Win a luxurious Indian Ocean escape worth £25,000
Voting in the 2017 Telegraph Travel Awards is now open, giving you the opportunity to reward those operators and destinations that continue to surpass your expectations. And because we recognise you need to invest time and energy to make these awards what they are, as a reward for your efforts we are delighted to offer you the chance to win one of 20 luxury holidays - including this Indian Ocean adventure from Shangri-La and Destinology worth £25,000.
A luxury holiday of a lifetime, this twin-centre trip will incorporate the very best of the Indian Ocean, courtesy of Shangri-La and Destinology. From the rugged southern coastline of Sri Lanka to one of the most exclusive private island resorts in the Maldives, this eight-night trip will include luxury accommodation at Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa and Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa and return business class flights with Destinology, the luxury travel experts. With a selection of signature Shangri-La experiences included such as lunch aboard a luxury yacht on the equator and a private guided safari trip to Udawalawe National Park, this sensational prize will capture the astounding beauty and diversity of the Indian Ocean.
How to enter
Follow this link to tell us about your favourite travel companies and destinations - and to enter the draw for one of 20 prizes. You will need to leave your name, telephone number and a valid email address. See here for full terms and conditions.
Full details of this prize
This fabulous prize includes two return business class flights with Destinology, the luxury travel experts, from London to Colombo, Sri Lanka, and then onto the Maldives and finally from the Maldives back to London. Four nights for two people in a Premier Ocean View room at Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa is also included, on a full-board basis. Overlooking the pristine southern coast of beautiful Sri Lanka and framed by swaying king coconut trees, Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa – unveiled in June 2016 – is located in a city steeped in rich history and wildlife. The luxury resort spans 58.8 hectares, making it the largest resort in Sri Lanka and offers unparalleled recreational facilities for the whole family. The resort is home to an 18-hole golf course, an expansive spa offering exceptional Ayurveda treatments and a unique artisan village that celebrates local arts and crafts. The spacious rooms offer a private haven set in stunning tropical gardens and innovative restaurants will take you on an extraordinary culinary journey. To ensure the country comes to life the prize also includes a specially curated sunset river boat safari, a signature spa treatment at CHI, The Spa, a safari trip to Udawalawe National Park and a Dine by Design experience tailored to your preferences in a private beach cabana.
The winners will then enjoy four nights in a Water Villa at Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa on a full-board basis. Winners can retreat in style in one of the private villas strung along the turquoise shoreline; as one of the largest islands in the Maldives, the luxury of space means these villas offer the perfect haven from which to escape the stresses of everyday life. Also included in the stay is a sunset dolphin cruise, a signature spa treatment per person at the CHI, The Spa, a lunch for two on the equator aboard the hotel’s luxury yacht, and a stargazing Dine by Design experience. During their stay the prize winners can enjoy an extensive range of activities both on land and at sea such as exploring the luscious tropical forest, play a round at the only 9-hole golf course in the Maldives or dive into an aquatic playground of water sport activities.
The providers
Destinology (01204; 824619; destinology.co.uk), the experts in luxury travel, offer holidays to the very best hotels and resorts worldwide, including to each Shangri-La property. Each holiday is unique and tailor-made by a destination expert, with every client enjoying the service of their own personal travel consultant, from the initial enquiry through to their return home.
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts (shangri-la.com) currently owns and/or manages 98 hotels under the Shangri-La brand with a room inventory of over 40,000. Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services. Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, Canada, mainland China, Fiji, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
Terms and conditions
Flights and accommodation are subject to availability. All prizes exclude spending money, transfers to and from the airport in your home country and any additional meals, drinks, gratuities and any incidental expenses incurred while on holiday other than those stated as included. The complimentary food and beverage included in the prize does not include alcohol which will be charged and is payable direct to the hotel on departure. All additional costs will be charged and are payable direct to the hotel on departure. The prize must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if a winner is unable to use the prize as stated. The winner will be liable for all costs and expenses not stated relating to claiming or partaking of the prize. See here for full terms and conditions.
