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Showing posts with label europe. Show all posts
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Tuesday, 29 July 2014

win: a trip to France to watch the tour de france next year

I've been hearing some good things about the Tour de France.

Prize includes

- Air France return flight tickets for 2 persons
- 2 VIP seats on the Champs Elysées for the final stage of the Tour de France 2015


Enter online: here

Entries closes: 31 July 2014

Saturday, 26 July 2014

win a trip to Italy

Been to Europe, haven't been to Italy yet. Yes, definitely saving Italy and France for my lover.

Prize includes:

o 2 x return economy flights from the winners nearest capital Australian City to Parma, Italy, valued up to $4,000
o Return hotel to Airport transfers valued at a maximum of $500.00
o 10 x nights’ accommodation in a (twin share, minimum 4 star) hotel in Parma, valued at a maximum of $5,000
o Italian cooking classes for the winner and a companion at Academia Barlla (subject to availability) valued at a maximum of $1,000
o $2,000 spending money for the winner only

Enter online
Entries close 1 August 2014


Friday, 25 July 2014

win a trip to iceland

Mitty was a fantastic movie. And one of my favourite bits is when he heads to iceland. Here is your chance to go!

Prize includes:
5 day walking in iceland tour for 2
return flights from Australia
4 nights in hotels


Enter online:here
Entries close 28 July 2014


Wednesday, 23 July 2014

Win: a trip to the UK

A music lovers dream!

Prize includes:
Package comprising of:
• Return Economy Flights for two people from the winners capital city
in Australia, to London.
• London Airport transfers
• Accommodation for two people for three nights at three star
accommodation

• Dinner for two with Gabrielle Aplin

Enter online: online

entries close: 23 July 2014



win a trip to London

I stumbled on this little show while channel surfing and it's surprisingly good.

Prize includes:

Enter online:
The major prize winner will receive:

·         Two (2) return economy flights from winner’s nearest mainland capital city within Australia to London valued at up to $6,000 AUD (including taxes)*
·         Five (5) nights’ accommodation in London valued at to $2,000 AUD;
·         Return airport transfers valued at a maximum of $200
·         Call the Midwife Location Tour and transfers valued at a maximum of $300
·         $500 spending money
·         Total prize valued at up to $9,000* (*value of flights will depend on winner’s nearest mainland capital city) AUD.

   The (10) minor prize winners will receive:
·         Call the Midwife Series 1-3 box set valued at $79.85
·         Call the Midwife, Shadows of the Workhouse and Farewell to the East End books valued at $59.85
·         Total prize valued at up to $139.70

Enter online: online
Entries close: 25 July 2014


Tuesday, 22 July 2014

win a europe river cruise

This is on my bucket list. For sure, a European river cruise, but I wonder if it's only reserved for old people? Not that I can afford it now.

Prize includes:
One lucky winner and a friend will fly to Paris before boarding the ultra-fast TGV train to Dijon where their journey down the stunning Rhône River begins on board the Scenic ‘Space-Ship’. Frequent stops along the cruise route allow guests to experience the charm of historic villages, indulge in local food and wine and enjoy the unique culture and architecture each region has to offer. Winners can explore this breathtaking region even further with a number of optional extra excursions, including a guided canoe trip through one of Europe’s largest natural canyons, a gala dinner and classical concert at the prestigious Palais-des-Papes, and a historic steam train journey through picturesque terrain.

This incredible prize includes economy class airfares, accommodation on board a Scenic ‘Space-Ship’ with all activities, shore excursions meals and beverages,

Enter online: here
Entries close 28 July 2014



Monday, 21 July 2014

Win a trip to Scotland

Have you entered yet?? It's closing soon.

Prize includes:
  • Car hire for the duration of the trip - the winner (and/or travel companion) must have a full, clean drivers license valid for use in the UK and adhere to the car hire company conditions of hire
  • 7 nights’ DBB accommodation for 2 people in Scotland
  • Guided tour of Castle Kennedy Gardens and afternoon tea
  • Stargazing in the Dark Sky Park, Galloway Forest (weather permitting)
  • VIP Tour of Culzean Castle, Ayrshire
  • Spa and Lunch at the Marine Hotel, Troon
  • Lunch at the House for an Art Lover, Glasgow
  • Piping lesson at the National Piping Centre, Glasgow
  • Guided Walk in the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park with Wilderness Scotland
  • Lunch at Loch Fyne Cairndow Restaurant
  • Scenic cruise departing from Oban
  • Private tour of Dunvegan Castle on Isle of Skye and afternoon tea
  • Cruise on Loch Ness with Jacobite Cruises
  • Wildlife tour in the Cairngorms National Park with Speyside Wildlife
  • VIP Distillery tour at Blair Athol Distillery, Pitlochry
  • Tickets for events to celebrate the Year of Homecoming Scotland 2014

Enter online: http://www.visitscotland.com/en-au/win/hc2014/
Entries close: 30 July 2014


Monday, 14 July 2014

Win a trip to Paris

Isn't it every girls dream to head to Paris?

Prize includes:
  • 2 x return economy airfares to Paris with Emirates (including flight associated taxes), from the winner’s nearest Australian capital city serviced by the airline
  • Airport Transfers in Paris.
  • 4 nights twin share accommodation, plus breakfasts, at the four star Renaissance Le Parc Trocadero Hotel, with breakfasts.
  • A$500 towards spending expenses.

Enter online: here
Entries close 18 July 2014


Tuesday, 24 June 2014

Win: A business class holiday in Tuscany

This competition is great. It's meaningful because we get to vote for the best city hotel, and also because a trip to Tuscany is pretty cool.

I voted for the ParkHyatt. This is purely due to my wants as a consumer.

Prize includes:
  1. Two (2) return British Airways Club World business class flights from Sydney to Florence, via London Heathrow. Valued at $8,200 per person (taxes included)
  2. Three (3) night's accommodation for Two (2) at Castello di Casole, in a Suite Classica valued at A$4,130.28
    1. Accommodation Inclusions:
      1. Set breakfast each morning.
      2. One dinner at Ristorante Tosca valued at A$295.02,
      3. Free entrance at Essere SPA,
      4. 20% of discount on each SPA treatment.
  3. Three (3) nights' accommodation for two (2) at Il Salviatino in a double delux room valued at A$1,475.10
Enter online: here
Entries close 30 June 2014

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Thursday, 12 June 2014

Win a trip to italy

My first europe trip was way too short. Italy was something that didn't quite make the shortlist. But definitely on my shortlist for next time!

Prize includes:
- 2 adult spots on Tour to Tuscany
- 2 return flights to Italy


Enter online: enter here
Entries close 23 June 2014


Wednesday, 11 June 2014

Win a luxury cruise in Europe

Which girl didn't want to be a princess growing up? Well, at least we all had snipits of imagination! This is your chance to win a luxury cruise abroad the Island Princess!

To help you out here is a bit about the Island Princess- http://www.princess.com/learn/ships/ip/

Prize includes
economy return flights, transfers, accommodation in an Oceanview room, main meals onboard, entertainment and daily onboard activities

Enter online: here
Entries close: 15 June 2014



Tuesday, 10 June 2014

win: a european river cruise

After coming back from Europe walking everywhere... my family has discovered an attraction to european river cruises and are planning our next trip. It's the only way to do it comfortably.

Prize includes:  Prize consists 1 x C category Emerald Balcony Suite on a 15 Day Evergreen Tours  Amsterdam to  Budapest River Cruise (or vice  versa) sailing on a September or October 2015 sailing valued at over $16,380. 

Enter online:here
Entries close: 19 June 2014


Thursday, 29 May 2014

With a $10,000 Busabout adventure

Busabout is a great way to explore Europe! I like that it's flexible, and you can do any activities you want- or not. Who wants to come with me if I win?

Prize includes:
  1. One (1) Grand Prize of two (2) spaces on the following products: fully flexible 6-stop hop-on hop-off passes; 3 day Italian Adventure; 9 day Bohemian Rhapsody (Prague-Split); 8 day Croatia Sailing; and 7 day Bohemian Trek (Split-Prague). See website for further details on all trips included in the prize.], excluding air fare and third party trips.
  2. What's Included: Up to twenty three (23) nights twin or triple-share accommodation; some meals: some continental breakfasts, some three course dinners (based on the specific trip itinerary); an experienced, professional tour manager; transport on an air-conditioned coach; and sightseeing tours of all major areas as per the itinerary.
  3. Maximum prize value: $10,000 AUD
Enter online: here remember to confirm subscription 
Entries close: 31 May 2014


Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Win: an ultimate shopping trip

Stye icon Kate Moss signature store.

Prize includes:
• A $1000 Shopping Spree at Topshop Oxford Circus
• Two (2) economy class tickets with Etihad Airways from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth to London departing in September 2014
• A $2000 Flight Centre voucher to be used towards 5 nights accommodation in London for two (2) people

Entries close: 10 May 2014


Friday, 2 May 2014

Win: trip to the UK and travel in style

Where would you on the UK? London? Manchester? Edinburgh?
I would head to Edinburgh next, couldn't fit it in my schedule this time around.

Prize includes:
Option 1: London
-    Two (2) x return Premium Economy flights from Sydney, Australia to London UK valued at up to $13,840.00 (including taxes)
-    Four (4) x nights’ accommodation in a twin or double bedded room, at the Radisson Edwardian May Fair Hotel in London including full English breakfast valued at up to $3,000.00
-    AUD $5,000 – awarded in the form of a cheque made in favour of the winner
-    1 x Antler Camden Town 4 Wheel Standard Medium Roller luggage case for each person, valued at AUD $330 each.
-    1 x styling session in Sydney with fashion stylist Donny Gallela valued at up to $2,500.00

•    The prize must be redeemed in full and as a package by 07 May 2014 – 30 November 2014
•    The prize is subject to availability at the time of booking and the following 2014 blackout dates apply: 20-22 May, 04-08 July, 14-17 July, Easter, Christmas, School Holidays, Special Events periods.

Option 2: Manchester
-    Two (2) x return Premium Economy flights from Sydney, Australia to Manchester UK valued at up to $13,840 (including taxes)
-    Four (4) x nights’ accommodation in a twin or double bedded room, at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester in Manchester city in London including full English breakfast valued at up to $3,000.00
-    AUD $5,000 – awarded in the form of a cheque made in favour of the winner
-    1 x Antler Camden Town 4 Wheel Standard Medium Roller luggage case for each person, valued at AUD $330 each.
-    1 x styling session in Sydney with fashion stylist Donny Gallela valued at up to $2,500.00

•    The prize must be redeemed in full and as a package by 07 May 2014 – 30 November 2014
•    The prize is subject to availability at the time of booking and the following 2014 blackout dates apply: 20-22 May, 04-08 July, 14-17 July, Easter, Christmas, School Holidays, Special Events periods.

Option 3: Edinburgh
-    Two (2) x return Premium Economy flights from Sydney, Australia to Edinburgh UK valued at up to $13,840 (including taxes)
-    Four (4) night’s accommodation in a twin or double bedded room with breakfast included at Hotel Missoni, Edinburgh valued at up to $3,000.00
-    AUD $5,000 – awarded in the form of a cheque made in favour of the winner
-    1 x Antler Camden Town 4 Wheel Standard Medium Roller luggage case for each person, valued at AUD $330 each.
-    1 x styling session in Sydney with fashion stylist Donny Gallela valued at up to $2,500.00

•    The prize is subject to availability at the time of booking 2014 Blackout dates: 24 – 25 May, 21 – 22 August, 23 – 28 September, Easter, Christmas, School Holidays, Special Events periods.
•    The prize must be redeemed in full and as a package by 07 May 2014 – 30 November 2014

In the event the winner is not from the Sydney Metropolitan area the prize will also include:

-    Two (2) x domestic, economy flights from the winner’s nearest capital city to Sydney, Australia valued at up to $1600.00 (including taxes) (depending on point of departure)

The Total prize pool is valued at up to AUD $26,600.00 (including taxes) (depending on point of departure). Any ancillary costs associated with redeeming the prize are not included. These are the responsibility of the winner.

Enter online: http://www.harpersbazaar.com.au/fashion/virgin-atlantic/#entry-form

Entries close 6 May 2014


Friday, 25 April 2014

Win: a trip to France or hunter valley

Say wee wee to these prizes :).

Prizes
First Prize consists of Two (2) Air France Return economy tickets Sydney-Europe (valued at $5,000), Five nights at the charming 4 star Mayfair Hotel, a Chateaux & Hotel Collection member, arrival private transfers Charles de Gaulle airport; five day metro pass (zones 1 - 3) courtesy of French Travel Connection (valued at $2,400) and 2 France Rail Passes 1st class, 4 days travel in 1 month (valued at $708).
The second prize consists of FRENCH ESCAPE FOR TWO AT THE HUNTER VALLEY
Included is Two (2) nights at the 5 star Chateau Elan at The Vintage, one of Australia's finest golf and spa resorts, located in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country, 1 dinner voucher at the resorts restaurant, 1 Citroën for the weekend - from Friday to Sunday and Two (2) return flights if winners are not from Sydney.

Enter online: affrenchfilmfestival
Entries close: 28 April 2014





Thursday, 10 April 2014

Win: a trip to Ireland

Green is one of my favourite colours and Ireland is synonomous with this awesome colour.

Prize includes:
The prize includes two (2) return economy flights from the winner’s closest Australian capital city (value up to a total of $3,700) to Dublin, Ireland and 7 nights, premium hotel accommodation in a twin room (value up to a total of $1,300).

Enter online: https://www.facebook.com/travelmoneyoz/app_597939960294850?ref=ts
Entries close: 17 April 2014


Saturday, 29 March 2014

Win: A british festival trip

Is it too early to pack my bags? The song I chose was Free- a number of my clients have shared this amazing song with me.

Prize includes:
- 2  x  return  economy  flights  to  London,  flying  Qantas  valued  at  $2,100  each
- 2  x  3 Day  passes  to  Wireless  Festival,  London  valid  for  use  between  4-­6  July  2014,

Enter online: https://was-apps.com/sta/playlist/
Entries close: 30 March 2014


Thursday, 27 March 2014

Win: A holiday in switzerland



Have you entered yet?
Prize includes:
  • eight-day ‘Glorious Switzerland’ premium escorted journey
  •  international economy return airfares provided by Swiss Tourism
  • Valued at $10,000!

Enter online: http://getupandgo.com.au/glorious-switzerland-competition/
Entries close: 30 March 2014


Monday, 24 March 2014

Win: an epic trip to Europe

Another fun competition. I would love to win first prize, but to be honest, the other prizes are amazing as well.

The first valid entry drawn will win a trip for two (2) people nominated by the Entrant to Europe. The prize provided by The Busabout & SurfStitch includes:
  • Return international economy flights for two (2) people from the winners nearest capital city to Barcelona.
  • Two (2) x 6 stop hop-on hop-off Busabout passes
  • Two (2) x Iberian Spain Portugal Busabout adventures
  • Fifteen (15) nights’ Hostel accommodation nominated by Busabout
  • Five (5) breakfasts
  • Day excursions as detailed in the inclusions.

The second, third & fourth valid entry drawn, will win a trip for two (2) people nominated by the Entrant to the Gold Coast to take part in a Warehouse Dash. The prize for the three (3) winners includes:
  • Return domestic economy flights for two (2) people from the winners nearest capital city to Coolangatta, Gold Coast, QLD
  • Two (2) nights’ accommodation (one room) in Burleigh Heads, QLD
  • Warehouse Dash event details:
    • The winner and their guest will arrive at SurfStitch HQ (225 Burleigh Connection Rd, Burleigh Heads, 4220, QLD) where they have 5 minutes to place an order on www.surfstitch.com worth AUD $4,000 or less.
    • The winner may only select one (1) item from each of the below categories
      • Sunglasses
      • Travel Bags
      • Cameras
      • Watches
      • Surfboards and Softboards
    • Bikes are excluded from this promotion
      • If the winner places an excluded item in their cart or more than one of the items listed above, these item/s will be removed.
    • o Once the winner has placed their order, the winner (without their guest) will be partnered up with a staff member from SurfStitch.com and will be given their ‘pick ticket’ which corresponds with the order they placed. On this pick ticket, all items purchased will be listed along with their location in the warehouse.
    • o The winner will then have 10 minutes to dash through the warehouse with their assigned partner from SurfStitch, taking their purchased items from the locations listed on the pick ticket.
    • o If the winner takes an item which is not on the pick ticket, the item will be placed back in stock.
    • o The winner may only keep the items they have picked within the 10 minutes
    • o The winner and their SurfStitch partner may not split up when taking part in the warehouse dash.
Enter online: http://bit.ly/1dNLRxR
Entries close 27 March 2014