Twelve days of Christmas giveaway

Are you ready?

This was massive last year and this year it is even bigger..

Every day in the twelve days leading up to Christmas we are giving away truckloads of prizes.

And I mean truckloads.

So how do you enter? Just join up to our newsletter (see right, same form as the Ultimate Weekend giveaway) and you will be emailed each of the 12 days with details on how to win.

The only way you can win one of these fabulous prizes is to be on our email newsletter.

So what are some of the prizes?

Here is little taste of what we gave away last year, over $15,000 in prizes.

You could win..

2 x 2 hour massage packages from Ripple - the day spa that comes to you in your home or accommodation. Gift certificates available for Christmas, easy online ordering.

This is one I want to win...Witches Falls Cottages on Tamborine Mountain are stunning cottages with some of the most amazing spas you have seen. Win a 2 Night midweek stay including breakfast each morning and a cheese platter with a bottle of wine valued at $500

Rocket Motorcycle Tours do amazing tours of the Gold Coast Hinterland. Great website with lots of details of their standard tours and also they will custom make one for you.

They have kindly given a tour is for two people and will be a return trip from Tamborine Mountain to the Lamington Tea House at Binna Burra with light refreshments being provided. The value of the prize is $370.00. Perfect for couples or those just wanting to see the scenery on two wheels.

The Sebel in Maroochydore is directly opposite the beach and perfect place to run away with your partner. You could win a 1 nights accommodation in a pool view spa room. Stunning place to stay and brilliant location, love this place. Valued at $340

Lisa Lee, who is the designer of Zen Designs www.zendesigns.com.au has given as a prize custom made jewellery set of earrings, necklace and bracelet, valued at $300. This is crafted of Swarovski crystals, sterling silver, quartz crystal and will be a one off creation.

Judy from the Tamborine Mountain Info Centre (she knows everything about where to stay and what to do on the moutain) is giving away 2 night weekend accommodation package (Saturday and Sunday) with a choice of venues across the Mountain, breakfast included, plus a bottle of wine on arrival. Her phone number is 5545 2991.. if you are thinking of coming to Tamborine give her a call and she will do all the organising for you.

This is a Gold Coast one at one of my fave places, Broadbeach. Hi Ho Beach Apartments have the best location, 50 metres from the beach and also around the corner from all the restaurants, and shops. Most apartments have ocean views from their private balcony, and there is a heated swimming pool and spa and a large BBQ and entertainment area.

I love Broadbeach too because it has some amazing restaurants and shops where you can melt your credit card. The generous Natalia is giving away a 1 Nights accommodation for two people in one of their Superior 1 bedroom apartments, to be used during the Low season and depending on availability. Valued at $125

Oh yummmm, custom made shoes .... . It's a brand new service that has just launched where you can choose your shoe style, colour, material, heel height and size and have it delivered to you. Prices range from $189 - $259 depending on the colour and style...(and they are based in Brisbane) www.princesschic.com.au One lucky lucky lucky person is getting their choice of shoes

Oh another of my favourita places on Tamborine Mountain has donated a magical prize. The amazing Jean from Mountain Edge Lodges, beautiful modern cabins with spectacular Gold Coast views on Tamborine Mountain, is giving as a prize a mid-week stay for two for 1 night (Sun – Thurs) in a luxury studio, and includes a delicious breakfast hamper.Valued at $205

At Ripple we love Martin Duncan, aka @dessertboy on Twitter, famous for brilliant desserts, places to stay and lots of other things ;-) Anyway Martin is giving away on the tenth day of Christmas, ten desserts at one of his divine Freestyle Restaurants.

Yumm more jewellry! Dhea is the dynamic lady behind Exotix Fashion Accessories, a party plan company with style... they have sterling silver jewellery with gemstones and gorgeous bags from day to luxe.... for more info email dhea at dhea@exotixjewellery.com.au or read blog at http://idheas638.wordpress.com Dhea is giving away a Sterling silver necklace and matching earrings and the stunning Hebe bag

Two of my favourite people on Tamborine Mountain are Cheryl and Richard from Avocado Sunset B&B. Magical place with some of the best western sunset views on the mountain ... one of our guests is still raving about the breakfast they had when they stayed there. They have generously given a mid week night's accommodation (or you can combine it with another night for a weekend stay). Wicked website too.. Valued at $150.

Another beautiful Gold Coast getaway is Seacrest Beachfront Holiday Apartments in Surfers. The very generous Trudy has given 2 Nights Accommodation in a Luxury 2 bedroom self contained apartment with ocean views and a bottle to champagne to kick things off! Whoever wins this will be soooo lucky, gorgeous apartments right on the beach. Available in Low Season, any day of the week

Offer available in Low Season, any day of the week. Our website is www.seacrest.com.au

I love cool chicks, and Sassi is one of the coolest around. We have a $300 gift voucher to give away at Sassi Sam. Sassi Sam is the online gossip and gift destination for all things fun and girlie! Browse Sassi’s glamboyant range of cult celebrity products from Principessa Beauty and Sugarluxe Accessories, popular handbag hangers, funky fashion and much more.

Indulge in all things gossipy and glossy at Sassi Sam’s Girlie Gossip Files, Sassi and friends are fanatical with celebrities, pop culture and beautiful things. In a word they’re Sassi! Are you? Visit: www.sassisam.com

Do you love sensational Australian wines or visiting our wonderful wine regions? Here is a great prize we will be giving away, each of 11 days one of 11 x double VisitVineyards.com Memberships (worth A$169 each) which can be used at cellar doors, restaurants and other places in wine regions across Australia and now in NZ too. Personally I think it’s a great excuse to wine taste your way around Australia. Valued at $1859.

VisitVineyards.com is your guide to wine (and food) travel – it’s free to subscribe to their fabulous monthly newsletter and you can win wine, travel, books and more on their site.

Montville is one of my favourite places in Queensland... gorgeous, calm, natural and one place I go to take some time away from the computer (yes, I unchain myself from this desk sometimes.).

So when I saw this prize come through I was really jealous of you all...wish I could enter this comp. ~ Anyway, the very generous Elaine, Julie and Claudia from Treetops Seaview in Montville have donated 2 night mid week stay with a country breakfast hamper daily. Valued at $495.

This one is just outside of Brisvegas and right near the Sirromet winery, set in beautiful bushland. Sue (who not only has a beautiful guesthouse but is a karaoke queen) from Mt Cotton Guesthouse is giving away a one night for two adults in a ‘Delux Room’ has a Queen or King size bed, wide screen LCD TV and fluffy bathrobes and is the perfect setting for you to enjoy afternoon tea or
quiet glass of wine and look out over the 50 acres of bushland. Valued at $200.

Yummmm...one for those who love great Christmas Hampers. There are two superwomen on Tamborine, Sue and Rachel, that put together the yummiest Christmas hampers at Taste of Tamborine chock full of locally grown goodies including some amazing spirits and wines. So what do you get if you win? Two night gift voucher (at The Cottages) with a gift basket (for either themselves or to be sent to the person of their choice in Australia) from Taste of Tamborine. Combined value of $550. Lucky lucky lucky whoever wins this one.

The delightful Sally from Tastetrekkers does some amazing cooking classes and food tours through Vietnam, North Straddie and other lush locations. She is giving away two vouchers to her cooking classes in Brisbane to one lucky person and their friend. Sally's website is one of the most welcoming I've visited, very much like her...pop in and have a squiz at www.tastetrekkers.com.au

This is the prize my body needs.... Want to get active and start getting healthy? Springday is an online personal trainer and wellness coach.
They will hold your hand day-by-day to help you achieve your fitness, health and wellness goals. Lots of exercise programs, expert advice and healthy and nutritious recipes. You can join their online community at www.myspringday.com.au Springday is offering 10 lucky Ripple clients the chance to win a 1 year membership to Springday valued at $180 each ($1080 total retail value)

Close by is the beautiful Wallaby Ridge Retreat at Canungra. Robyn is giving away as a prize for "two wallabies jumping" two night mid week stay including a break fast basket. There are some cool videos on her website with some very happy guests if you would like to know more.

This one is perfect for those who have a New Years Resolution to start eating better. The very generous Sonja is giving away two newly released books (The Real Body Plan and The Real Body Food Plan also a 12 month membership to www.RealBodyClub.com; prize is valued at $515.90

Thunderbird Park sits on the largest deposit of thundereggs in the world. The mineral rich seam that runs through Mount Tamborine was discovered at Thunderbird Park in 1967. Today, the ground at 300m by 50m open-cut mine has an endless supply of beautiful thundereggs. Judi has generously given a family pass (2A, 2C) into their thunderegg mine. Valued at $70.

Paper Magnolia does wonderful stationery and is giving away a gift pack of personalised stationery, photo box, nesting boxes and heaps more..stunning website at www.papermagnolia.com with lots of great gift ideas or you can follow Nancy on twitter at http://twitter.com/PaperMagnolia

Aussie Vineyards are giving away 2 Au wines (2005 Au Granite Belt Cabernet Sauvignon and 2007 Au Granite Belt Verdelho) and a Black Satin Lined Gift Box. Open for complimentary wine tasting and sales between 10am to 4pm daily. Live Music and BBQ Lunch - every Sat & Sun from 12.00 - 3.30 pm. www.aussievineyards.com, 32 Hartley Road, North Tamborine

The very intuitive and helpful Kathie Holmes is giving away 3 hours of life coaching... $300 Personal or Business Mentoring Voucher. This would be equivalent to three 1 hourly phone consultations with her. Lots more details on her website at www.kathieholmes.com