Before I get to the sweepstakes, keep an eye on your inbox if you entered the American Airlines Scavenger Hunt Facebook contest. Darren over at Frequently Flying writes that the free 100 bonus miles are available.

Each year Celebrated Living, the in-flight American Airlines magazine found in first class, conducts a survey of readers to find their favorite hotels, resorts, spas, golf courses, and cruise lines (oddly enough, they don’t ask readers to name their favorite airline….).

Here’s the info:

Celebrated Living Readers’ Choice Platinum List Survey Sweepstakes!

Choose your favorite hotels, spas, cruises, and golf courses in the survey between November 15, 2011 and February 14, 2012 you’ll automatically be entered into a sweepstakes to win the Grand Prize of:

• 500,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles

• A full-day Land Rover Driving School

• A three-night stay at the world-famous Biltmore Estate in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, breakfast daily, and one dinner.

Imagine exploring the 8,000-acre property from the driver’s seat of a Land Rover. The Biltmore’s woodlands, pastures, and rolling hills create an exceptional setting for off-road driving, accompanied by a professional Land Rover Experience Driving Instructor, of course.

Five second prize winners will each win 100,000 AAdvantage miles.

Go here to take the survey and enter.

“Colombia, the only risk is wanting to stay.”
Credit: columbiatravel on YouTube

American Airlines Publishing’s Spanish language Nexos Magazine is sponsoring a Reader Sweepstakes with the winner receiving a 7 night stay for two in Columbia and 70,000 AAdvantage Miles:

Two-night all-inclusive stay at Poblado Plaza Hotel in Medellin, three-night stay at the Hotel Comfenalco at the Parque Arvi Nature Preserve in Piedras Blancas, two-nght all-inclusive stay at the Hotel Mariscal Robledo in Santa Fe de Antioquia province PLUS 70,000 American Airlines AAdvantage Miles.

To enter, just go here and complete the reader survey by August 15, 2011. You’ll also find terms and conditions there as well.

Good luck and have a great weekend.

Don’t forget, you still have a few days to win 70,000 AAdvantage Miles and a stay at a luxury resort in Granada from American Way Magazine.

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Underwater sculpture installation at Moiliniere Bay, Granada by Jason de Caires Taylor

When I think of Granada, I think of two things: the U.S. led invasion back in the 1980s and Jason de Caires Taylor’s underwater sculptures.

I was a kid back when the invasion happened, so I don’t remember much about it, and it’s not been in the news much since then, but a few years ago I came across an article about the underwater sculpture installation and decided to add it to my list of “places to see”. The artist, Jason de Caires Taylor, created the underwater sculptures to draw tourist away from some of the more fragile coral reefs off the Granada coast and to help restore the reef in an areal hat has been destroyed by storms these last few year. Visitors can visit them by taking one of the glass bottom boat tours, or by snorkeling or diving to see them.

American Airlines and American Way Magazine have brought back the Reader’s Survey and they’re offering a prize of 70,000 AAdvantage Miles and a 7 night stay at the LaSource GRENADA resort:

Enter to Win a Trip for 2 to Grenada
Winners will receive a 7-Night ALL-INCLUSIVE stay for two at LaSource GRENADA, the Caribbean’s award winning luxury all-inclusive spa resort plus 70,000 AAdvantage miles to fly American Airlines.

This boutique resort on secluded Pink Gin Beach is a place of extraordinary splendor with sumptuous dining at a choice of three restaurants, a private white-sand beach and much more.

If underwater sculptures aren’t your thing, there are plenty of other things to do at the LaSource GRENADA resort:

This all-inclusive stay includes daily spa treatments, all dining, all beverages, taxes & service charge. As part of this all-inclusive package, guests may also enjoy tennis, archery, gym, weight training, aerobics, volleyball, fencing, stretch classes, hiking, table tennis, pool table, bicycle tours and a 9-hole executive golf course, and one dive per week.

Go here to read more about the sweepstakes.   To take the survey or to read the terms and conditions, go here and simply enter your name, address, and phone number located at the beginning of the electronic survey and answer all questions. The deadline to enter is June 30, 2011.

Cirque du Soleil – Viva Elvis photo credit Kent Kanouse on Flickr

American Way Magazine, the in-flight magazine from American Airlines, is sponsoring a Cirque du Soleil, Viva ELVIS sweepstakes. Here’s their description:

Elvis would have turned 75 this year! In the King’s honor, we’re sending one lucky winner to Las Vegas to experience the newest show by Cirque du Soleil, Viva ELVIS at ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter. A Grand Prize winner will receive:

Roundtrip Airfare for 2 to Las Vegas
2 nights at the ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter
2 VIP Tickets to Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil
Elvis 75th Anniversary DVD Collection Box Set
Special Viva ELVIS Gift Bag

Aria is a new five-star Las Vegas luxury hotel and casino located at the new $11 billon CityCenter development on the Las Vegas Strip.  Even if you’r not a fan of Elvis or you’re like Jimmy Fallon, and you think Cirque Du Soleil is vaguely creepy, the Aria has 17 restaurants, a spa, 8 nightclubs, more than 20 shops, a sports book and casino (of course), it’s likely you’ll find something to do without ever leaving the hotel.

Go here to enter and for terms and conditions.

Barbados – photo credit Derek Hatfield on Flickr

I’m already tired of winter.  I’ve started tracking January fares to Puerto Rico (never been, but with an average daily high of 83.2°F in January and 4,330 AAdvantage Miles I’m plenty tempted!), but an even better plan would be to win a vacation.

American Way Magazine, the in-flight magazine from American Airlines, is sponsoring a new reader survey and an opportunity to win a three night vacation for two in Barbados and 70,000 AAdvantage Miles. Here’s their description of the prize:

A Mango Bay all-inclusive experience includes hotel accommodation, all meals, afternoon tea, all local and brand name drinks including wine with dinner, use of the resort’s new gym, waterspouts (waterskiing, hobiecat sailing, kayaking and snorkeling) and nightly entertainment.

Located in the historic Holetown are on the famed Gold Coast of Barbados, the 76-room Mango Bay is known for its casual sophistication and all-inclusive value. This beach from, boutique-style property is the ideal tropical retreat for travelers seeking an escape from the everyday hustle and bustle in an oasis where warm breezes, delightful Caribbean sunshine, and picturesque beaches are refreezing and revitalizing. Spacious accommodations, a centrally-located swimming pool, delicious dining and tremendous all-inclusive value make Mango Bay a truly exceptional Uncomplicated, Unencumbered, Unforgettable vacation paradise.

To enter, just go here and participate in the latest American Way Magazine reader survey.  Terms and conditions on the same page too.

tag heuer by Taco Ekkel on Flickr

Celebrated Living, the American Airlines luxury magazine found in the seatback pocket in First and Business class, is conducting their annual “Readers’ Choice Platinum List” survey.  The Readers’ Choice issue comes out in the summer and from now through February 14, 2011, when can cast your vote for your favorite luxury hotels, resorts, and spas you’ll be entered in the Celebrated Living Readers’ Choice Platinum List Survey Sweepstakes.

We are anxious to find out which hotels, spas, golf courses, and cruises YOU recommend.  We’ll tally the votes and reveal the winners in the CL Summer 2011 issue.

In the meantime, when you cast your votes for your favorites, you’ll automatically be entered into a sweepstakes to win the Grand Prize of a pair of his and hers TAG Heuer Aquaracer watches, compliments of luxury jewelers Little Switzerland and Jewels, PLUS 500,000 AAdvantage miles!

Five other lucky winners will each receive 100,000 AAdvantage miles.

The deadline to vote/enter is February 14, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

Go here to take the survey and to read the terms and conditions.

Dominican Republic by Stewart Priest on Flickr

Nexos, the American Airlines Spanish language magazine, is sponsoring a sweepstakes with a prize of 70,000 AAdvantage Miles and a three night stay at Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana resort on the Dominican Republic’s eastern coast. Here’s a description from Secrets Resort:

Arriving at this wondrous destination— just 15 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport— beautiful brick pathways, fountains, palm trees and gardens welcome you inside magnificent spaces inspired by the island’s rich Spanish Colonial style. For your pleasure: 176 suites and villas within an adults-only, round-the-clock playground; together with the exclusive Unlimited-Luxury® privileges that set Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana apart. Not to mention, a concierge at your service 24 hours a day.

To enter, just go to this link and complete a survey that’s being conducted by Nexos Magazine (fortunately, it’s in English).

Official Rules from the survey site:

OFFICAL RULES: 1. Employees and families of AMR Corporation, Dominican Republic Tourism, affiliates, subsidiaries, and agencies are not eligible to win. 2. Entrants must be 18 years old or older and be a resident of the United States or Puerto Rico to win. 3. No purchase necessary. 4. You need not be present to win. 5. To enter, simply enter your name, address, and phone number located at the beginning of the electronic survey; answer all questions and submit it at www.nexosmag.com until November 30, 2010. One random drawing will be held at the offices of AA Nexos on or around December 15, 2010. 6. One entry per person. 7. Retail value of the prize is approximately $ 2,532.00. 8. For the name of the sweepstakes winner, available after December 14, 2010, send a sel- addressed stamped envelope to: AA Nexos October Reader Sweepstakes Winner, 4333 Amon Carter Blvd., MD 5654, Ft. Worth, Texas 76155. 9. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. 10. For a complete set of rules, write to AA Nexos Reader Sweepstakes, 4333 Amon Carter Blvd., MD 5654, Ft. Worth, Texas 76155 or visit www.nexosmag.com.

Port Marie beach in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles by vinjhed on Flickr

American Way, the inflight magazine from American Airlines, is giving away 70,000 AAdvantage miles and 5 days/4 nights on the Dutch Caribbean Island Curacao at the Curacao Breezes Resort to the winner of random drawing to be held December 1, 2010.

You can enter by participating in a survey that they’re conducting and submitting your name, address and phone number.

These are the official rules:

Official Rules: 1. Employees and families of AMR?Corporation, Curacao Tourism, and their affiliates, subsidiaries, and agencies are not eligible to win. 2. Entrants must be 18 years old or older and be a legal resident of the United States or Puerto Rico to win. 3. No purchase necessary. 4. You need not be present to win. 5. To enter, simply write your name, address, and phone number in the completed survey and return by fax or mail. One random drawing will be held at the offices of American Way on or around December 1, 2010. 6. One entry per person. 7. Retail value of the prize is approximately $2,532.00 For the name of the sweepstakes winner, available after December 1, 2010, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: American Way October Reader Sweepstakes Winner, P.O. Box 619640, MD 5654, DFW Airport, TX 75261-9640. 9. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. 10. For a complete set of rules, write to: American Way Reader Sweepstakes Rules, P.O. Box 619640, MD 5654, DFW Airport, TX 75261-9640