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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.
- Here are their auctions. The auctions in Asia are super deals.
- Here are their auctions in North America for those who prefer to stay on this continent.
- And here are the auctions ending soon which are probably the best to check out right now – to get an idea of just how good a deal you’re likely to get.
Seriously, these deals about to end are insane
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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Favorite auction item: Tigerland Safari Resort
I’d stay at the Sharq Village to see how Doha has changed since I last was there in 2013.
The Nepal safari bid looks great!
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!
My favorite item for auction is the Nepalese Tigerland Safari. Roar!!!
My favorite auction is the 2 night Lodge stay in South Africa .
I’d choose the Ritz Carlton Sharq because of their private beach and because its a Ritz!
I’d like to stay at the Ritz Carlton Sharq because the rooms are gorgeous and the spa seems spectacular!
My favorite is the 3 nights for eight people in a beachfront villa in Turks and Caicos!
Exotic places. Pure luxury
Why would I choose to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa? Its a gorgeous property!
Favorite auction? 3 Nights At Monaci Delle Terre Nere In Italy!
my favorite auction item would be the Tigerland Safari Resort in Nepal
My favorite auction item is the Saigon speedboat tour for two
It’s a Ritz-Carlton! Always a really nice treat! 🙂
I’d choose the Ritz Carlton Sharq because it is different and beautiful.
Fave night is Monaci Delle Terre Nere.
My favorite auction is the 2 night Lodge stay in South Africa
3 nights at Koh Samui
Why I stay: just so I could say that I won twice courtesy of View From the Wing!
My favorite auction item is the 2 Nights At Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge In Tasmania
I’d love to stay at the the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa to enjoy the spa retreat services!
I’ll take the Hotel de Veillon in France
The Ritz-Carlton Sharq’s spa looks amazing. And so close to the airport.
the ritz carlton sharq looks like the perfect place for my first ritz stay!
6 Nights At Crown Lanta Resort & Spa In Koh Lanta, Thailand look great!
Twin Room at Tigerland Safari Resort situated at Jagatpur
I would go back to Doha! I just traveled on Qatar Airways through there and regret not doing a stopover.
I would also love to go to the Tigerland Safari Resort in Nepal 🙂
I’d love to stay at the Alpine Palace Salzburg, Austria. looks like a perfect vacation for our daughter’s birthday.
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.
i would stay at the Ritz because the pool looks amazing
The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa, definitely, with a visit to the Islamic Art Museum. Yes, I am that much of a geek.
I’d love the Nepal safari!
I’d love to stay at this ritz bc I’ve never been to qatar
I would like to stay at all Ritz Carlton properties
Saigon speedboat tour is my favorite auction!
Love to stay at the Ritz in combination with a Qatar first class ticket and I’ve never been to Doha
3 Nights At Monaci Delle Terre Nere In Italy is my auction pick
Ritz-Carlton in Doha as never been and can combine with cheap QR J fares
I’ll take 2 Nights For Up To 4 Ppl At Longberry Farm Glamping In Kent. Why? Because I’ve never gone glamping before.
The Ritz Carlton Sharq Village reminds me of desert oasis! Would be a new experience.
My favorite auction item would be the Tigerland Safari Resort in Nepal!
The Ritz-Carlton Sharq’s just what I need for a long needed break from work.
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.
QR is my favourite airline. Yet I never managed a stopover in their home base so this would be an excellent opportunity 🙂
The Ritz Carlton Sharq sounds like the perfect base for visiting the Museum of Islamic Art. So excited to visit!
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
Ritz Carlton Doha
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!