Black Friday travel tips

It’s that time of year again: The holiday season is just around the corner and excited shoppers are waiting with bated breath for the latest and greatest deals on the market. Before the post-Thanksgiving exhaustion hits, snap up these jaw-dropping travel opportunities—some of which are from Readers’ Choice Award–winning hotels and cruise lines. While Black Friday marks the first official round of exciting money-saving deals, there are dozens of offers already available, and even more ready to drop on Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday.

Although there are not as many Apple products as we would like on sale for Amazon's Black Friday event, any opportunity to save on the notoriously expensive products is one we will flag.

This year, airlines have been rolling out Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales that have us dreaming about everything from Scandinavian escapes (courtesy of SAS Airlines) to exploring even further afield (hello, South Africa and Seychelles).

Good news for travelers: early Black Friday deals have landed. There's no better time of year for travelers to save on luggage, outdoor gear, tech essentials, home goods, premium beauty, clothing and shoes, and just about everything else than Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While we still have a few days to go until the mega-sales officially begin, many travel-friendly brands have already started rolling out early Black Friday deals. We're seeing discounts on everything from headphones and fitness trackers to weekender bags and luggage sets from popular retailers and brands like Amazon, Away, Nordstrom, Target, and more. Below, we rounded up the top deals for travelers to jump on now, so you can start your holiday shopping early and save on popular products before they sell out. We'll be updating this page as more sales go live, so be sure to check back here for the very best early Black Friday deals for travelers.

Early Amazon Black Friday deals are live, and that means plenty of opportunities for travelers to start saving on holiday gifts or travel gear restocks of their own. As always, discounts span nearly all categories, from tech to apparel to luggage. Among the highlights: Shoppers can save on tablets from Samsung and Google, Yeti coolers and drinkware, and suitcases from Samsonite and American Traveler. Below, find two dozen of the best early Black Friday deals on Amazon to shop now, and keep checking back for more discounts you'll want to snag during Cyber Weekend.

It’s beginning to look a lot like… holiday travel savings, and JetBlue is getting in on the action with up to $750 off vacation packages.

While Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are setting in, none may be as special as the offering from Langham Hotels & Resorts as they’re giving our readers early access to the discount. 

Hotels across the U.S. are offering some incredible deals for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday holidays.

Hotels from Canada to Italy and beyond are offering some great ways to save.

If a cruise is on your bucket list, now is the time to book one at a bargain.Princess Cruises has just announced deep discounts as part of its Black Friday/Cyber Monday special. Between now and Thursday November 20, prices will be 50 percent off. The special offer includes all fare types even packages such as Princess Plus and Princess Premiere, which come with amenities like WiFi, beverages, desserts, fitness classes, crew gratuities, and more.In addition to the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals, the cruise line is also offering a limited-time offer that will last until December 12 through which travelers get 50 percent off cruise fares and 50 percent off deposits on voyages of 45 days or less.Princess Cruises sails to a long list of popular destinations including the Mediterranean, Alaska, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexico, Hawaiian Islands, Tahiti, California Coast, Northern Europe, British Isles, Greenland, South America. Princess also offers World Cruises.Here are the key details to know if you hope to score a Princess Cruise at a discount:

Black Friday, the rallying cry of the holiday shopping season, returns next week with travel deals that some industry experts say are more robust than usual, addressing financial concerns among a growing number of consumers and the normalization of travel trends.

Searching for a Black Friday deal on a vacation for the coming winter or beyond? Look no further than this new offer from MSC Cruises.

As inflation continues to sting, more travelers are expected to hunt for bargains this year, and the industry is responding by offering deals across the travel landscape, from hotels to cruises and tours.

Away bags are wildly popular with travelers, as they strike many of the right notes of form, function and price. They are certainly some of the most popular pieces of luggage in the TPG offices.

Good news for travelers: early Black Friday deals have landed. There's no better time of year for travelers to save on luggage, outdoor gear, tech essentials, home goods, premium beauty, clothing and shoes, and just about everything else than Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While we still have a week to go until the mega-sales officially begin, many travel-friendly brands have already started rolling out early Black Friday deals. We're seeing discounts on everything from headphones and fitness trackers to weekender bags and luggage sets from popular retailers and brands like Amazon, Away, Monos, Target, and more. Below, we rounded up the top deals for travelers to jump on now, so you can start your holiday shopping early and save on popular products before they sell out. We'll be updating this page as more sales go live, so be sure to check back here for the very best early Black Friday deals for travelers.

Few things get frequent flyers more excited than an all-you-can-fly pass. In theory, it's the holy grail of a travel buffet of flight options.

Waiting until after Thanksgiving for Black Friday promotions is so 2019. For the past three years, cruise lines have released their pre-holiday deals early and 2023 is following the trend, with several cruise brands having released their offers as early as the beginning of November.

Spirit Airlines is celebrating Black Friday early with a series of deals offering everything from savings on hotels and vacations to discounts on airline points.

Oceania Cruises has launched its annual Best-Ever Black Friday Sale, offering up to $5,400 off per stateroom on over 100 voyages in 2024. 

Everyone loves a good travel deal, and there is no better time to score one then right after Thanksgiving. That’s when travel brands launch Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers, and recently, these have been extended into so-called Travel Tuesday. Even better, many travel companies are making these offers available for an even longer period of time although some are only open to their loyalty program members. Whether you are looking to take a cruise or just want to score the best bargain at your favorite hotel, here are some of the most attractive Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel deals.

Florida's Brightline train is getting into the holiday spirit early by releasing its Black Friday sale weeks ahead of the holiday. The rail service is offering discounted fares from now until Nov. 27, which are valid for travel through Nov. 27 to Feb. 29, 2024. The promotion applies to Brightline’s SMART fares and discounts one-way tickets for adults to $59, and child fares to $29 when purchased with an adult ticket. Black out dates apply.