Last chance to win one of 20 luxury holidays worth a total of more than £500,000
You have until midnight on Sunday, September 23 to complete this year’s Telegraph Travel Awards survey, for the chance to win one of 20 luxury holidays worth a total of more than £500,000.
The Telegraph Travel Awards 2018 is your opportunity to highlight the tour operators, destinations and trips that surpass your expectations. Our awards are the most trusted in the industry because they are voted for entirely by Telegraph readers, some of the most experienced, discerning and adventurous of travellers. Because we recognise that you need to invest your time and energy to make these awards what they are, we are delighted to offer you the chance to win one of the amazing holiday experiences detailed below, from a 17-day tour of India to an incredible adventure in the Galapagos. Complete our survey for the chance of winning your dream trip.
How to enter
Follow this link to tell us about your favourite travel companies and destinations - and to enter the draw for one of the prizes. You will need to leave your name, telephone number and a valid email address. See here for full terms and conditions.
The categories
Best city (see last year's winners)
Best country (see last year's winners)
Best short-haul airline (see last year's winners)
Best long-haul airline (see last year's winners)
Best tour operator (see last year's winners)
Best specialist tour operator (see last year's winners)
Best rail operator (see last year's winners)
Best escorted tour operator (see last year's winners)
Best hotel group (see last year's winners)
Best ocean cruise line (see last year's winners)
Best river cruise line (see last year's winners)
Best ferry operator (see last year's winners)
Best ski company (see last year's winners)
Best villa operator (see last year's winners)
The prizes
1. Experience a luxury 17-day tour of India with Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris and Ampersand Travel worth £80,000
Legendary Asian hotel group, Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris and tailor-made specialist tour operator, Ampersand Travel are offering two lucky prize winners a fascinating 17-day tour of India, worth over £80,000 spanning the length of the subcontinent. Journeying from Mumbai to Rajasthan, the capital New Delhi to Hyderabad (the “City of Pearls”) and finally from the ancient state of Tamil Nadu to Asia’s hottest beach destination, the idyllic Andaman islands, the prize winners will experience authentic luxury, world-class service and warm hospitality in India’s finest heritage hotels, living palaces, safari lodges and resorts. Ampersand Travel’s expert guides and historians will be an invaluable accompaniment when navigating the exhilarating energy, spectacular monuments and natural scenery of the subcontinent.
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2. Experience a five-night luxury stay in the Maldives at Huvafen Fushi’s The PlayPen, The Grand Beach Pavilion, travelling with Quintessentially Travel worth £65,000
Playtime beckons at the alluring adults-only Maldivian dreamscape Huvafen Fushi, with five nights in the iconic island’s sensational new PlayPen – the ultimate Maldives experience for discerning sophisticates. An architectural hymn to pleasure at the heart of this glamorously grownup tropical rendezvous, The PlayPen, The Grand Beach Pavilion weaves fluid New York loft-style living with a nostalgic neo-Parisian penchant for vintage pieces and an eclectic collection of handpicked furniture. Conveyed to their private paradise courtesy of tailor-made experts Quintessentially Travel, winners will be pampered with signature thakuru butler service, exquisite dining experiences and daily sensuous massages in legendary underwater spa PEARL.
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3. Enjoy a 12-day dream family holiday in Portugal with Tivoli Hotels worth £21,000
Art and culture, sun and sea, food and wine, exciting activities and deep relaxation. You’ll experience all this and more on a spectacular family holiday across some of the most wonderful destinations in Portugal, with the Tivoli brand that celebrates 85 years of heartfelt hospitality in 2018.
From a street art trip in Lisbon, to a horse drawn carriage tour in Sintra or a dinner in a presidential suite overlooking the stunning cliffs of Carvoeiro and the sea, this lucky family will be able to discover Portugal over 12 days through the best experiences that the Tivoli Hotels have to offer. The prize includes four return flights with TAP Air Portugal, the Portuguese national carrier.
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4. Experience Dubai and Mauritius on a luxury eight-night escape with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and Away Holidays worth £20,000
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and Away Holidays are offering a luxury holiday of a lifetime for two with this twin-centre trip incorporating the very best of the UAE and the Indian Ocean. From the buzzing metropolis of Dubai to one of the most exclusive resorts in Mauritius, this eight-night trip includes luxury accommodation at Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai and Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa as well as return flights with Away Holidays. Signature Shangri-La experiences include a private dinner overlooking the Dubai skyline, CHI, The Spa treatments and private dining on a private island off the shores of Mauritius. The prize also includes return economy flights with Away Holidays from London to Dubai and then onto Mauritius and finally from Mauritius back to London.
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5. Explore the wildlife of Botswana and visit Victoria Falls in Zambia on an eight-night itinerary with Wilderness Safaris and South African Airways worth £20,000
Wilderness Safaris, Africa’s leading authentic and sustainable ecotourism operator, and South African Airways (SAA) are offering a once-in-a-lifetime eight-night itinerary to explore one of Africa’s most exciting wildlife destinations, Botswana, ending with two nights in Zambia, close to the legendary Victoria Falls. With return flights from London to Maun and Livingstone with SAA, all internal transfers, safari activities and meals included, winners will enjoy a life-changing experience in Botswana’s remote Okavango Delta and Linyanti, as well as experiencing Victoria Falls and the mighty Zambezi in Zambia. SAA will fly the winners on the brand new A330-300, ensuring a luxurious journey from the moment they board the plane.
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6. Sample a two-night luxury stay at The Alpina Gstaad for four people, including a 60-minute private helicopter flight, from Preferred Hotels & Resorts worth £24,000
With its unique alpine topography, crystal clear lakes and lush green valleys, Switzerland’s natural beauty is epitomised in the picturesque hilltop village of Gstaad. Favoured by high society and discrete celebrities for almost a century, the mountain resort is home to contemporary art galleries, fine-dining restaurants and The Alpina Gstaad – one of the world’s finest hotels and a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection. For an unforgettably glamorous experience, the property is offering a weekend summer escape for four. Highlights include accommodation in either the Panorama or Chalet Suite, a private helicopter flight over the surrounding Alps, a Michelin-starred dinner, and Six Senses signature spa treatments.
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7. Seek out wellness out on a luxurious 11-day tour of India with Oberoi Hotels & Resorts worth £24,000
Prize winners will experience a luxurious 11-day tour of India with Oberoi Hotels & Resorts. Winners will stay at the newly renovated The Oberoi, New Delhi, which reopened after 21–months of closure and a $100m dollar renovation in January 2018. Their next stop will be Oberoi Hotels & Resorts’ wellness retreat and destination spa The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa, Siswan Forest Range, New Chandigarh at the foothills of the outer Himalayas. Winners will enjoy suite accommodation at both the properties, while indulging in an array of unbeatable Oberoi Experiences and experiencing the legendary Oberoi service. Oberoi Hotels & Resorts will provide two air tickets for the winners from London to New Delhi. They will be taken from New Delhi to Chandigarh in a luxury car providided by Oberoi Hotels & Resorts.
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8. Experience high style on a two-night stay at the Penthouse Garden Suite at the Bayerischer Hof, Munich, worth £26,000
This year, The Bayerischer Hof opened its Penthouse Garden Suite designed by the internationally acclaimed designer Axel Vervoordt. One lucky prize-winner and a guest will experience two nights in the suite which is the crowning glory of one of Munich’s most famous hotels. A sanctuary in the city, the suite features an open-air terrace, a private spa treatment room and outdoor jacuzzi with stunning view across the Munich skyline. A truly once in a life time experience, this unforgettable hotel stay will include a champagne breakfast and evening meal at the hotel’s renowned Garden Restaurant.
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9. Set out on an incredible 12-night luxury journey across Chile with Imagine Travel worth £20,000
Award-winning tailor-made tour operator Imagine Travel is offering one lucky winner an incredible luxury holiday for two to Chile. Explore the country’s spectacular landscapes, from the huge sand dunes, salt pans and impressive volcanoes of the Atacama Desert to the dramatic mountain scenery of Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia. You’ll stay at the architecturally outstanding Explora properties in Atacama and Torres del Paine, as well as enjoying a few days in Santiago to soak up Chile’s buzzing capital. Including British Airways Club World flights as well as all meals, drinks and guided excursions while at Explora.
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10. Experience a luxury Masai Mara safari and explore Nairobi with a six-night Kenyan adventure from Abercrombie and Kent worth £20,000
Born in the wilds, Abercrombie & Kent is an award-winning, luxury travel company that has been changing the game since 1962. Experts in designing the finest safaris, this holiday to the heart of Kenya’s big game country, staying in the newly refurbished Sanctuary Olonana is a dream safari. Set in the Masai Mara conservation area on the banks of the Mara River, Sanctuary Olonana provides a beautiful setting and during the annual Wildebeest Migration the action happens right on the camp’s doorstep. Personalised service, delicious dining and an intimate and relaxed atmosphere make for a spectacular stay.
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11. Indulge yourself on a four-night luxury stay at Bequia Beach Hotel in St Vincent and the Granadines, plus three nights on the hotel’s exclusive yacht, with premium economy flights courtesy of Carrier worth £20,000
The winner will have the opportunity to experience a truly once-in-a-lifetime holiday for two on the exclusive island of Bequia in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Not only will they spend four nights staying in a Beachfront Suite at the beautiful Bequia Beach Hotel, the winners will also spend three blissful days and nights sailing around the Grenadine islands on the hotel’s luxury yacht, Star of the Sea. Return flights from London to Barbados in premium economy are also included by luxury tour operator Carrier.
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12. Experience the ultimate luxury Oman journey on a 12-night holiday with Anantara worth £20,000
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort and Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara are offering readers the chance to experience the ultimate Oman journey, from the mountains to the sea. Taking in the otherworldly mountain-scape of northern Oman and the coastal scenery of Salalah in the south, this £20,000 trip offers true immersion into two distinct regions of this beautiful country. Winners can look forward to unique cultural experiences, from cooking with a local chef, exploring ancient forts, finding treasures in bustling souks as well as the chance to scale craggy cliffs via one of the region’s highest mountain climbing and zip lines.
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13. Enjoy the ultimate castaway experience with seven nights at the new JOALI Maldives worth £75,000
Win the chance to experience the idyllic new JOALI Maldives. Located on the island of Muravandhoo in the unspoilt Raa Atoll, two prize winners will have the chance to spend seven nights staying in a luxury beach or over water villa. Discover the joys of JOALI with its four fusion restaurants, in-room libraries, art studio and palm-fringed beaches for snorkelling, diving and watersports. You will experience a sunset Dhoni cruise, Maldivian cookery class and signature spa treatment at the resort’s ESPA spa, as well as a unique art immersive treehouse dining experience. The prize includes business class flights and private seaplane transfers to JOALI.
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14. Experience the very best of the Seychelles with Six Senses Hotel Resorts Spas, Oetker Collection and Destinology worth £30,000
Two lucky prize winners will win a luxury Indian Ocean holiday of a lifetime, incorporating the very best of the Seychelles courtesy of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Oetker Collection’s Fregate Island Private, and Destinology. The trip will include return World Traveller Plus flights for two on the new direct British Airways route with Destinology, the luxury travel experts, as well as eight nights’ accommodation island hopping between Six Senses Zil Pasyon – a super-luxe ecological jewel and “cool kid on the block” - and Fregate Island Private, a sanctuary of conservation and one of the best locations to get up close and personal with rare wildlife.
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15. Stay in the lap of luxury with a week-long villa holiday in Paxos for 10 people from Scott Williams worth £20,000
With the very best selection of houses across the Mediterranean and beyond, Scott Williams offers unique access to extraordinary villas, including to our prize villa of Koukouvia, the newest luxury villa on the beautiful Greek island of Paxos. With views overlooking the sparkling turquoise seas of the Ionian and offering unbeatable sunsets, Koukouvia is the perfect villa in which to enjoy a holiday with family or friends, with bespoke furniture, sumptuous fabrics and beautiful artwork throughout. The prize package also includes treats such as a private chef dinner, a day’s boat hire, a private rooftop yoga session at Koukouvia and a cocktail at Paxos’ most loved bar, Ben’s Bar.
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16. Experience a unique Oslo luxury escape with a three night-stay at THE THIEF, courtesy of Preferred Hotels & Resorts worth £20,000
THE THIEF, a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection, is a high-design lifestyle hotel that promises to ‘steal the winner away from everyday life’ for a stylish Nordic getaway. Designed by award-winning Mellbye Architects, the hotel is the gold-and-glass crown jewel of Tjuvholmen (Thief Islet), Oslo’s ultra-trendy arts district. Drawing inspiration from contemporary art and design as well as traditional Norwegian influences, THE THIEF is a popular cultural hub for visitors and locals alike. Highlights of the mini-break include a stay in the property’s penthouse suite, complete with private rooftop terrace overlooking the Oslofjord, deluxe spa treatments and gastronomic and cultural adventures around the vibrant city of Oslo.
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17. Set sail on a dramatic six-night Indonesian cruise on Alila Purnama with two nights at Alila Villas Uluwatu and flights courtesy of The Ultimate Travel Company worth £20,000
One lucky person will have the chance to win a journey of a lifetime for two with Alila Hotels & Resorts and The Ultimate Travel Company. The winner will experience the islands and waters in and around the Komodo National Park on-board the 46-metre-long Alila Purnama, with a chance to see the Komodo Dragons and swim alongside Whale Sharks. The trip will end with two nights at Alila Villas Uluwatu – known for its 164ft cliff-hanging infinity pool. Each of the 56 villas have been styled in a contemporary way with a brilliant use of traditional Balinese materials and comes with a private pool and butler.
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18. Experience a week-long luxury ski chalet holiday for six in St Anton, Cal d’Isère or Courchevel with Scott Dunn worth £25,000
Luxury travel specialist Scott Dunn is offering one lucky winner and five of their friends or family, a week’s holiday at one of their luxury fully-staffed ski chalets in St Anton, Val d’Isère or Courchevel. Scott Dunn offers a luxury ski holiday with a difference and guests won’t need to lift a finger as the chalet comes with a private chef, host, and access to the in-resort driver service. With excellent skiing, family friendly facilities and lively après ski, all three resorts are ideal winter break destinations for both families and groups of friends.
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19. Explore the Galápagos islands and the cloud forest of Ecuador on a 12-night adventure with National Geographic Expeditions worth £20,000
The Galápagos Archipelago, Darwin’s living laboratory, is home to an abundance of wildlife. Isolated from the mainland for millions of years, it is that rare wilderness where animals have no instinctive fear of humans. National Geographic Expeditions is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for two people to explore to these incredible islands on-board the National Geographic Endeavour II, followed by three nights staying in the wonderful Mashpi Lodge deep in the cloud forests of Ecuadorian Chocó.
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20. Relax with a glamorous three-night stay in a new luxury suite at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, worth £20,000
Experience one of the newest and most beautiful suites in the capital, overlooking the lush greenery of Hyde Park, with the ultimate glamorous London stay at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. The iconic hotel has been undergoing an immense renovation to sensational standard. The winner will be one of the first to experience the spectacular new suites designed by Joyce Wang, as well as the award-winning spa, all whilst staying at one of the most enviable addresses in Knightsbridge, just steps from Hyde Park. The lucky prize winner and guest will also experience a number of spa and dining highlights.
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