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Entering couldn’t be simpler. Here are the different ways you can enter the competition (you can enter the draw more than once too).
Sign up to our newsletter and receive 5 entries into our prize draw. Plus, you’ll be the first to know about our exclusive offers, competitions, and holiday information.
By purchasing a holiday with us in June or July, you will automatically be entered into our draw 5 times.
We like to reward customers on our mailing list so simply click on our email invitation for 3 entries into our prize draw.
Search your inbox for “Win A Cruise For Two”. Only valid for your opted-in email address.
Post a photo of you enjoying your Holiday Gems holiday on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok then tag us to receive 3 entries into our competition.
Each platform has 3 entries available.
Tag us on Instagram using @holidaygems
Tag us on Facebook using @HolidayGems
Tag us on TikTok using @holiday.gems
Each platform has 3 entries available. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok for 1 entry. Then like our competition post and share to your story for another 2 entries.
Follow, like and share to your story on Facebook for 3 entries - @HolidayGems
Follow, like and share to your story on Instagram for 3 entries - @holidaygems
Follow, like and share to your story on TikTok for 3 entries - @holiday.gems
Destination2 are offering one lucky couple the chance to WIN a 7-Night MSC Cruise for Two aboard the phenomenal MSC Virtuosa or Preziosa.
Choose from any 7-Night MSC Cruise sailing from Southampton. You’ll stay in a stunning balcony cabin and enjoy full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) throughout your cruise. This is an amazing prize, giving the winner a choice of over 20 MSC Cruise itineraries to choose from across Winter 2024/25 and Summer 2025. Including: Norwegian Fjords visiting Alesund, Flaam and Haugesand; Northern Europe, visiting Skagen (Denmark), Oslo (Norway), Copenhagen (Denmark) and Zeebrugge Bruges (Belgium); and Iberian Coast visiting La Rochelle, Bilbao, La Coruna (Santiago de Compostela) and Cherbourg (Mont Saint-Michel).
Discover MSC Cruises here
These terms and conditions apply to the win a 7-night cruise for 2 competition (“The Competition”) run by Travcorp Holdings Ltd, which includes Destination2, Destination2 Cruise and Holiday Gems.
By claiming the prize, entrants will be deemed to have read and accepted these terms and agree to be bound by them.
The competition is open to any person aged 18 and over, except for employees of Travcorp Holdings Ltd and their families, partners, and anyone else connected with the creation and administration of the promotion.
Travcorp Holdings Ltd reserves the right to alter or amend the methods of entry or The Competition at any time.
To enter The Competition, the described action must be completed between 00.01 31/05/2024 and 23.59 31/07/2024.
Entry to the competition may only be made through the applicable method(s) indicated in the competition information. The Competition is open to all Travcorp Holdings Ltd group (Destination2, Destination2 Cruise and Holiday Gems) with multiple methods of entry.
The method of entry “Book a holiday” describes the action of booking a holiday with Destination2, Destination2 Cruise or Holiday Gems during June or July and not the date of the holiday itself. This method is worth five entries into the prize draw.
The method of entry “Share To Your Story’ describes the action of following our official pages on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok, liking our competition post that will be posted on all social platforms and sharing the competition post to your story. Facebook method is worth a maximum of three entries into the prize draw using @destination2, @Destination2Cruise or @HolidayGems. Instagram method is worth maximum of three entries into the prize draw using @destination2uk, @d2cruise or @holidaygems. TikTok method is worth maximum of three entries into the prize draw using destination2uk, @destination2cruise or @holiday.gems.
The method of entry “Tag us in your fave holiday photo” describes the action of tagging your favourite holiday photo with our official pages on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok. Facebook method is worth a maximum of three entries into the prize draw using @destination2, @Destination2Cruise or @HolidayGems. Instagram method is worth maximum of three entries into the prize draw using @destination2uk, @d2cruise or @holidaygems. TikTok method is worth maximum of three entries into the prize draw using destination2uk, @destination2cruise or @holiday.gems.
The method of entry “Enter Your Email Address”, describes the action of subscribing to our emails by entering your email into one of our sign up forms on the Destination2, Destination2 Cruise or Holiday Gems website. This method of entry is only available to new subscribers. This method is worth five entries into the prize draw.
The method of entry “Email Invitation” is available for people subscribed to email marketing from Destination2, Destination2 Cruise or Holiday Gems: On receiving a launch email for the competition, the action of clicking the email button titled “Enter me into the competition” and qualifies for three entries into the prize draw. This method of entry can be used once per email address and is only available to the original recipient of the email.
The method of entry “Questionnaire Completion” is available for people who have completed any questionnaire where “Win A Cruise Holiday For Two” is offered for entry. This method of entry is only available on completion of the questionnaire and qualifies for two entries into the prize draw.
Multiple entries using the same method, by the same person will only be accepted for entries via “Book a holiday”.
No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
1. The prize: There is only one winner who will receive a 7-night cruise for 2 people staying in a balcony cabin sailing from Southampton with MSC Cruises. Travel is available only on specified dates until 31/10/2025 – blackout dates apply and will be advised when booking the prize.
2. The cruise includes a balcony grade cabin and gratuities for both passengers. It does not include any additional packages. It is the responsibility of the guests travelling to add any additional packages that they wish to have, including drinks, Wi-Fi or flights/transfers.
3. The Competition opens at 00.01 31/05/2024 and closes at 23.59 31/07/2024.
4. The winner will be selected at random and contacted before 15/08/2024. Winners must claim their prize within 10 working days of notification and have booked by 30/09/2025 or the prize will be void and a new winner selected. The winner, whose prize has been forfeited, is not entitled to payment or compensation of any kind.
5. The winner will be notified by Destination2 via email or on the social media channel they entered on and given details of how to claim his/her prize. If you enter via Social Media you will ONLY be contacted by our official verified account; we will NOT ask for any bank details. Please report and block any fraudulent accounts.
6. By entering the competition via “enter your email address”, you give Destination2.co.uk, Destination2Cruise.co.uk, or HolidayGems.co.uk permission to use your entry for marketing purposes.
7. No alternative prize is available.
8. The prize cannot be exchanged for cash or extended and may not be taken during any bank holidays, school holidays/half terms & Christmas/New Year departures.
9. The winner must be one of the persons travelling on the holiday and this prize is non-transferable.
10. Destination 2 retain the right to substitute the prize with another prize of similar value in the event the original prize offered is not available.
11. Lead traveller must be aged 18 or above. The winner and the winner’s travel companions must travel together and all components of the prize must be taken together.
12. The prize does not include domestic UK transfers, travel insurance, spending monies or incidental costs (such as additional meals, telephone calls, mini bar items, laundry etc) other than those stated.
13. The prize does not include Local Tourist Tax which must be paid locally by the prize winner.
14. The winner is responsible for theirs and his/her travel companions having valid passports/visas/fit to fly certificates/covid documentation prior to travel for any of the countries visited on the cruise. We cannot be held responsible for any visa granted incorrectly, refused admission or refused permission to disembark in a destination. We strongly recommend that you check details in your Entry Permits/Visas/ Covid documentation against your passport and personal information prior to departure.
15. The prize draw is open to residents of the UK aged 18 and over, and they will need access to the internet to enter.
16. The winner will be picked at random.
17. The winner’s name will be available on request.
18. No purchase is necessary to win.
19. Employees of Travcorp Holdings Ltd and associated group companies are excluded from participation in this competition.
20. Travcorp Holding Ltd’s decision on the winner is final.
21. Travcorp Holding Ltd reserves the right to declare The Competition null and void and may stage another competition in its place.
22. Travcorp Holding Ltd will not be held accountable for any costs, losses, damages and expenses (including travel fees) which the winner may incur in relation to The Competition or prize or as a result of any misrepresentation of the prize.
23. Destination 2 shall not be liable for any failure to comply with its obligations where the failure is caused by something outside its reasonable control. Such circumstances shall include, but not be limited to, weather conditions, pandemic, fire, flood, hurricane, strike, industrial dispute, war, hostilities, political unrest, riots, civil commotion, inevitable accidents, supervening legislation or any other circumstances amounting to force majeure.
24. By claiming The Competition prize constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
25. Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England.
Travcorp Holdings Ltd (Destination2, Destination2 Cruise and Holiday Gems) may exercise its sole discretion to use the winner’s name, email address, image and their comments relating to the prize and competition experience for future promotional marketing and publicity purposes in any media worldwide without notice or without any fee being paid.