Travel Deals and Contests Week of June 13-19, 2011

Inspiring travel and making family travel memories that last is what TravelingMamas.com is all about. But with the economy, telling readers about exotic locales isn’t exactly practical all the time. As a working mom who works shift work to help make ends meet in my household, I know it isn’t always easy to finance that yearly summer vacation. That’s why I always keep my eyes open for travel contests and sweepstakes that offer full trips, partial trips, and even tickets to some of my favorite attractions.

Here are some of the latest travel contests and deals from around the web:

Hilton HHonors and VISA Signature – From now until August 31, Visa Signature cardholders can receive automatic Hilton HHonors™ Gold membership. Simply register and book a stay at any hotel and resort in the Hilton Worldwide portfolio to be upgraded for stays through August 31. If your U.S.-issued Visa card has ‘Visa Signature’ across it, you can enjoy this fantastic perk. To learn more or to take advantage of this offer, visit: HHonors.com/visasignature

Luxury Beverly Hills Getaway – The Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau wants to fill your plate with indulgence by offering a chance to win a luxury hotel stay for 2, plus the gourmet breakfast you dream about! To enter, all you need to do is visit the Beverly Hills Facebook page to get started on a quiz that determines your “Breakfast in Bed personality”. You’ll find out whether you’re an early riser of a slow starter, then after you share your results with your network on Twitter and/or Facebook, you’re automatically entered to win a Beverly Hills getaway!

Great Wolf Lodge in Warren County, OH – SPLASHground Sweepstakes which offers lodging a Great Wolf Lodge, 4 tickets to the water park, and passes to many other attractions in the area for a family vacation.

6 Night Stay in an Orlando Vacation Home – If you love the Florida sunshine then you’ll love this Sweepstakes! Enter now to Win a six-night stay in a Disney area 4 bedroom vacation rental pool home from VillaDirect for up to 6 guests! Enter here.

Gulf Shores Discounts – Make your MIDWEEK beach vacation reservations within 14 days of arrival for a Sunday or Monday arrival with a departure by Thursday and receive a whopping 25% discount off regular rental rates (promo code MWS; see terms)! If your arrival is more than 14 days away, you can still receive 10% off with our Mini Week Special (code S-MINI).  Valid until further notice. http://www.meyerre.com/promo/MWS