Romantic Travel Contests & Sweepstakes

Travelpro Offers "Win A Trip To Hollywood Sweepstakes"

2009-11-21T11:54:00.008-06:00

While the magic of movies can transport viewers on flights of fancy, the upcoming romantic dramedy Up In The Air will literally take one lucky fan on a trip to Tinseltown.

Travelpro, whose Rollaboard® luggage plays a prominent role alongside George Clooney in the romantic December release, has partnered with Paramount Pictures to offer a Win a Trip to Hollywood Sweepstakes, featuring:

Two Economy Class, round-trip tickets to Los Angeles from any major city in the continental United States.
A three-night stay at L.A.'s luxury landmark retreat, The Beverly Hilton Hills.
Two Travelpro® Expandable Rollaboard® suitcases.
Two Hollywood tour packages.

The contest runs from November 17, 2009 through January 15, 2010.

For more information:

visit www.TravelproUpInTheAir.com

A sneak peek of the romantic comedy/drama Up In The Air:

Loews Hotels Offers Trip to Super Bowl for Two

2009-11-15T19:23:00.004-06:00

Loews Hotels is giving away two Super Bowl XLIV tickets and a four-night hotel stay for two at the newly refurbished Loews Miami Beach Hotel to one lucky football fan.

Now through December 15, 2009, all Facebook fans of Loews Hotels will be automatically entered into a random drawing to win a trip to the February 7, 2010 Super Bowl XLIV.

To become a fan of Loews Hotels, visit www.facebook.com/LoewsHotels.

The prize winner will be announced on Facebook on December 16, 2009.

The Prize: The prize for two include:

two Super Bowl XLIV tickets
a four-night hotel stay at Loews Miami Beach is valid from February 4 -7, 2010.

Airfare is not included.

About the Hotel: Located just minutes from Landshark Stadium, host of Super Bowl 2010, Loews Miami Beach Hotel invites pre- and post-gamers to celebrate “SoBe style” in celebration of its $50 million renovation and be among the first to stay at the "new" hotel. Located in the heart of South Beach, the 790-room Art Deco infused hotel features a palm-lined promenade, an oceanfront pool, the Elemis Spa and Fitness Center, plus seven restaurants and bars including the famous Emeril’s Miami Beach.

Loews Hotels’ chefs nationwide are celebrating football fever with a playbook of gridiron recipes created for tailgating season to share with dedicated fans. Recipes can be found on Loews Facebook page, including “Tight End Thai Dip” from Loews Hotels Corporate Master Chef Marc Ehrler; “Flea-Flicker Flank Steak” by Andrew Rubin, the top toque at New York’s Loews Regency Hotel, and “Linebacker Lobster Potato Salad” from Chef Elaine Taubin of Loews Vanderbilt in Nashville.

Contest Dates: Loews Hotels’ Super Bowl contest is open to the public now through 12 noon ET December 15, 2009.

Rules: Full contest rules

"Couples Retreat" Contest Offers Stay At The St. Regis Bora Bora

2009-10-01T13:21:00.011-05:00

In celebration of the upcoming movie Couples Retreat, Cinemark and Universal are are offering one pair of lucky lovebirds the opportunity to enjoy the therapeutic beauty of the St. Regis Bora Bora resort, the South Pacific paradise which will play a pivotal role alongside Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell and Kristin Davis when the romantic romp hits theaters October 9, 2009!

The Prize: One couple will win:

A four night, five day stay in a deluxe overwater villa at the St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
A bottle of champagne upon arrival
breakfast for two each day of their stay
a complimentary candlelight dinner
one 50-minute couples massage
a monoi oil gift
one flower turndown
$1,000 spending money

Rules: All entrants must be at least 18 years of age and a legal US citizen. See Official Rules page for complete rules.

Deadline for Entries: Entries must be received by October 15, 2009.

For more information:

visit Couples Retreat Contest

St. Lucia Resort Announces Lighthouse Wedding Contest

2009-08-24T09:48:00.005-05:00

Looking for a unique wedding venue? Next summer, one lucky couple will be the first to wed in St. Lucia's newly renovated historic Cape Moule à Chique lighthouse, the second highest lighthouse in the world. A contest beginning in January sponsored by Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa and Jasmine Bridal will offer a complete wedding and honeymoon giveaway for one lucky couple and their guests.

“St. Lucia is a leading honeymoon and wedding destination and Coconut Bay wants to offer couples something new," said Mark Adams, president of National Continental Hotels, parent company of Coconut Bay. “Coconut Bay recently saw an opportunity to provide a one-of-a-kind venue for destination weddings and actively supported the restoration of the Cape Moule à Chique lighthouse. We are also adding an intimate wedding gazebo to provide a spectacular spot for wedding ceremonies.” Guests of Coconut Bay will have exclusive rights to celebrate their wedding or renewal of vows at the historic lighthouse built high above the Caribbean Sea.

How to Enter: Engaged couples can start signing up and submitting video applications for the online promotion on January 1, 2010 at www.jasminebridal.com.

The Prize: The winning couple will receive:

Couple’s roundtrip airfare compliments of Coconut Bay
All-inclusive accommodations for two at Coconut Bay
CocoMoon honeymoon for bride and groom at Coconut Bay
Complete wedding ceremony at the Cape Moule à Chique lighthouse
Jasmine Bridal dresses for bride and bridal party – one bridal gown, four bridesmaids dresses and two mother-of-the bride/groom dresses
Couples spa treatments at the Kai Mer Spa
Private island tour of St. Lucia for two
Wedding photography
Cocktail reception for 20 friends and family
Private dinner reception for 20 friends and family
Discounted accommodations rate for members of the wedding party

After their big day, the bride and groom will be treated to an all-inclusive CocoMoon – Coconut Bay’s signature honeymoon experience. The happy couple can also enjoy island excursions such as horseback riding on the beach, zip-lining through the rainforest, off-road adventures aboard all-terrain vehicles and snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea. Bride and groom may also document their lighthouse wedding experience at Coconut Bay by blogging online at www.cbayresort.com.

Contest Dates: The contest will run online at www.jasminebridal.com from January 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010. See the Web site for contest details. The winning couple will be married and honeymoon at Coconut Bay in summer 2010.

Runner-Up Prizes: Runner-up prizes include:

Three gifts from Circulon Cookware, $500 each
Three gifts from Wusthof knife sets, $500 each
Three gifts from Lenox Crystal, $500 each
Ten gifts from Orly, $50 each
Three gifts from Tumi, $500 each

Resort photo courtesy Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa

Sonesta St. Maarten Launches Fall Frenzy Contest

2009-08-20T15:38:00.002-05:00

Lovetripper readers know we've often talked about how much we enjoy the two Sonesta St. Maarten resorts--Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino (great beach and lively nightlife) and Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino (great beach and within an easy walking distance of Philipsburg).

We've just received word that Sonesta St. Maarten Resorts has launched a new “Fall Frenzy” contest to give away a free vacation!

To enter: Book any existing package online at www.sonesta.com/stmaarten for travel September 1 - October 31, 2009 and you are automatically entered to win a free three-night return stay at Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino and Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino. Return stays are valid April 4 - December 18, 2010.

Travelers to Sonesta St. Maarten Resorts can select from any current package, including:

Share the Love: Two-for-one All-Inclusive special! Guests stay all-inclusive and bring a friend all-inclusive for free. Valid for bookings made by August 31 for stays through December 15, 2009.

St. Maarten Seduction: Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino welcomes couples with its romance package. Valid for travel through December 19, 2009 with ocean view rooms, fine dining and more for $199 per night.

The Longer You Stay, the Less You Pay: Sonesta St. Maarten Resorts sweeten the savings on extended stays, giving guest up to 55% off regular room rates! Valid for travel through December 19, 2009 and must be booked by September 30.

Double Date Package: Couples can bring their best friends along to the Caribbean. For two rooms booked at double occupancy, the second earns a 45% room discount, plus room upgrades and a meal to celebrate the savings. Valid for stays through December 15, 2009.

Ladies’ Luck: Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino hands girlfriends the dice for an incredible Caribbean getaway. Offering room upgrades, spa treatments plus all meals and drinks, this pampering package is a steal at $155 per person, per night through December 15, 2009.

Room rates for Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino and Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino start at $205 per room, per night through December 19, 2009. Rates are based on double occupancy and subject to 21% tax and surcharges.

Win a Seven-Day Princess Cruise in the Caribbean

2009-08-10T12:04:00.003-05:00

To celebrate “National Romance Week,” Princess Cruises has joined with Cruise Critic® to conduct a search for “real-life love stories” – tales of romance from the decks of Princess ships.

“Over the years, we’ve heard many romantic stories from our passengers – everything from meeting their future spouse onboard a Princess ship to unexpectedly reconnecting with someone with whom they develop a new relationship – and so we’re launching a search to find as many of these heartwarming stories as possible,” said Jan Swartz, Princess’ executive vice president. "Princess has such a strong legacy of romance, that it’s natural we collect and share these experiences.”

To help gather these real-life love stories, the company turned to the popular Internet cruise reviews and news website Cruise Critic to ask its members to share their Princess love story for a chance to be awarded a cruise. Gavin MacLeod, Princess’ well-known ambassador and member of the line’s “Department of Romance,” and Cruise Critic editor-in-chief Carolyn Spencer Brown will pick their five favorite stories from among those submitted.

Prize: The Cruise Critic community will then vote on the top five to determine the most romantic story. The winner will receive a seven-day Princess cruise to the Caribbean, including airfare, and the stories will also be showcased on the Princess website.

Details of the search, which begins today and runs through August 28, can be found by visiting www.cruisecritic.com and www.princess.com/romance. The entry voted the most romantic story will be announced on September 28, 2009.

“These love stories are near and dear to my heart, since I met my husband on a cruise ship,” said Spencer Brown. “We know our members are passionate about sharing their experiences on our forums, so I’m looking forward to hearing their romantic stories. Princess has done a great job of catering to couples of all ages who want to start or rekindle a romance on a cruise, so I’m expecting to hear about proposals, honeymoons, anniversaries, and those wonderful ‘just because’ romantic moments.”

Photo courtesy Princess Cruises

Win a Trip for Two to Jamaica

2009-08-09T21:05:00.003-05:00

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has joined forces with pizzeria Mellow Mushroom and Jamaican Jerk sauce provider Busha Browne’s to give consumers a chance to win a trip to Jamaica and visit the newly launched Jerk Trail. The Get Jerked Around promotion, which will be featured in Mellow Mushroom restaurants and on the Mellow Mushroom website throughout the month of August, highlights Mellow Mushroom’s Jerk chicken dishes, including pizza, calzones, hoagies, salads and Busha Browne’s authentic Jerk sauce.

To Enter: Visit mellowjerkpromo.com and complete some multiple choice questions about Jamaica's jerk. (Need some info? Check out www.VisitJamaica.com/Jerk and learn some facts about Jerk, www.mellowmushroom.com to learn more about Mellow Mushroom's jerk offerings, and www.bushabrowne.com to learn about Busha Browne’s Jerk products.)

The Prize: The winner will be chosen at random and will receive a five-day/four-night trip for two to the all-inclusive Breezes Runaway Bay Resort with roundtrip air courtesy of FunJet Vacations. While in Jamaica, the lucky winner can tour the newly launched Jerk Trail and sample authentic Jerk cuisine along the way. The trip is valid September 1, 2009 – December 15, 2009 and April 1, 2010 through August 31, 2010, with holiday blackout dates.

Restrictions: Entrants must be 21 years of age and a legal resident of the United States.

Deadline for Entries: Aug. 31, 2009

Enter the "Econo Lodge Travelin‚ Tunes Sweepstakes"

2009-08-03T14:25:00.003-05:00

Here's a sweepstakes that gives couples something to sing about! The "Econo Lodge Travelin‚ Tunes Sweepstakes" offers a chance to win a trip to one of two top attractions: the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum or the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.

Prizes: This grand prize includes:

Round-trip airfare for two
Three nights‚ hotel accommodations at an Econo Lodge hotel in Cleveland or Nashville
$1,000 spending money
A VIP tour of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum or the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

One runner-up will receive an MP3 player with car charger and travel adapter plus a $100 music gift card. Twenty-five entrants -- five per week -- will win a $25 music gift card. Plus, the first 100 people to enter will receive a car wash kit, so your ride is always ready to hit the road.

How to Enter: To enter the "Econo Lodge Travelin‚ Tunes Sweepstakes," visit http://www.econolodge.com. On this site, select your favorite road trip song, and sign up for the Choice Privileges rewards program. Your name will be entered automatically in the sweeps. Joining Choice Privileges (to earn points toward free nights, airline miles, dining and entertainment rewards, and more) is free.
Deadline for Entries: Aug. 27, 2009

Win a Trip to Tahiti

2009-07-28T16:15:00.004-05:00

Can you picture you and your sweetie in Tahiti? Tahiti Tourisme North America is sponsoring a video contest that gives you and your several chances to win!

Prize: The winners will fly from Los Angeles on Air Tahiti Nui. The trip also includes:

seven days, six nights in deluxe accommodations
breakfast and dinner daily
at least two land and lagoon excursions

Restrictions: This contest is open only to legal residents of the fifty United States (including the District of Columbia) and Canada (excluding Quebec), who are at least 21 years old.

Deadline to Enter: There are multiple entry deadlines for this contest (since there are multiple contest periods). Remaining contests will close to submissions 8/28/09, 10/13/09, 11/11/09 and 12/15/09.

To enter:

visit investinyourlove.com

Win a Trip for Two to Chile from the Travel Channel

2009-07-28T15:57:00.003-05:00

The Travel Channel is giving away a seven-night trip in romantic Chile, this month's Travel Bug Sweepstakes. The trip for two is the "Best of Chile Wine Tour" in honor of the new season of Anthony Boudain's "No Reservations" show. We've done the Chilean wine country by car and train and we can say it's definitely a romantic getaway!

Prize: The grand prize consists of:

a trip for two to Chile with roundtrip coach-class air transportation for two from an airport near winner's home to Santiago, Chile
seven nights accommodations at a 4-star hotel
a city tour of Valparaiso with a trip by cable car
tickets to the Museum Pablo Neruda
a City Tour of Santiago; tickets to the Museum in Santa Cruz
an Introduction to Wine Tasting class

Restrictions: The contest is open only to legal residents of the fifty United States and the District of Columbia. You must be at least 18 years old. You may enter twice daily.

Deadline for entries: July 31, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. ET

To enter this contest:

visit http://win.travelchannel.com/index.tbapp

Win a Trip to Hawaii and Learn to Surf

2009-07-14T11:27:00.004-05:00

Want to learn how to hang ten with your honey? Here's your chance: you and your sweetie can win a Hawaii vacation for four and learn to surf with professional surfer Joel Tudor. The "Epic Adventure" contest from Pacifico beer is asking you to upload photos your adventures.

Prizes: Prizes in the "Epic Adventure" contest include:

One Grand Prize: The grand prize winner will win a trip for four to the Moana Resort on Waikiki Beach in Oahu for five days and four nights and surf lessons from professional surfer Joel Tudor, considered one of the best longboard surfers in the world.
First Prize: Five first prize winners will receive their choice of a shortboard, longboard or stand-up paddle board from Surftech.
Second Prize: 50 second prize winners will receive a one-year subscription to Surfer Magazine.

How to Enter: To enter, submit up to three photos of your own epic adventure on www.MexicoViaPacifico.com from July 8 to September 15, 2009. After the submission period, the photos will be judged by a panel of experts including a Pacifico representative, professional surfer Joel Tudor and Grant Ellis, photo editor of Surfer Magazine. Photos will be judged on aesthetics as well as the degree of epic-ness of adventure, but Pacifico is leaving it up to consumers to decide what they consider an epic adventure.

Restrictions: Entrants must be over the age of 21 to enter the contest. Due to legal restrictions, residents of California and Utah are not eligible to participate.

Deadline for Entries: September 15, 2009

For More Information:

visit www.MexicoViaPacifico.com

Photo: PRNewsFoto/Crown Imports LLC

Win a Summer Vacation for Two in Snowmass, Colorado

2009-07-14T10:22:00.003-05:00

You might picture Snowmass, Colorado as a winter vacation destination but it has plenty of warm weather assets as well. The lucky winner (and a friend) of the new YouTube contest sponsored by Snowmass Tourism will have the chance to check out the 40 miles of mountain trails, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, jeeping tours, food and wine festivals, free concerts and more Snowmass offers in warm weather.

How to Enter: To enter, visit http://www.youtube.com/user/youneedavacationsv and submit a video of 10 seconds to one minute in length. The video explains just why you really need a Snowmass vacation!

All videos must be received between July 3 and August 31, 2009. The YouTube videos will be judged through a text messaging voting system. Visitors to the site can cast a vote by texting the number associated with their favorite video to a short code (one vote per mobile phone number).

The Prize: The grand prize winner will receive a five-day, four-night stay for two complete with airfare within the Continental United States along with a jeep tour for two, two chairlift passes, and $200 spending money.

Deadline for Entering: August 31, 2009. Votes will be tallied after August 31, and the winner of a Snowmass 2010 summer vacation will be announced on September 18.

To Enter:

To enter or vote on the videos visit www.youtube.com/user/youneedavacationsv.com.
For information on summer activities and incredible lodging deals in Snowmass visit www.snowmassvillage.com or call 1-800-SNOWMASS.

Win a Fishing Trip for Two in West Michigan

2009-07-14T10:08:00.006-05:00

If the two of you love to fish, here's your chance: the West Michigan Tourist Association (WMTA) is giving away a complimentary trip for two at Baldwin Creek Lodge. The trip includes a full day guide trip with all tackle and a full streamside gourmet lunch.

To enter, just complete the form on the WMTA site below.

For More Information:

visit http://www.wmta.org/getaway-150/

Win a Week for Two in St. Barts

2009-07-14T09:54:00.005-05:00

Do you have some great travel photos? One of them just might win you a week in St. Barts!

WIMCO, which offers villa rentals in the Caribbean and Europe, is hosting a photo contest. The contest has four photo categories: people having fun on vacation, WIMCO destinations, vacationing in a private villa, and an amateur category--so whether you're a good photographer or not, you've got a chance to win! Your photos have to have been taken on vacation in a WIMCO destination (not necessarily on a WIMCO vacation, though).

Prizes: The lucky grand prize winner wins a week for two in St. Barts in a dreamy villa.
The two of you will buzz around the island with a rental car as well.

Second prize is a three-night stay in a romantic suite with a private plunge pool at St. Barts' Hotel Carl Gustaf. Third prize is a complimentary first night provisioning the next time you travel with Wimco.

First, second and third place winners also receive a $50 gift certificate to Mypublisher.com -- so you'll be able to create a photo album from your romantic travel pictures. First, second and third place winners, plus three honorable mentions also will receive travel guide books and beach bags.

Deadline for Entries: August 7, 2009

For More Information:

visit http://www.wimco.com/specials/promotions/photo-contest.aspx

Win a Hilton Sandestin (Florida) Vacation

2009-07-13T21:47:00.004-05:00

If you'll be in Northwest Florida this summer, you can take photos of yourself at seven specific attractions, upload the photos on Facebook, have your friends vote for your photos, and be entered to win a vacation at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa as well as other weekly prizes.

Coastal Vision 3000/THE Beach is sponsoring the contest in conjunction with its “Back to the Beach - All American Summer” consumer awareness campaign. The scavenger hunt sends contestants on an exciting journey to take photos of themselves at seven specific attractions and historic sites across THE Beach – a 227-mile stretch of Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast – with the goal of encouraging explorations of the more undiscovered treasures of the region.

Prizes: Weekly prizes are awarded on the most votes for an individual photo. Contestants who complete the seven-photo challenge according to the contest rules will be entered into a grand prize drawing to win a two-night/three-day vacation at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, one of THE Beach’s premier resorts. The grand prize winner will be announced after Labor Day.

How to Enter: You'll need to have a Facebook account and become a fan of Facebook.com/TheBeachFLA then you can upload photos of yourself at the scavenger hunt locations. The scavenger hunt photo list is as follows:

1. Go fishing in Destin and hook a red snapper or other fish; or stroll along the docks and watch the fishermen unload the day’s catch. Make a silly fish face and photograph yourself with a fish!

2. Order a dozen raw oysters on the half shell in Apalachicola and snap a picture as you slurp them down.

3. Visit the Constitution Convention Museum State Park in Port Saint Joe. Pretend you’re one of the original drafters of the document and strike a distinguished pose.

4. Strap in and hold on tight in a stationary flight simulator at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola. Show your American military pride as you pose for the camera.

5. Make a stop at the Panhandle Butterfly House in Navarre and document the flight of these elegant creatures. Photograph any of them, but your challenge is to try and get a Zebra Longwing, Florida’s state butterfly, to stay still long enough for a photo.

6. Pay a visit to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art @ WaterColor in Santa Rosa Beach to see masterpieces by famed Southern artists. Find a work of art that inspires you and snap a photo with it.

7. Show off your golf skills at one of the fabulous courses in Panama City Beach. Whether it’s miniature golf or a championship course you’re playing, smile as if you just won the Masters.

Deadline for Entries: September 7, 2009

For More Information:

visit www.thebeachfla.com

Win a Cruise for Two to Antarctica

2009-07-13T21:34:00.003-05:00

Cold weather is made for cuddling...and it just doesn't get much colder than Antarctica. You can win a cruise for you and your sweetie (valued at USD$20,000) through Quark Expeditions.

The Prize: The USD$20,000 expedition planned for February 20-March 3, 2010 includes:

return airfare for two from the successful competitor’s closest international gateway
1 night of hotel accommodation in Ushuaia, Argentina with breakfast
a Main Deck Twin Cabin aboard Lyubov Orlova for 11 nights, including all shipboard meals
all excursions in the Antarctic Peninsula as described in the daily program

The Contest: The contest selects a winner to blog about the trip. To enter, a competitor must post one entry of no more than 300 words that captures the imagination of blog readers around the world. Once you've entered, your entries will join others and be voted upon.

According to Quark Expeditions’ Vice President of Marketing, Francesco Contini, “Voters will be looking for entries that demonstrate creativity and clearly explain why the competitor should become the Quark Blogger.” Contini continued, “The entrant must be capable of communicating the excitement of an Antarctic adventure.”

Voters will be allowed to change their vote throughout the competition. Only one vote is permitted at one time, but once the voter is registered, he or she may change the vote for any reason.

Restrictions: The competition is open to anyone 21 years of age or over as of June 19, 2009.

Deadline for Entries: Competition closes September 30, 2009 at noon eastern daylight time.

For More Information:

visit www.blogyourwaytoantarctica.com

Welcome to Romantic Travel Contests & Sweepstakes

2009-07-13T19:07:00.000-05:00

Feeling lucky? Welcome to the newest section of Lovetripper.com: Romantic Travel Contests and Sweepstakes. Here you'll find news of contests of special interest to romantic travelers. Be sure to check the site listed for each contest and read the contest rules closely...and good luck!