Travel Sweepstakes Roundup - Win Trips to Rome, Hawaii, New Orleans, Aspen Food & Wine and More
There are a few fun travel contests and sweepstakes going on around the web this month. Here are some of our top picks for everything from yodeling for cheese to a week-long Hawaiian getaway.
Win A Trip To The Aspen Food & Wine Classic: Submit a video of your best "yodel" and win a trip to the Aspen Food & Wine Classic on June 20-22, 2014 courtesy of Roth Cheese. Enter by 11:59 p.m. CT on March 21, 2014. The first 50 approved entries will get a Roth signature Grand Cru cheese box.
Win A Trip To New Orleans: Southwest Airlines is hosting a contest with the prize of a trip to New Orleans for two. The prize includes: roundtrip airfare for two on Southwest Airlines to New Orleans, Louisiana, a three-night stay at Hilton New Orleans Riverside, airport transfers and select free dining certificates and tourist admissions. Enter here by March 31st, 2014. Travel must be completed by March 31, 2015.
Win A Trip To England: Win a charming British escape to London and the English countryside with Modern Luxury. The prize includes 2 premium economy tickets on Virgin Atlantic to London, a 3-night stay at the Dorchester in London, a 2-night stay at Coworth Park in Ascot, England, spa treatments, and select dinners. Enter your information here by Sunday, April 6 2014, 11:59 pm CST to win.
Win A Trip To Hawaii: Hawaiian Airlines is offering one grand prize winner a 7-night trip to Hawaii, with flights and hotel included for two people. Two first prize winners will get 40,000 HawaiianMiles, equivalent to one roundtrip ticket between Hawaii & the US mainland. You can enter by simply filling out your information-no purchase necessary. Enter by 11:59 pm EST May 21, 2014.
Win A Trip To Europe: Expedia is sponsoring a contest where you can win a trip to Europe. The grand prize includes a vacation for 2 people to the winner's choice of France, Greece, or Italy with roundtrip airfare and hotel for five nights and a $500 cash card for winner to use. One first prize winner will win the opportunity to see a special film screening of Mr. Peabody & Sherman in the winner's city of residence with up to 100 friends and family. You have until 12:00 am EST on April 9, 2014 to apply.
Win A European Adventure Vacation From Skype: Win a two-week trip to Europe for two, including stops in Athens, Barcelona, Istanbul, Milan and Montpellier, plus a Surface Pro 2 and Nokia Lumia 1020. Simply fill out this online form and then login to your Skype account. Enter by March 23rd, 2014.
Win A Culinary Trip To Rome: Travel & Leisure is co-sponsoring a contest with TimeOut, Thrillist and Shermans Travel where you can win a culinary vacation to Rome. The prize trip includes a five-night stay for two (including breakfast) at the historic Intercontinental de la Ville Roma located near the Spanish Steps, roundtrip airfare for two to Rome, two Time Out Rome City Guides, $300 to spend on meals, and a Rome restaurant guide compiled by Shermans Travel experts. You have until March 15, 2014 at 11:59 PM EST to enter.
Win A $150 Gift Card Towards Hotel Stay Near Your Favorite National Park: Send in a photo of your favorite national park to Sunset Magazine and you could win a hotel credit. Photos must be smaller than 6 MB and photos must not show any people, landscape only. Enter by 11:58 pm EST on March 15, 2014.
Win Free Nights With Best Western's Be The Hero Daily Drawings: Register daily for the "Be The Hero" contest by Best Western. Each day names are picked to win a free night stay (given in the form of 36,000 Best Western Rewards points), and a grand prize will also be drawn at the end of the contest. The grand prize winner will receive 150,000 Best Western Rewards points, five nights at any US or Canadian Best Western branded hotel (awarded in the form of 180,000 Best Western Rewards Points) and a $5,000 gift card.You can enter once daily until 11:59 pm PT on April 6, 2014.
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