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Jurys Inn St. Patrick’s Day Giveaway

Guests of Jurys Inn might be given an unexpected prize this March 17th, if the leprechaun fairy visits their hotel room on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day. 17 shamrocks will be hidden under pillows in rooms across the 30 different Jurys Inn hotels in Europe, such as Jurys Inn Prague, and the lucky winners will be treated to a 2-night Jurys Inn stay.

Photo by Robert OrrJurys Inn is hosting the competition to celebrate its Irish heritage. The hotel chain was founded in 1993 as part of the Jurys Hotel Group, which dates back to 1881, when William Jury opened his first hotel in Dublin.

The rules of the competition are pretty simple. All you have to do is book a room at Jurys Inn – any Jurys Inn – on the night of St. Patrick’s Day, or March 17, to be eligible for the prize.

Especially if you are planning to be in Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day, there are a number of Jurys Inn Dublin hotel options to choose from, and they always make a reliable and friendly, not to mention affordable hotel choice.

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The latest promotion from hotel megacorporation Mandarin Oriental is a free honeymoon. That’s no joke. Mandarin Oriental is offering a free five-night stay in any of their hotels around the world when you book their new “Graciously Luxurious” wedding package at the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas property.

Courtesy photo: Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas

A luxurious Vegas setting for a wedding

To qualify for the free honeymoon stay, couples must book the “Graciously Luxurious” wedding package at Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas by May 31, 2011. The wedding must be held by the end of the year and the package is good for couples with 100 guests or more. (more…)

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A controversial new travel contest is inviting people to answer the question, “Why should you be deported?” to win a trip around the world. Get Rid of Me is encouraging wanderlusters everywhere to confess their worst sins and most annoying habits in order to be chosen the single person most worthy of deportation. One lucky winner will receive the trip of a lifetime for two around the world, courtesy of On the Go Tours, a travel company that specialises in adventure trips and tours.

To enter the contest, sinful individuals must create a profile on Get Rid of Me’s website, writing a full letter of confession or uploading their confessional video. The idea is to let it all loose and tell the world the worst things about yourself in the wittiest way possible. Contestants must then garner votes from friends, family and strangers to up their chances of being drawn the winner. Every vote is an entry into the draw, so the more votes you get, the better your chances of winning.

The prize? A 6-month jaunt around the world for the winner and one friend. The itinerary will include destinations like China, Kenya, Russia and Nepal, among others. All expenses for the trip, including hotels, flights, tours and meals, will be covered by On the Go Tours, and the winner will also be given a video camera and set up with a personal blog to document their round-the-world adventures.