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Challenge Terms & Conditions

TravelVulture Best Budget Getaway Monthly Challenge

Eligibility

  • Open to users aged 18 or older with a valid TravelVulture account.
  • Participation must comply with local laws in your jurisdiction.
  • TravelVulture employees and their families are not eligible.

Entry Window

  • Each monthly challenge runs from 00:00 on the 1st to 23:59 on the last day of the month (UTC).
  • Submissions received after the deadline will be entered into the following month.

Booking Requirement

  • The trip must be booked via a TravelVulture partner link.
  • Proof of booking is required (screenshot with personal details redacted).
  • The trip must have been completed within the last 3 months.

Original Content

  • Description, tips, and photos must be your own original content.
  • You grant TravelVulture a non-exclusive right to display and promote your submission.
  • One entry per trip. You may submit multiple trips in different months.

Voting Rules

  • Each registered user can cast up to 3 votes per month (one vote per trip).
  • You cannot vote for your own trip.
  • Users may not use bots or paid vote services. Obvious manipulation may lead to disqualification.

Winner Selection

  • Final Score = 60% normalized community votes + 40% internal savings score.
  • Community Votes: trips with more votes score higher (normalized across all entries).
  • Savings Score: we estimate how much you saved vs typical prices for similar trips.
  • In case of a tie, TravelVulture selects the winner at its discretion.

Rewards

  • Monthly reward: $50 USD via PayPal or equivalent TravelVulture credits.
  • Winner's choice, subject to availability.
  • Winner must respond within 14 days of notification.
  • Unclaimed rewards are forfeited after 14 days.

Changes & Cancellation

  • TravelVulture may modify or cancel the promotion at any time.
  • Rewards already announced will be honored regardless of changes.
  • We reserve the right to disqualify entries that appear fraudulent or incomplete.