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Delta Vacations Launches “Firsts That Last” Contest

As demand surges, the travel industry hasn’t been able to avoid significant price increases as a result of fuel costs, supply chain delays, and a bevy of other issues directly resulting from the two-year pandemic shutdown. So, while the wanderlust may be there for us Vacationers, sometimes the price tag is prohibitive. That’s why we were super excited to come across this new campaign from Delta Vacations that offers you and a guest a trip to some queer favorite destinations like Costa Rica, Greece, Hawaii, and England for FREE!

That’s right, Delta Vacations is launching a new, can’t-miss contest that will send 12 lucky winners on trips to select destinations around the world. The “Firsts That Last” contest highlights 12 of Delta Vacations’ best experiences and gives the winning couples, friends, or families the chance to travel with Delta Vacations for the first time—or try something new— to create lasting memories.

From staying in an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora to going on a private tour of the Vatican in Italy, each of the 12 vacations is crafted around creating new, meaningful, and memorable first-time experiences. This is just a glimpse into the experiences Delta Vacations offers in more than 330 destinations worldwide. 

Win a trip to Bora Bora courtesy of Delta Vacations (Photo Credit: Delta)

“We want customers to experience Delta Vacations in an unforgettable way—especially if it’s their first time traveling with us,” said Brian Canning, Chief Marketing, Product and Customer Experience Officer for Delta Vacations. “Going on vacation is more than just getting away, it’s personal. Delta Vacations curates vacations to fit every traveler’s needs, vacation style, and preference. We want travelers to experience the ease of planning a memorable vacation.”

To enter, participants will choose a destination from a provided list and answer corresponding questions detailing why they should win this “first” experience.  Entries can be submitted on DeltaVacationsFirstsThatLastContest.com.

The prize vacations range in value from $4,000 to $22,000. All trips include the full Delta Vacations experience: airfare, accommodations for two or four people (depending on the prize vacation), and activities. Visit the contest webpage for more details on each prize and for the full official contest rules.

The contest is free to enter and it’s open now until November 19, 2022. If you can’t wait to find out if you won, all packages are available for booking through Delta Vacations.


Delta Vacations ‘First that Last’ Prize Vacations

Bora Bora: Your First Overwater Bungalow
  • Airfare: Roundtrip Delta One tickets for two people
  • Accommodations: Six nights in an Overwater Villa at Conrad Bora Bora Nui, One night at InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa
  • Activities: Bora Bora Shark and Ray Watching (full-day adventure)

Rome, Italy: Your First Roman Holiday
  • Airfare: Round-trip Comfort Plus tickets for two people
  • Accommodations: Four nights at Hotel Dei Mellini
  • Activities: Private Vatican tour, Private Italian cooking class
  • Transportation: Six hours with a private driver and round-trip transfers to/from the destination airport and hotel

Guanacaste, Costa Rica: Your First Volcano Tour
  • Airfare: Round-trip Comfort Plus tickets for two people
  • Hotel: Four nights at The Springs Resort & Spa
  • Activities: Guided hike near Arenal Volcano
  • Transportation: Private round-trip transfers to/from the destination airport and hotel
Athens (Photo Credit: Anna Kurmaeva/ Unsplash)
Athens, Greece: Your First Greek Island Cruise
  • Airfare: Round-trip Comfort Plus tickets for two people
  • Accommodations: Three nights at King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Athens, Three nights at The Royal Senses Resort & Spa in Crete
  • Activities: Athens city tour, Islands of the Saronic gulf cruise
  • Transportation; Rental car for the duration of stay in Crete and round-trip transfers from Athens International Airport and hotel in Athens; flight between Athens and Crete

Waikiki, Hawaii: Your First Epic Surf Wave
  • Airfare: Round-trip Comfort Plus tickets for Four people (Two adults, Two children)
  • Accommodations: Five nights at Ritz Carlton Residences Waikiki
  • Activities: Semi-private surf lesson, Hawaiian Luau experience
  • Transportation: Private round-trip transfers to/from the destination airport and hotel

Cape Town, South Africa: Your First Wander in the Winelands
  • Airfare: Round-trip Comfort Plus tickets for two people
  • Accommodations: Seven nights at Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Waterfront
  • Activities: South African Winelands tour, Cape Town city tour
  • Transportation: Private round-trip transfers to/from the destination airport and hotel
Cape Town (Photo Credit Tobias Reich/ Unsplash)

Eagle Beach, Aruba: Your First Carbon Neutral Stay
  • Airfare: Roundtrip Main Cabin tickets for two people
  • Accommodations: Five nights at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts
  • Activities: Sustainability resort tour, natural pool jeep adventure
  • Transportation: Round-trip transfers to/from the destination airport and hotel

London, England: Your First Bit of London Magic
  • Airfare: Roundtrip Comfort Plus tickets for two people
  • Accommodations: Four nights at Radisson Blu Edwardian Mercer Street
  • Activities: Secret Food Tour and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter™
  • Transportation: Round-trip transfers to/from the destination airport and hotel

Las Vegas, Nevada: Your First Chopper Over the Canyon
  • Airfare: Roundtrip Main Cabin for two people
  • Accommodations: Four nights at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
  • Activities: Helicopter tour, Lip Smacking Foodie Tour
  • Transportation: Private round-trip transfers to/from the destination airport and hotel

Riviera Maya, Mexico: Your First Peek into Mayan Ruins
  • Airfare: Roundtrip Main Cabin tickets for two people
  • Accommodations: Four nights at UNICO 20º87º Hotel Riviera Maya
  • Activities: Private Chichen Itza tour
  • Transportation: Round-trip transfers to/from the destination airport and hotel
Riviera Maya (Photo Credit: Eduardo Cano Photo/ Unsplash)

Montego Bay, Jamaica: Your First Glowing Midnight Swim
  • Airfare: Roundtrip Main Cabin airfare for two people
  • Accommodations: Four nights at Excellence Oyster Bay
  • Activities: Boat ride into the bioluminescent bay
  • Transportation: Round-trip transfers to/from the destination airport and hotel

Orlando, Florida: Your First Theme Park Thrill
  • Airfare: Roundtrip Main Cabin tickets for four people (two adults, two children)
  • Accommodations: Four nights at Universal’s Loews Royal Pacific Resort
  • Activities: Three-Day, three-Park Universal Orlando Resort™ Park-to-Park Tickets


NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S./D.C., age 21+. Void outside the 50 U.S./D.C. and where prohibited. The contest entry period starts at 12:00:01 AM ET on 11/10/22; ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on 11/19/22. For full Official Rules, visit DeltaVacationsFirstsThatLastContest.com. Sponsor: Delta Vacations, 700 South Central Ave., Atlanta, GA 30354.

Get more information about Delta Vacations deals and travel packages at delta.com/vacations.

Vacationer Staff

Vacationer Magazine's writing staff works hard to bring you all the latest LGBTQ travel articles to help inspire and inform.

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