You have probably heard of Wowcher’s Mystery Package. It is a short trip booked through the site where the company don’t tell you where you are going until closer to the booking date.
The location could be pretty much anywhere in the world including destinations such as Bali, Dubai, Bangkok or Las Vegas.
By the way, this would only cost you £99 – it seems too good to be true, right?
Well, two friends from the UK decided to buy the package deal paying £99 for the voucher. So where did they end up? New York City.
The two Brits – Megan Smith, 20, and Georgina Leonard, 18, flew to the Big Apple with the deal.
While for some many would think they’d end up in a pretty shoddy hotel for the money they instead end up staying on Times Square.
The accommodation was a four-star hotel right slap bang in the middle of New York.
Speaking to Ladbible, Megan said: “We flew three hours from London Stansted Airport to Reykjavik in Iceland then six hours from Iceland to New York Stewart International Airport. And it was then only a two-hour transfer to the city, costing $15 (£11.70).”
The four-day trip saw the two ladies explore some of the most iconic tourist attractions out there.
Some of the things they got up to included visiting an American dinner and going to the top of One Vanderbilt skyscraper.
Megan added: “It was a great sightseeing opportunity and an amazing way to take some beautiful photos on our trip, with different themed rooms to explore.
The travellers also made use of the free Staten Island Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty and go to Central Park.
Despite it being “slightly cold but beautifully sunny out” according to Megan they visited New York in February.
She added: “No matter the location you receive from the mystery holiday, the price is something you cannot complain about.
“And with no hidden fees or non-obvious extra charges, I’d had the best few days of my life.
When it comes to booking the voucher there are some rules around the Wowcher Mystery Package.
According to the website, it reads: “Once customers have been advised of their holiday destination they will not be entitled to a refund on the basis they do not wish to travel to the destination drawn.”
So if you don’t want to go to a particular destination there are ways around it.
This includes speaking to a travel provider and trying to find an alternative that is more suitable to your needs.
However, this is all dependent on availability and what they can find you within their budget.