Did you know that societies have been voting since the Classical era? Of course, methods and systems have evolved dramatically since Graeco-Roman times, when voting not only helped choose local leaders but was used to judge people, too. It took just one vote to condemn the great philosopher Socrates to death after a vote was taken in the Senate.
Happily, today’s voters weigh in on people and issues that are focused on governance, but contests have also become great ways to engage citizens in a variety of ways. From pie-baking contests to beauty pageants, opportunities to cast votes in contests abound, and if you’ve a knack for picking winners and want to tell people how much you loved staying at Belize’s Coco Plum Island Resort, you’ll be jazzed about Travel+Leisure magazine’s annual contest.
Why participate in this election?
Because the prizes are worth the small amount of time it takes to cast your vote, and it takes very little effort to enter this online contest. You must be a legal resident of the 50 U.S. states or the District of Columbia to participate, and you must be at least 18 years old to take part in the contest, but trust us when we assure you that the two prizes awarded to winners are well worth your effort.
Your vote entitles you to compete for two remarkable prizes: Either a Viking cruise for two that takes the winner around the British Isles and Norway, or if you prefer to win money, there’s a $10,000 cash prize at stake here. Sounds like two rewards you’d love to claim? Follow these steps, and you’ll be part of this opportunity that begins when you head to this website to cast your vote: TLWBAVote.com.
You’re only required to take 5 steps to enter
- First, register. If you’ve registered in the past, log in and follow website prompts. If you’re new, create an account and establish a password.
- Respond to this question: “In which of the following regions did you travel?” Select Mexico/Central America/South America.
- When prompted to choose a nation, select Belize—home to the adults-only paradise, Coco Plum Island Resort.
- Follow instructions that confirm, save, and record your vote.
- Meet either (or both!) deadlines: February 23, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST for the Viking cruise and September 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST for the cash prize.
Everyone’s a winner at Coco Plum!
You may already know that the island’s crew has been busy refurbishing almost everything on the premises, so whether you win the cruise or cash, you’ll want to see all the changes that took place this year. Look into specials that make your visit even more affordable. As you can see, this is the most exciting win-win opportunity you’ve been offered in years. Why not say yes to both the contest and a return visit?
