WIN! The chance to explore Great Britain this summer with Travelodge

To celebrate the launch of Travelodge's new campaign Get Up & Go, the value hotel chain has teamed up with us here at six out of ten to offer one lucky reader the opportunity to do just that, by winning a two night break with complimentary breakfast and dinner, so they can get up & go and find out what makes Great Britain so great. Even better, you can take up to two adults with you, or one adult and two kids.

Have a family break away to the beach, a girls' weekend in the city, a boys' night out, or just go solo!

Need some inspiration? Why not visit one of Britain's scenic sandy beaches and take a seaside break in Cornwall, Brighton or North Wales? If you're looking for a more adventurous break, how about the Peak District, which offers miles of breath taking natural beauty, moors, dales, rivers and stunning caverns?

If you’re more of a culture vulture, 66 great historic cities are another option, such as: London, Edinburgh, Liverpool, or Manchester - where you can combine sight-seeing, trips to the museums & art galleries, retail therapy, fine dining and catch a show.

The list of all the fun things that you can do in Great Britain is endless. One thing's for certain though, wherever you decide to go, you will find a Travelodge hotel close by.

The prize includes a two night stay in any one of Travelodge's 500 UK hotels as well as breakfast and dinner in the hotel’s Bar Café*. The lucky winner will stay in a newly modernised family room which caters for either two adults & two children or three adults. The room has an en-suite, a luxurious king-size bed called the Travelodge Dreamer, flat screen TV, tea & coffee facilities and WiFi.

To Win

1. Follow @sixoutoftenmag and @TravelodgePR on Twitter (so we can DM the winner)

2. Give this a RT

No twitter? No problems. Leave a comment below of 50 words or more on why you deserve to win! Don't forget to include a valid contact email in the form so we can get in touch if you're the lucky one!

Fancy doubling your chances? Do both and you'll get two entries.


Terms and conditions:
Competition runs from 01.07.14 to midnight 08.07.14. Entrants must be 18 years old or over. Prize is for accommodation only and does not include travel. The winner is entitled to a two-night stay in a family room at any Travelodge in (offer excludes Travelodge in Northern Ireland and Spain) with an evening meal and breakfast. Family rooms are suitable for two adults and two children under 16, or three adults. Bookings must be made by 30 September 2014. There are no cash alternatives. All rooms are subject to availability. Employees of Travelodge and any agencies connected with the competition and their families are not eligible to enter. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The prize is only open to UK residents. Only one entry per person.

*the meal is to be taken in the hotel’s Bar Café, winner must check their chosen hotel includes a Bar Café

Travelodge has invested £57 million in modernising its hotels across the UK, for further information please visit Get Up & Go Travelodge

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CLOSED: WIN! An overnight spa experience for two worth £235

A few words from our winner, Sue from Southend: "I am absolutely amazed to win this competition, I moved home at the beginning of this year and underestimated not just the cost, but time it would take to paint and decorate. Every weekend I have been cleaning and painting, and never thought I'd get a break this summer. Winning this spa package means not only can I have a break, I can have some quality relaxation and pamper time with my best friend. I feel so lucky!"



Enjoy an overnight spa experience at the Old Hall Hotel and Devonshire Spa in Buxton and discover the unique charm of this elegant spa town in the heart of the beautiful Peak District.

To celebrate the launch of a fabulous new overnight spa package now available at the Old Hall Hotel, we’re offering the chance for one lucky reader and a friend to experience a relaxing overnight stay at this historic hotel together with a luxurious day of pampering at the iconic Devonshire Spa.

To win:

1. Follow @sixoutoftenmag on Twitter if you're not already (seriously, if you aren't why not? We take it so personally)
2. Give this a retweet so we can count your entry.

Located just a stone’s throw from the hotel in the heart of this pretty spa town, which is famed for its restorative waters and therapeutic treatments, Devonshire Spa is a sanctuary for relaxation and offers a wide range of holistic treatments and beauty treatments in a contemporary setting.

Guests are in for a treat at the magnificent Dome, where the winners will enjoy two blissful hours of pure relaxation and an opportunity to unwind in the spa area with its hydrotherapy pool to massage aching muscles, indulgent reflexology foot bath, ice fountain to invigorate and exfoliate the skin, aromatic sauna and steam room to aid detoxification, and a monsoon shower to refresh and revive.

The pampering continues with a luxurious full body massage or relaxing facial using sumptuous Elemis products followed by delicious homemade cakes and refreshments in the relaxation lounge, before retreating to the comfort of the Old Hall Hotel for a wonderful night’s sleep in one of the hotel’s 38 beautifully designed bedrooms. Situated in the heart of the beautiful Peak District, the Old Hall is steeped in history and is thought to be the oldest hotel in England.

Summer is a perfect time to visit the elegant spa town of Buxton and there’s something for everyone to enjoy whatever the weather – take a walk through the picturesque Pavilion Gardens, see a show at the famous Buxton Opera House, hit the shops in Spring Gardens, relax in one of the many tea rooms, restaurants and wine bars or explore the stunning Peak District National Park.

The overnight spa experience at the Old Hall Hotel includes overnight accommodation in a standard double room with full English breakfast, two hours relaxation time in the Devonshire Spa, a luxury facial or massage plus tea and cakes, all for just £235.00 per couple, per night.

For more information or to book visit www.oldhallhotelbuxton.co.uk or call 01298 22841. For further details about Devonshire Spa, visit www.devonshiredome.co.uk or call 01298 338 408.

Terms and conditions:

Competition runs from 12/06/14 to 27/06/14. Entries are to be made by completing 2 steps:

1. Follow @sixoutoftenmag on Twitter.
2. Retweeting the above tweet. An additional entry will be awarded for subscribing to six out of ten.

Any entries made after the closing date or through a different method will not be counted. The prize is not transferable and is subject to availability. Excludes Bank Holiday weekends and other busy periods. Prize cannot be exchanged for cash and the winner must cover own travel expenses. The prize includes two hours relaxation time, a luxury facial or massage, plus tea and cakes in the Devonshire Spa, one overnight stay in a standard double room for two people with full English breakfast. Prize must be taken by 31st December 2014.

The winner will be selected and notified either via email or through twitter. The winner will then have one week after the closing date to contact us with three date options for their chosen weekends. If a winner fails to do this within a week a new winner will be selected at random. Prizes are not exchangeable for cash or any other item. The winner agrees to provide proof of age if requested. This competition is not open to employees or contractors of six out of ten magazine or any persons directly or indirectly involved with The Old Hall Hotel, Devonshire Dome and six out of ten or persons running of the competition, or their direct family members. Open to UK and International residents. Entrants will be deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions and to have agreed to be bound by them when entering this competition.

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Closed: WIN! Olloclip 4-IN-1 iPhone lens worth £59.99

Can't afford a dSLR? Wouldn't have the foggiest about macro lenses, f stops, wide angle vs portrait lenses, shutter speeds, and the rest? You're not alone. So we're offering our readers the chance to win an olloclip, which is basically everything a full camera kit is, minus the fifteen lenses, memory cards and huge camera bag you need to lug around.

Perhaps you're a Lomo or toy camera fan. Rather than mess about with Holga's medium format film, or shelling out loads on developing 35mm, this little beauty gives you similar effects.

And this is particularly great for bloggers, as the attachment has four lenses so you can capture close-up images of your clothes, wide angle beach scenes and awesome fisheye shots. It's small enough to fit in your pocket, meaning gone are the days of lugging around a huge camera. All you'll need is an iPhone.

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CLOSED #Win! Your very own custom website

Aside from a clearly broken glass dolphin statue bought from a charity shop, I’ve never been given a gift from my boss. Granted I’ve been my own boss for a good while (I give myself gifts all the time, mainly cupcakes). But I wasn’t massively surprised to read* that over half of us have never get an end-of-year reward from their superiors, with the South East being the most tight-fisted. Saying that, with a wealth of crappy gifts being doled out on employees, I wouldn’t say that was a bad thing.

In the survey one worker got given twelve bags of dog food. Another received cat food... she had no pets. One generous boss decided to give her staff an extra five minutes on their tea break. Perhaps the most bizarre was tumble dryer freshener sheets. Wow. Thanks boss. Your employer's hard work was really recognised and appreciated with that one.

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CLOSED: Win! A £25 hungryhouse voucher

It's cold, there are twinkling lights wherever you go and Instagram is full of heavily filtered photos of market stalls selling mulled wine and bratwurst. Before you know it, it'll be time for the dreaded office party, where your boss dances like a loon to We Are Family, your colleagues bitch about who's overdressed and naughty flirting happens in the darkest corners (oh la la!).

If you're lucky, you'll end up in some glitzy venue sipping champagne and nibbling on the finest canapés while enjoying civil chichat. If you're not, you'll end up in Boardroom A with an Iceland prawn ring and semi-flat prosecco.

The guys and girls over at hungryhouse recently polled their users on their craziest party stories, and this got us itching to discover what your worst office party stories are - because we're nosy like that!

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CLOSED - WIN! Hair extensions worth £168

It's competition time again at six out of ten. This time we're offering a prize for all your long haired lovelies out there. A full head of clip-in extensions perfectly matched to your own hair colour. How fab is that?

Established in 1968, Hairaisers is one of the oldest and most respected hair extensions provider in the UK, their extensions have graced many of Fashion Week catwalks. And they've even been used to glam up the contestants on the X Factor live shows.

So, together with Hairaisers, we'd love to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a set of 18” Pink Label Hair Extensions worth £168. Not only do they look and feel beautiful, they are incredibly versatile and easy to use too.

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CLOSED WIN! 2 tickets to The Cake & Bake Show and an exclusive Bonne Maman gift box, worth £44!

We have a mouthwatering competition for all of our yummy readers. If you love cakes, baking and all things scrummy, then read on!

The Cake & Bake Show, an experiential live event for baking and cake decorating fanatics, will be returning once again to Earls Court in September. With even more celebrity demonstrations, live bake-offs, cake competitions, interactive classes and workshops and not to mention samples galore, it’s every sweet-toothed baker's dream.

So we've teamed up with one of the Cake & Bake Show's main sponsors, sole jam provider and household favourite Bonne Maman, to offer 3 lucky winners a pair of tickets to this exciting event, as well as a gorgeous gift box containing marmalades, conserves, and a copy of Bonne Maman the Seasonal Cookbook.

Interested? Read on...

WIN! Models Own Ice Neon nail art box set - CLOSED

You may have noticed our series of Magic Nails tutorials over the past few weeks. To refresh your memory, we have Monochrome Nails, a black and white striped pattern, Great Gatsby style Art Deco nails - featured on BuzzFeed - and Summer Neon nails. Check 'em out!

Nail art is the perfect way to wear the latest on-trend design without spending loads on a new wardrobe. And Magic Nails are a series of easy peasy nail art effects which can be created without the need for any pricey nail art equipment. Instead, you just need Scotch Magic Tape and your choice of nail polishes.

So we’ve teamed up with Scotch Magic Tape to give you lovely readers the chance to win the ultimate summer neon nail art box set, comprising of:

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WIN! An Eye Candy nails and lashes goodie bag - CLOSED

On the 18th April, we'll be one month old. When I started this magazine, I thought it was going to be my personal little project. But it's become much more than that, and I'm certain we'll have lots more informative information and fun features coming up.

So, here's a little giveaway, with many thanks to Oh Beauty, of course! They stock a whole range of brilliant beauty products, from lashes to fake tan. And they've arranged for one lucky reader to win a party pack worth £17. Just click on each to learn a bit more about them (I want those lashes).

Eye Candy Nail Professional Colour in Reddy and Willing
Eye Candy 50s Style Double False Lashes
Eye Candy 3D Nail Wraps in Luscious Lace

Interested? Read on...

WIN! A Chang Beer Goodie Bag - CLOSED

It's that time of year. And although our fair isle's been a lot chillier than we're used to in March, we can't help but notice summer's on its way. Time to start thinking about where your next holiday will take you. Ibiza? America? Or maybe somewhere more exotic?

One of my favourite places in the world is Thailand. I first visited in 2004, and have been back too many times to count since. From Khao San Road, the street in Bangkok which is at the heart of any backpacker, to the tiny undeveloped island of Koh Lipe where nighlife is a beach bar, it will always be a country of contrast.

And where else could you dance in the rain at two in the morning without freezing to death?

Interested? Read on...