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Cheap or free entry to hundreds of UK attractions
6th March 2024 by Paul
National Lottery Week is running between 9th and 17th March in 2024!What's that, you say? Free lottery tickets? Not quite. It's an annual initiative that allows you cheap or free entry to hundreds of attractions that have been helped by National Lottery funding. The venues are spread across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland and range from stately homes, museums, theatres, zoos, gardens and more.How to take partTo qualify for the offer you need to have purchased a lottery ticket or...
Announcing the winner of our Champagne break at Shangri-La Hotel in The Shard
27th July 2023 by Paul
This morning we drew the winner of our competition to win a Champagne break at Shangri-La Hotel in The Shard which closed for entries yesterday - 26th July. We had thousands of entries, but there could only be one winner...A big congratulations go to Pallavi Prasad!Pallavi and a guest will be spending a night of luxury in a Deluxe City Room at the Shangri-La Hotel. As well as spectacular floor-to-ceiling views right from your bed, you'll be greeted by a bottle of Champagne on arrival, breakfast...
Announcing the winner of our ultimate spa break in the Lake District
20th April 2023 by Paul
This morning we drew the winner of our ultimate spa break in the Lake District competition that closed for entries at midnight yesterday - 19th April 2023. We received thousands of entries - a lot of you wanted to be pampered! The Langdale Hotel in the Lake District really is something special. Immersed in nature, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and some of the finest walking and biking routes in the country, and a wonderful spa. What's not to love!So on to our winner. Drum roll......
Announcing the winner of our Bodmin Jail competition
29th June 2023 by Paul
This morning we drew the winner of our Bodmin Jail competition that closed for entries yesterday - 20th February 2023. We received thousands of entries for this one - it seems like a LOT of you want to experience a few nights behind bars! The hotel is a fabulous luxury conversion of a former prison. The Bodmin Jail Hotel offers 70 beautifully designed rooms, each featuring deep freestanding baths and comfy beds with sumptuous Egyptian cotton bedding. Outside the cells, you can indulge...
Announcing the winner of our Crazy Bear competition
29th June 2023 by Paul
On Tuesday we drew the winner of our Crazy Bear competition that closed for entries on 14th November. From the thousands of valid entries received, one lucky winner was chosen at random. A big congratulations go to June Neve! Well done June, check your inbox!June and a guest will be spending a night in a Crazy Bear suite room, complete with a roll-top bath and breakfast the next morning. A lovely antidote to the wet and windy weather we've been having!A very big congratulations to June...
Announcing the winner of our Harry Potter and the Cursed Child competition
29th June 2023 by Paul
This morning we drew the winner of our Harry Potter and the Cursed Child competition that closed for entries yesterday - 6th September. From the thousands of valid entries received, twenty were chosen at random and placed in a "hat". Watch the video of Stuart drawing the winner in the Facebook video here.A big congratulations go to Adam Geer!Adam and a guest will be spending a totally magical night in London, with a stay at the stunning and completely quirky Mandrake hotel and theatre...
Announcing the winner of our Bath spa competition
29th June 2023 by Paul
This morning we drew the winner of our Bath spa competition that closed for entries yesterday - 4th July. From the thousands of valid entries received, twenty were chosen at random and placed in a "hat". Watch the video of Stuart drawing the winner in the Facebook video here.A big congratulations go to Karen Barbaccia!Karen and a guest will be spending three nights at The Bird hotel in Bath - a boutique hotel with a totally fabulous atmosphere in the centre of Bath. They'll be treated to a...
Fall in love with the Aegean: 5 reasons why Lesvos is the best island destination for couples
13th April 2022 by Paul
Looking for a romantic Break? Sunsets? Beaches? Delicious food? There’s nowhere better than a Greek island! Lesvos, as the third largest island in Greece, has so much to offer whether you want a party island or an away from it all escape to nature, it’s the perfect destination for lovers of romance, afterall it is the home of famous poets like Sappho who wrote all about love!The Perfect Location Of Lesvos‘Where shall I stay?’ you ask. Well, what are you looking for? Whether you’re...
Announcing the winner of our Carbis Bay competition
29th June 2023 by Paul
Our competition to win a two-night spa break at the famous Carbis Bay Estate closed on the 31st March. As always, a huge thank you to everyone who entered! We've collated all of the valid entries and can now reveal that the lucky winner is... Sharron Rudge!Sharron and a guest will be enjoying a luxurious coastal retreat with a privately owned 25-acre Blue Flag beach, impeccable service, fine food, superb spa facilities and breathtaking views across one of the world’s most beautiful bays....
Get your competitions featured
12th March 2024 by Paul
Travelscoop started life as a simple email newsletter; a weekly round-up of hand-picked deals and reputable competitions that helped UK consumers save money on holidays and travel.Since then, our offering and our audience have grown, but our core mission remains the same. Every month, we send over 5 million emails, 300k people engage with us on Facebook and our website generates over 850k page views.If you're looking to promote your travel competition, then you're in the right place! We operate...
Virgin Atlantic open new Edinburgh to Barbados route
19th August 2021 by Paul
Barbados has been a hot ticket destination since its addition to the green list on 30th June. Many airlines and tour operators have reported bookings up between 2 or 3 times the average.Responding to this demand, Virgin Atlantic has just released tickets for its new twice-weekly Edinburgh to Barbados service. The first direct flights depart in December and run on Wednesdays and Sundays. They will be the only direct flights between Scotland and the Caribbean. The route will be serviced by...
UK travel announcement due on Thursday
23rd June 2021 by Paul
The UK Government is due to announce the latest changes to the red, amber and green travel lists this Thursday. Speculation is rife, but past experience shows us that anything could happen. There has been very little consistency in the approach to foreign travel so far.The Delta variant has significantly complicated matters. It's now far more likely you'll catch Coronavirus in the UK than in most European holiday destinations. This has led Italy and Germany to impose quarantine measures on...