Win a free trip to NYC in 30 seconds

by Annie Scott on


Love New York City? Me, too. Consequently, I am delighted to inform you of a killer, free luxury trip giveaway that takes about 30 seconds to enter.

The AT&T Interactive Voice It. Share It. Win It. contest, which is promoting the latest mobile local search (YPmobile) app, has the unbearably fabulous prize of:

  • A paid transportation to NYC
  • A 3-night stay at the Ritz-Carlton
  • Dinner at Nobu
  • Field-level Yankees tickets
  • Tickets to a Broadway show

Holy Rockefeller Skating Rink! Even locals should jump at that prize package.

Here’s all you have to do to enter. Two options:

1. With an iPhone, download and install the new voice-activated YPMobile app, then:

  • Tap Businesses, then tap Find and search by voice or by typing Nobu New York City near New York City.
  • Tap on Nobu on Hudson Ave. or Nobu on 57th Ave.
  • Scroll to the bottom of Nobu’s info page and tap Share with my Friends to email your results to win@yp.com.

2. No iPhone? No problem. Just email win@yp.com with the words “ENTER ME” in the subject line. Include your name, phone number and email address within the body of the email.

Do it right now, because the first 2,500 participants will receive a $10 iTunes gift card. Awesome! Entries will be accepted through June 21 and travel must be booked for a trip taking place by September 26.

Good luck!

SkyMall & Southwest Airlines want to send you to Florida

by Mike Barish on

We’re not shy about our love of SkyMall here at Gadling. And our favorite in-flight catalog has a history of partnering with the Dallas-based Southwest Airlines. But this time around, instead of giving away Garden Yetis, the two travel pals are teaming up to send a couple of lucky winners on a trip for two to Panana City Beach, Florida.

If you purchase anything from SkyMall between now and June 30, 2010, you will automatically be entered to win two tickets on Southwest Airlines to Panama City Beach, FL, three nights of deluxe hotel accommodations, a four-day car rental, tickets to a “marine theme park” (which we can only assume is Gulf World Marine Park, but the contest rules don’t specify) with a dolphin swimming experience and one Instant Sun Shelter from SkyMall.

Not interested in buying your children any star-shaped apparel but still want to enter the contest? No purchase is necessary, so you can enter simply by completing the form here.

You may still be Yeti-less if you win this contest, but at least you’ll be made in the shade with a pretty sweet getaway. Enter now and, if you do purchase anything from SkyMall, let us know what you ordered in the comments below.

Enter to win two free nights at Hyatt Place plus a personal assistant!

by Grant Martin on

Springtime wake up your sense of wanderlust? Why not enjoy your first two nights of vacation on Gadling and Hyatt? We’ve teamed up with one of the nation’s best hotel chains to give away two nights at any Hyatt Place in the country, from the sun drenched plains of Albuquerque, New Mexico to the suburban hubbub of Wyoming, Michigan.

Hyatt Place hotels, in case you’ve never been, are geared to the multi-tasking, high fidelity traveler of modern times, chock with free wireless and breakfast and conveniences like check-in kiosks and in-room plug panels (for HDMI excitement!)

As Hyatt describes the properties:

Hyatt Place is a hotel that brings the authentic hospitality for which Hyatt is known to the upscale select-service category. Inspired by multitasking travelers’ 24/7 lifestyle, Hyatt Place combines stylish design, practical amenities, forward-thinking technology and purposeful service so guests can remain connected and productive while traveling.

Sound good? It gets better. We’re also going to throw in thirty hours of TaskUs service, a personal assistant group that will conquer a broad range of chores for you, from marketing to Ebay listing to even blogging. This way you can kick up your heels, outsource your presentation and leave a few hours early for that fantastic vacation that you’ve been desperately pining for.

All that you have to do to enter to win two free nights at any Hyatt Place and 30 hours of TaskUs service is leave a comment below.

  • To enter, simply leave any comment below. It can say anything, but flattery is most definitely encouraged.
  • The comment must be left before Friday April 23rd 2010 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
  • You may enter the giveaway only once. Multiple entries will be deleted by our vicious multiple comment deleting robots.
  • One Prize Winner will be randomly selected to receive two one-night-free night vouchers in a standard hotel room at any Hyatt Place hotel in the country and 30 hours of TaskUs service.
  • Hyatt Place vouchers must be used by 12/31/2010
  • TaskUs hours must be used by 8/15/2010
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
  • The total value of the prize is approximately $500
  • Click here for the complete official rules of this giveaway.

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Teva introduces flip flops with lights – and you can win a pair!

by Mike Barish on

With Spring hitting the Northeast early, we’re thrilled to be able to start thinking about trips to the beach, hikes in the woods and some new camping adventures. And warm weather means throwing those Winter boots aside in favor of flip flops. Our feet haven’t seen the light of day in months and it’s time to let those dogs breathe. With that in mind, we were psyched (and a tad amused) to see that Teva is launching a new flip flop with LED lights attached. We’re also pretty jazzed that we have a pair to give away to one lucky reader.

The Teva illūm is a new of sandal that gives you a powerful LED light on each foot. The 10-foot beams of light are intended to help keep you safe when the sun sets and you find yourself on the trail, looking for your campsite or seeking a clandestine spot on the beach to make out with your date. While it may seem gimmicky, we’re actually rather intrigued by the idea of having sandal-mounted lights to help guide the way. Sure, you should still pack a headlamp for any night hikes or camping trips, but extra light is never a bad thing.

The Teva illūm will be available on the Teva website beginning on May 1, 2010 and you can learn more about the sandals on their own unique site. They will be available in synthetic and waterproof leather for $50 and $60, respectfully.

But you can get your hands on a pair for free before they even hit stores. Gadling and Teva want to give to one lucky reader a pair of illūm sandals. We plan to have an official Gadling review on the site later this Spring. In the meantime, perhaps our winner can give us some feedback.

To enter to win these sandals, simply leave a comment below stating the place you’d least like to find yourself in the dark. Maybe it’s in the foggy English countryside. Perhaps it’s alone in Death Valley. Or maybe it’s just in your own attic. Wherever it is, let us know in the comments and one person will be randomly selected to win a pair of Teva illūm sandals.

  • The comment must be left before Friday, April 2 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
  • You may enter only once.
  • One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
  • The winner will receive pair of Teva illūm sandals (valued at $50).
  • Click here for complete Official Rules.
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, including the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.

Win a trip to Bangkok from Gadling and lebua!

by Grant Martin on

With spring right around the corner, we have a special treat for you, dear readers, the chance to win a free trip for two to Bangkok from Gadling and lebua, the finest five-star hotel in Thailand.

You might recall the recent coverage of the lebua properties at Gadling. Their Bangkok hotel occupies the top floors of State Tower on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, towering among the surrounding buildings and offering full panoramas of the beautiful city. The hotel, simply put, is mind blowing. Set in the beautiful, visceral, dramatic city of Bangkok it’s the perfect base from which travelers can explore the Grand Palace, the night markets and the throbbing cultural city.

The winner of this drawing will be able to experience the luxury first hand with a four night stay in the exclusive Tower Club Riverview Suites, with airfare for two, one dinner for two, cocktails at the Skybar and airport shuttle covered. All that you need to do is pick a few days, select your flights and begin the journey of a lifetime.

Rooms will be in the plush Tower Club suites on the very top floors of the property, with breathtaking views from the balconies, lavish interiors, complimentary broadband internet, complimentary mini-bar, a new range of Bvlgari amenities, access to the Tower Club Lounge and many others perks.

Sound amazing? Having been there ourselves, we can guarantee that this will be the trip of a lifetime. All that you need to do to enter is leave a comment below. We’ll be sending important updates and details via our Twitter feeds as well, so make certain that you follow @lebuaconcierge and @gadling on Twitter as well.

Official rules:

  • Before you enter, we encourage you to follow @gadling and @lebuaconcierge on Twitter to stay abreast with updates. We’ll be sending important updates and info from these feeds!
  • To enter, leave a comment below.
  • Your comment can say anything (flattery highly encouraged!) but it must be left before Friday, February 26th at 5PM.
  • You may enter only once, and multiple entries will be deleted.
  • One prize winner will be randomly selected to receive 1) Four nights free at lebua at State Tower, Bangkok, 2) Round trip airfare for two for up to $1500 each, 3) Dinner for two at any lebua restaurant 4) Cocktails for two at the Skybar
  • Round trip airfare credit for two will be provided for up to $1500 each, through lebua’s US-based travel agent (NOTE: In the event the airfare is more than $1,500/person, winner will be responsible for paying the difference.)
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
  • Approximate value of the prize is $5000.
  • Click here for the complete official rules of this giveaway.

Read more about the lebua properties among Gadling’s coverage, and good luck!

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