# Contests & Sweepstakes: Spring Break 2027 Guide

> Free trips are real, but they come from trip-leader programs and official sweepstakes, not from DMs asking you to pay a fee.

URL: https://springbreak.com/topics/contests.html
Updated: 2026-11-11

## Key facts

- Best route: Trip-leader / campus rep programs
- Red flag: Pay to claim a prize
- Always check: Official rules page

## How students earn free trips

- Trip leaders and campus reps: tour companies often give a free or discounted trip to whoever organizes a group of travelers.
- Brand sweepstakes: beverage, apparel and travel brands run spring break giveaways each winter.
- Campus and alumni raffles: student organizations sometimes raffle trips as fundraisers.

## Spotting scams

- A legitimate prize never asks you to pay a fee, tax deposit or processing charge upfront.
- Check that the sweepstakes has official rules with a sponsor name, address, eligibility rules and an end date.
- Book only through the company's official website or phone number, never through links in unsolicited messages.

## Videos

- STS Travel Punta Cana Spring Break (ststravel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiuVSU1wx_4
- STS Travel Grand Oasis Cancun Spring Break (ststravel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBhTTcM89-k