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With its swaying palms and white sand glittering beneath a dazzling sun, I waded into the warm, tropical waters, completely overwhelmed by the beauty of my surroundings.
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Win a seven-night holiday for two in Samoa worth £5,200
Jet off to the South Pacific paradise of Samoa with this fabulous prize for two. This tropical island nation is known for its lush rainforests and pristine beaches, as well as its vibrant Polynesian culture — and you'll get to experience all of it during your stay. Air New Zealand will provide you with return economy class flights from London to Apia, Samoa's coastal capital, while Samoa Holidays and Events will arrange return transfers between the airport and your hotel, the four-star Taumeasina Island Resort. The resort, on a private island just a five-minute drive from Apia, will coax you into relaxation with its laid-back vibe and the Fofo Spa & Sauna, where you can each enjoy a complimentary 50-minute treatment. Your seven-night stay is on a B&B basis, giving you plenty of opportunities to venture out and explore. On one of the days, you'll go on a complimentary full-day tour of Upolu island to see its cascading waterfalls and crystal-clear waters. You'll also get to enjoy a traditional Sunday lunch, a seafood buffet, and a cultural show and dinner at the resort — all as part of the prize. The winner must book their stay by June 30, 2026, for stays between February 7 and December 4, 2026. A minimum of 120 days' notice is required. Blackout dates are between April 9 and 17, and July 1 and August 8, 2026. For more information, click here. For your chance to win, simply vote in each category in this year's Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards. There are 17 categories in total. Click here to vote. For the full list of prizes, see closes at 23.59pm on August 31, 2025. Open to residents of the United Kingdom who are aged 18 years or older, excluding employees and agents of the Promoter and its group companies, or third parties directly connected with the operation or fulfilment of the Promotion and their affiliates, and their immediate families and household members. One entry per person. Winners will be selected at random from all valid entries. No cash alternative and prize is non-transferable. Prize includes private transfers from destination airport to hotel only. Prize excludes UK transfers. Subject to availability, Prize must be booked by June 30, 2026 directly with the airline, hotel and ground operator and a minimum of 120 days' notice prior to the date of departure from the UK is required. Prize must be taken for travel dates between February 7, 2026 to December 4, 2026, except on the following dates: April 9 to April 17, 2026, and July 1 to August 8, 2026, local holidays, Christmas, New Year and Easter. Winner and his/her guest(s) must travel on same itinerary. All parts of Prize must be used in conjunction with same booking. Winner and his/her guest(s) are solely responsible for ensuring they are available to travel and have valid travel documentation (including passport/visa/visa waiver as may be required), obtaining adequate travel insurance and appropriate vaccinations/inoculations for foreign travel at their own expense. Airport taxes, travel insurance, food and drink (outside what is previously declared in the board basis), spending money and all incidental expenses are the responsibility of the Winner. Prize is subject to Prize supplier's terms and conditions. Your information will be used to administer this Promotion and otherwise in accordance with our privacy policy at and those of the partners. Promoter is Times Media Ltd. Full T&Cs apply — see
