Contest Roundup: Kenya, Disney, Honolulu, New York City
Check out the week in travel contests and sweepstakes for your chance to win trips to Kenya, Disney Resorts, California, Honolulu or New York City.
Win an Adventure for Two in Kenya From Sobek Travel
Enter to win a free trip for two including economy airfare on Sobek's Travel "Undiscovered Kenya" adventure plus a daypack and duffel bag from Granite Gear. The winner must be available to travel during one of the following dates:
- Feb 8-18, 2015
- Apr 12-22, 2015
- Jul 15-25, 2015
- Aug 9-19, 2015
- Sep 13-23, 2015
- Nov 8-18, 2015
To enter, explain why you love traveling on the Sobek Travel Facebook page. You must be a resident of the United States and over 18 to enter. The contest ends on October 31, 2014.
Win a Disney Vacation From Alamo Rent-a-Car
Alamo is giving away one Disney vacation a week until November. The prize is a seven night family getaway to Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort or a Disney Cruise Line vacation from Alamo. If you win, you choose which trip you take. To enter, fill out the online form and then create a virtual postcard to tell them where you want to go. Then, earn bonus sweepstakes entries by sharing your postcard with friends.
The contest is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States (and the District of Columbia), Puerto Rico, and Canada (excluding Quebec), who are at least 25 years old at the time of entry. Enter by November 2, 2014.
Win a trip to Honolulu from Shape Magazine
Win a trip for two to Honolulu, Hawaii. One winner and a guest will enjoy a three night stay at The Modern Honolulu in Hawaiii, including:
- Daily breakfast and lunch
- Spa treatments
- $250 toward travel expenses.
- Poolside daybed daily
- Complimentary entry to Addiction nightclub
- Complimentary valet parking
The contest is open only to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia (excluding Florida and New York), who are 21 years or older. Enter by 11:59 p.m. ET on October 13, 2014.
Win a Trip to New York City From Sperry Top-Sider
Win a trip for two to New York City and a $1,000 Sperry Top-Sider shopping spree. Four second place winners will receive a $1,000 Sperry Top-Sider gift card. The grand prize trip includes:
- Round-trip coach airfare for two
- Three day, two night hotel accommodations in a single room, double occupancy at a hotel
- Ground between the airport and hotel in New York City.
- Transport to one dinner and hotel. Restaurant will be determined by the Sponsor and will be awarded as a $250 pre-paid card.
- Transport to one Sperry Top-Sider shopping spree at 103 5th Avenue, New York, NY.
- One $1,000 Sperry Top-Sider gift card.
The contest is open legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States, and the District of Columbia (excluding Puerto Rico), age 21 or older at the time of entry. Enter by 11:59 pm ET on October 17, 2014.
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