Summer is over and travel is seasonally slow. Meanwhile, some Americans are reluctant to travel overseas because of the ongoing war in the Middle East. But travel vendors are tempting the hesitant with Black Friday deals to extraordinary destinations.
Black Friday? Cyber Monday? The travel search engine Kayak says they have travel deals right now. Destinations that were pricey over the summer offer some of the best deals on airfare you’ll find in November, saving “on average between 36-41%” on flights. Kayak says you can save 41% on flights to Athens, Prague 37%, and Amsterdam and Rome 36% over summer pricing. Indeed, we did find a Norse Atlantic flight from NY JFK to Athens via London for $163, although it takes 18 hours and has loads of caveats.
KAYAK considered flight destinations with the greatest decrease in airfare from July 2023 to November 2023. Searches considered were for July 1-10, 2023, for travel between July 1, 2023 - Oct. 31, 2023, vs. searches between Nov. 1 - 10, 2023 for travel between Nov. 1, 2023 - Feb. 28, 2024. Part of this is seasonal, part is the effect of too many planes and too few passengers. Lower prices and fewer people at top destinations in Europe is a powerful Black Friday combination.
Swan Hellenic calls its journeys “cultural expedition cruses.” You could be searching for the mighty polar bear in the frozen Arctic, uncovering the ancient mysteries of the Mediterranean, falling for the charm of the Middle East, or taking on the planet’s last frontier in Antarctica.
For example, it offers a “Mysteries of Carthage and the Moors” cruise from Lisbon to Palermo 08/10/2024 for 11 days for a price of $4,499 USD. But book your Swan Hellenic cultural expedition before December 4th, 2023, and save up to 50%.
Swan Hellenic says you’ll experience this “the ultimate bucket list adventure” aboard their boutique, 5-star expedition ships “in the company of eminent experts and like-minded companions.” Extras like onboard beverages, meals, lectures, gratuities and more are reportedly included. Pick a cruise you like, put in your name, email and phone number, and find out how much you’ll save off list price.
For Black Friday, Expedia is pushing Membership Deals. As a member, you save 30% or more on select hotels when you book by Nov 29 and travel by the end of 2024.
In Las Vegas, The STRAT Hotel has a Member Price of 51% off. The room price is normally $57 but with the Expedia Membership Deal, it’s just $28. However, this deal isn’t quite as good as it looks. The actual per night total is $154 including taxes and fees, such as the notorious resort fee.
Similarly, if you’re going to New York and want to stay in luxury in Greenwich Village, PUBLIC, a 4-star Ian Schrager hotelis just $258 a
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The holiday season is underway and while Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday may be over, there are still plenty of awesome deals to score this December.
Holland America Line has seen record-breaking Black Friday bookings for the second year in a row in the United States. The cruise line saw a reported 20% more Black Friday bookings than last year and 23% higher for the period from Black Friday through to Cyber Monday.
Cruise.com’s Black Friday sale began at 9AM on Friday, November 24th and runs through December 3rd offering exclusive cruise deals on a host of cruise lines to worldwide destinations. Guests booking during this sale can save with exclusive rates, up to $1,700 in Savings and Onboard Spending, Free Gratuities, Free Drinks, Free Wi-Fi, Reduced Deposits and more. Set sail on iconic ships in the Caribbean, cruises along Europe’s rivers, luxury vessels and expedition ships. “These are by far the best deals of the year! For anyone planning to book a cruise now is the best time to do so,” said Anthony Hamawy, President of Cruise.com.
There are lots of great deals competing for your attention today, but we want to highlight one we're particularly excited about: the Béis Black Friday sale. Béis lovers and newcomers can save 25 percent off sitewide. If you've been eyeing luggage or travel accessories from Béis, now is the time to buy—the brand does not hold sales often, and this is its only sitewide sale of the year. Below, we're answering all of your questions about the sale, and sharing our top picks of the best suitcases, duffels, and travel accessories from Béis to score now. Happy shopping!
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.
It's officially the week of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the single most advantageous time of year to make essential purchases. These buys might include discounted flights, hotel, and cruise bookings; luggage and loungewear; or home necessities like mattresses. There's nothing like the feeling of checking into a hotel, being handed the key, walking through the doors to your room for the first time, and immediately flopping onto the cloud-like hotel bed after a long flight. Seriously, a good hotel mattress is one of the joys of a vacation. This top travel moment also prompts some inspiration for the space we occupy when we're not traveling.
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.
Amazon Black Friday deals are now officially live, and that means tons of opportunities for travelers to save 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: Tablets from Samsung and Google, Yeti coolers and drinkware, and suitcases from Samsonite and American Traveler. Below, find two dozen of the best Black Friday deals on Amazon to shop now, and keep checking back for more discounts you'll want to snag during Cyber Weekend.
Good news for travelers: The best Black Friday deals have officially 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. We're seeing discounts on everything from headphones and fitness trackers to weekender bags and luggage sets from travel-friendly retailers and brands like Amazon, Away, Béis, 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 Black Friday deals for travelers.
There's no better time to upgrade your luggage than during the biggest savings event of 2023—Black Friday. This year, some of our favorite travel brands are offering an array of discounts on everything from sets of checked suitcases and carry-ons, to versatile duffels and totes, to travel accessories like cosmetic bags and packing cubes. Whether you're looking to refresh your own luggage collection or gift a loved one something new, you'll definitely save big on travel gear with these sales. Below, find the best Black Friday luggage deals worth adding to your shopping cart.
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