It’s that time of year! It’s when we’re all looking for the best “deals” of the year! Black Friday Travel & Cyber Monday shopping is a sport of sorts! Deal doesn’t mean cheap in this case; it means better value for our money. And this week, we’re here to share the best bang for your vacation buck!
All week long we’ll be emailing our subscribers (are you on that list?) and updating this blog post with VACATIONS you’ll want to get on the countdown calendar ASAP!
Here’s what you can expect for Black Friday Travel deals:
Thursday – Travel for the Cruise Lovers
Friday – Promotions for the European Vacationer
Saturday– For the Land Lovers, including All Inclusive Resorts
Sunday – Special places worldwide & destinations gaining popularity
Monday – Theme Parks
See a promotion you love? Email hello@LOTMV.com and we’ll get you hooked up with the best of our team! Happy Traveling!
🚢Curated Promotions for the Cruise Lover🚢
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River & Ocean Cruising have been some of the most popular means of travel in 2024, and the cruise lines are keeping it coming with some great deals!
For an Adults-Only Cruise Experience
Virgin Voyages offers two amazing deals for a (very) limited time.
Virgin Voyages is rewriting this year’s Black Friday, Cyber Weekend, and Travel Tuesday rules.
From November 25th to December 3rd, Sailors can choose the best deal that fits their travel style: sail from just $99 per Sailor per night or score 80% off your 2nd Sailor with up to $400 in free drinks!
With all the always-included luxuries — Wi-Fi, dining, tips, and more — this is more than a deal; it’s a game-changer in holiday travel.
Caribbean?
Mediterranean?
Both?
Sailors get the best value on the destinations they
dream about.
For The Family Cruise Experience
Set sail with Royal Caribbean on the biggest ships at sea and where in the world!
BLACK FRIDAY: 60% OFF SECOND GUEST + KIDS SAIL FREE
Celebrity Cruises is offering a month of Black Friday deals. From November 8 through December 9, guests can save up to 75 percent on the second guest on sailings across the globe, departing now through May 10, 2027.
The deal isn’t applicable for sailings in the Galapagos, 9-night or longer itineraries, and select Alaska Cruisetours on Celebrity Summit.
For the Luxury Lover
Explora Journeys offers up to 50 percent savings on select voyages worldwide, plus a reduced deposit of just 5 percent.
Travelers can snag the deal through their preferred travel advisor beginning November 20.
The sale is available for all suite categories on select sailings departing November 29, 2024.
Unwrap the season’s best value with Regent Cruise Lines. Up to 40% Savings plus our limited-time Black Friday Bonus of $1,000 Shipboard Credit per suite.
Set sail for unforgettable destinations across Asia, Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean, and beyond—all with exceptional savings and an added Shipboard Credit to make your experience even more indulgent.
Choose from over 70 voyages and step into the New Year knowing that you’ve treated yourself to the Gift of Travel.
You don’t have to wait until Travel Tuesday to take advantage of our best cruise travel deals.
Reserve your suite today before this combined offer expires on November 30.
- BLACK FRIDAY BONUS: $1,000 Shipboard Credit Per Suite
- PLUS EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS: Up to 40% Off on Select Voyages
- Choose from Over 70 Itineraries Worldwide
Oceania Cruises’ Best-Ever Black Friday Sale offers up to $5,500 savings per guest on over 90 sailings in 2025.
Guests can enjoy up to a 4-category room upgrade and one exclusive perk to choose from: free or reduced airfare, shipboard credit up to $1,000 or a premium drink package.
Travelers can book the deal now through December 10.
From November 18 to December 1, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises are offering some great deals.
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is offering 2-for-1 fares plus up to 35 percent off river and yacht cruises, with savings up to $6,000.
Solo travelers can enjoy selected sailings without a single supplement for 2024 cruises and reduced supplements for 2025 and 2026.
Emerald Cruises is offering 2-for-1 fares along with up to 40 percent on a selection of river cruises and up to 30 percent on a selection of yacht experiences, with a total savings of around $2,800.
For The Adventure Lover
Hurtigruten is offering a Black Friday sale with up to 50 percent off select sailings on bookings now through December 2.
Travelers can enjoy the discount when they book with their Travel Advisor. Signature departures through September 2025 are also up to 25 percent off.
Expedition company Aurora Expeditions is offering up to 25 percent savings on select Antarctica voyages in 2024-25, with up to 20 percent off and free cabin upgrades for select 2025 Arctic expeditions and up to 20 percent off and no single supplement on select 2025 Arctic voyages.
Book the discounted trips now through December 3.
For the River Cruise Enthusiast
Travelers can receive a free Panorama Suite upgrade along with free gratuities on select 2025 sailings with Avalon Waterways when you book the Black Friday deal, available now through December 13 for travel anytime in 2025.
From November 18 to December 1, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises are offering some great deals.
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is offering 2-for-1 fares plus up to 35 percent off river and yacht cruises, with savings up to $6,000.
Solo travelers can enjoy selected sailings without a single supplement for 2024 cruises, and reduced supplements for 2025 and 2026.
Emerald Cruises is offering 2-for-1 fares along with up to 40 percent on a selection of river cruises and up to 30 percent on a selection of yacht experiences, with a total savings of around $2,800.
✈️ Curated Promotions for the European Traveler!🗿
Europe has been THE hottest destination post Covid. As soon as we were allowed out of the country, EVERYONE jumped on the plane to Europe.
I can’t say I’m any different having visited Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Turkey, Greece, Ireland, Hungary, Romania and a few more European countries in the last few years!
A European sampler itinerary is a great way to get your European travels started!
Europe by Land
Don’t overlook the guided tour vacation! Especially for first time European travelers. One of my personal favorites is Globus, which is offering up to $1,000 per couple on select Worldwide tours booked through December 13 for travel anytime during 2025.
The sister brand Cosmos is offering offering up to $400 in savings per couple for select tours booked now through December 13 for travel anytime in 2025.
Join the Irish Spirit – 8 days, 7 nights on a leisurely tour that covers the spectacular scenery of the countryside and some of Ireland’s most stunning coastal views along the Ring of Kerry. $1866 per person.
Tuscan Treasures with Cinque Terre. Can you think of anything more Italian? Visit Italy for 8 days, 7 nights where you’ll stay in historic Montecatini Terme: discover Cinque Terre’s picturesque villages, Pisa’s Leaning Tower, San Gimignano’s hills, art in Florence, truffle hunts and wine tasting. $2,066 per person.
Europe by River
Travelers can receive a free Panorama Suite upgrade along with free gratuities on select 2025 sailings with Avalon Waterways when you book the Black Friday deal, available now through December 13 for travel anytime in 2025.
Viking River Cruises shares FREE International Airfare*, + Special Fares & $25 Deposit on most 2024-2027 Voyages.
From November 18 to December 1, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises are offering some great deals.
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is offering 2-for-1 fares plus up to 35 percent off river and yacht cruises, with savings up to $6,000.
Solo travelers can enjoy selected sailings without a single supplement for 2024 cruises, and reduced supplements for 2025 and 2026.
Emerald Cruises is offering 2-for-1 fares along with up to 40 percent on a selection of river cruises and up to 30 percent on a selection of yacht experiences, with a total savings of around $2,800.
Travelers looking to save on a European river cruise vacation are in luck: Riviera River Cruises is offering 50 percent off 2026 departures.
The deal is available on bookings made through December 15. Riviera is running the promotion to celebrate the launch of 2026 sales, as well as the announcement of its new ship, its five new themed itineraries and its new departure for solo guests.
🏝️All Inclusive and Land Lover Promotions 🏝️
Sandals & Beachs Resorts throughout the Caribbean is offering up to 65 percent off and up to a $1,500 booking credit (up to a $1,000 instant credit and a $500 air credit), plus one night free on select room categories, on bookings made now through December 3, 2024.
Karisma All Inclusive Hotels & Resorts’ Black Friday Sale offers savings of up to 65 percent on stays at hotels throughout the Caribbean, including the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
Book from November 18, 2024, to December 6, 2024, and travel between November 18, 2024, to January 2, 2027, to take advantage of spectacular savings at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts, Margaritaville Island Reserve Resorts, and Azul Beach Resorts.
🛖Special Destinations & Destinations Gaining Popularity🛖
It’s that time of year — Windstar’s Pick Your Perk offer is back for another season of savings.
With options that match your travel style, you get to make the most of your vacation, your way. Just choose one of these great perks:
- Option 1: An onboard credit of up to $1,000 per suite — good for shore excursions, beverage packages, spa treatments and more.
- Option 2: A night at a hotel before or after your cruise.
- Option 3: A complimentary All-Inclusive experience when you reserve a Premium Suite (a value of more than $1,300 for two guests on a 7-day voyage).
*Promotion good for other sailings as well.
🏰 Curated Promotions for the Theme Park Lover 🏰
Disney World – Orlando
Save Up to 25% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels in Early 2025
Stay in the magic in early 2025 with this special offer on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels!
- Save up to 25% on rooms for stays most nights from February 23 to April 30, 2025
- Save up to 20% on rooms for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from January 1 to February 20, 2025
When you stay at Disney Resorts Collection hotels, you can enjoy the same legendary detail, storytelling and service found in the theme parks—along with an array of benefits.
Save up to $200 per night on a 3-night, 2-day Walt Disney Travel Company room-and-ticket package at select Disney Resort hotels, valid for arrivals most nights from February 26 to June 30, 2025.When you stay at Disney Resorts Collection hotels, you can enjoy the same legendary detail, storytelling and service found in the theme parks—along with an array of benefits.
Packages may be available for longer lengths of stay.
Disneyland – California
For a Limited Time, Disney+ Subscribers Can Buy 2 Days and Get 1 Free Day at a Disneyland Resort Theme Park
—get tickets now to take advantage of this special limited-time offer! Then, visit 3 days from November 18 through December 27, 2024. Park reservations are required and subject to availability.
Disneyland Holiday Ticket Offer for Disney+ Subscribers at a Glance
(Ages 3+)
3-Day Ticket with Admission to 1-Park Per Day – $330
3-Day Ticket with Admission to 1-Park Per Day – $330
- Tickets are valid November 18 through December 27, 2024, subject to restrictions and park reservation availability.
- This ticket is valid for 13 days after first use or on December 27, 2024, whichever comes first.
Park Hopper ticket upgrade and Lightning Lane Multi Pass can be added for additional fees.
Don’t Miss! Kids’ Special Ticket Offer – For a Limited Time, Children (Ages 3 to 9) Can Visit for as Low as $50 Per Child With a Special 1-Day, 1-Park Ticket.
- Take advantage of this special limited-time offer. Then, choose when to visit from January 7 through March 20, 2025—subject to theme park reservation availability.
Save Up to 15% on Select Stays at a Disneyland Resort Hotel
Save up to 15% on select rooms (Sunday through Thursday nights). This offer is valid for Standard and Premium room types at these Disneyland Resort hotels:
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- Disneyland Hotel
- The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
Book now through December 9, 2024. Travel must be completed by December 20, 2024.
Save Up to 25% on Select Stays at a Disneyland Resort Hotel
Have up to 25% on select stays of 4 or more nights at a Disneyland Resort hotel, from January 7 through March 20, 2025. Subject to availability and restrictions.Enjoy these savings:
- Save up to 25% (weekdays or weekends)
- On select stays at a Disneyland Resort hotel of 4 nights or more
- Save up to 20% (Sunday through Thursday nights)
- On select stays at:
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- Disneyland Hotel
- The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
- On select stays at:
- Save up to 10% (Sunday through Thursday nights)
- On select stays at Pixar Place Hotel
Valid for Standard and Premium room types at these Disneyland Resort hotels:
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- Disneyland Hotel
- The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
- Pixar Place Hotel
Universal Studios Orlando
It’s like free dining! Save up to a $1,000 Dining Card Included in Select Hotel and Ticket Packages*
Staying at a Universal Orlando hotel comes with exclusive theme park perks—and now, when you book this delicious dining, hotel, and ticket package, it comes with a whole lot of food for your crew! Use your Dining Card for select food and beverage purchases across Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, Universal CityWalk, and all Universal Orlando hotels. From award-winning restaurants to tasty in-park dining options, Universal is known for offering an array of mouthwatering bites for everyone to enjoy.
Travel: Nov. 7, 2024 – Apr. 10, 2025
Blockout Dates: Dec. 20, 2024 – Jan. 4, 2025
Get 2 Days Free* with a 2-Park, 2-Day Ticket
Ticket Offer Details
- Visit one park per day: Universal Studios Florida or Universal Islands of Adventure; OR choose a Park-to-Park ticket to visit multiple parks in the same day.
- A Park-to-Park ticket is the only way to enjoy a magical ride on the Hogwarts™ Express between Hogsmeade™ Station and Kings Cross Station.
- Valid for any 4 calendar days during a 7 consecutive calendar day period.
- Ticket price determined by first date of your visit; check price calendar.
*Ticket prices and availability vary by day. Daily pricing is visible within the Web Store price calendar to see exact ticket price for your preferred period of visitation. Select dates are not valid for first day of purchase. Offer may be modified, suspended, or terminated at the sole discretion of Universal Orlando. Additional restrictions apply.
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