February 15, 2017
2017 Passports Traveler Contests
passports is excited to announce the kick off of our annual traveler contests!
2 photo contests + 1 writing contest = 3 chances to win an epic spending spree.
Do you think you have what it takes to beat out the other 2017 passports travelers?
GROUP PHOTO CHALLENGE
Here is your challenge: fitting a group of happy travelers into a frame that captures the excitement of your tour and the significance of your destination. It doesn't necessarily have to be posed – sometimes candid photos are the best photos! Bonus points if your group is wearing their passports sunglasses or drawstring bags, but make sure we can see that passports logo! Tip: Use your passports selfie stick to take the photo!
Use #passportschallenge and mention @passportstravel
First Place: $500 Visa Gift Card
Second Place: $250 Visa Gift Card
Third Place: $100 Visa Gift Card
PASSPORTS PHOTOGRAPHER
Nowadays, just about everyone can take photos like a pro thanks to smartphone cameras and Instagram filters. Let’s see those #artsy photos! Cityscapes, landscapes, familiar landmarks from unfamiliar perspectives – get creative! Use #passportsphotographer and mention @passportstravel
First Place: $250 Visa Gift Card
Second Place: $150 Visa Gift Card
Third Place: $100 Visa Gift Card
Honorable mention (1): $50 Visa Gift Card
REFLECTIONS FROM MY PASSPORTS TOUR
You know that little blue journal we sent you in your departure package? Don’t forget to bring it with you on tour! Snap a photo of the entry you wrote that you feel best represents the essence of your overall tour with passports!
Submit by emailing your photo to [email protected]. Be sure to include your name, departure date and your group leader’s name.
First Place: $250 Visa Gift Card
Second Place: $150 Visa Gift Card
Third Place: $100 Visa Gift Card
Three (3) honorable mentions: $50 Visa Gift Card
The winning entries will be featured on our Going Places blog.
HOW TO ENTER*
Step 1: Like Us/Follow Us
You must Like/Follow Passports Educational Travel on Facebook and Instagram. You will submit your entries via social media and all updates and announcements regarding submission deadlines as well as how and when to vote will be announced through social media!
Step 2: Tag Your Photos
Submit one photo for each contest to triple your chances of winning! Post your photos on your personal Instagram account* mentioning@passportstravel and the relevant contest hashtag, or post them to the Passports Educational Travel Facebook wall.
*Note: If your personal Instagram account is set to private we will not be able to see your entries. Please notify us if this is an issue or concern.
Step 3: Confirm Your Entry
Send a confirmation email to [email protected].
Please include the following:
– Your full name
– Your group’s Tour ID**
– Where you posted your photo(s) with a link and/or username
DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
Questions/concerns? Send an email to [email protected]
Passports Photo Challenge contests are open to all travelers who participated in a Passports tour between September 1, 2016 and August 31, 2017. All photos submitted must be the original work of the participant, and taken while on tour. Limit one photo per participant, per contest. In the case of duplicate entries, only the first received will be included. By entering the contest, you consent to the use of your photo in future Passports advertising.
**The above contests are open to all travelers who participated in a Passports tour between September 1, 2016 and August 31, 2017. Your Tour ID will confirm this for us!
Category: For Teachers
