win: a trip to LA

Big fan of Ed Sheeran, he's not the cutest guy not he music scene but the music moves me.

Prize includes
A trip to LA, joining The Hot Hits on the VMA red carpet, including red carpet hair and makeup, Tickets to see Ed Sheeran live in concert, 2 x VIP tickets to Universal studios, A tour of The Hot Hits studio with Maude Garrett and $2000 spending money!

Enter online:online
Entries close: 10 August 2014

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win a shopping trip to Hawaii

Hawaii is like a dream honeymoon spot for couples. And also great for shopping- my best friend returned with many suitcases filled with clothing.

Prize includes:
2 return flights to Hawaii
5 nights accommodation
airport transfers
2 suitcases
$1000 spending money at a designated mall
and a choice of activity

Enter online: here

Entries close: 31 August 2014

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Win an ultimate driving holiday AND a motorcycle

Wow. I know a number of people who would love this prize!

Prize includes:

• 2 adult economy class airfares to New York, USA and return from Los Angeles, USA (10-23 August 2014)
• 2 adult economy class airfares from New York to Detroit and Detroit to Los Angeles
• 11 nights twin share accommodation
• 5 days Chrysler 300 (or similar) car hire including GPS in Detroit**
• 3 days Mustang Convertible (or similar) car hire including GPS in Los Angeles**
• AUD $1,000 spending money or AUD $5,000 if you are an eligible Shannons Club member^^
• Plus win an all new 2014 Indian Chief Classic Motorcycle valued at up to $28,995 inclusive of all on road costs and 12 months Shannons Comprehensive Motorcycle Insurance cover^#
• You can visit the Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise, Henry Ford Museum, GM Heritage Collection and much more!

Enter online: https://www.shannons.com.au/usa/
Entries close: 27 June 2014

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WIN tix to see Jack White in Chicago

If only I could take a week off work...

Prize includes:

• 2 x tickets to see Jack White in concert at Chicago Theatre in Chicago Illinois, USA.
• 2 x return economy class flights to Chicago.
• 5 x nights accommodation. 
• Transfers.
• Plus a copy of the new album Lazaretto 

Enter online here
Entries close 15 June 2014

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Win an amazing trip to kick start your career- an ultmate overseas trip

This is a must enter competition. I was blown away by the prizes on offer. Win a trip valued at AUD$21,450.00!

Prize includes:
Either A. Animal welfare prize- flights to Finland, airport transfers, 8 day Nordic Wilderness Adventure tour, flight to Romania, 2 weeks volunteer project at Romanian Bear Sanctuary, travel insurance, spending money, new panasonic camera.
Or B. Business and finance prize. airfares to New York, airport transfers, 8 nights accommodation, 5 day Financial Training Course, NYC Financial Capital Tour
Or C. Fashion prize. airfares to Milan, airport transfers, 3 weeks Basics of FAshion course, accommodation, spending money.
Or D. Photography prize. Airfares to Myanmar, 13 day National Geo Photography Expedition of Myanmar, Travel insurance, Spending money, Nikon DSLR.
Or E. Sustainability prize. return airfares to Nepal, airport transfers, 21 day Shree Janta Ma Vi School project volunteer program, Travel insurance, spending money, panasonic camera, nepal visa.
Or F. Media and journalism prize. Return airfares to Atlanta, New York, LA, airport transfers, accommodation, VIP backstage pass to CNN, NBC, primetime emmy awards, Sony handycam.



Enter online: www.shm.mx/kickstart/4954
Entries close: 2 June 2014

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Win a trip to Santa Monica

The end of route 66. I have fond memories of Santa Monica and it's beach. The incredibly large lemonade I had, as well as the amusement park suspended over the water by a pier. And the often missed Getty Villa.

Prize includes:

- Five nights’ accommodation at Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel, featuring their wellness and fitness package.

- A mega luxury spa experience for two.

- Return transfers from Los Angeles airport to Santa Monica.

- Dinner for two at one of Santa Monica’s farm-to-table restaurants.

- Return flights for two from your nearest capital city to Los Angeles.

- Bike rentals to embrace Santa Monica’s sustainable lifestyle.

Entries close 25 May 2014

Enter online: here

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Win: a basketball trip in the states

 What a great opportunity for basketball lovers!

Prize includes:
One (1) winner will each receive a prize package valued at $4,800
- Two return economy airfares to Los Angeles departing Friday, 13 June 2014 and returning Tuesday, June 17, 2014
- Airport transfers to and from hotel
- Two nights’ accommodation in a four star hotel from 13 June, 2014 to 15 June, 2014
- Two (2) Upper Deck tickets for the winner and one (1) guest to attend (a) the Los Angeles Dodgers v Arizona Diamondbacks
- Two ABL merchandise packs (each consisting of one cap, baseball and water bottle and two tshirts)

Enter online: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1694437-E16cZnNGdY
Entries close: 19 May 2014

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Win an ultimate Las Vegas Trip!

WOW. is the only word I can use to describe the prizes offered.

Prize includes:
- return economy flights to Las Vegas
- private transfers
- 5 nights twin share in a 4 star hotel
- Party bus tour
- Indoor sky diving experience
- Grand canyon white water rafting and helicopter tour
- x scream ride at stratosphere tower
- $5000 spending money to do everything else you wanted to do in Vegas.

Remember, whatever happens in vegas, stays in vegas!
And whatever doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. 

Enter online: here
Entries close: 30 May 2014

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Win: ultimate usa trip with helicopter ride and new tv

This prize is absolutely fantastic. If it was just return flights, if it was just a helicopter tour, or if it was just the spending money or just the tv, it would have been enough. But all of it combined? What's stopping you from entering?

Prize includes:
- two (2) x return economy flights, departing from Sydney, Australia on 6 January 2015 and returning from Las Vegas, United States of America on 12 January 2015
- six (6) nights' twin share accommodation at the Bellagio Las Vegas from 6 January 2015 to 12 January 2015
- travel insurance for both travellers from 6 January 2015 to 14 January 2015;
- payment of each travellers applicable airport taxes and airport transfers in Las Vegas;
- two(2) x admission to Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2015;
- two (2) x places on a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon;
- $5000 (AUD) spending money, in the form of a debit card;
- one (1) x Samsung 2014 UHD 55” Television Series 8;
- one (1) x Samsung 2014 Soundbar Series 7, (RRP $26,000 (AUD)

Enter online: http://www.samsung.com/au/tv/CESwin/
Entries close: 18 April 2014

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Win a trip to Vegas + luggage

I love comps that have an element of skill. This one is a card game- how fitting for a trip to Vegas!

Prize includes:
- 2 return flights to Las Vegas
- 3 nights accommodation for 2
- Dinner and show for 2
- American Tourister Spinner 82cm

Enter online: HERE
Entries close: 13 April 2014

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Win: A trip to New York

Last time I was in new york it was backpacker style, couch surfing. This prize would be the opposite!


Prize includes
•    Return flights from your nearest Australian capital city for 2 people.
•    5 nights’ accommodation at The Jane Hotel
•    Transfers
•    Travel Insurance


Enter online: http://www.sbs.com.au/movies/article/2014/03/19/win-trip-new-york-grand-budapest-hotel
Entries close: 8 April 2014

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WIN a trip to California with Hype DC and STA Travel!

I have fond memories of my USA trip, where a spent a bit of time in California. The misty San Fran, the Sunny LA coastline, and the big trees in the national parks.

Prize includes:
• Two (2) x return economy airfares with Qantas to the value of $4,000 from either Brisbane, Melbourne, or Sydney, whichever is nearest the winner’s residence, to Los Angeles, California, USA; and
• Five (5) nights accommodation in Los Angeles to the value of $1,100. Requests for accommodation will be taken into consideration but cannot be guaranteed. An STA Travel employee will book in all travel.

Enter online: http://www.hypedc.com/news/2014/01/09/win-a-trip-to-california-with-hype-dc-and-sta-travel
Entires close: 21 Feb 2014

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Win a trip to NY

Last time I was in NYC, I was exhausted, maybe because I tried to cram everything into a few short days, and because I took a 3 day tour to Washington DC. So I'm wanting to go back... but like the rest of you all, the travel budget is a little thin.

Prize includes:

• return Virgin Australia economy airfares for two adults (for the winner and their Nominated Travel Partner) departing from the winner’s nearest major commercial airport in Australia to Los Angeles, United States of America;
• return economy airfares for two adults departing from Los Angeles, United States of America, to New York, United States of America;
• seven night’s standard accommodation for two adults in one double or twin room at a three star hotel in New York selected by Promoter at their discretion (room and related taxes only);
• return airport transfers in a private sedan in New York;
• during their trip, two standard tickets to a New York City music festival of the winner’s choice (valued at up to $550 each) (all subsidies including travel to the festival shall be at the winner and Nominated Travel Partner’s own cost);
• two $1000 ASOS gift vouchers;

Enter online: http://commercial.asos.com/au-nyc-comp/?re=2262548
Entries close: 10 March 2014

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Win tickets to the Jingle Ball in Madison Square Garden

There is something incredibly romantic about being in NYC during winter. It might be the ice rink in central park, the lights adorning the city windows, or the carols ringing through the streets. Or it's simply the chilling weather requiring you to hold your love one tight.

Here's your chance to win a trip to NYC.

Access the competition here: http://www.iheartradio.net.au/ultimatecontests/win-tickets-to-the-jingle-ball-in-madison-square-garden/

entries close: Thursday 28th November, 2013

Win:
- 2 tickets to Jingle Ball at Madison Square Gardens, New York on 13th December.
- 2 return economy flights to NYC
- 4 nights accommodation in minimum 3 star hotel
- $1000 spending money
- hotel transfers

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Once in New York: Broadway tickets

I was reminded of seeing a broadway show in New York by the newsletter in my inbox this morning.




Usually, I would say no to such an experience. An expensive, time consuming activity while in the city for only a short amount of time doesn't usually play to it's favour.
On this occasion, my cousin and I tried to get last minute tickets by cuing early that day. But it was sad, we were too late and only standing tickets were available.
Well, since it was cheap I took the ticket.

Once the musical was fantastic. The small theatre really made it an amazing intimate setting. While the story was somewhat weird and actors over the top compared to their silver screen counterparts, don't take my word for it, you have to experience it to truly appreciate. And I am a big fan of violins, drum boxes and the like, so it was good old fashion fun.

If I am no longer a poor stingey traveller, I would opt for seating for sure. It was really really uncomfortable to stand for so long, especially since this was the last few days of my 3 month long adventure.

If you are in New York for the next couple of months consider these sales tickets: [Affiliate links included].


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I would skip the link up at the red ticket booths. Only do so if you have time, the lines are so long, and you might miss out on what you wanted to see anyway. With a limited amount of time, just buy tickets in advance so you won't get disappointed. 

What are you cheap ways to get tickets in advance?

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Top 10 adventures so far

I've been incredibly blessed by opportunity to travel with friends, family and as part of work. I've splashed about on the beaches of the Gold Coast, Australia, I've skied in Korea, biked over the Golden Gate Bridge, and met locals in Thailand.

 Here are my top 10 trips so far:

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