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4 days ago
- Times
Win a ten-night trip to India for two with Exotic Vacations by Oberoi Hotels & Resorts worth £45,000
Epic landscapes, lively cities and a packed calendar of festivals throughout the year — India is a dream destination for many but it can be hard to narrow down exactly where to visit. Instead of worrying over the details, let the experts at Oberoi Hotels & Resorts take care of the planning as part of this prize: a ten-night Exotic Vacations by Oberoi Hotels & Resorts journey across India for two. You can be sure of luxurious stays, especially considering that Oberoi Hotels & Resorts won the Best Luxury Hotel Group award in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards. The winner can choose to begin their journey with two nights at The Oberoi, New Delhi, and finish with two nights at The Oberoi, Mumbai, or vice versa, with return flights from London included. The former is the city's grande dame, with a rooftop bar; the latter has far-reaching views of the sea; both have smart interiors with bright pops of colour. As part of the trip, you'll also spend a night at The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra (perfect for trips to the Taj Mahal); three nights at The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur (surrounded by acres of lovely gardens); and two nights at The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur (modelled on Indian palaces). Intercity transfers between all of the properties are included. Your stay must be booked by October 26, 2025 for stays between October 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026. You will need to book at least three weeks in advance of your departure date, and blackout dates include Christmas, New Year and the Easter holidays. 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 excludes UK transfers. Winner and guest responsible for getting to and from UK airport at their own expense. Subject to availability, valid for travel between October 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026, except on blackout dates including Christmas, New Year and Easter. Winner must book at least three weeks in advance of chosen departure date. Winner and his/her guest(s) must travel on the 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. 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 The Oberoi Group 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


Times
4 days ago
- Times
Win a seven-day Mediterranean cruise with Princess Cruises worth £4,200
Explore sun-drenched Italy, Turkey and Greece with this prize of a seven-day Mediterranean cruise for two with Princess Cruises. Your ship will be the Sun Princess, the latest addition to the fleet. It arrived in 2024 and is bigger, glossier and more modern than any other Princess Cruises ship, decked out with a swish two-storey dining room, a two-storey spa with a thermal suite, plenty of outdoor pools and a theatre where you can catch a different show every night. You'll board the ship in Civitavecchia, the gateway to Rome, before sailing to Naples, the gorgeous Greek islands of Crete and Mykonos, and the Turkish beach resort town Kusadasi. As you'll be staying in a balcony stateroom, you'll have plenty of opportunities to take in the view en route as well as when you get off the ship to explore. The journey finishes in Piraeus, the port of Athens. Included in the prize are economy flights from the UK and transfers in destination up to the value of £400 per person, all meals in the main restaurant (there's an extra fee for speciality dining), entertainment, drinks, wi-fi package and gratuities. The sailing date is May 2, 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. Winner and guest responsible for getting to and from UK airport at their own expense. Subject to availability, Prize is only applicable to the single departure date provided (May 2, 2026). Prize must be taken as stated and cannot be deferred. Winner and his/her guest(s) must travel on same itinerary. All parts of Prize must be used in conjunction with same booking. The Prize does not include travel insurance (adequate insurance is a condition of travel), parking, pre- or post-cruise hotel stays, shore excursions, spa treatments, personal expenses, casino, or additional gratuities. The Winner and their guest must have a full valid passport (with validity for six months or more beyond the date of travel) to take the trip. The Winner of the cruise will be bound by Princess Cruises' booking terms and conditions and policies (visit Princess Cruises reserves the right to substitute a Prize of equal or greater value and reserves the right to hold void, cancel, suspend or amend the promotion or withdraw the Prize where it becomes necessary to do so, including but not limited to where the cruise is cancelled for reasons outside of Princess Cruises' reasonable control. Actual offerings may vary from what is displayed in marketing materials. Prize is subject to global travel restrictions. Princess Cruises will use the personal data you provide for the purpose of administering this competition and to facilitate redemption of Prize. Personal data will be processed in accordance with Princess Cruises' privacy notice at 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


Times
4 days ago
- Times
Win a two-night stay at Grove of Narberth worth £1,600
This country house hotel, tucked away in the lovely Pembrokeshire countryside, is a must for foodies. There are two excellent restaurants, but it's Fernery that people travel for. This destination dining spot is all about making the most of the best Welsh ingredients, including those sourced from the hotel's two-acre kitchen garden and surrounding hedgerows. You'll retire to one of the lovely suites (either in the main house or in the cottage) decorated with Welsh art, crafts and antiques. The location is another boon, with extensive woodlands and a network of paths and bridleways that make ideal settings for walks. The property is also just a short drive from Pembrokeshire's rugged coast, where surf and wildlife-watching adventures await. As part of your prize, you'll enjoy a two-night stay for two on a B&B basis. It also includes a five-course tasting menu at Fernery, plus a wine or non-alcoholic pairing. A guided tour of the kitchen garden is included as part of the experience. The stay must take place between Wednesday and Sunday, and between August 29, 2025 and August 29, 2026. Blackout dates include public holidays, the festive period and Valentine's Day. 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. Winner and guest responsible for getting to and from the venue at their own expense. Subject to availability, Prize must be booked by April 1, 2026, to take place from Wednesday to Sunday, between September 1, 2025 and August 29, 2026, except on public holidays, the festive period and Valentine's Day. Winner and his/her guests must travel on same itinerary. All parts of Prize must be used in conjunction with same booking. 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 Grove of Narberth 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