Looking for a springtime pick-me-up? These free travel contests, giveaways and sweepstakes could be just the ticket to have you winging to far-flung getaways with just a little luck. From big-ticket prices from famous hospitality brands to short weekend trips closer to home, these are some of the top competitions worth considering.
Dreaming Tree Wines wants Dave Matthews fans to have the experience of their lives. Its new sweepstakes offers the chance to meet Dave Matthews, who actually created the wine brand. The winner will enjoy a VIP concert in Saratoga Springs, New York or four tickets to a local concert of their choice. The deadline to enter is April 30.
Thanks to Marriott Bonvoy, those pricey Taylor Swift tickets are easier than you think. Marriott Bonvoy Moments, the unique entertainment and travel experiences available using points, is offering a series of concert opportunities up for grabs with the latest taking place in Vancouver (sweepstakes ends in October). With so many options to use points for concert-friendly redemptions, Marriott Bonvoy is the ticket to see her live without forking over so much cash.
Chloe Wine Collection, known for its classic wines from a talented, female Turkish winemaker, has a new connection with Tripadvisor to offer one lucky winner a dream trip to Tuscany. The Italian prize includes roundtrip airfare for two people, six nights in a luxury hotel and a cooking class to showcase the best of regional fare. The deadline to enter is June 30.
Between now and April 10, North Italia’s latest Pi Day promotion is offering what it calls a “love letter to Italy.” The winner will receive a five-night trip to Italy with flights, accommodations and activities covered by an allowance. Who is eligible for the prize? Anyone who purchases a Pi Day pizza via OLO between now and April 10 is automatically entered into the sweepstakes.
Celebrating its new partnership with The Spice House and the four premium spice and herb blends it developed shaped around the cruise line’s global explorations, there’s a big prize up for grabs. Among the flavor sets are a sweet and smoky Alaskan salmon rub, a Dutch smoked sea salt and a Far East fish curry. Between now and March 28, follow Holland America Line and The Spice House on Instagram, and be sure to like the giveaway post. To complete your entry, tag three friends in the comments.
Good Sam wants to encourage next generation of road trippers to get out there and go with their “Good to Go” sweepstakes. The company helps with trip planning including things like vehicle rentals and finding a campsite and adding a reliable insurance policy. Between now and the end of August, visit GoodSam.com to enter for three chances to win the ultimate summer
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Ripley, Steve Zaillian’s eight-episode adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, takes its protagonist on a jet-setting tour of Italy. After the titular con man (Andrew Scott) is hired by a wealthy New York socialite to bring his son Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn) back from Europe, Tom finds himself immersed in a precarious game of cat and mouse with the Italian police when he takes on Dickie’s identity to access his money. The story takes Tom from Manhattan to Italy, where he spends time in Atrani, Rome, Naples, San Remo, Palermo, and Venice. The series shot in many of the real places, including the real seaside town that takes over for the novel’s fictional setting of Mongibello.
Rock House, a relatively new Turks and Caicos resort located on Providenciales' north coast, isn't the first Caribbean property to draw inspiration from the Mediterranean. Nor is it the only one to ever serve up Italian-inspired cuisine.
Italy became the latest EU country to launch a Digital Nomad visa, giving remote workers the perfect opportunity to combine work with more pleasure while traveling around the country. As of 4 April, a new law now allows people without an EU passport (or any other visa) to legally stay in the country and work long-term.
This is part of Off Season Italy, a collection of guides highlighting the year-round appeal of Italy's most popular destinations, courtesy of our favorite local tastemakers. Read more here.
Travelsoft Group, the European leader in travel SaaS comprising the renowned brands Orchestra, Traffics, and Travel Compositor, is proud to announce the launch of its second StartUp Contest. With prizes worth up to €250,000, the competition aims to identify and support innovative startups in the technology and travel sectors across Europe. Travelsoft StartUps Contest, conducted jointly with Travelsoft brand Travel Compositor, which organised the first edition of this contest in 2022, and the other Travelsoft Group companies Orchestra and Traffics, will select up to three winning projects among those that participate. Available in Spain, France, Italy, and Germany, it welcomes technology and travel-based ventures with a history of up to two years in the market.
The best way to get around Puglia is definitely by renting your own set of wheels, be they four or two. While you can easily navigate major cities with trains and buses, the same is not true when you leave the city.
Last fall, my husband and I booked a two-week vacation to Greece and Italy. We aptly coined this our "empty-nester moon" as we had just sent our only 18-year-old daughter, Hailey, off to college. Many people take honeymoons, and some take babymoons, so we figured, why not take an empty-nester moon?
First invented in 1965 on Washington’s Bainbridge Island, pickleball has morphed from a casual backyard sport to a global sensation that’s taking the world by storm—and in the mid-2020s, this beloved activity is gearing up to become more popular than ever. While the sport has been popping up at world-class resorts all across the United States, courts have extended to some of the east coast’s most cosmopolitan cities as well, with the New York-based CityPickle leading the charge. Established in the summer of 2021, this lavish lifestyle brand made waves by opening Long Island City’s first indoor pickleball club, with multiple seasonal popups spanning from Brooklyn down to Philadelphia.
Imagine spending nearly five months exploring the most fascinating destinations in the world while living in a lavish suite on a luxury cruise ship. From your suite’s private balcony, you can watch the ship pull into secluded islands and alluring ports in Asia, Europe, and Australia. All the while, you have unlimited access to gourmet dining—lobster, filet mignon, Champagne—with every need seen to by a solicitous crew.