United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Germany.
Who doesn’t love winning something for free, especially if it’s a free vacation? These are five of the newest travel contests that are free to enter and come with some dream-worthy prizes to get you through the winter months. From frequent flyer miles that can take you almost anywhere in the world to a cruise vacation in Antarctica or your favorite European river, these free sweepstakes offers will have you packing in no time. Act quickly as many have deadlines fast approaching.
Sail on the Viking cruise of your dreams, for free
The new Viking expedition ship Octantis has set sail in Antarctic waters.
This competition, which ends on March 31, offers a grand prize of one of any 2023-2024 eight-day river, sea or expedition cruises for two people, including economy class fare from in many gateway cities. Viking Cruises operates a global network of small-ship cruise experiences with an all-inclusive luxury model. In addition, the winner will receive a suite upgrade, which will vary based on the itinerary they choose. With cruises to Antarctica, Europe and Asia, as well as domestic sailings on the Mississippi River and through the Great Lakes, the options are plentiful. Participation in this competition is free.
“Jet Set & Reset” Sweepstakes from United
United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Germany.
Now through June 30, the United co-branded credit card from Chase is offering 50% off Timeshifter, a jet lag management app. To complete the partnership, there will also be a sweepstakes with a grand prize offering one million United MileagePlus miles and a one-year subscription to Timeshifter. Eight people will win 500,000 United miles and a one-year subscription to Timeshifter, and 500 people will win a free Timeshifter subscription. The app aims to help frequent travelers find a way to combat jet lag. They can make a “pledge to take on jet lag” on the sweepstakes website. Each pledge will count as one entry, and the sweepstakes runs through Feb. 7.
Free return Reno-Tahoe travel
The city of Reno’s famous tag line is “the greatest small city in the world.”
Four lucky winners could win a pair of plane tickets (valued up to $600) to Reno/Tahoe Nevada this weekend. The contest, which was recently launched at the start of National Plan a Vacation Day (Jan. 31), is live through the end of February. Home to many outdoor adventures (hiking, skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking and even the famous Burning Man festival), Reno and Tahoe have a lot to explore. In town, visitors can shop, gamble, enjoy fine dining, visit the many craft breweries or attend the many live music events in the area. The contest is free to enter, and the prize is good until the end of the year.
Win 4 nights in Florence, Italy
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Dream of Italy and Italy Perfect are offering a contest for a free, four-night winter trip worth between $2,500 and $4,000. By completing a simple form on the competition website, adults over the age of 21 have the chance to win a visit to Florence with an apartment rental. Enter by the end of February for your chance to win.
Win a trip to the GRAMMYS
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If you correctly guess the winners in each of the four categories for the 2023 GRAMMY Awards, you’ll be entered to win a trip for two to the famous music award show in 2024. Sponsored by Gray Goose, the prize includes flights, two nights at a hotel and $100 for ground transportation. Ten additional winners will win a pair of AirPods so they can enjoy their favorite songs at home. Act now as the free-to-enter contest (open only to those in the continental US) ends on Feb. 5.
