Win an Exclusive Getaway in one of Marbella’s best retreats

TRAVEL lovers of Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook have the chance to win an exceptional two-night break at the stunning Jazmines & Moras Boutique Hotel in #Marbella, by entering a social media contest showcasing the luxury of experiencing nature.

The nature-inspired contest is accepting entries from 21st  December to 22nd February 2019 and is open to all travel lovers and bloggers who love sharing content on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. The six winners will be selected based on their entries and experiences of capturing the luxury of hotels and the enjoyment of travelling. The sights, scents, tastes and feels of the environment, anywhere in the world.

This gives an opportunity for all kinds of travel lovers to be creative with their social sharing. The most creative presentation on different social media will have the best chance to win this contest.

Travel bloggers and aspiring influencers who want to win the two-nights luxury accommodation at the Jazmines & Moras boutique hotel will mention @jazminesymoras on their story, post their photo and text entry along with the hashtag #iwantmymarbellaexperience, then simply register their name, email and social media profile at www.jazminesymoras.com



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The Gold Coast: A Lifesaver

THE Gold Coast will host lifesaving’s most prestigious event for the first time in 35 years – this week securing the rights to the 2024 Lifesaving World Championships. Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones said the event would bring more than 5000 competitors from 50 countries to the Gold Coast over 17 days of competition.

Lifesaving World Championships – Fast Facts: 

- The Lifesaving World Championships were last held in Queensland in 1988,  

   hosted by the Gold Coast.
- The Championships are expected to attract more than 5,000 competitors from 

   approximately 50 countries.
- In addition, roughly 450 technical officials and 300 volunteers will be involved.
- More than 12,000 spectators and supporters are also anticipated to converge 

  on the Gold Coast across the duration of the event.
- The economic impact is estimated to exceed copy5 million.
- Competition will be split between Kurrawa Beach and the Gold Coast Aquatic 

  Centre.
- World Championship events include pool rescue, surf boats, inflatable rescue 

  boats, surf ski, board, surf swims, team events, beach sprints and flags, and 

  the ironman/woman.
- Age groups include Masters (30+ years), Open (19+ years) and Youth (15-18 

  years).

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Epic dream job from Ski.com

THE Epic Pass offers more access than ever, and Ski.com, the largest provider of ski vacations in North America, is searching for a candidate who can show what it's like to experience it all. 

One lucky person will be hired to travel the world for two months via United Airlines to seven countries on three continents, and ski or ride more than a dozen of the 65 destinations available on the Epic Pass. In addition to being introduced to unique experiences at world-class resorts, he or she will be decked out in head-to-toe gear from Helly Hansen, Rossignol and Oakley; capture enviable content with video equipment from GoPro; have a direct line to custom snow forecasts from OpenSnow and collect a paycheck of US$10,000.

The ideal candidate must have a serious desire to travel to some of the most amazing mountain destinations in the United States, Canada, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, France and Japan; must be able to ski and/or snowboard and must love après, mingling with locals and documenting new experiences.

To apply, interested job seekers must submit an application video between September 5 and October 15, 2018 explaining in 60 seconds or less what makes them the perfect candidate. For more information and to apply, applicants should visit www.ski.com/dreamjob or apply by posting an application video to Instagram tagging @skicom, @epicpass and using the hashtag #EpicDreamJob.


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Flying Regatta in Martinique

THE #Martinique Flying Regatta will take place from November 17 to 24, 2018. It will be the world’s signature international foiling event. The bay of Fort-de-France is the perfect location to run a race and showcase these hydro-foil sailboats that represent the technological future of competitive sailing. 

Inducted into the prestigious club of “The Most Beautiful Bays in the World,” the Fort-de-France Bay is particularly well suited for these #sailing boats, with is vast and protected 28 square miles (72km2) of maritime space. Wrapped in the island’s low 80's temperatures the bay’s steady, moderate winds and smooth seas will provide these speedsters with perfect conditions.

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Shorter travel adventure

THE Global Scavenger Hunt, the world’s only real-life around-the-world travel adventure competition, is launching a new shorter version of its amazing annual international travel adventure, the 2018 fall trip is called The Global Scavenger Hunt WEST.

The 2018 fall adventure will maintain all the unique elements of the larger global event—travelers will visit secret destinations, they will partake in culturally immersive interactive local site-doing scavenger hunts, and it will be a competition—but the will be limited in time and geography: taking place over 14-days, instead of 23-days; and visiting four secret countries on a single continent, rather than circling the globe to ten nations.

The inaugural Global Scavenger Hunt WEST adventure will begin October 13th (at a to-be-determined North American gateway city) ending two-weeks, four or five countries later, on October 27th. In between, Amazing Race wannabe’s will achieve travel nirvana visiting mysterious destination gems, uncovering cryptic clues, carrying out secret missions, hunting down masterpieces, sampling extraordinary cuisines, using pre-industrial modes of transport, and happily facing life-enriching challenges. 

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147th Open at Carnoustie

AS anticipation grows for The 147th Open at #Carnoustie, a new website has been unveiled by Carnoustie Country as an online hub for the region’s 34 outstanding golf courses and accommodation providers. With preparations underway for the world’s oldest Major, Carnoustie Country has also unveiled a new legendary marketing campaign intended to underpin its reputation as a world-class #golfing destination boasting a golfing legacy stretching back over 450 years.

Providing insider knowledge about playing golf and staying in the east of #Scotland as well as detailing the very latest offers, the new Carnoustie Country website has been written and designed with the visiting golfer in mind. Featuring a chronological history of The Open at Carnoustie along with dedicated sections on links and inland courses – many of which were designed by legendary architects such as Old Tom Morris, Willie Park Jr and James Braid – the new website is brimming with information about golf in Angus, Perthshire and Fife.

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Heathrow offers prize for green aviation ideas

UK businesses and organisations are being invited to apply for Heathrow’s first Sustainable Innovation Prize submitting ideas on how to address the environmental challenges of airports and the aviation industry.

The winning entry of the Sustainable Innovation Prize will be awarded £20,000 and the green light to develop their idea, earning the opportunity to use Heathrow as a ‘live laboratory.’ Here they will be able to trial and develop their winning concept and gain exposure to Heathrow’s operation and partners in the process.

This launch of the Sustainable Innovation Prize coincides with activity marking the anniversary of the Heathrow 2.0 - the airport’s plan for sustainable growth. The prize will further Heathrow’s ambitions to make its business a centre of excellence for aviation sustainability, reducing the airport’s social and environmental impacts, while maximising the economic opportunities in the UK.

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Paddington's Pop-Up London unveiled ahead of movie launch

FIVE spectacular pop-up book installations featuring Michael Bond’s much-loved bear will appear at iconic landmarks and attractions across #London from Monday 23 October – 3 December 2017, ahead of the film’s eagerly awaited release in UK Cinemas on 10 November 2017.

In PADDINGTON 2, #Paddington discovers an exceptional pop-up book in Mr Gruber’s antique store. Taking inspiration from this, these five stunning free attractions will be open for everyone to enjoy, with installations appearing across the Capital and featuring some of London’s most famous landmarks: Westminster, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus. The pop-ups will appear at the following popular tourist spots: Peter’s Hill (St Paul’s), Tower Bridge, Paddington Station, Peninsula Square (The O2) and Bankside (Tate Modern).

Families coming to London this half term will be able to discover Paddington’s Pop-Up London, which will lead them on a treasure hunt across the city, as they journey from pop-up book to pop-up book to discover a secret word. They will then be able to enter a competition on www.visitlondon.com/paddington2 to win a Paddington Afternoon tea journey for all the family, aboard the iconic Belmond British Pullman train.

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Travellers’ Competition to promote sustainability

WITH the aim of promoting responsible travel, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched a travellers’ competition. The initiative is part of the ‘Travel.Enjoy.Respect’ campaign, taking place within the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017. A one-month trip across the world visiting sustainable tourism initiatives will be awarded to the winner of the competition.

“Every action counts, and travellers have a strong role to play in building a more sustainable tourism sector, ” said Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of UNWTO. “Imagine the impact of one small action multiplied by millions. We want to inspire all travellers to be the change they want to see in the world.” Competition entrants are invited to share their travel experiences at www.travelenjoyrespect.org and explain why they should be selected to represent the global responsible traveller.

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Lighting up the night sky

FOR the 29th year, the night’s sky over Macao will light up as the Asian city celebrates its prestigious International Fireworks Display Contest. 

As in previous years, the 2017 contest – adjacent to the 338-metre high Macau Tower – will be held each Saturday evening in September (2,9,16 and 23) with the fiery grand finale on Saturday, October 1. 

Other countries to compete for the annual crown are Austria, UK, France, Japan, the Philippines, Germany, Italy, Portugal and China.

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Great Heritage

ENJOY a fabulous trip back in time by simply downloading the Great Heritage 2017 Guide to the best castles, museums, historic houses, gardens and churches across the Lake District and Cumbria. 

Full of ideas for intriguing days out the guide is brimming over with quirky things to discover, from a Bee Penthouse to a Sleeping Giant and a Viking helmet chandelier to a Faerie Glen!

There is also the opportunity to win a 2-night break with luxury accommodation and FREE entry for one year to any of our attractions. 

www.cumbriaslivingheritage.co.uk/competition-2017-2/

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Isles of Scilly Photography Competition

VISIT Isles of Scilly has launched its Photography Competition for 2017 in partnership with St. Mary’s Hall Hotel Isles of Scilly Travel.  The 2017 competition is open to all photographers living on, working on, or visiting the islands between 1st May and 30th September.

The winner will win a three-night break for two on a Bed & Breakfast basis at St. Mary’s Hall Hotel, together with two return tickets on the Scillonian III passenger ferry courtesy of Isles of Scilly Travel.

For further information about the competition and how to apply, visit our dedicated Isles of Scilly Photography Competition web page.

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What's London's favourite food dish

THE #MyLondonDish social media campaign was launched earlier this year by London Mayor Sadiq Khan as a way of celebrating the outstanding food on offer in London. The campaign forms part of his broader #LondonIsOpen movement.

People from across the capital, including top chefs and food experts, have shared hundreds of images of some of the capital’s most loved dishes on social media using the hashtag #MyLondonDish. Supporters of the campaign include Jamie Oliver, Duck and Waffle’s Dan Doherty, Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley, ‘Clerkenwell Boy’, and many more.

VisitLondon.com has shortlisted the top 50, and the public vote is now open to crown the top #MyLondonDish. This will be used along with other top dishes to encourage visitors to explore the capital’s cuisine. All voters will have a chance to win tickets to the Evening Standard’s London Food Month Night Market or a dinner for two at one of the capital’s best restaurants.

London has the highest concentration of restaurants in the UK including 65 Michelin-starred establishments, and offers more than 70 world cuisines. It is hoped that the #MyLondonDish campaign and #competition will encourage tourists to spend more time researching and exploring the incredible variety of food and dining available in the capital.

Competition closes June 30

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Sports Tourism Boost for US Virgin Islands

THE United States Virgin Islands is now an approved destination to host National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I teams and, in addition to hosting basketball, volleyball and swimming events, the Territory can facilitate the participation of soccer, lacrosse and other NCAA-sponsored sports during the summer months.

Governor Kenneth E. Mapp said the new designation represented a huge boost for sports tourism opportunities in the Territory.

The Paradise Jam Summer Tours, which allow visiting teams to experience the natural beauty of the USVI while playing competitive out-of-season games against international opponents, will feature basketball games on St. Thomas, and for the first time, on St. Croix.

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World Tapas Day

CELEBRATE World #TapasDay! with the Spanish tourist office with the support of Granada & Jaén.  Traverse and The Spanish tourist office invite you to celebrate world Tapas Day with an event full of flavours from Granada and Jaén, both in southern #Spain. What better way to celebrate world tapas day than experiencing Spain's gastro market at Carrousel London? Wander around the market stalls and enjoy a divine cocktail, interactive tapas tasting, some networking and fun with other influencers, the Spain team, Traverse and more! During the Tapas Day event there will be the chance to win a trip to the two destinations supporting the event, Granada and Jaen! The winner will be chosen from the bests photos taken of the event and posted with the hashtag on Twitter or Instagram. The event will take place on Thursday, 15 June, from 6:00pm.

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Lunch for Two?

LONDON based Japanese restaurant Sakagura has added yakiniku (Japanese style barbeque) to its lunch menu offerings and you could win a yakiniku lunch for two at Sakagura in London.

Freshly grilled on a hot plate in front of you, Sakagura’s yakiniku dishes will include: Japanese wagyu sirloin cuts, prime usda short rib, pork belly, courgette, asparagus and other meaty and veggie treats. The lunch sets also come with a bowl of steaming white Japanese rice, tofu and wakame miso soup and wafu salad. Complete with taste-bud tingling dipping sauces, the barbeque sets will be a welcome taste of #Japan for those craving ‘umami’.

To enter email giveaways@jnto.co.uk stating your name and your favourite Japanese food. The winner will be chosen on June 6.

www.sakaguralondon.com

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Championship Cyprus

THE #Cyprus Amateur Men's Open is a counting event for World Amateur #Golf Rankings (WAGR). For 2017 the event will be hosted by Aphrodite Hills Golf Course and will be played between May 19 - 21 (Registration and Practice day on May 18).

The Championship will be decided by Stroke Play in a 3-day event over 54 holes, and the player with the lowest gross score over 54 holes will be the Cyprus Amateur Men’s Open Champion. Entries will be accepted from gentlemen players who conform in all respects to the current Amateur Status Rules of the R&A and hold a current handicap under the handicap system adopted by the recognised authority controlling golf in their country.

The award-winning 5-star Aphrodite Hills Resort set on a 234-hectare Resort is magnificently positioned on two plateaux with breathtaking sea views of the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. The first of its kind in Cyprus, Aphrodite Hills is a Resort for both families and couples alike and the first ever leisure and golf development of its kind in Cyprus, #AphroditeHills Golf Resort is home to a magnificent 18-hole championship golf course.

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