GIVEAWAY: Free Ritz-Carlton Stay, Sharq Village & Spa with Breakfast

by Gary Leff

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Earlier in the year I arranged a brief stopover in Doha. I’ve always wanted to visit the Museum of Islamic Art but never took the opportunity.

Doha is a really convenient stopover, as the home airport for Qatar Airways, a top world carrier and member of oneworld. Their first class lounge in Doha is amazing, and even features pieces from the Museum of Islamic Art’s collection.

I found just two days in Doha to be perfect, but if I had it to do over again I’d do four nights… two dedicated to a museum visit and two for The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa.

Follow my lead, and stat two nights here, because I’m giving away a 2 night stay with breakfast to a blog reader.

A TripAdvisor ‘Certificate of Excellence’ hotel, it’s one of the top rated properties in Doha. It’s conveniently located but a retreat on the Gulf. And it garners comments like “Best anniversary ever!” “Magic” and “Awesome architecture.” The resort looks fantastic.

Here’s how they describe the property:

A luxury Doha resort that exemplifies the perfect fusion of contemporary and traditional, Sharq Village & Spa places guests in the heart of the Qatar capital, yet within the tranquil confines of an idyllic coastal retreat on the Gulf Bay. Featuring an exceptional spa, world-class dining, including the only Persian fine dining restaurant in Qatar, and 300 meters of private beach, our luxury resort in Doha Qatar is perfect for families of all ages, and envelops guests in a world of time-honored hospitality in surroundings that embrace Doha’s newer opulent vision.

This is a very special giveaway, thanks to my good friends at Luxury Travel Diary. Regular readers know them as a high-end travel blog with great reviews. They’re based in the UK and run travel auctions with real bargains.

As I’ve said before, folks who already know about these auctions don’t like this added attention, because there don’t seem to be enough bidders for many of their best offerings relative to the value available. Some of their items go way too cheap.

Let me just underscore this. Current bidding on 3 nights in a beachfront villa for 8 people in Turks and Caicos is running just over $900. And 2 nights at the Washington Duke Inn — a lovely property, I stayed there last year when visiting a Duke law school class to talk about DOT regulation of mistake fares, is going for about $80 total.

This Ritz-Carlton prize is being given away by the hotel and Luxury Travel Diary, I’m just helping to highlight it and randomly select the winner.

To enter: leave a comment on this post with your favorite item up for auction at Luxury Travel Diary, or why you would choose to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa. You may enter two times if you wish and answer those two questions one time each in separate comments.

Contest deadline and drawing winner: Entries close Sunday, October 16 at Noon eastern. I will draw winner with the assistance of random.org.

The fine print: Advance booking is required and it’s subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. Winner will have one week to respond to email notifying of the prize, otherwise the prize will be forfeit and made available to another reader. Free stay certificate expires March 26, 2017.

For avoidance of doubt, I have no affiliation with Luxury Travel Diary or The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa. I am not getting anything in exchange for running this giveaway other than an opportunity to share the place with readers.

Of course you know I’m loving the benefits of the new Ritz-Carlton Rewards® Credit Card Visa Infinite, including a signup bonus of 3 complimentary nights and elite status in Ritz-Carlton’s frequent guest program (that’s honored as Marriott status as well).

The hotel is solely responsible for providing prize to winner. All decisions made in the course of running this giveaway are final and unappealable and your entry signifies your acceptance. The goal here is to make readers aware of a pretty cool auction opportunity, and to give away a stay. So please don’t make it hard on me for doing so!

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About Gary Leff

Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel - a topic he has covered since 2002. Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »

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Comments

  1. The Hyatt Centric Montevideo looks amazing and seems to be a great addition to Hyatt’s new collection.

  2. I would love to stay at that Ritz. It looks like a beautiful location and I have always wanted to visit Doha, as I have been to the Middle East before but only to Israel. The private beach of the Gulf Bay is not the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Qatar!

  3. I’d like to visit Doha since it sounds amazing and the giveaway would be a great way to visit.

  4. Since my husband has never been to New York City, a stay at the Four Season which is on auction would be nice way to introduce him to the city.

  5. My favorite item up for auction is the stay at the Washington Duke, as it’s got my favorite golf course in NC.

  9. I would definitely bid on the Hyatt Centric Montevideo. Super great spot and easy to get to from the US.

  10. I would choose to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa for the beautiful beach and pool

  11. Why stay at The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa: it’s the kind of property I’m not used to.. it would be great to visit Doha and stay in a place like this

  13. This looks like a great one-

    5 nights in The Guest House at Manor Cottage, Cotswolds

  14. I would love to compare the Ritz Carlton Sharq to the other ritz hotels I’ve seen. Also Qatar airways is number one on my bucket list

  17. Would love to get the “2 Nights For Up To 6 At The 5* Coolmore Manor House, Ireland” for a little over 100 GBP.

  18. I am visiting Doha in November for the first time and would love the opportunity to stay at the top property by winning this Prize 🙂

  19. I’d love to stay at the Ritz as I’ve never actually ventured outside the airport in Doha and would love to experience what Doha has to offer

  21. Ever since I saw the movie “The Fall” i’ve been dying to to visit Rajasthan, India to see all the amazing architecture and the blue city. So my favorite auction item would be –
    2 Nights At Fort Rajwada Hotel In Rajasthan, India

  22. My favorite item on luxury travel diary is three nights in Turks and Caicos. My wife and I have never gone and it would be a great birthday gift.

  25. Would love to stay at the Ritz in Doha, especially since we have a trip scheduled there within the next year.

  28. Making plans for a trip to France next September, so would love to stay her: 2 Nights At Hotel Le Cep & Spa, Marie De Bourgogne, France:

  29. I would love to stay at the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village and Spa because it looks like a fabulous resort and I have never traveled to the Middle East.

  31. I have never been to South America, so my auction item would be the Hyatt Centric in Uraguay.

  32. I would like to stay at the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa, the exotic decorations are interested.

  33. Why I would stay at the Sharq – Having been to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, having a stay at the Sharq will compel me to structure a layover in Doha where I typically wouldn’t.

  34. Favorite auction at Luxury travel diary – 3 nights at the stunning Palazzo Belmonte in Salerno, Italy because we have a trip planned to Italy next year.

  35. My favorite item up for auction is the 2 nights in a Private Apartment at Coolmore Manor House, Ireland as it looks like a relaxing getaway.

  36. I’d like to stay at this Ritz because it looks like such a beautiful property. Also, for some reason I have never had an opportunity to stopover in Doha, but I would sure love an excuse to!

  37. My favorite item up for auction is the Coolmore Manor House, Ireland. I have never been to Ireland so this will persuade me to go.

  40. my favorite item up for auction is 3 nights at Monaci delle Terre Nere in Italy. Basically, anything in Italy is great.

  41. I would choose to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa because it looks so relaxing and a great place to get a massage, read a good book, and recharge my batteries.

  44. The property looks imoressive. That in itself is the reason why I’d stay there and it would help a lot if it’s free 🙂

  46. The Ritz Carlton Sharq Village & Spa looks amazing. The spa would work for the family and Doha is on my bucket list. That’s three good reasons to be in Doha!

  47. I would love to stay at laza Athénée Bangkok due to the awesome food and people in the area 🙂

  49. Winning a stay at the Ritz in Doha would be an amazing experience as I fly exclusively Qatar when i return home from University. However I never had the money to tour around Doha which is on my bucket list!

  50. My favorite travel auction right now is the 2 night stay at Hotel Le Cep… looks like a dream.

  51. Headed back to UAE next month…so a couple nights in Doha at the Ritz would be very sweet!

  52. Wow, 2 Nights At Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge In Tasmania looks pretty fabulous! Would be an incredible experience as have never been anywhere near the South Pacific!

  54. I have a stopover in Doha for a work sabbatical and would love to spend some time at the Ritz and dip my toes in the Persian Gulf.

  55. I’d love to stay in the Sharq Village, as it looks amazing, and I already am going through Doha in December and would love to extend my stay there.

  57. My favourite item on auction is 6 Nights At Crown Lanta Resort & Spa In Koh Lanta, Thailand.

  59. I would choose to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa because of its great location.

  60. 6 nights at Crown Lanta Resort & Spa in Koh Lanta, Thailand looks like a winner for quick stress relief. The Ritz Carleton Sharq looks awesome as wel , even though I have no travel planned to Doha, winning that might cause me to make some plans.

  61. Would be my first time in Doha. Staying at the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa would make of the visit an awesome trip.

  66. Yes, that lodge in Tasmania looks awfully sweet! I would bid on that auction! And it is at the top of the list besides!

  70. Visiting Doha soon as part of a trip to Sri Lanka. I would love to stay at the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa as it looks to provide a fantastic opportunity to unwind.

  75. 2 Nights At The Hyatt Centric Montevideo, Uruguay. Always looking for an excuse to return to Montevideo!

  83. I don’t want to bring attention to my favorite item up for bid because I’m bidding on it…my second favorite is the 3 night stay at Oke beach in New Zealand.

  88. I would kill to stay at Ritz Carlton Sharq, relax in the Gulf, see some of the Doha sites, eat fabulous Persian Cuisine, and of course fly home on Qatar air in first. 🙂

  89. I would love to go to the Monaci Delle Terrre Nere, it’s in a beautiful part of Italy.

  90. We will be in Doha in November for a stopover to see the museums and would love to stay at the Ritz!

  91. I would like to stay at the The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa when I stop in the middle east for a few days on my way to New Delhi to visit the Taj Mahal

  97. My pick would be the Full Day Grade 5 White Water Rafting On River Nile For 4 Ppl. I’ve always wanted to go to Egypt and see the pyramids and this would give me the opportunity to do so. Also, I’m planning on stopping over in Doha on my way to the Maldives next year for my honeymoon, so I’d have the perfect chance to stay and provide a review for you ;).

  99. My pick is the 4 nights at Shepherds Hut at The Shepherds Hut Retreat — only hesitation is the March stay requirement (might be rainy?).

  100. I would stay at the Ritz Sharq Village to warm up from the winter months in the US at the resort’s pools!

  101. We have been planning a stay in Montevideo, Uruguay for a while and would love a stay at the The Hyatt Centric.

  102. Yep, a stay at the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village is right up my alley. Interested to see Doha, and two nights might be just enough en route somewhere else…

  107. What a gorgeous property Sharq is. Just from the pictures, i can’t stop thinking about it. Would dearly love to go there

  110. My friend Paulo and I were recently at the Marriott Doha located very closely to the Shark Village.
    Even just from outside the hotel, as discrete as it is, one can feel it exhales elegance and privacy. You can easily imagine and hear the silence, the peace and quiet. Later on, reading reviews and seeing pictures, it all matched my imagination. It’s become a drem since then.
    Both Paulo and I have stayed at RC properties and are RC infinite holders so we look forward for the club level upgrade. We stayed at the club level at the RC Beijing and it was simply AMAZING! We want to repeat the feeling:)

  113. RC in Doha would be a nice change from the Grand Hyatt, which is fine.. but certainly not my favourite Hyatt in the world!

  115. My favorite item on auction is 6 Nights At Crown Lanta Resort & Spa In Koh Lanta, Thailand.

  118. I love Doha and I would love to take my partner to the Ritz Carlton for his birthday!

    Thank you!

  119. Hyatt Montevideo seems beautiful!! Would LOVE to try! But the Shark Village is still my favorite!

  123. I just went to Dubai last year and would love to visit Doha (via Qatar Air) and visit the Sharq Village property – it looks amazing!

  125. I’d love to spend 2 Nights At Fort Rajwada Hotel In Rajasthan, India! Been meaning to make a trip to Rajasthan!

  132. The Crown Lanta Resort & Spa In Koh Lanta, Thailand auction package looks great. Another place I need to visit!

  138. Oooh, I love it when you do this kind of contest, maybe I’m lucky this time.

    I would love to stay at the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa as I am quite regularly flying through Doha.

    Fingers crossed 🙂

  139. Have to say the 2 Nights At Tigerland Safari Resort In Nepal would be my pick, short but an absolute winner of a trip.

  140. The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa is absolutely stunning. If I don’t win, I might just have to use some points to stay their anyway. Can you say dream oasis!

  142. I am a regular to Luxury Travel Diary thanks to your recommendation and was already lucky enough to win a bid on a get-away in Italy.
    Today I would choose The Crown Lanta Resort & Spa In Koh Lanta, Thailand to bid on.

  145. Fave item is the Turks and Caicos beachfront villa – it’s not quite cold enough yet to flee to the beach but in just a couple short months that’s where you can find me

  146. I’d love to stay at the Sharq. My in-laws are in Kuwait so this is the perfect excuse to go for a visit but then steal away for a couple nights! Side note: Doha airport is the BEST i’ve ever been in

  147. I’d love to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa because it’s one of the top rated properties in Doha!

  148. Favorite auction is 2 Nights At Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge In Tasmania. Would be so cool to stay there!

  153. The stop in Doha is very convenient as qatar airways prices are low.A stay at the Ritz Carlton will only make it amazing.

  158. I would love to take my wife to The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa for a nice weekend away from it all.

  160. I’d love to go back to Doha and spend a bit of time touring, and that property looks awesome.

  164. I would stay at the Ritz Sharq Village Resort because I’ve never been to Doha and it’s a great way to get to know the city!

  165. All I know, the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa is making me feel like a am going to be a princess spoil with many choices of their facilities, luxuries design and pampered with their superb. I know it’s going to be a dream comes true.

  167. I have never been to Doha and would love to take my father to the Ritz Carlton for his birthday!

  168. The auction for 2 nights at Tigerland Resort in Nepal looks like an amazing experience to win.

  170. I would love to take my wife to The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa for a great weekend celebrating our wedding anniversary!

  172. I would love to visit The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa for to experience and relaxation.

  173. My favorite item up for auction at Luxury Travel Diary is 2 Nights At The Hyatt Centric Montevideo, Uruguay,

  174. I’d love to visit The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa, so i could use the al safwa lounge again on the way home.

  178. My Favorite item is 2 nights at the Hyatt Centric in Montevideo! Uruguay is a hidden gem in South America. One of my ex employees and her son go every year and talk about how amazing it is and how nice the people are. Would be amazing to be able to go down and check it out! I will bid as the auction end gets closer.

  181. My favorite item up for auction is definitely the 2 nights Tigerland Safari Resort in Nepal! I’ve been dying to visit that part of the world.

  182. I would love to stay at the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa because I’ve never been to that part of the world and it would definitely be the nicest hotel I’ve ever stayed in!

  183. I’ve always wanted to visit Doha. Ritz Sharq looks like the perfect place to stay while visiting. The private Beach looks fantastic.

  184. Would love to do a stopover in Doha at the Ritz Carlton Sharq Village next year on the way to my Honeymoon in South Africa/Tanzania.

  185. Anniversay is coming up–would love to take a trip to The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa to celebrate!

  197. My favorite item up for auction is 6 Nights At Crown Lanta Resort & Spa In Koh Lanta, Thailand.

  198. I’d love to stay at the Sharq Village to be immersed in the culture of the State of Qatar. I’ve been able to spend some time in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai – adding Qatar would be awesome.

  199. 2 Nights At Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge In Tasmania. Would be great to add this country to my list of places visited.

  205. Doha is a place on my to go list. if can stay at The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa would be great!

  208. I would love to be able to explore Doha and even better to have such a beautiful hotel serve as my home for the trip!

  211. I suspect that, among the current crop of offerings, I’d opt for the Fort Rajwada hotel in India. At a ridiculously low price, it would make for a great jumping-off point for a long overdue exploration of India.

  212. Sharq Village is a lovely property, and I’d love for my wife to have the opportunity to experience it. Doha makes for a great base of operations in the Gulf, too — close to everything yet a great place to explore on its on and in which to relax in between regional trips.

  216. I would choose 2 Nights At Makakatana Bay Lodge In South Africa, I have always wanted to go on Safari!

  217. I would choose the Ritz Carlton in Doha because I happen to be stopping in Doha so a beautiful hotel like that would be perfect!

  222. I would love to get a chance to eat at the Alain Ducasse restaurant in Doha during a stay at the Ritz-Carlton!

  223. Hands down, its a three night stay at the Oke Beach House in NZ. Bring the family or invite your “Mates”” or Sheilas” to enjoy this very special offer “Down Under”.

  228. My favorite item up for auction at Luxury Travel Diary is 5 Nights In The Guest House At Manor Cottage, Cotswolds. Thanks.

  229. I’m currently serving in Baghdad, and Doha is one of the most convenient airports to transit through on my way almost anywhere. I would love to leave the airport for a few days and explore Qatar.

  232. I would choose to stay at the Ritz Carlton hotel Sharq Village because it’s FREE! Great place/great property. Any questions?

  235. I’ve got a trip in the near future going through Doha and that pool alone is reason to stay at the Sharq Village and Spa!!

  236. I checked out the auctions and the one that jumped out at my was the stay at Ft. Rajwada in Rajasthan. I’ve been to southern India several times, but never to the north. …Looks like I need to go check out that hotel when I’m I am able to visit!

  239. I would love to stay at the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa because hands down, it would be the most luxurious stay of my life.

  240. My favorite item up for auction at Luxury Travel Diary is the Travel Plus 1 year of global insurance, a must have for any traveler.

  241. I would stay at The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa for just that kind of extreme royal luxury that is found only in Gulf countries.

  248. I like the auction of ONE YEAR OF FAMILY COVERAGE ASSISTANCE UNDER GLOBAL TRAVEL PLUS.

  251. I’d love to stay in a Ritz-Carlton because it’s a Ritz Carlton!!! Please let me go there! 🙂

  252. The ritz Carlton sharq village looks absolutely stunning. I’d love to book a weekend stopover if United airlines continues to allow a stopover on partner awards in the future;)

  253. Would love to stay at “The Sharq” to experience legendary Arabic hospitality, gaze at the awe inspiring Middle East architecture and go to the the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club in the area where all horse racing began.

  257. Over at Luxury Travel Diary, I like the auction for 1 night in a Suite at Plaza Athénée Bangkok in Thailand. Love the city and staying there would be amazing!

  258. I only did an airport stopover at Doha once, so would love to go back for a look at the city, its museums and enjoy the luxury of the Ritz Carlton Sharq Village–would be a gift!

  264. The view from the hotel must be amazing and I like the amenities such as over sized bathroom.

  268. My favorite item up for auction is 3 Nights At The Stunning Palazzo Belmonte In Salerno, Italy. I’d love to take my lovely wife there, sigh 🙂

  269. I’d choose the The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa because of the luxury, and the ability to be where the cultural experiences, are the experiences that make lifetime memories! Thank you for doing these contests!

  270. Id love to just relax at a superb resort, and the Ritz Carlton Sharq Village would be a great place for that!

  271. my favourite item on auction is the 6 Nights At Crown Lanta Resort & Spa In Koh Lanta, Thailand.

  275. The Ritz Carlton Sharq Village looks like an amazing property; such an unique design; it is beautiful!

  276. Would love to win the Washington Duke Inn auction; have stayed at this property before and it is a wonderful property; love Durham and Duke. Go Blue Devils!

  278. I would choose to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa to sample their 1,400-m² infinity pool and extensive wellness centre

  279. I would love to get out of the airport in Doha for once and enjoy two nights at the Ritz-Carlton because I was planning a stayover in Doha for such a long time already.

  280. As for the auction, I would bid on 3 Nights At The Stunning Palazzo Belmonte In Salerno, Italy.

  283. I loved looking at the pictures of the Ritz Carlton Sharq Village. The unique regional touches make it very attractive.

  286. What a crazy site. I can’t imagine current bids so low. £5 for a Tigerland visit in Nepal!

  287. Favorite auction:
    2 Nights At The Hyatt Centric Montevideo, Uruguay. Can’t go wrong with Montevideo!

  288. I would stay there to experience a culture I haven’t yet been exposed to. And that learning about fellow human beings is one of the most beautiful things about travel.

  290. I would love to stay at the Beautiful Hotel Sahrai In Fez, Morocco because I have always been fascinated by Moroccan culture and this is a great way to experience it! – Omkar

  291. The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa looks like heaven on Earth! Can’t wait to visit it someday 🙂

  292. The Ritz Carlton Sharq Village looks stunning and the Middle East is a fantastic holiday destination.

  294. I plan to visit Doha on an extended stay for the 2022 Workd Cup. I would love the opportunity to take a short visit prior, to better understand the host country of the most important sporting event in the world!

    مشيئة الله

  296. my pick would be HOTEL SAHRAI IN FEZ, MOROCCO.
    Morocco has been on my wish list for a long time now and I really want to take a trip there.

  298. I would stay 2 nights at the beautiful Hotel Sahrai in Fez, Morocco just to go to Africa and enjoy the sights

  299. The Ritz Carlton Sharq Village Is one of their most gorgeous properties. The Middle East is one of my favorite areas to explore and I would live to check out this resort in the near future.

  303. My favorite item up for auction is the Washington Duke INN. You can’t beat the price.

  304. I would be bidding on “The Residences” in Cape Town but it looks like its just a link to the hotel’s website so instead I’d bid on Full day Sian Ka’an Express Tour in Playa del Carmen Mexico.

  309. On the Luxury Travel Auctions, the hotel in Rajasthan looks great – with a really great price!

  311. I would bid on the Turks and Caicos villa or the Washington duke inn if it worked with my schedule

  313. The “2 Nights At The Beautiful Hotel Sahrai In Fez, Morocco” looks fabulous. I’ve never been to Morocco but it’s on the LIST!

  314. I hadn’t known about that museum in Doha but the Sharq would be the idyllic home base to explore the city from!

  323. My favorite auction item is the 6 nights at the Crown Lanta Resort & Spa In Koh Lanta, Thailand

  326. I would bid on 2 Nights At Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge In Tasmania because it is insanely cheap!

  328. My favorite item for sure is the 2 nights at Makakatana Bay Lodge in South Africa! It looks amazing and for so cheap!

  330. 2 NIGHTS AT WASHINGTON DUKE INN & GOLF CLUB, NORTH CAROLINA – Only $166 us and less than 4 hours to go!

  333. The auction for the Hotel Sahrai in Fez looks great, I haven’t managed to get to Morocco yet, definitely on the list!

  335. Both the pool area and the beach look amazing at the Sharq, a great way to escape Chicago winter!

  337. I’ve been through Doha, but I’ve never left the airport. It would be nice to see what the city has to offer, and do it in style with my wife

  342. “3 nights at the stunning Palazzo Belmonte in Salerno, Italy” would be a fabulous way to spend a few days on an Italian vacation, I think I will place a bid on that and see what happens.

  343. I have always wanted to actually leave the Doha airport and see the city. The Museum of Islamic Art looks fantastic so I would love to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa and end an amazing day by having dinner at the beach front Gazebo.

  345. I’d stay at the Sharq Village & Spa so that I could finally see Doha from somewhere other than an office building.

  346. I actually am planning on bidding on 1 NIGHT IN A SUITE AT PLAZA ATHÉNÉE BANGKOK IN THAILAND as I am going to Thailand for NYE this year.

  347. I would like to stay at the Crown Hotel in Koh Lanta, Thailand because of the private beaches and beautiful grounds.

  349. This past July, my travel partner inadvertently booked the OTHER Ritz in Doha so when I win a stay at the AWESOME Ritz in Doha, I’ll make him beg me to take him and then make him beg some more.

  357. I love staying at Ritz-Carlton properties and I am on a mission staying in all of the Ritz-Carlton properties. If I win, it will be my first time to stay in a Ritz-Carlton property in the Middle East.

  358. Doha is a place on my to go list. if can stay at The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa would be great!

  365. I would like to stay at the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa because I’ve always wanted to visit Doha, and the hotel looks gorgeous!

  367. Would stay at the Ritz to break up the long travel time on my upcoming trip to India — fly Qatar airways to Doha, take a short break, and continue on to India.

  371. My favorite item is the 6 NIGHTS AT CROWN LANTA RESORT & SPA IN KOH LANTA, THAILAND. Going to Thailand is on my bucket list!

  372. My sister currently lives in Nigeria and it is difficult to travel there for a visit. The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa would be a good place for both of us to travel to to meet up!

  373. Reveling in the mix of tranquility and tradition at the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa will give me the boost I need to finish writing my book 😉

  374. My favorite item up for auction at Luxury Travel Diary is the two-day stay at Makakatana Bay Lodge in South Africa.

  377. The “2 Nights At The Beautiful Hotel Sahrai In Fez, Morocco” looks really cool. I’ve always wanted to see Morocco.

  378. I’d want to win 2 Nights At 5* Alpine Palace, Salzburg, Austria. Looks like an awesome place in relax!

  380. I’d love to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa and do a bunch of shopping as well as swim and enjoy the resort

  381. I would love to win the auction for the Hyatt Centric in Montevideo, Uruguay. I was in that country briefly and was not able to make it to Montevideo.

  382. I would want to stay at the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa as an excuse to finally visit the Middle East!

  383. It would be so relaxing to hang out along the water at the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa in Doha!

  384. I traveled with someone from Qatar once, and listening to her made me want to visit. Staying at the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa would be the icing on the cake!

  385. My husband and I have been discussing a trip to Nepal, and would love to win a Luxury Travel auction to the Tigerland Safari Resort in Nepal!

  388. I’ve never been to the Middle east and would love an opportunity to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa.

  389. I’d be most excited about the 2 nights at the Alpine Palace Salzburg in Austria that they have up for auction.

  397. Going through Doha for a round birthday in a few months – would love that excuse to stay at this ritz!

  399. The swimming pools at the The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa look gorgeous! I would love to swim in them!

  400. My favorite auction is 2 nights at Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge in Tasmania. Looks like it would be both a stimulating and relaxing vacation!

  404. I want to try that ritz for a new experience. I tried Jakartas and it was lovely. A stay at a new ritz is always a sure blast!

  408. I’d like to stay at the Ritz Carlton Sharq because the rooms are gorgeous and the spa seems spectacular!

  411. Why would I choose to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa? Its a gorgeous property!

  422. I’d love to stay at the the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa to enjoy the spa retreat services!

  428. I would go back to Doha! I just traveled on Qatar Airways through there and regret not doing a stopover.

  430. I’d love to stay at the Alpine Palace Salzburg, Austria. looks like a perfect vacation for our daughter’s birthday.

  431. My family would love to stay at the the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa to enjoy various retreat services and for me Sunset pedal sounds like a perfect way to relax.

  433. The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa, definitely, with a visit to the Islamic Art Museum. Yes, I am that much of a geek.

  438. Love to stay at the Ritz in combination with a Qatar first class ticket and I’ve never been to Doha

  441. I’ll take 2 Nights For Up To 4 Ppl At Longberry Farm Glamping In Kent. Why? Because I’ve never gone glamping before.

  445. The 3 nights at Baan Luxor in Koh Samui for 4 would be great for my friends and me to catch up and relax. Plus it’s a great value.

  446. QR is my favourite airline. Yet I never managed a stopover in their home base so this would be an excellent opportunity 🙂

  447. The Ritz Carlton Sharq sounds like the perfect base for visiting the Museum of Islamic Art. So excited to visit!

  448. My favorite item up for auction is the 3 nights for eight people in a beachfront villa in Turks and Caicos! I already know exactly who i will invite

  450. Wow, the 3 nights for 4 ppl in a luxury villa in Koh Samui, Thailand on the auction site looks amazing! That would be a dream!

  451. The Ritz-Carlton Sharq would be a fantastic place to stay as a first experience in the Middle East.

  452. The Ritz-Carlton Sharq would be a fantastic place to stay and relax as part of a stopover en route to Southeast Asia.

  455. Although I have had a short layover in Doha, I sure would be nice to make is a long one and stay at a Ritz-Carlton for my first experience like that in the Middle East.

  458. A Villa in the T&C sure sounds perfect for a needed break after my busy season at work. Just lay on the beach with a umbrella drink in hand!

  465. 2 Nights At The Hôtel De La Villeon In Ardèche, France sounds like the perfect luxury getaway!

  467. My favorite auction item right now is 6 nights at Crown Lanta Resort & Spa in Koh Lanta, Thailand. It would make a great vacation from where my husband and I are living right now, in Yangon.

  472. We tried for the Washington Duke Inn and failed but we’ll be back looking for more opportunities in the future.

  475. Ritz Carlton Sharq Village would be a perfect layover of relaxation in the middle of my around the world itinerary.

  476. Favorite auction item: Bumbum Rum! And of course this RC has been on my bucket list ever since I’ve seen the pictures!

  478. Well, you had me hooked at “two dedicated to a museum visit and two for The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa.” A property that warrants a two day stay just to enjoy it should be wonderful.

  479. Photographs look wonderful, I’m sure the actual thing will be even better. It’s like an oasis.

  480. I’ve always wanted to go Ireland, so my favorite from the current auction items is 2 Nights For Up To 6 At The 5* Coolmore Manor House, Ireland.

  482. A coule of extra days to enjoy a Doha visit at the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa would be amazing.

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