Friday newsletters always feature luxury travel contests, tips, series or news.
Today (October 6, 2017): 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 trips to Bali, South Africa, Switzerland, Sharm El Sheikh, New York City, the French Alps, the Catalan Pyrenees, and Malta.
- Win a five-night stay anywhere in the world. To celebrate the launch of their new loyalty program ‘invited‘, Small Luxury Hotels of the World are giving away a five-night stay at any hotel in their collection. The winner and a guest can take their pick from more than 500 places to stay, in 80 different countries – from Santorini’s hottest new hotel Canaves Oia to the seemingly secret Sikelia in Pantelleria, or the bucket-list-worthy Kokomo Island in Fiji.
- Eligibility: open to UK and Eire residents only
- End date: 24 November 2017
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a £4,000 incredible luxury holiday to Bali. The winner and their guest will spend five nights at the pioneering wellness retreat of COMO Shambhala Estate; as well as bed-and-breakfast accommodation, the prize includes airport transfers, a COMO Shambhala Signature Massage each, a lunch or dinner for two at restaurant Glow, plus activities including yoga classes and wellness talks. The prize does not include flights.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 31 October 2017
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a luxury break in London. The grand prize includes a two-night stay in a suite with complimentary breakfast at The Westbury Mayfair as well as dinner at Alyn Williams with a welcome drink of Champagne and a glass of wine with the meal.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 31 October 2017
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win an ultraluxe African safari with Wilderness Safaris. The grand prize includes eight nights for two people at their choice for a Classic or Adventure camp in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia or Zimbabwe. Air charters into/out of the camps are included but not the regional or international flights.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 15 November 2017
- 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 nine-night VIP trip for four people to South Africa valued at almost $48,000 USD. The grand prize includes 3 nights at the More Quarters in Cape Town, 3 nights at the Tinga Lodge or Narina Lodge at the Lions Sands Game Reserve, and 3 nights at the Lepala Lodge at the Madikwe Game Reserve. The prize also includes ground and air transportation to and from Johannesburg and between accommodation locations, breakfast, 6 dinners, and 4 days of safari activities.
- Eligibility: open to USA residents only
- End date: 31 December 2017
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a luxury holiday to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt. The grand prize includes a 4 night’s stay at the new luxury resort Mövenpick Resort Sharm el Sheikh, inclusive of daily breakfast and dinner for two adults and one child, as well as complimentary return airport transfers.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 12 October 2017
- 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
- Win an adventurous trip in the Catalan Pyrenees, worth £2,600. The grand prize includes two return flights with Vueling and transfers from London to Val d’Aran, four nights’ three-star b&b accommodation in Val d’Aran, four dinners at local restaurants where you can sample a range of typical Aranese cuisine, and guided trekking, canyoning and climbing, MTB guided tour in Val d’Aran with picnics and transfers.
- Eligibility: open to UK residents only
- End date: 12 November 2017
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win one of ten ultra-luxury holidays in Australia, each valued at $10,000 UAD. The prizes include 2-night stays at Australia’s most iconic destinations & resorts, such as Southern Ocean Lodge (Kangaroo Island), Longitude 131 (Uluru), Saffire Lodge (Tasmania) and One&Only Wolgan Valley Resort (Blue Mountains).
- Eligibility: open to Australia and New Zealand residents only
- End date: 31 October 2017
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a break in South Africa. The prizes include a two-night stay at Southern Sun Montecasino in a standard room for two adults, including breakfast and a R1,000 Montecasino gift voucher, and a two-night stay at SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl, for two adults sharing in a standard room, including breakfast.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 30 November 2017
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a luxury two night stay at the distinctly individual London’s St. Ermin’s Hotel. The four-star deluxe Marriott Autograph Collection hotel is giving one lucky person the chance to spend two nights at the impressive grade II listed property, in a Deluxe Suite including breakfast and seasonal Afternoon Tea.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 31 October 2017
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a £4,000 family holiday to Malta. The lucky winning family (2 adults and 2 children) will win a week’s holiday with Prestige Holidays at the 5*Corinthia Hotel on a bed&breakfast base. The prize also includes return flights for two adults and two children to Malta from any UK airport that flies to Malta, AVIS car hire plus a child and an adult Kodak PixPro camera to capture all your best memories.
- Eligibility: open to UK residents only
- End date: 20 October 2017
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a week-long family ski holiday in the French Alps plus a £500 gift card. Alpine Elements are giving one lucky family (2 adults and 2 children) the chance to win a fantastic ski holiday, worth £2231, in charming Morzine, right in the heart of Portes du Soleil. The grand prize includes direct UK flights, resort transfers, hotel accommodation, and breakfast, afternoon tea and a 3-course dinner each day.
- Eligibility: open to UK residents only
- End date: 31 October 2017
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win an exclusive getaway to New York City. The grand prize includes a three-night stay at Mandarin Oriental, New York, access to The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, a three course prix-fixe dinner menu for two guests in Asiate Restaurant, including one complimentary round of Sommelier’s choice of champagne, $1,000 gift card for a shopping spree at The Shops at Columbus Circle, $300 gift certificate to Porter House Bar & Grill located at The Shops at Columbus Circle, two tickets to Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, personal shopper (if requested), and a $500 gift card which may be used for transportation.
- Eligibility: open to USA & Canada residents only
- End date: 6 November 2017
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a fantastic ski trip at one of Switzerland’s most luxurious hotels. The grand prize includes a 2 night stay at the spectacular 5-star deluxe hotel The Chedi Andermatt, GaultMillau Hotel of the Year 2017. The prize also includes return flights to Zurich from the UK & Swiss Rail transfer, lift passes & equipment rentals if taken during the ski season, daily breakfast, one 3-course dinner at The Restaurant for 2 people (excl. beverages), entrance to The Spa & Health Club, minibar (non-alcoholic beverages only) & in-room TV entertainment, and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Eligibility: open to all
- End date: 15 November 2017
- Enter the competition: click here
- Win a three-night ultra-luxury escape in Australia. The grand prize includes a $10,000 stay at Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley. The winner and a guest will take in the dramatic beauty of the Greater Blue Mountains region at one of Australia’s most luxurious resorts, enjoying pampering treatments at the One&Only Spa, wildlife safaris, nature walks and heritage tours.
- Eligibility: Australia residents only
- End date: not clear
- Enter the competition: click here
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the SLH is open to UK and Eire residents only
Thank you for catching that. I updated the blogpost.