Share a video or photo of your travel disaster to win up to $10,000 cash from Travel Guard. Eight finalists chosen by judges will compete in public voting from October 26 to November 9, 2026, with the top four winners receiving cash prizes and merchandise.
Giveaway Details
- Prize: $10,000 USD grand prize plus runner-up prizes totaling $18,625 USD in combined contest and sweepstakes value
- Deadline:
- How to Enter: During the contest submission period (September 15 to October 5, 2026), visit the official website and upload either one photo or one video of your travel disaster, along with a title and story of at least 500 characters but no more than 3,000 characters describing your experience. Provide your full name, email address, phone number, date of birth, and country and state/province of residence. During the voting period (October 26 to November 9, 2026), vote for one of the eight finalist entries by submitting your email address to enter the voter sweepstakes.
- Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older, and residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 19 years of age or older at the time of entry or voting. Employees, directors, officers, and immediate family members of Travel Guard Group, Inc., its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, sales representatives, distributors, retailers, and advertising/promotional agencies are not eligible.
Prizes
| Prize | Qty | ARV |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prize | 1 | $10,000 USD |
| Runner-Up Prize (Second Place) | 1 | $5,000 USD |
| Third Place Prize | 1 | $3,000 USD |
| Fourth Place Prize | 1 | AWAY Aluminium Edition carry-on suitcase ($625 USD value) |
| Voter Sweepstakes Prize | 1 | GoPro action camera and kit ($480 USD value) |
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Expires:
Last verified: September 21, 2026