When downtown rents dropped because of the pandemic, lots of ambitious shops, cafes and restaurants ended up launching as a result. There’s a real sense of revitalisation in the city.
27.07.2023 - 17:57 / smartertravel.com / Black Friday
This Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you can find amazing deals on hotels, vacations, group trips, travel gear and more—without leaving your home. We’re scouring the web for the best deals for travelers and will list them all right here.
Bookmark this page—we’ll be updating it frequently with can’t-miss Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2022 sales as they’re announced.
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Travel GearAmazon: Amazon is having a mega-sale spanning from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, with great deals on travel gear including luggage, clothing, and electronics.
Nordstrom: Nordstrom is heavily discounting traveler-favorite brands both in-store and online Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Target: You don’t have to wait for Black Friday to save on travel gear from Target! The retailer is offering a “holiday price match guarantee” and will offer a refund for the difference in price if something you purchased sells for a lower price. The match is valid on items purchased between October 6 and December 24.
Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques: Turn your home into a luxury hotel with savings across Marriott brand stores. Save up to 30 percent on items like Marriott pillows, or up to 25 percent off of Westin’s Heavenly Bed.
Away: Save $50 off the purchase of any two suitcases and $100 off the purchase of any 3 or more suitcases from November 17-28.
Madewell: Get 40 percent off with code OHJOY until November 24 and 50 percent off from November 25-27.
Roam: Get a free Market Tote or Travel Pouch Set with the purchase of any piece of ROAM customizable luggage, backpack, or duffel. Offer valid on purchases between November 25-28.
Cariloha: Save up to 30 percent off Cariloha’s ultra-soft bedding and clothing November 25-28.
MasterClass: Get two annual memberships for the price of one (a $180 savings) for new users until November 28.
Brooklinen: Save 20 percent off of Brooklinen’s entire site now through November 30.
Ooni: Bring authentic Italian pizza home with you with this deal from Ooni that offers 20 percent off sitewide from November 21-29.
Outdoor Voices: Save 30 percent off sitewide, plus up to 70 percent off select styles from November 23-29.
DSW: Save 30 percent off the entire site from November 24-25 and 40 percent off all boots November 26-27.
Glossier: Save 20 percent off sitewide and 30 percent off all purchases of $100 or more from November 24-28.
Tempur-Pedic: Bring the hotel mattress experience home with a new mattress from Tempur-Pedic. Save 30 percent off the TEMPUR-Cloud mattress with CLOUD30 and up
When downtown rents dropped because of the pandemic, lots of ambitious shops, cafes and restaurants ended up launching as a result. There’s a real sense of revitalisation in the city.
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