
Win a luxurious 7-night sunshine getaway to Spain with IDILIQ Hotels & Resorts!
As temperatures rise, we're turning up the heat with a sizzling competition - your chance to jet off to the Costa del Sol for seven sun-soaked nights in Spain. We've teamed up with IDILIQ Hotels & Resorts to give you the ultimate sunshine getaway at the stunning Ramada Hotel & Suites Costa del Sol.
This luxurious prize includes a seven night stay for up to six guests, staying in one of the newly refurbished Superior Plus Two Bedroom Apartments. Flights are not included.
You'll soon change gears into holiday mode as you spend the days basking by sparkling pools, sipping cold drinks on shady terraces, or watching the kids play on the sand. In the evenings, dine under star-lit skies as you listen to live music before retreating into the relaxing apartment to drift off.
The lucky winner will enjoy access to exceptional hotel-style amenities as well as all the home comforts of self-catering accommodation. Think themed restaurants, lively bars, dreamy pools, fitness facilities and kids' clubs, as well as thrilling entertainment with a jam-packed schedule of activities and performances.
Whether you want multi-generational family time, space to mingle with friends, or a romantic hideaway, this is the perfect place for you. The Superior Plus apartments are decked out with everything you need for a relaxing getaway, offering plenty of space for lounging, both inside and out.
Some have views of the shimmering sea, and they all have furnished terraces or balconies designed for kicking back with a book and a long, cold drink. Set over two floors, these contemporary Superior Plus apartments boast a light-filled open plan living area with sofa bed, dining area and well-equipped kitchen with a fridge freezer, oven, glass hob and Nespresso coffee machine. Apartments have a master bedroom and a twin bedroom both equipped with TVs.
The competition closes at midnight on Sunday, July 20 and the lucky winner will be selected at random. Good luck!
The prize includes a 7 nights stay in a newly refurbished Superior Plus Two Bedroom Apartment sleeping up to 6 people at Ramada Hotel & Suites Costa del Sol. Accommodation is subject to availability and must be taken within 12 months of the draw date. Flights are not included.
This prize draw is open to entrants aged 18 and over. No purchase necessary to enter.

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Irish Daily Mirror
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- Irish Daily Mirror
Win a luxurious 7-night sunshine getaway to Spain with IDILIQ Hotels & Resorts!
As temperatures rise, we're turning up the heat with a sizzling competition - your chance to jet off to the Costa del Sol for seven sun-soaked nights in Spain. We've teamed up with IDILIQ Hotels & Resorts to give you the ultimate sunshine getaway at the stunning Ramada Hotel & Suites Costa del Sol. This luxurious prize includes a seven night stay for up to six guests, staying in one of the newly refurbished Superior Plus Two Bedroom Apartments. Flights are not included. You'll soon change gears into holiday mode as you spend the days basking by sparkling pools, sipping cold drinks on shady terraces, or watching the kids play on the sand. In the evenings, dine under star-lit skies as you listen to live music before retreating into the relaxing apartment to drift off. The lucky winner will enjoy access to exceptional hotel-style amenities as well as all the home comforts of self-catering accommodation. Think themed restaurants, lively bars, dreamy pools, fitness facilities and kids' clubs, as well as thrilling entertainment with a jam-packed schedule of activities and performances. Whether you want multi-generational family time, space to mingle with friends, or a romantic hideaway, this is the perfect place for you. The Superior Plus apartments are decked out with everything you need for a relaxing getaway, offering plenty of space for lounging, both inside and out. Some have views of the shimmering sea, and they all have furnished terraces or balconies designed for kicking back with a book and a long, cold drink. Set over two floors, these contemporary Superior Plus apartments boast a light-filled open plan living area with sofa bed, dining area and well-equipped kitchen with a fridge freezer, oven, glass hob and Nespresso coffee machine. Apartments have a master bedroom and a twin bedroom both equipped with TVs. The competition closes at midnight on Sunday, July 20 and the lucky winner will be selected at random. Good luck! The prize includes a 7 nights stay in a newly refurbished Superior Plus Two Bedroom Apartment sleeping up to 6 people at Ramada Hotel & Suites Costa del Sol. Accommodation is subject to availability and must be taken within 12 months of the draw date. Flights are not included. This prize draw is open to entrants aged 18 and over. No purchase necessary to enter.


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