Let’s get you from your couch to the skies this November, and on a budget, too.
We’re talking travel this Black Friday, with savings spread across hotels, airlines, vacation packages and more for 2022 and into the new year.
To celebrate the shopping extravaganza, many booking and travel sites are starting as early as today, sharing flight deals and hotel packages on deep discount you won’t find any other time of the year.
This also comes at the perfect time, as there really is no better holiday gift to give than a dream vacation or getaway. Or, escape the cold just for yourself and book a solo trip to the tropics before 2022 is over.
Since holiday travel can be tricky, we also spoke to an expert — Melanie Fish, head of global PR, for Expedia Group Brands — who helped us understand the busy skies ahead of the holidays.
“Timing is key. Waiting to start a trip on the Monday before Christmas instead of the Saturday before can save travelers about 20% on average,” advised Fish. “If possible, wait to return on Friday, Dec. 30 instead of the day after Christmas to save about 30%. If there is flexibility, traveling on the holiday itself is typically cheaper and less crowded.”
This is great news, as the deals below are shoppable right now, allowing you to book as soon as Christmas for your last minute holiday plans. Since there’s nothing worse than canceled plans, Fish had one more tip before you book.
“I always advise my friends and family to stick to a carry-on and book an early flight if possible so there’s time to recover if a flight is delayed or canceled,” added Fish.
Whether you need a domestic flight in a pinch for the holidays or a full-blown international excursion, read on for the best Black Friday, Cyber Monday and even Travel Tuesday deals of 2022.
The best Black Friday hotel deals
1. Expedia
Shop for experiences this Black Friday, with amazing travel deals from Expedia. The site is offering their Expedia Members 30% off or more on select hotels, from now through Nov. 28, with booking dates available through June 30, 2023.
2. Booking.com
Save now, travel anytime before Dec. 31 2023. That’s the deal at Booking.com, with 30% off savings on hotels when you purchase right now.
3. Marriott Bonvoy
Say “bon voyage” with Marriott Bonvoy’s Cyber Week deals this year. Book now and save 20% on any stay from Jan 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023, so long as you check out before Nov. 28 of this year when the sale ends.
4. Marriott Renaissance Aruba or Curaçao Resort
We have a tough decision for you — Aruba or Curaçao? Well, maybe book both, as the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort and the Renaissance Wind Creek Curacao Resort have deals for Black Friday, with up to 50% you stay, from Nov. 25 through Nov. 28, with code BOG at checkout.
5. Getaway
Want to get away this year? Then book a Getaway cabin stay now and save $35 with code HOLIDAYESCAPE.
6. Agoda
Book your next hotel with Agoda and save big. From now through Nov. 28 , save up to 20% on selected hotels on the site, checking in on or before June 30, 2023.
7. Priceline
Priceline is known to have some of the best deals on travel, and Black Friday is no different. Book a hotel now and enjoy up to 20% off, plus savings on rental cars and travel packages, too.
8. Atlantis Bahamas
Atlantis may be mythical, but these deals are real. Book now and save 20% off your next vacation, plus get a $500 resort credit when you stay five nights and a $100 resort credit per additional night. Also take a look at other Atlantis deals on the bottom of the page, with sales for other properties like The Coral, The Royal, The Cove and more.
The best airline deals
1. JetBlue Vacations
Dreaming of a getaway? Make it a reality with JetBlue Vacations. Save up to $750 right now on flight and hotel packages, plus free airport transfers, a free inflight drink and 24/7 support from a local insider. Even better read below for more deals this Cyber Week:
- $50 off when you spend $750+ with promo code PACKAGE50
- $250 off when you spend $3,000+ with promo code PACKAGE250
- $500 off when you spend $5,000+ with promo code PACKAGE500
- $750 off when you spend $6,000+ with promo code PACKAGE750
2. CheapOair
CheapOair is a great way to find a deal, but even more so on Black Friday. While we don’t know the deals quite yet, be sure to sign up for their newsletter or bookmark our page for the latest.
The best cruise deals
1. Uniworld Cruises
The sea is calling… or rather the river. Enjoy amazing river cruises in Europe right now, during Uniworld Cruises Black Friday sale, offering low fares on all-inclusive luxury cruises through Europe when you book by Nov. 26.
The best travel experience deals
1. Go City
Get out and explore this year with Go City. Once you book a trip with the hotels and airlines above, enhance it with a Go City pass with excursions, tours and more bundled into one. Save up to 15% off passes in 29 top cities from Nov. 22 through 30 and then be entered to win giveaways for even more savings and free passes.
2. GetYourGuide
Get your guide and then get going on your next adventure. The excursions site is now offering up to 50% off select experiences, booking now through next November, should you need to plan in advance.
3. Contiki
Group travel is the best travel, right? Share some memories and save some money with Contiki trips, with up to 25% savings on over 60 trips worldwide when you shop between Nov. 23 and Dec. 1.
4. Insight Vacations
Want some insight into how to save money while traveling in 2023? Then shop the Insight Vacations Black Friday Sale, saving up to 15% off on 40 of their exclusive itineraries, from Europe and the UK to the Americas and even Egypt.
5. Trafalgar Tours
Tour the world on a budget with Trafalgar Tours. The company is now offering up to 15% off on select 2023 tour packages, with departures between April 1 and Oct. 15, 2023.
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