Friday newsletters always feature luxury travel contests, tips, or news.
Today: Travel contests & sweepstakes: win luxury holidays!
Every month, you can win exclusive 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 holidays to Tanzania, the Bahamas, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, French Alps, New York City, the Greek island of Crete, Mauritius, Vietnam, Canada, Morocco, and the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador.
Win a holiday at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas
- 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, Morocco. 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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Why are all these competitions only open for UK residents.
I am from Australia and as usual nothing for us…:(