Sweepstakes
In the U.S., sweepstakes entries must be available with no purchase required. That’s to distinguish them from lotteries, which are subject to more rigorous federal oversight. So while the sweepstakes may be worded in such a way as to suggest that a purchase is required to enter, there’s almost certainly a clause buried in the terms and conditions that explains how to participate without buying anything.
Since we began featuring travel sweepstakes, four of our readers (that we know of) have entered and won.
Who’s next!
“New Destinations” Sweepstakes
Entry Period
Through May 31, 2013
Sponsor
American Airlines
Prize(s)
Three grand prizes of 200,000 AAdvantage frequent flyer miles each
“South Africa” Sweepstakes
Entry Period
Through May 31, 2013
Prize(s)
Two places in Gate 1 Travel’s 12 Day Classic South Africa tour, including roundtrip flights between New York and South Africa, 10 nights’ accommodations, some meals, tour guide
“Sea Island Family Getaway” Sweepstakes
Entry Period
Through May 21, 2013
Prize(s)
A five-night trip for four to Sea Island, Georgia, including air, hotel, daily breakfasts, $1,000 activity credit, $1,000 Garnet Hill gift card, and a $500 Lilly Pulitzer gift card
“Win a Dream Vacation” Sweepstakes
Entry Period
Through May 15, 2013
Prize(s)
A six-day trip for four to the winner’s choice of either The Sandpiper, in St. James, Barbados; the Coral Reef Club in St. James, Barbados; the Casa Colonial Beach & Spa in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; or the Royal Isabela in Isabela, Puerto Rico. Prize trip includes air, hotel, and daily breakfast
“Dream Hawaii Getaway” Sweepstakes
Entry Period
Through April 30, 2013
Prize(s)
A four-night trip to Hawaii for two, including air, four nights at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, spa treatments, and one hosted dinner
“Million Point Giveaway” Sweepstakes
Entry Period
Through April 22, 2013
Prize(s)
Three grand prizes of 1 million Hilton HHonors points each
