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These Are the Deals Travelers and Expats Can’t Miss This Black Friday
I’ve rounded up the best deals for bloggers on Black Friday!
I’ll be updating this page regularly with new deals so be sure to check in regularly.
I’m sharing the ultimate savings for travel lovers. Cause let’s be real, no one wants to spend more than they have to!
Be sure to clear your browser or check incognito if you’re checking in regularly to avoid missing out!
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NordVPN
69% Off – Ends Nov 27th
The VPN I recommend for making your computer look like it’s in another country. This is what I used to try SGE from Canada.
Plans start at $3.
Expedia
30% – Nov 17 – Dec 31st
Get 30% or more off hotels on Expedia.com this holiday season.
Hotels.com
30% – Nov 17 – Dec 31st
Hotels.com is in on the action, too, with 30% off hotels.
Booking.com
30% Off – Nov 17 – Dec 31st
Just like Expedia, Booking.com is offering their own 30% off sale for hotels.
BONUS: Booking.com is offering bonus money for cruise bookings. Get anywhere from $100 to $1000 in onboard credit when you book a cruise with Booking.com
Airalo
10-15% – Nov 1 – 30th
My favourite e-sim that allows me to get data worldwide without dealing with cell phone stores at airports when I’m exhausted post-flight.
New users use code “Nov15” to get 15% off. Existing users use code “Nov 10” to get 10% off.
Snag the best deals on tours and experiences
G Adventures
30% Off – Ends Nov 30th
Get done for you itineraries or join a group trip with G Adventures. They do all the planning, so you just have to show up and enjoy!
I’m eyeing their Galapagos and Borneo itineraries right now.
Cruise Direct
5% Off – Ends Nov 30th
Get discounted cruise tickets this holiday season. The discount varies by the cruise, but some start at $35 a day!
European Waterways Hotel Barges
25% Off – Nov 24 to Dec 1st
European Waterways is running a 25% off special on two of it’s popular hotel barge cruises in Europe.
- April 7, 2024 departure of the La Belle Epoque in Burgundy
- March 31, 2025 departure of the Enchante on Canal du Midi.
These tours of southern France in spring are a great way to kick of your 2024 travels!
Holland America Line Cruises
Up to 30% Off – Nov 17 to Dec 1st
Holland America is offering up to 30% off all it’s sailings! Some even include prepaid stateroom crew appreciation, so you’re getting over $500 extra value per person.
Spirit Airlines
Up to 30% Off – Nov 17 to Dec 1st
Get up to 30% off vacation packages.
Fiji Airways
$600 Flights to Fiji – Nov 17 to Dec 1st
Fiji Airways is offering $600 flights round trip from San Francisco and Honolulu. They’re also offering $880 flights between the US and Australia or New Zealand.
Typically NZ flights are about $1200 from western Canada and the US, so that is a legit steal!
Frontier Airlines
Unlimited Flight Passes – Nov 17 to Dec 1st
Frontier is known for their “all you can fly” pass for $300 (valid for flights until the end of February).
You can also get a monthly unlimited flight pass for $149/mo.
They’ve launched an unlimited annual pass for $2k/yr!
Now there are blackout dates and rules, which you can check out here. But if you fly within the US alot, this is a must-buy!
Sandals Resorts
Air and Resort Credits – Nov 13 to Dec 21st
Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts are both offering guests some extra credit when you book by Travel Tuesday. Guests get up to $750 air credit for your flight and up to $250 resort credit for 7 night+ vacays at a variety of their properties.
It includes one in Turks and Caicos, Jamaica, and Saint Vincent.
Use code “GOB2023“
For the Love of Travel (FTLO Travel)
Up to $200 Off – To Nov 30th
Use the coupon codes on each itinerary to get up to $200 itineraries for all of 2024.
Xanterra Travel Collection
Up to 30% Off – Nov 21 to Dec 1st
If you’re looking to explore the great outdoors and save money at the same time, you’ll be glad to know that Xanterra is offering up to 30% off stays at National Parks, resorts, luxury cruises, walking and biking tours, and a historic train ride to the Grand Canyon.
Contiki
Up to 25% Off – Nov 17 to 30th
Contiki was the first way I started solo travelling. Their tours for 18-35 year olds are epic! I love their sailing cruise in Croatia and bus tour around Spain.
You’ll meet the best people and have the most amazing time!
Trafalgar Tours
Up to $2,100 Off – Nov 16 to Dec 5th
Trafalgar is owned by the same company as Contiki, but they do bus tours for all ages. They have a great one in New Zealand!
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Up to 50% Off – Nov 24 to mid December
Luxury all inclusive river cruises in Eurpe, Egypt, South America and Asia are having a 12 day of Christmas sale starting Black Friday.
It’s going to include up to 50% off popular cruise and Cruise & AIr combo offers for even more savings.
Fare Drop
50% Off – Nov 20 to Dec 1st
Get alerts to your invox of flights up to 80% off. You’ll get 50% off the highest tier membership where you’ll get the most deals. Just booking 1 deal will have made your money back.
Polaris Memberships
Up to $799 Off! – Nov 22 to 29th
Polaris Adventure memberships help you get up to $799 off adventure motors. You’ll get a free month when you sign up to the membership.
Use code “LETSRIDE” to grab the deal.
Polaris helps you book ATVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles and more for cheap!
Epic travel deals to save big
Flytographer
20% Off – Nov 22nd – 24th
Get 20% off a gift card for Flytographer – a service to hire local photographers on vacations for EPIC pictures.
Think the viral dress photos in Greece.
They make a great gift!
Getting Started with Points and Miles: A Lazy Person’s Guide Book
$20 Off – Nov 20th – 27th
Use code “blackfriday” to get $20 off this helpful ebook that makes travel hacking not sound like a full-time job, so anyone can do it!
Genni of the Traveling Franklins shares the lowest effort ways to save BIG on travel.
JUCY Campervans
25% – Nov 10 to Nov 17th
Save on campervan and car rentals in Tasmania until November 17th!
Use code “Tassie25”
Website Photography Made Easy
50% Off – Nov 19 to 27th
Jared Bauman – former pro photographer – has created an epic course all about taking better website photos. You’ll learn how to take pro product photos for your blog – but also if you just want some great pics of yourself on trips.
Use code” bf2023″ to grab the 50% off one-time price.
Hopper
35 to 50% Off – Nov 28th
Hopper, which is another hotel booking site, is having 35-50% off over 10,000 hotels in 80 destinations.
St. Lucia Hotels
Up to 76% Off – Nov 24 to 28th
Get up to 76% off or in perks for Black Friday to Travel Tuesday. You could get upgrades, resort credits, spa treatments and more!
Seven Stars Resort and Spa
35% Off – Nov 24 to 28th
Located on Grace Bay Beach, you can get 35% off ocean front and view rooms and additional credits up to $300 based on the length of your stay.
You must travel from April 15th to December 19th 2024.
Whitney Peak Hotel
20% Off – Nov 16 to 29th
This Reno, Nevada hotel is 20% off.
CIVILIAN
30% Off – Nov 20 to 30th
Stay in the New York City Theater District for 30% off for January 8th to September 2nd 2024 stays.
Cambridge Beach
Up to 30% Off – Nov 16 to Dec 1st
Stay in Bermuda at their resort in Sandys between May 1, 2024 and October 31, 2024 for up to 30% off.
USe promo code “CYB23“.
Walmart
Up to 50% Off – Nov 10 to 29th
Get up to 50% off when you shop at Walmart. Everything is basically on sale – including luggage!
Intrepid
10 to 20% Off – Nov 20 to 27th
Get 10 to 20% off select trips around the globe- from India to Italy. I’m looking at the Italy one for me and my service dog in the New Year!
I’ve done Intrepid trips before and they’re great.
Amazon Deals
- Travel toiletry bottles I use
- A universal travel adaptor with 2 USB ports
- Mini travel white noise machine
- My luggage scale for travel
- Travel door lock for hotels (especially important for solo females)
- Vacuum bags and a mini pump to fit more into smaller bags
- Mini clothes steamer – handheld
- Silicone bottle covers to stop pump bottles from exploding in your bags
- Packing cubes
- Luggage strap to turn any personal item into a perfect fit to sit on your carryon suitcase
- My portable phone powerbank
- Magnetic travel containers – I use these for my meds
- A great travel kettle for hot water on the go – perfect for tea!
- A travel pillow you can stuff with clothes to save on baggage fees
- My travel eye mask
Living Abroad Travel Planning Guide
🚑 Should I buy expat travel insurance?
100% YES! — With basic coverage averaging just $5-10 USD per day, enjoy peace of mind with a plan from Safety Wing!
🌎 What is the best country to live in as an expat?
It depends – the best country to live in as an expat will depend on your unique needs. I developed this free quiz to help you figure out where is right for you!
📍 How do I pick a country to live abroad?
It depends – picking a country to live in is hard. That’s why I developed this $7 course to share all of the steps I’ve taken when deciding to move to 20+ different countries, and how I handle homesickness when I get there.
Ultimately, making the choice of where to move is going to be hard. But the hardest thing is deciding to move abroad at all!
💼 How do I get a job as an expat?
You can find work abroad via local job boards or temp agencies. My favourite way to work is remotely, so I always look for jobs on FlexJobs.com when I live abroad. They hire for 100% remote roles only.
If you’re looking to teach English abroad, Premier TEFL has the best online course to get you great work!
💰 How do I open a bank account abroad?
Wise.com offers free global accounts, and the cheapest money transfers. Since it can be a headache to open bank accounts in different countries (it took me 2 months in the UK!), Wise.com is a great solution.
I actually use it as my primary bank now worldwide due to the multi-currency debit card. (Read more)
👯♀️ How do you make friends abroad?
Meetup.com – Meet likeminded people who share a similar hobby with Meetup! It’s free to join, but some activities may cost money, like if you go to a cafe and get a coffee.
🙀 I don’t speak the language. Can I still live abroad?
Learn languages in no time with iTalki! Moving abroad is an opportunity to learn the language. You don’t need to know it before you leave home.
💻 Do I need a VPN?
Yes! – VPNs allow you to access more of the internet. From US Netflix in the UK to social media sites banned in Asia. It’s a really helpful and cheap thing to ensure your online activities aren’t restricted.
🧳 What’s the best luggage for living abroad?
This is my favourite luggage set for long term travel. You can read more about my review of types of suitcases for travel here.
🏡 How do I tell my friends and family I want to live abroad?
Take this $7 course and learn the exact script I used to tell my family I was moving abroad … and then when I did it again. I even include tips for prepping your family, and for how to handle family who aren’t supportive.
✈️ What’s the best site to buy cheap flights?
To find cheap flights, I recommend Skyscanner. (Read more)
🏨 What’s the best site to find cheap hotels?
To find cheap hotels, I recommend Booking.com. (Read more)
Or stay for free with Trusted Housesitters!
🚗 What’s the best site to rent cars abroad?
To find cheap rental cars, I recommend Discover Cars.
🚗 What’s the best site to find tours?
To find epic tours, I recommend Viator.
