Great educational travel isn’t just about moving from place to place. It’s about experiences that change how young people see the world and their place in it.
Win a FREE trip to London or Edinburgh…
🎉 Launch Prize Draw 2025
To celebrate the launch of Ottimi, we’re giving schools the chance to win something unforgettable.
Entering is easy, the prizes are epic, and the memories will last a lifetime.
Free to Enter
No cost, no catch — just sign up
3 Epic Prizes
Unforgettable rewards for schools
Live Winner Draw
Announced at our launch event May 23rd
Main Prize
Free trip to Edinburgh or London (Winner's Choice)
✅ 40 Students + 5 staff. 2 nights - three days
✅ Accommodation, Food, Rep Service, Travel & Insurance Included
✅ Your Choice of 3 Epic Experiences
Enter the competition for a chance to win a fully-funded school trip for 45 people, packed with adventure, learning, and unforgettable moments. Choose your city, pick your experiences, and let Ottimi take care of the rest.
Runner-Up Prize #1
Win 1 of 5 Powerful Mental Health Talks from Oly Newton @Run4yourmind
Oly’s talk isn’t just a story — it’s a catalyst. Five winning schools will receive a live talk that gives students the permission and power to speak up. With humour, honesty, and hope, Oly brings real-life lessons into the heart of the school day.
We’re so proud to champion mental health and well-being as part of our student tours. Our trips inspire and help kids build confidence, resilience, and connection for life. Whether it's finding calm through movement, opening up through shared experiences, or simply feeling seen and heard, we know these moments matter.
Runner-Up Prize #2
Win 1 of 10 Full Sports Kits for Your School Team
We’re giving away 10 full sports kits to schools that enter the Ottimi Launch Competition. Designed for performance and pride, these kits are customised with your colours and school crest — perfect for football, netball, athletics, or any team in need of a refresh
Competition FAQ's
The competition is open to UK-based high school (Main land UK) staff involved in organising school trips — including teachers, EVCs, and heads of year.
For full details and eligibility criteria, see the competition Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy.
Simply fill out the entry form, follow @ottimi.travel on Instagram, and stay subscribed to our mailing list until the winners are announced.
For full details and eligibility criteria, see the competition Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy.
There are three prize types:
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1x fully-funded school trip for 45 people
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5x inspirational mental health talks from Oly Newton
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10x full sports kits, customised for your school
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For full details and eligibility criteria, see the competition Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy.
Yes — entering the competition is completely free. No purchase necessary.
For full details and eligibility criteria, see the competition Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy.
Entries close at 12:00 PM on 21st May 2025. Winners will be announced on 23rd May 2025.
For full details and eligibility criteria, see the competition Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy.
Winners will be chosen at random in a live Tombola-style draw from all eligible entries. Entries close at 12:00 PM on May 21st, 2025, and winners will be announced on May 23rd, 2025.
For full details and eligibility criteria, see the competition Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy.
We’ll contact you by email and announce winners on Instagram.
For full details and eligibility criteria, see the competition Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy.
Yes — each school can submit up to 6 entries from different staff members (1 entry per member of staff). You’re welcome to encourage colleagues within your school to enter individually.
You can also refer staff at other UK mainland high schools through our referral scheme. For each valid external referral, you’ll receive a £5 Amazon voucher (up to 3 max), as long as you’re one of the first 300 referrers and your name is entered on their form, and You have submitted your entry BEFORE they enter theirs.
For full details and eligibility criteria, see the competition Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy.
We’ll never share your data with third parties. We’ll use your details to contact you about the competition and relevant Ottimi updates.
You can unsubscribe at any time by contacting us.
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