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Black Friday and Cyber Monday have gone and passed, but there are still tons of travel deals to shop before the end of the week. Luckily, we've got our eye on some of the best of them. You're likely exhausted from all the excitement of the past few days, so no need to go searching high and low for the latest and greatest deals on your own—we've done the job for you. From flights to cruises, we've found the best Travel Tuesday sales in all categories. It's time to plan that much-needed 2024 trip while prices are still as low as they'll be for the next year. Snap up these jaw-dropping Travel Tuesday opportunities before they're gone—some of which are from Readers’ Choice Award–winning hotels and cruise lines.

Goodbye Black Friday, hello Cyber Monday! While Black Friday has gone and passed, there are still tons of travel deals to shop before the end of the week. Luckily, we've got our eye on some of the best of them. We've been searching high and low for the latest and greatest deals on the market in all travel categories from flights to cruises. It's time to take yourself on that much-needed trip as a gift for getting through a hectic Thanksgiving. Snap up these jaw-dropping Cyber Monday travel opportunities before Travel Tuesday is in full swing—some of which are from Readers’ Choice Award–winning hotels and cruise lines. Black Friday may be over, but there are still a few more rounds of exciting money-saving deals on Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday.

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State-of-the-art equipment has turned the tide against potential cruise ship disasters. However, we can never completely let our guard down; cruise ships should constantly be looking for further innovations to keep passengers safe.

Looking ahead, the dates for ICS 2024 have been announced, with the event scheduled for 12-13 November at the Hotel Meliá Castilla in Madrid. The summit promises to be a continued platform for industry leaders to address emerging challenges and opportunities in the dynamic world of cruising.

Development includes additional amenities for passengers, new staff accommodation, new environmental infrastructure and MSC Foundation’s Marine Conservation Centre.

Black Friday travel deals are steadily rolling in and we've already got our eye on some of the best of them. The holiday season is in full swing and excited shoppers are waiting with bated breath for the latest and greatest deals on the market. It's time to take yourself on that much-needed trip as a gift for getting through the hectic planning of Thanksgiving. Snap up these jaw-dropping travel opportunities before Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday are in full swing—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.

Black Friday is here and there's no better time to shop — or plan for your next trip. Take advantage of the deals below to score a discounted hotel, flight, cruise, and more to make 2024 your best year yet.

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.

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:

Greek cruise line Celestyal Cruises has announced its second new cruise ship this year, Celestyal Discovery, set to debut in March 2024.

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.

The US Coast Guard announced on Thursday that it called off its search for a man who went overboard from a Carnival Glory cruise in the Gulf of Mexico earlier this week.

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. 

Imagine spending your vacation days exploring ancient temples in Cambodia, indulging in the vibrant street food culture of Vietnam, or exploring the neon-lit skylines of Japan’s cities—all while enjoying the comforts of home.

Known for many years as primarily a Europe-focused accommodations business, Amsterdam-based Booking.com on Thursday launched cruises in the U.S. through a partnership with cruise agency World Travel Holdings.

Passengers on board a recent cruise to the Canary Islands who were worried about a bad weather forecast begged the ship's captain to head to port, according to a report.

For years, expedition cruising has been defined in the cruise world as a type of cruising that involves traveling to the most remote places in the world on small, hardy vessels that carry their own landing craft.

MSC Cruises has revealed a new and expanded Young and Teen Program across its entire fleet, accompanied by a new MSC Cruises’ original teen music video dedicated to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.

Luxury hotel barge cruise company European Waterways has just introduced some new special itineraries visiting Christmas Markets Cruises in Alsace-Lorraine, France.

Celebrity Cruises has announced that the fifth ship in its award-winning Edge Series will be named Celebrity Xcel.