Competitions

Win an activity-packed family adventure holiday to magnificent Madeira

Ready to win a dream family adventure? Enter our Madeira family holiday competition and a thrilling trip to this famously beautiful archipelago could be yours.

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Pico do Arieiro, Madeira

Just imagine, flying off to Madeira with your kids for eight days of adventure on a small group tour with Explore Worldwide.

As well as the chance to discover this stunning archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa, the lucky winning family will be spending days paddleboarding and whale watching, sailing on the Atlantic, exploring historic Funchal, riding the world famous Monte Toboggan and more.

Madeira is a spectacular, volcanic region that’s known for its lush green landscapes, dramatic mountains and charming towns and cities. All of which the lucky winners will also be able to enjoy, because there’s plenty of downtime built into this beautifully balanced Explore adventure.

To enter the Madeira family holiday competition just answer one question below, but first find out a little more about our partner in adventure, Explore.

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Another ‘wow’ moment with Explore, Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Why adventurous families choose to travel with Explore

First established in 1981, Explore now features more than 400 holidays to 100 countries, introducing families to deep, immersive and authentic experiences of countless cultures, landscapes and communities worldwide.

No two Explore family holidays are alike, in fact they’re as varied as families themselves, and particularly suited to kids aged between 11 and 16. That said, children as young as seven are also welcome on many holidays, and the friendly Explore team are always happy to advise on best ages for specific trips.

Perfectly paced holidays for kids

As well as a wide choice of convenient school holiday dates, Explore also give parents the advantage of picking their own holiday pace. All family trips are graded from Relaxed with chilled mornings and dedicated pool days to Moderate, featuring less downtime, or Full-On which includes early starts and longer days.  Then there are the expert Tour Leaders who add local knowledge and understanding of a destination to every adventure, along with day-to-day support and a cool head in the event of anything unexpected.

Explore describes its family holidays as ‘horizon widening’ and, with everything on the table from exploring Ancient Greek monuments to eyeballing wildlife in Costa Rica, it’s impossible to argue with that. Plus, the immersive nature of small group adventures is very conducive to learning which really sticks with kids, because it feels like fun. So it’s no surprise to discover that the word kids use again and again on an Explore holiday is, ‘wow’: don’t worry, parents use it a lot too.

Family Madeira Adventure, the prize in our Madeira family holiday competition is Explore at its best. Take a look

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Camara de Lobos, Madeira

Enter our Madeira family holiday competition here

To enter our Madeira family holiday competition, just answer the question below. The prize is an 8-day small group Explore holiday to Madeira for a family of four (2 adults, 2 children aged 11 or older). The prize includes return flights to Madeira from London; 7-nights hotel accommodation with breakfast and some other meals; local transport in Madeira and an Explore! tour leader throughout trip. You can see the full itinerary here.

Closing date for entries is Monday 27 April 2026

  • By entering this competition, you're agreeing to our terms of entry.
  • Terms and conditions
    • The prize draw is open to residents of the UK aged 18 years or over, except employees of Explore Worldwide Ltd (Explore) and their families, or anyone else professionally associated with the promoter.
    • The promotional period commences on 06 March 2026 and closes at midnight on 27 April 2026.
    • No purchase is necessary. To enter the prize draw, individuals must submit a fully completed entry form via Family Traveller before midnight on 27 April 2026 and/or at the Explore stand at the Family Traveller Show on 21 – 22 March 2026.
    • Lost, late, incomplete or incomprehensible entries or those containing offensive content will be deemed invalid. The promoter is not responsible for any technical issues (or other), which impede an entry being submitted correctly and/or in full. No robot or automated entries will be accepted. Entries are limited to one unique valid email address at the show. As an exception, one additional entry is allowed per recipient of the Family Traveller Show newsletter. In any other cases, multiple entries will not be counted. Explore’s decision to disqualify an entry is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
    • One prize winner will be drawn at random from all eligible entrants by an Explore representative on Thursday 30 April 2026. The prize winner will be notified by email within 2 working days of the draw.
    • In the event that the prize notification email is returned as undeliverable or should the winner be unable to accept their prize within 20 working days of being notified, it will be deemed that the winner has forfeited their prize and Explore reserves the right to award the prize to an alternative winner drawn from all remaining eligible entries.
    • Explore reserves the right to request proof of residency at the stated address and identification for verification before issuing the prize. Written confirmation of the prize will be sent by post to the winner’s address within 10 working days of the winner’s acknowledgment.
    • The prize is a 8 days Explore holiday for two adults and two children travelling together on the Family Madeira Adventure (FMD) trip, worth up to £6300.
    • The prize holiday includes accommodation (on a twin-share or family room basis), ground transport, some activities and some meals as shown on the itinerary, an Explore Tour Leader, return economy class flights from a London airport and airport transfers both ways to/from the hotel. The prize does not include any optional extras or upgrades; nor does it include the cost of travel insurance.
    • The prize holiday can be booked for any available departure date in 2026.
    • The prize holiday must be booked by at least four weeks prior to the departure date.
    • Additional passengers may be added to the booking, but will be subject to availability and will be charged the full adult or child price applicable at the time of booking.
    • The booking must be made directly with Explore and is subject to Explore’s normal Booking Conditions (see www.explore.co.uk/essential-information/terms-and-conditions).
    • The prize is an Explore small group adventure tour for two adults and two children up to the value of £6300 to Madeira. It is not a voucher for the value of £6300. The prize is not transferable and cannot be redeemed in full or part for cash or any other alternative prize.
    • The prize holiday may not be used in conjunction with any other Explore discounts or promotions.
    • By entering the prize draw each entrant accepts that the winner’s name and city of residence may be used for promotional purposes by Explore.
    • In the event of unforeseen circumstances, Explore reserves the right to withdraw or amend the prize at any time and without notice. The Promoter is Explore Worldwide Ltd, Nelson House, 55 Victoria Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7PA.

Can’t wait to find out if you’ve won? Visit Explore now to see more amazing family holidays