Faru Resort is linked to a contest for a trip to Abu Dhabi. Will you kindly check on this? Thanks!

  25. I’m very frustrated that almost all of these sweepstakes are not open to people in the United States. We would be willing to fly over there. And leave from the destination. I have a daughter who lives in the UK will that qualify me?

  26. Hi! In the “Trip Around the World” contest, you stated that it is open to US & Canada residents. However, when I went to the contest page, it states that it is open for US residents only. I am from Canada and I hope my entries in this contest are not in vain. Thank you! 🙂

  28. How we will be informed about the results of contest and when are been they announced

  30. I will really enjoy if I w’ll get a chance to win this luxurious package…hoping for the best..n really its a good idea

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  36. I know you are trying hard, I can see that, but I can hardly get up the stairs to spend a night in my own bed. I can’t wait to win a prize for afternoon tiffin in Tristan da Cunha. Sorry just being cynical, all that way for a cup of tea. Please make your prizes worth while. Remember Oscar Wilde’s quote about The Giants Causeway in NI. Worth seeing but NOT WORTH GOING TO SEE. Let me plan my own dream trip. Please.

  39. Dear UK,
    I’ve glanced through your lands in the Bollywood movies, to ponder through you is a dream come true.
    I’ve postponed you all these years, this year I got another excuse too.
    2020 seems gloomy, 2021 please be nice !

  40. Still giving away Travel Wellness Trips? Diffenitly in great Need…7/2020.
    Grey in the N.W.

  41. Hi! In the “Trip Around the World” contest, you stated that it is open to US & Canada residents. However, when I went to the contest page, it states that it is open for US residents only. I am from Canada and I hope my entries in this contest are not in vain. Thank you! 🙂

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  44. You informed: “Win a luxury summer escape to Ibiza, Spain (…) Eligibility: open to all …” But its terms and conditions indicates: “ELIGIBILITY: (…) 2.This Competition is only open to residents of the UK who are aged 18 years or (…)”
    Regards,
    P. Espinosa

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  69. I must appreciate this is a very nice thing for giving people the chance to see nature’s beauty and especially for those who cant afford it.

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  71. Love your reviews, news about travel and so on. This last one, Sep 9th, features Win a trip to Australia.
    End date: August 18, 2022
    Need to refresh the entries in the blog before sending the block email…:)

  88. Tried to enter the UK competition but the link takes me to the Swiss rail trip.

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  97. Hi, thank you for lovely content! Unfortunately your ’open to all’-remark on the competitions from Condé Nast Johansens is incorrect. Only UK residents are eligible.

  100. These travel contests sound too good to be true! Winning a luxury getaway to places like Portugal, Italy, or even an adventurous cruise in Patagonia would be a dream come true. The variety of destinations and experiences offered, from stargazing in Italy to a luxury stay in Mykonos, truly caters to every taste. It’s amazing that most of these are open to everyone. Fingers crossed, and hoping to win one of these fantastic prizes!

  101. The array of travel contests on offer is absolutely stunning! From serene beachfront stays in Greece to exhilarating Arctic expeditions, each opportunity seems like a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. I appreciate the inclusivity with contests open to various regions, making it exciting for a broader audience. The thought of winning makes the wanderlust in me all the more eager to enter. It’s a brilliant chance to explore the world’s beauty without the financial strain. Truly, a wanderer’s dream come true!

  102. I think some of these trips are stupid.
    Why, most are a 2 day trip.
    Which depending where you live, it can take a Day just to travel there and a Day to get back,
    A 2 day trip is really an 1 overnight ???
    Tell me what can you see or enjoy?

  113. What an exciting opportunity to win exclusive prizes and luxury holidays! Travel contests like these are a fantastic way to explore new destinations and enjoy unforgettable experiences. If you’re a trekking enthusiast, don’t miss the chance to visit Nepal with Dream Himalayas for an incredible Himalayan adventure. Whether you’re looking for breathtaking landscapes or a cultural journey, Dream Himalayas offers unforgettable treks that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. Be sure to stay updated and sign up for the newsletter!

  116. This is a great resource for luxury travel enthusiasts! The variety of destinations and the inclusion of eligibility and end dates make it easy to find contests to enter. I appreciate the weekly updates.

  117. These luxury travel contests are absolutely dreamy! From the Austrian Alps to the Caribbean shores, each prize offers an unforgettable escape. I’ve already entered—fingers crossed! ✈️🌍💫

  118. This is a great resource for luxury travel enthusiasts! The variety of destinations and the inclusion of eligibility and end dates make it easy to find contests to enter. I appreciate the weekly updates.

  119. What a fantastic roundup of sweepstakes! Love that you keep the list fresh and send it straight to our inbox. Following on Instagram too for extra travel inspo!

  123. Wow, this is like a buffet of dream vacations, but seriously, what’s the catch? These contests are a hit-or-miss, and half these places only want your email forever. Just sayin’.

  124. This list of luxury travel contests is awesome! I love that it’s updated weekly and you can win a two-night stay in Portugal. The prize details sound so luxurious, especially the suite and dinners. Thanks for sharing!

  126. Nice roundup of travel contests! I love that the list is updated weekly and the newsletter makes it easy to enter. The grand prize at Der Böglerhof sounds dreamlike — three nights, a six-course gourmet dinner and relaxing spa treatments are so tempting.

  127. Okay, this is awesome! I’m always looking for a little luxury, and the idea of a free trip is seriously tempting. I’ve been trying to save up for a weekend getaway, so this definitely gets my attention.

  128. It’s so cool to see these contests popping up. I remember a few years back when I won a free hotel stay – it was a complete surprise! It’s a nice little boost to the travel budget, and a great reminder that good things *do* happen.

  129. This sounds fantastic! I love the idea of winning luxury holidays, and a weekly updated list of the best travel contests is super valuable. I’ll definitely check out the newsletter to get those updates directly. Thanks for putting together such a great resource for travel lovers!

  130. Your post about contests from The Luxury Travel Expert is a stellar resource — so many amazing opportunities to win trips, stays, and experiences all around the world. Thanks for putting together such a generous and inspiring roundup!

  131. This website is like a magic key that opens the door to so many amazing travel contests, and I really hope I can win a cool trip!

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