All the Biggest Travel Deals You Can Book Right Now
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Somehow, we’ve done it. We’ve arrived at the final month of 2023 and it’s nearly impossible to step a foot outside without hearing Wham! or Mariah blaring through your ear holes.
Yes, it’s officially holiday go-time. With all the fuss and muss that comes with that territory, it can be difficult to plan anything past all the holiday hoopla such as, say, a 2024 getaway? But the ball will be dropping in Times Square before you know it, and now is a great time to start thinking ahead to new adventures in the new year. If you play your cards right, you might even be able to sneak in another vacay before the year’s end—after all, sometimes those PTO days don’t roll over.
Of course, you don’t have to wait until 2024 to get out of town, either. Though you might deal with some record-setting crowds at the airport and on the roads if you do, and all that holiday travel demand often means higher prices. All things considered, you’ll probably save some coin putting off that trip until after the new year.
That said, there are deals to be had, but you just have to know where to look. Because we’re always looking out for you, we have rounded up the best ones out there right now.
The deals below should have you covered no matter what sort of getaway is most appealing to you and yours. We’ve got all sorts of cheap flights, travel and hotel deals, with both budget-friendly and aspirational options, for you to consider. There are vacation packages, train deals, tour savings, and even camper van rental promos and the occasional luggage deal. There’s also a mix of the best flight deals for both last-minute travel and for those planning ahead for 2024 getaways.
Throughout the month, we’ll keep this post fresh so you can stay on top of all the best flight, travel, and hotel deals so you can save money when you’re getting out there this month and beyond. Bookmark this page and we promise you’ll always have something good to come back for.
Flight Deals Right Now
Frontier Airlines
The budget airline’s popular GoWild! all-you-can-fly pass just went on sale at a dramatic discount thanks to Black Friday. Right now, Frontier is offering its one-year unlimited flight pass for its lowest-ever price, $499, while supplies last. The discount is available through November 28, 2023. Additionally, the airline is now offering a monthly unlimited flight pass at a discounted price of $149 per month, as well as fall-and-winter unlimited flight pass for just $299 for a limited time. The pass does have some rules and limitations, including blackout periods and that you need to book your domestic flight the day before your trip.
Spirit Airlines
The budget airline is offering up to 30% off vacation packages, allowing travelers to save significant cash when you book your flight, hotel, and/or rental car all together through the airline. One deal offers a Chicago package to Las Vegas starting at $201 per person for a three-night stay, while another three-night Detroit package to Cancun starts at $289 per person.
Etihad Airways
The airline has discounted stopover flight packages right now including 40% off two or four-night hotel stays in Abu Dhabi hotels, one or two-night free stopovers in selected hotels, and free accommodations for travelers with a connecting flight in Abu Dhabi. The airline’s stopover program also offers discounts on restaurants and experiences. More details are available here.
Delta Air Lines
Delta AmEx cardholders can now earn award flights obtained using their SkyMiles at a 15% discount through the airline’s new “TakeOff 15” promotion.
Hotel & Resort Deals Right Now
Muy’Ono
The Belize resort brand is offering a “Stay 4 Nights, Pay 3” promotion across eight of its properties right now. The deal is available for bookings through December 17, 2023. The promo rate is nonrefundable and is not eligible for stays at Blue Horizon Lodge.
Grand Hyatt Plaza del Carmen
The Plaza del Carmen hotel is offering a special holiday deal where guests can spend their fourth night on the property free. The hotel also is offering daily breakfast and a $100 resort credit per stay. The deal must be booked by December 20, 2023 for stays between December 19, 2023 and January 7, 2024.
Casa de Sierra Nevada
The San Miguel de Allende, Mexico hotel is offering guests a complimentary fourth night for free on bookings through December 2023.
Virgin Hotels
The popular hotel group is now offering savings of up to 30% off bookings at Virgin properties made through December 31, 2023 through its “Joy Behind Every Door” promotion. The deal is valid on stays through then end of 2024. More details and additional promotions are available here.
IHG Hotels & Resorts
The hotel brand is offering guests a 20% off discount through a flash sale on bookings made through January 3, 2024 on stays completed through January 6, 2024. The deal is good across 1,600 participating properties. To be eligible for the deal, bookings must be made at least three days before your check-in date.
Kimpton Hotels & Resorts
Guests staying at a Kimpton property through February 29, 2024, can mention the secret password “Chalet all day” at the front desk during check-in to receive special surprise or perk as part of their stay.
Motel 6
Right now, travelers joining Motel 6’s rewards program, My6, will receive 6% off their stay at all Motel 6 and Studio 6 properties. My6 members also get up to 30% off Avis car rentals, free delivery from DoorDash and Grubhub, and $30 off airfare purchased through the Cheap O Air platform.
Capital One Travel
VentureX cardholders can earn a $100 “experience credit” if they stay at any of the card company’s new Premier Collection of hotels and resorts. The credits can be applied to dining, spa services, and more. Room upgrades, when available, are also offered to cardholders.
Cruise Deals Right Now
Costa Cruises
The cruise line is running a holiday sale right now with cruise fares starting at just $399 on select sailings for 2023 and 2024. Discount sailings include voyages to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and South America. The promotion is available through December 21, 2023.
Princess Cruises
Princess just launched its 2024 wave season sale with up to 40% savings on cruise fares for select 2024, 2025, and 2026 sailings. The sale also includes complimentary room upgrades and an offer for third and fourth guests to sail free when booked in the same stateroom as first and second guests. Eligible cruises include a seven-day tour of Norwegian Fjords on Sky Princess, a seven-tour of the western Caribbean, and a 16-day Hawaiian island voyage. The sale will continue through February 29, 2024.
Azamara Cruises
The cruise line is running a wave season sale offering travelers up to $2,000 off per stateroom on select sailings booked by March 21, 2024 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2024. Eligible sailings include a seven-night Greece voyage and a nine-night tour of the western Mediterranean.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line has renewed its partnership with PLAYSTUDIOS, a casual mobile games platform, and $1 million has been reinvested in complimentary travel for gamers. The partnership is offering a deal where consumers can redeem reward points for free travel or discounts up to $750 off any cruise, and select one of 500 three to seven-night sailings to the Mexican Riviera, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Alaska, and the Caribbean.
Disney Cruise Line
The popular cruise line is currently offering up to 35% off select sailings from a number of destinations including Rome, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Southampton, Miami, Vancouver, and Port Canaveral.
Royal Caribbean
The cruise line is now offering 30% off all its cruises alongside its “Kids Sail Free” promotion. More details on available sailing dates are available here.
More Travel Deals Right Now
Lyft
In honor of the release of the new Wonka movie, Lyft users can get 30% off their ride on December 15, 2023 only (up to $10) using the code WONKAMOVIE.
Dis-Loyalty
The new travel and food membership program from hotel and lifestyle brand Ennismore is offering members significant discounts on hotel stays including 50% off deals at just-opened hotels like Hyde Ibiza, Mama Shelter Dijon, and 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis this month. Membership in the program costs $18 a month or $216 per year (with a minimum one-year commitment) and includes many additional food and travel discounts.
Saint Lucia
The popular destination is offering deals of up to 50% off hotels, resorts, tours, and excursions for guests visiting the area. The special offers can be browsed at the destination’s “Fall for Saint Lucia” hub.
Amtrak
The rail service just expanded its offer of discounted “Night Owl” tickets on the Northeast Corridor right now. It is also offering discount Acela Business Class tickets in a flash sale through December 19, 2023. Additional current Amtrak deals can be viewed here.
Costsaver
The tour brand is offering up to 15% off a number of getaways booked less than four months out, including over $500 off a 28-day European Discoverer tour and almost $300 off the company’s Spectacular Canyons and National Parks tour.
Cabana
The camper van rental startup has a number of deals to help you save money on your next adventure right now. You can get $200 off bookings of five nights or more using the promo code EXTENDEDSTAYS, or $600 off bookings of ten nights or more with the code EXTENDEDSTAY10. One way trips from select markets are available for $75/night, and teachers and first responders can both get 20% off their stay. The service is available in Seattle, LA, San Francisco, and Austin.
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