# Week-Long European Cruise Contests AFAR Magazine is Offering an Unforgettable Experience By Ell Smith | Published 2018-07-13 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afar-magazine References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2018/07/afar-magazine-sailing-excursion.html) & [afarsailings.splashthat](https://afarsailings.splashthat.com/) Those looking for inspiration for their next excursion should be drawn to AFAR Magazine's new contest, which is offering the chance to win a European [sailing excursion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azamara-cruises). Perfect for those looking for a high-end adventure, this contest is offering one lucky winner the opportunity to sail around Europe from the comfort of an incredibly luxe yacht. The [week-long cruise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellness-at-sea-program), which makes stops in Italy, France and Spain comes stocked with amenities that are sure to make for an unforgettably comfortable experience. Some of these features include a butler service, round-the-clock dining options, on-shore events and relaxing living quarters. This contest aims to bring some of the brand's values to life, offering an immersive experience for anyone interested in travel. Image Credit: Silversea Cruises via Facebook ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Travel Contests:** Contests featuring high-end travel experiences to exotic destinations. - **Immersive Travel Experiences:** Interactive travel experiences that allow participants to fully engage with the destination. - **Personalized Cruise Experiences:** Cruise experiences that allow passengers to tailor their own experiences and activities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Travel and Hospitality:** These industries can offer unique and engaging travel experiences to consumers by hosting contests and sweepstakes. - **Luxury Goods and Services:** Luxury brands can partner with travel companies to offer high-end experiences as part of their branding and marketing strategies. - **Cruise Lines:** Cruise companies can develop personalized offerings and contests that cater to the needs and preferences of their passengers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Promotional Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seven-nights-in-paradise.md) - [Sea-Themed Travel Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-the-sea-contest.md) - [Wine-Inspired Weekend Sweepstakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wineinspired-weekend.md) - [Immersive Global Wine Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-wine-experience.md) - [Elegant Ocean Traveling Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/explora-journeys.md) - [Transformative Luxury Voyage Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritzcarlton-yacht-collections.md) - [Bespoke Yacht Journeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritzcarlton-yacht-collection.md) - [Collaborative Vacation Sweepstakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-x-pepsi.md) - [Enhanced Traveler Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-fly-giveaway.md)