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Support Help for Heroes by bidding in the Ultrabid auction for one of 29 luxury trips!

The Telegraph’s Ultratravel Magazine have asked some of the world’s most prestigious travel companies to donate holidays for a silent auction. They are inviting you to bid for the 29 lots listed here (erring, please, on the generous side).

To take part, send your bid, stating clearly the lot you are bidding for, how much you are bidding, and your name, address, email address and phone number, to ultrabids@helpforheroes.org.uk.

The winning bid for each lot will be the highest received by Help for Heroes by midnight on October 31, 2011. The highest bidder for each lot will be contacted and asked to send payment within two weeks. On receipt of their cheque, each winner will be sent the prize vouchers by registered post.

Rooms and flights are subject to availability and, unless otherwise stated, all flights are economy class and holidays are for two people. Travel to and from hotels is not included, unless specified. Holidays are subject to separate terms and conditions, published at http://ultra.travel/auction. Paradise

The Lots That Are On Offer…
(Bids must exceed the minimum indicated)

LOT 1
A TRIP FOR TWO TO THE MALDIVES
Donated by Global Hotel Alliance through its partnership with BA Miles
Seven nights at either the Anantara Dighu or Veli resort in the Maldives, with return Club Class flights on British Airways.
Minimum bid £2,500

LOT 2
A TRIP FOR TWO TO DUBAI
Donated by Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, and Virgin Atlantic
Two nights’ b&b in a deluxe suite at the Burj Al Arab, two nights’ b&b in an Arabian deluxe room at Madinat Jumeirah, two nights’ b&b in a deluxe king room at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, plus return Premium Economy flights to Dubai on Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow.
Minimum bid £2,500.

LOT 3
A TRIP FOR TWO TO MUSCAT
Donated by Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, Muscat, and Oman Air
Five nights’ b&b in a deluxe sea-view room at Al Bandar hotel, including transfers and return flights on Oman Air, the only airline to fly non-stop from Heathrow to Muscat. Minimum bid £1,500.

LOT 4
A TRIP FOR TWO TO DUBAI
Donated by Emaar Hospitality Group in Dubai and Emirates
Two nights’ b&b in a classic room at the Armani Hotel Dubai, two nights’ b&b at The Address Downtown Dubai, and return flights with Emirates. Minimum bid £1,250.

LOT 5
A STAY FOR TWO IN NEW YORK
Donated by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Two nights in a deluxe room at The Carlyle hotel in New York.
Minimum bid £500.

LOT 6
A STAY FOR TWO IN MAURITIUS
Donated by Sun Resorts
Five nights in a sea-view room at Long Beach, Sun Resorts’ new five-star hotel in Mauritius. Minimum bid £1,000.

LOT 7
A CRUISE FOR TWO IN NORTHERN EUROPE
Donated by Cunard
A four-night Northern Europe cruise staying in a B5 balcony stateroom on Queen Mary 2, departing from Southampton on December 8, 2011, stopping at Le Havre and Zeebrugge to visit Paris and Bruges, with on-board meals and entertainment included (cover charges may be payable in some restaurants). Minimum bid £1,000.

LOT 8
A CRUISE FOR TWO ON THE NILE
Donated by Bales Worldwide
A seven-night Nostalgic Nile dahabiyya cruise between Aswan and Luxor in an en-suite air-conditioned cabin, including all meals, drinks and guiding by an Egyptologist. Minimum bid £1,500.

LOT 9
A STAY FOR TWO IN THE MALDIVES
Donated by Constance Hotels
Five nights, all-inclusive, in a water villa at the Constance Moofushi Resort in the Maldives. Minimum bid £1,000.

LOT 10
A STAY FOR TWO IN THE MALDIVES
Donated by Naiade Resorts
Five nights’ b&b in a deluxe room at the Diva resort in the Maldives.
Minimum bid £1,000.

LOT 11
A STAY FOR TWO IN ANTIGUA
Donated by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Five nights in an ocean suite at the Carlisle Bay hotel in Antigua, including breakfast and afternoon tea. Minimum bid £1,000.

LOT 12
A VILLA FOR FOUR IN GREECE
Donated by CV Travel
One week in a villa for four in Corfu during either May or September 2012, and use of a hired car. Minimum bid £1,000.

LOT 13
A STAY FOR TWO IN LONDON
Donated by The Savoy
Two nights in a river-view deluxe suite at The Savoy in London, including breakfast and afternoon tea in The Thames Foyer, plus a class with the chocolatier in Savoy Tea. Minimum bid £800.

LOT 14
A STAY FOR TWO IN MOROCCO
Donated by Virgin Limited Edition
Three nights’ b&b at Kasbah Tamadot, Sir Richard Branson’s Moroccan retreat. Minimum bid £750.

LOT 15
A STAY FOR TWO IN LONDON
Donated by The Doyle Collection
A two-night weekend stay in the penthouse suite at The Marylebone Hotel, London, including breakfast, one dinner for two in ONE08 Marylebone Lane brasserie, a £150 voucher to spend in the hotel’s Third Space spa, and use of the gym, pool, sauna and steam room.
Minimum bid £750.

LOT 16
A STAY FOR TWO IN NEW YORK
Donated by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Two nights’ b&b at the Mandarin Oriental, New York, in a Central Park-view room. Minimum bid £600

LOT 17
A STAY FOR TWO IN BANGKOK
Donated by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Three nights in a suite at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, including American buffet breakfast. Minimum bid £600.

LOT 18
A STAY FOR TWO IN ABU DHABI
Donated by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Three nights in a Fairmont room at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. Minimum bid £600.

LOT 19
A STAY FOR TWO IN GENEVA
Donated by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Two nights’ b&b in a lake-view room at the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Geneva, and unlimited access to the Willow Stream spa.
Minimum bid £400.

LOT 20
A STAY FOR TWO IN SCOTLAND
Donated by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Two nights’ b&b in a deluxe sea-view room at Fairmont St Andrews.
Minimum bid £400.

LOT 21
A STAY FOR TWO IN MILAN
Donated by Dorchester Collection
Two nights in a suite at the Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan, including buffet breakfast. Minimum bid £500.

LOT 22
A STAY FOR TWO IN PARIS
Donated by Hôtel de Crillon
Two nights in a junior suite at Hôtel de Crillon, Paris, plus daily breakfast and one tasting menu dinner for two at Les Ambassadeurs. Minimum bid £500.

LOT 23
A STAY FOR TWO IN ST MORITZ
Donated by Kempinski Hotels
Three nights’ b&b in a resort double room at the Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains St Moritz, in Switzerland. Minimum bid £500.

LOT 24
A STAY FOR TWO IN CAPE TOWN
Donated by Cape Grace hotel
Three nights’ b&b in a luxury room at the Cape Grace in Cape Town.
Minimum bid £500.

LOT 25
A STAY FOR TWO IN BUDAPEST
Donated by InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Two-nights’ b&b at the InterContinental Budapest.
Minimum bid £300.

LOT 26
A STAY FOR TWO IN WARSAW
Donated by InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
A two-night weekend stay at the InterContinental Warsaw, including breakfast. Minimum bid £300.

LOT 27
A STAY FOR TWO IN PARIS
Donated by InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
One night at the InterContinental Paris Le Grand, including breakfast at Café de la Paix. Minimum bid £250.

LOT 28
A STAY FOR TWO IN BUDAPEST
Donated by Four Seasons
Two nights’ b&b in a suite at the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest. Minimum bid £400.

LOT 29
A SPA STAY FOR TWO AT GRAYSHOTT SPA
Donated by Grayshott Spa
Two nights in a manor suite at Grayshott Spa, Surrey.
Minimum bid £250.