6 Journey Contests Price Getting into

The Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi is owned by Mandarin Oriental

Abu Dhabi Tourism

As the holidays approach, giving away travel as gifts is a great way to celebrate and make memories, especially given the way the travel world has slowed down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. What could be nicer than planning a dream vacation? Win one for free. These 7 travel competitions and sweepstakes will help you test your luck and experience the world anew, perhaps without spending a lot of money.

“Granfluencer” Beaches Resorts TikTok competition

Water parks and outdoor activities are the main attractions for Beaches hotels.

Beach resorts

Let Grandma’s hips circle with this TikTok “Granfluencer” competition from Beaches Resorts. Until November 11, creatives can take advantage of the cross-generational travel trend by following and tagging @BeachesResorts on TikTok and then posting a grandparent video on TikTok with the hashtag #BeachesGrandEscapes while doing something that makes them go viral.

The winner will receive a TikTok tutorial from a social media influencer as well as one of Beaches’ new GrandEscapes packages, including a 6-day, 5-night stay at any Beaches resort hotel in Jamaica or the Turks and Caicos Islands . The package includes a family photo shoot as well as other activities such as spa or dining experiences.

Get a free upgrade with Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines is one of the oldest airlines in the world. (Photo by Mas Agung Wilis / NurPhoto … [+] via Getty Images)

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Passengers who book a ticket with the airline by November 25th automatically take part in a weekly raffle for a free business class upgrade on their first flight segment from the USA. The ticket must be valid between now and December 12th or between January 9th and April 30th.

No registration is necessary, but the ticket must be booked directly with Ethiopian and not through a third party. As the airline with the largest fleet and the highest number of passengers in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines has an extensive route network, and a flatbed seat on a long flight to Addis Ababa will get your trip off to a great start.

Giveaways from Etihad Airways for the “50th year”

The Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Tourism

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad is continuing its year of freebies with free tickets and discounts to various Abu Dhabi experiences. The free offer runs until the end of the year and awards 50,000 prizes for registration alone. The capital of the Emirates is a growing cultural destination with popular landmarks like a branch of the Louvre Museum and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Meet with a loved one in Reykjavik for free

REYKJAVIK, SOUTH ICELAND: The capital Reykjavik with traditional colorful roofs and … [+] snow-capped glacier mountains, Iceland. (Photo by Tim Graham / Getty Images)

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Let us know briefly why you would like to get together with friends or family from the UK on a short break in Iceland and you may win a free trip to the world’s northernmost capital. Submissions are possible until November 26th. The submission must contain a brief description of why you would like to meet certain people after such a long separation, as well as a photo.

Three winning pairs of US-UK entrants will receive free Icelandair flights, a three-night hotel stay and a 72-hour Reykjavik City Card to access various attractions. But not so fast: the audience will vote on the winning pairs, so make the contribution particularly emotional and exciting in order to earn their trust.

“I know what you did last summer” Contiki getaway

Three lucky travelers win a 7-day Contiki “I know what you did last summer” trip … [+] See where the show was filmed in Hawaii.

Contiki

Contiki (a travel brand for 18-35 year olds) is running a mystery thriller-themed trip based on the Amazon Prime program “I Know What You Did Last Summer”. The award is a trip to Hawaii, which is apt as the show follows a mysterious group of teenagers who live in Hawaii and is based on a 1970s novel of the same name. The trip will balance fun activities like yoga, oceanfront luaus, pool parties, and island tours with mysterious adventures. Enter by November 15th (no purchase required) when three lucky winners are identified.

Aruba’s first honeymoon sweepstakes

Honeymooners can win a free Aruba vacation in this honeymoon competition.

Aruba Tourism Authority

For those whose honeymoon has been postponed due to Covid-19 disruption, Aruba wants to make amends and offer couples an upcoming wedding celebration for free. Couples can enter until November 15th to win the honeymoon they have been waiting for last year. It includes a five-day and four-day short break in one of two resorts: Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort or Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort.

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