Win a Trip

Trip giveaways are common in the travel industry as a way to build brand awareness and entice new users to opt in to email lists. Although there may be different entry requirements and prizes, at the most basic level, there are two different types of giveaways: sweepstakes and contests. Sweepstakes are random drawings, whereas contests are skill-based, often focused on writing, video or photography.

Prizes can include anything from short tours of a single attraction to all-inclusive trips complete with extra spending cash. You can increase your chances of winning by reading the fine print and understanding the judging criteria — things like creativity, social likes and shares or judge’s choice. The best way to stay on top of contests that interest you is set up a Google alert for keywords like “trip giveaway” “trip contest” and “win a trip” so you’re in the know every time there’s a new opportunity.