March 2019 - Villa Plus Blog

Please see below a list of T&Cs for competitions run by Villa Plus

Home Comforts 2020 – Customer competition T&C’s

Terms and Conditions:

1. Each promotion is open to UK residents aged 18 years and over, excluding employees of the Promoter, their families, agents and any other person professionally connected with this promotion.

2. No purchase necessary to enter.

3. Must be an existing Villa Plus customer, with a holiday booked between (31/03/2020) and (31/05/2020) if you do not already have a holiday booked with Villa Plus, your entry will not be valid.

4. The promotion will start and end on the following dates: 05/03/2020 – 31/03/2020

5. Entry instructions relating to the promotions (including the closing date/time) will be shared via email from Villa Plus. To submit a valid entry, participants must submit answers to: marketing@villaplus.com or enews@e-villaplus.com

6. The winner will be selected at random by Villa Plus, within 7 calendar days of the closing date specified in the competition email. The judge’s decision will be final.

7. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Promoter, a prize will only be awarded directly to the entrant responsible for the email account against which a winning entry was registered. Unsuccessful entries in any promotion will not be carried over to subsequent promotions.

8. Once Villa Plus receives a message from the winner with their details, the Promoter will endeavour to have organised/supplied the prize during the customer’s holiday with Villa Plus.

9. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the eligibility of entrants. The Promoter may require such information as it considers reasonably necessary for this purpose and a prize may be withheld unless and until the Promoter is satisfied with the verification.

10. The prizes are as stated for each promotion, are non-transferable and there is no cash alternative. The Promoter reserves the right to award alternative prizes of equal or greater value should the advertised prizes become unavailable for any reason.

11. The Promoter is not responsible or liable for any entries that fail to be registered or are delayed due to faulty or failed electronic data transmissions.

12. Any entry which the Promoter reasonably determines to contain obscene, offensive, libellous- or anti-social content will be rejected. Where an entry includes a photograph, the photograph must be the entrant’s own original photo and the entrant must obtain the permission of anyone else appearing in the photograph prior to posting it on Facebook.

13. The Promoter will disqualify entrants it reasonably believes are acting in breach of these terms and conditions.

14. Automated/bulk entries and entries from third parties will be disqualified. No incomplete or corrupted entries will be accepted. Entries will only be accepted if they comply with all entry instructions.

15. Entry to this promotion is via an email response to marketing@villaplus.com or enews@-evillaplus.com and no other entry method will be accepted.

16. Incomplete entries or those not submitted in accordance with the entry instructions are invalid and will not be entered in the draw.

17. It is a condition of entry that all content created to showcase the prize may be used for publicity that may arise as a result of this promotion, such as inclusion within online and offline news articles, published on the brand’s website or blog, or used in the brand’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter posts. By submitting their details, the entrants agree to the Promoter publicising the promotion and their names as well as using their personal data for the above purposes and fulfilment of prizes. Any personal data shared will be held by both Villa Plus and Journey Further, and neither will pass on data to a third party other than for prize fulfillment purposes. By agreeing to these terms, entrants agree to their personal data being used as set out in these terms and as set out in the Promoter’s privacy policy. Prize fulfilment will be handled by Villa Plus.

18. All entrants must consent to the Promoter(s) using any text, photo or video content supplied as part of their entry in future marketing activity for an indefinite period of time.

19. The Promoter and Journey Further are bound by applicable data protection legislation and will act in accordance with data protection legislation.

20. Entrants can request access to the personal information the Promoter holds about them by contacting Villa Plus, Drover House, 16 Adelaide St, St Albans AL3 5BH

21. The Promoter’s decisions regarding all promotional matters will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into.

22. The Promoter is unable to advise entrants if they have not been successful.

23. The Promoter reserves the right at any time to cancel, modify or supersede the promotion (including altering prizes) if, in the sole discretion of the Promoter, the promotion is not capable of being conducted as specified.

24. These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts, unless you live in another part of the UK, in which case your local courts will have jurisdiction.

25. The Promoter: Villa Plus, Drover House, 16 Adelaide St, St Albans AL3 5BH.

Villa Plus Oct 2019 Halloween Competition

Competition runs from 9am 31/10/2019 and ends 9am 4/11/2019. Only entrants that post their “spookiest costume” and tag @villaplus will be entered into the prize draw. Prize is a £100 high street voucher. The top entrants will be selected anonymously on the morning of the 4/11 with the winner being decided by Villa Plus followers on Instagram over 24hr using Instagram stories to vote. Winner will then be announced on the channel within 7 days of competition closing. Competition winner has 7 days from notification to claim their prize. If the winner does not claim their prize within this time-frame the promoter reserves the right to withdraw prize entitlement and will award the prize to the person who finished runner up in the public vote. By entering this competition users agree to Villa Plus promoting and using the image shared by the entrant on Instagram.

AVIS FREE Car Hire Competition – October 2019

Competition closes 1st November 2019.

The rental prize conditions are as follows:

Rental Period: Up to 7 days

Car Size: (up to group K)

Pick Up Location: Sicily

Return Location: Sicily

Includes: all mandatory charges Age Restriction

Driver must be over 21 years of age with a full driving license

Terms: the prize is non-transferable and non exchangeable. Fuel

costs are not included. Please note insurance excesses may still apply.

Standard Avis rental terms and conditions apply , subject to availability.

Please note: we require a minimum of 7 days’ notice when placing your reservation.

2020 vision – March 2019

Competition closes midnight Sunday 28th April 2019.

All correct answers will be entered into a draw to win a £2020 Villa Plus holiday voucher. Winner will be selected at random and announced on the channel they entered the competition within 14 days of competition closing. Competition winner has 14 days from notification to claim their prize. If the winner does not claim their prize within this timeframe the promoter reserves the right to withdraw prize entitlement and will award the prize to a reserve drawn at the same time as the original.

Promoter’s decision is final and binding. Entry implies acceptance of these terms and conditions.

Any personal information that entrants share with the Promoter will be kept secure and only used in line with these terms and conditions unless the entrant has opted into future marketing from the Promoter. by entering the promotion, entrants agree that their information may be used by the Promoter to administer the promotion and winners content to their name and country being listed on the winners’ list.

Not open to staff, no cash alternative prize will be offered.

Book Competition – March 2019

Competition closes Sunday 24th March 2019.

Entry into the competition is via Twitter. Only entrants that retweet and follow @villaplusnews on Twitter will be entered into the prize draw. Prize is 6 brand new books. Winner will be selected at random and announced on the channel they entered the competition within 14 days of competition closing. Competition winner has 14 days from notification to claim their prize. If the winner does not claim their prize within this timeframe the promoter reserves the right to withdraw prize entitlement and will award the prize to a reserve drawn at the same time as the original.

Promoter’s decision is final and binding. Entry implies acceptance of these terms and conditions.

Not open to staff, no cash alternative prize will be offered.

Do you let your hair down on holiday or do you prefer to pace yourself? Villa Plus looks at how wild we go when we get away from it all.

What do you look for in a holiday? Some of us are seeking sun-filled days and nights of bar hopping, while others prefer a quiet break soaking up the local culture. Perhaps you love adrenaline-fuelled activities or just enjoy exploring a new country.

Holidays give us the opportunity to relax, unwind and let our hair down for a few days. But just how much do you over-indulge and let loose while you’re away from home?

Here at Villa Plus, we wanted to find out what we’re getting up to during our trips abroad. To get the full story, 1,000 British tourists revealed their holiday habits. Here’s what they told us…

Every Penny Counts

Our survey revealed that we tend to overindulge during an all-inclusive holiday. When everything’s paid for upfront, we want to make sure we’re getting the best value for our money, with three-quarters of us eating more than we usually would on this type of getaway. This is because items aren’t paid for individually.

Overall, we found that men are most likely to go all-out at an all-inclusive resort. A whopping 80% admitted they make the most of the food and drink on offer because they’ve already paid for it. Only 71% of women are likely to do this.

Also, we found that, in general, women like to have more control over their meals while they’re away. Just 29% say they eat more than usual during a self-catering holiday – they put this down to having total control over the food they prepared, so these tourists are making the most of being able to choose exactly what they’re eating.

Those in the 25 to 34 age bracket are the biggest fans of self-catering breaks, with 31% saying they would eat more during this type of holiday. Interestingly, the 35 to 44-year-olds in the next age group up are most likely to want their money’s worth. Here, 80% admitted to overindulging on the food and drink on offer at an all-inclusive resort.

Take Your Time

Although there are plenty of us who love to enjoy our pre-paid holiday to the max, many of us slow things down once the plane touches down. In fact, over half (58%) eat less.

When it comes to who eats more, in general, men are more likely than women to enjoy tucking into meals on holiday. There isn’t a huge difference in numbers, however, with 44% of men compared with 41% of women stating they will probably eat more.

We found that food plays less of a role in our holiday as we get older. Those in the 18 to 24 age group are most likely to gain some weight during their stay, and over half (53%) said they tend to eat more on holiday. In contrast, most over-55s (65%) are eating less when they go away.

Holidaymakers from Leeds are most likely to need to get back into good eating habits after a trip abroad. Over half (57%) revealed they overindulge while they’re taking a few days off.

Cardiff residents weren’t far behind, with 55% eating more on holiday. Londoners came in at number three (47%).

Follow Your Gut

Over three million Brits book their holiday based on the destination’s local cuisine. We found that over one in 10 (12%) 18 to 24-year-olds follow this pattern, while Bristolians are the biggest foodie tourists in the UK, with 17% basing their chosen destination around the food on offer.

Some are choosing their holidays because food tastes better in the country from which they originate. For example, one respondent said they go to the Greek Islands because the ingredients ‘just don’t taste the same if you buy them at home.’ Similarly, another survey respondent said they’d opted to book a trip to Italy because there are food options for the whole family.

Go for It!

While many of us are booking our breaks with food in mind, there are still plenty of us who are a little less adventurous during mealtime on holiday. In fact, almost three-quarters (70%) are sticking to what we know while we’re away.

Over a quarter (28%) are changing their eating habits, however. This can range from small things, such as having candyfloss as a treat, to larger dietary rule-breaking like tucking into pizza despite being gluten-free back home.

Some of us are doing healthier things, however. One respondent said they don’t eat salad at home. When it comes to alcohol, we’re a little less well-behaved. Some admitted to drinking three and even four-times as much as they do at home, and many said this is largely because there’s no work or other responsibilities to worry about.

Whether you’re off on an all-inclusive or you’ve opted for a self-catering stay, you’re sure to kick back and relax. But will you follow the trend by indulging in tasty treats while you’re away or will you pace yourself to avoid having to hit the gym when you get back?