Want to give yourself the gift of travel in 2026? Now’s the time to start the planning process to take advantage of all the Black Friday and Cyber Week deals out there. From major discounts on tours and cruises to sizable savings on hotels and resorts in tropical destinations, there are all kinds of ways to save big on your 2026 family vacations.
Some deals are already live, and others kick in right after Thanksgiving. Here’s my list of the Black Friday and Cyber Week travel sales and promotions that you should definitely have on your radar.
Black Friday and Cyber Week deals from hotels and resorts
Sandals and Beaches Resorts: Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts are offering their biggest sales of the year for Black Friday, available for bookings through December 2, 2025. At Beaches Resorts, travelers can get up to 65% off accommodations at the brand’s family-friendly all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica and Turks and Caicos, plus up to $500 in instant booking credit and a $100 web booking bonus, all valid for travel through December 20, 2027. Stay five nights or more and receive a $200 spa credit, and book for seven nights or more to get a $300 airfare credit plus one complimentary night.
Sandals Resorts is offering up to 65% off accommodations at its 17 adults-only, all-inclusive resorts across the Caribbean, plus up to $1,500 in instant booking credit and a $100 web booking bonus valid for travel through December 25, 2027. Stays of five nights or more also receive a $200 spa credit, and stays of seven nights or more get a $300 airfare credit plus one complimentary night.
Royalton Hotels & Resorts: Save up to 20% on a tropical getaway at Royalton Hotels & Resorts properties during the brand’s Black Friday sale. The offer is valid for new reservations made through December 8, 2025, and trips can be scheduled until December 31, 2026. The sale extends across the company’s entire portfolio, including the fully renovated Royalton Riviera Cancun and Royalton Hideaway Riviera Cancun all-inclusive resorts and the upcoming Royalton Vessence Barbados adult-oriented all-inclusive resort opening in summer 2026.
Velas Resorts: From November 28 through December 1, 2025, Velas Resorts is offering up to 25% off nightly rates plus added bonuses such as free stays for kids, 50% off for teens, spa credits, golf perks, hydrotherapy sessions, and complimentary transportation. Deals can be found at both its family-friendly and adults-only all-inclusive properties in Los Cabos, Riviera Maya, Riviera Nayarit, and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico.
Karisma Hotels & Resorts: Book between November 18 and December 8, 2025, to get savings of up to 65% and up to $1,000 in resort credits at Karisma Hotels & Resorts all-inclusive properties, which include Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya, and the adult-only Margaritaville Island Reserve Resort Riviera Maya. The deals are available for travel through December 22, 2026.
Omni Hotels & Resorts: Get 30% off stays of two nights or more during Omni Hotels & Resorts‘ Cyber Sale. The offer is available from November 19 to December 3, 2025, for stays between November 26, 2025, and May 26, 2026.
OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels: Save on a Hawaiʻi getaway with OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels’ annual Cyber Sale. Through December 9, 2025, you can get up to 45% off stays across O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i, and the Big Island when you use the promo code CYBER25. And if you plan a multigenerational vacation between now and May 31, 2026, OUTRIGGER’s “Grandparent Guarantee” says that if your family doesn’t leave Hawaiʻi with deeper bonds, OUTRIGGER will invite you back to try it again.
Atlantic Hospitality: You have just 24 hours to get 25% off new reservations for 2026 stays at Atlantic Hospitality properties in Maine. So be ready to book on Travel Tuesday this December 2 to score discounts on classic New England getaways at properties like the recently renovated Asticou Hotel in Northeast Harbor, the reimagined Dunes on the Waterfront in Ogunquit, and the family-friendly Salt Cottages in Bar Harbor. A full deposit is required at the time of booking, and individual blackout dates and restrictions may apply.
Marriott Bonvoy: From November 25 through December 2, 2025, Marriott Bonvoy members can get 25% off when booking through the Marriott Bonvoy app and 20% off when booking online for stays between November 30, 2025, and February 22, 2026. Non-members will receive 15% off Cyber Week sale bookings, and participating hotels include the recently renovated Westin DC Downtown and Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection.
Level Hotels & Furnished Suites: Save on apartment-style stays with resort-inspired amenities at Level Hotels & Furnished Suites’ properties in Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Vancouver with the Holiday in the City offer. Book by January 4, 2026, and save up to 20% off on two-night stays or up to 25% off plus complimentary self-parking on three-night stays (in select locations) for stays through January 31, 2026. Between November 18 and December 3, guests can unlock an even bigger 35% off with promo code BLFRDY, valid on stays through May 31, 2026.
Playa Hotels and Resorts: Book between November 26 and December 3, 2025, to get up to 25% off stays at Playa Hotels and Resorts’ 20 all-inclusive properties in Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic for travel between November 26, 2025, and December 20, 2026. For families that includes options like Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa and Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, while grownups can consider adults-only resorts like Hyatt Zilara Cancun and Secrets La Romana Resort & Spa.
Hilton: Through December 15, 2025, travelers can get up to 25% off stays at participating Hilton properties through April 6, 2026. Save up to 25% at brands like Homewood Suites, Hampton by Hilton, and Spark by Hilton and up to 20% at brands like Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Conrad, and Canopy.
Sandos Hotels & Resorts: Through December 2, Sandos Hotels & Resorts is offering savings of up to 35% off stays at its four Mexico all-inclusive properties plus up to two kids stay free. Guests will also get a special coupon booklet with resort credits valued at up to $550 to use toward on-property perks like spa treatments, excursions, and premium experiences. The offer is good for travel through December 31, 2026.
World of Hyatt: World of Hyatt members can save up to 30% at more than 750 hotels and resorts when they book by December 11, 2025, for stays between November 20, 2025, and April 30, 2026. That includes properties like Grand Hyatt Deer Valley with direct slope access at Deer Valley’s newest ski resort, Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District, and new eco wellness retreat Alila Mayakoba opening in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, in 2026.
Salamander Collection: Use promo code TRAVEL25 to save up to 35% on select stays across the Salamander Collection portfolio of properties throughout the U.S. and Caribbean through 2026. Properties include the luxe Salamander Middleburg in Virginia horse country; Hotel Bennett in Charleston, South Carolina; and Aspen Meadows Resort in Colorado. Blackout dates apply and travel must be booked by December 6, 2025.
Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts: Starting November 18, guests can enjoy up to 40% off stays at Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts properties, with select properties extending a special 25% off offer from December 3 to 9. The deals are good for travel between November 18, 2025, and December 30, 2026, at properties like The Sanctuary Beach Resort in Monterey Bay, California; Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club in Miami Beach, Florida; and Sea Crest Beach Resort in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Arlo Hotels: Book between November 18 and December 3 to get 50% off room rates at Arlo Hotels properties in New York City, Chicago, Miami, and Washington, D.C. The deal is valid for travel through September 7, 2025, for the brand’s New York hotels and through December 30, 2025, for its other properties.
Solmar Hotels & Resorts: From November 24 through December 4, 2025, travelers can get 30% off stays across Solmar Hotels & Resorts’ five beachfront Cabo San Lucas properties for travel through December 31, 2026. That includes the family-friendly Playa Grande Resort and Grand Solmar Land’s End, located near Cabo’s iconic Arch.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts: Book between November 25 and December 1, 2025, to get 30% off the standard dynamic rate at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts properties. The deal is good for stays for stays between November 28, 2025, and May 31, 2026, but take note: The rate is fully prepaid, non-refundable, and not eligible for any additional member discounts.
Sonesta: Through December 7, get 20% off a stay at any Sonesta property plus a bonus of 2,500 extra points towards your Sonesta Travel Pass membership. The deal is good for stays through April 30, 2026; use promo code BLACKFRI through November 30 or CYBER for bookings made between December 1 and December 7.
Westgate Resorts: Save up to 50% on stays at Westgate Resorts properties in destinations like Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, and Florida. Book by December 3, 2025, to get the discounted rates, which are valid for travel through December 18, 2026 (based on availability; blackout dates and restrictions may apply). (Read our review of Westgate River Ranch Resort in Florida.)
Elite Island Resorts: Use the promo code BLACKFRIDAY to get a fifth night free plus $250 in savings at Elite Island Resorts’ properties in Antigua and Barbados. The promotion runs through December 6, 2025, for travel between May 1 and September 30, 2026.
Outbound Hotels: From November 18 through December 3, 2025, outdoors-focused Outbound Hotels is offering up to 35% off rates for stays from November 18, 2025, through December 30, 2026 (with select blackout dates). The promotion includes Outbound’s upcoming Yosemite and Sedona properties.
Extra Holidays: Save up to 35% on stays at Extra Holidays’ 55 vacation ownership resorts during the brand’s holiday sale. Every week between November 3 and December 5, new deals will drop at destinations and resorts like WorldMark Clear Lake, Club Wyndham Desert Blue (just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip), and Margaritaville Vacation Club – St. Thomas. Book by December 5, 2025, using promo code BF25 for travel through May 31, 2026.
Black Friday and Cyber Week deals on cruises
Holland America: Get up to 30% off cruise fares, free prepaid crew appreciation, 50% reduced deposits, and free or reduced third and fourth guests when traveling in the same stateroom available on most Holland America cruises sailing from December 2025 through October 2027. And for even more savings, this offer can be combined with the cruise line’s Have It All premium fare, which includes shore excursions, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and a beverage package. Sign up on HollandAmerica.com to get a presale code for early access to the sale through November 19 before it opens to the public from November 20 to December 4.
Royal Caribbean: Through December 8, 2025, Royal Caribbean is offering up to $1,000 off cruise fares, plus third and fourth guests in a stateroom sail free. Deals will be available for even the newest ships, including Star of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas, and vacationers can also enjoy up to 50% off onboard extras including drink packages, internet, and excursions on qualifying purchases made during the sale for a booked sailing. Savings vary by stateroom category and itinerary length.
Cruise Croatia: If Croatia is on your travel bucket list, this deal’s for you. Luxury small-ship cruise operator Cruise Croatia is offering up to $1,000 off per cabin on select 2026 departures between Dubrovnik and Split for new bookings made between November 28 and December 12. Itineraries include the Split to Dubrovnik Deluxe Cruise aboard the newly built MV Aretis.
Norwegian Cruise Line: This holiday season, Norwegian Cruise Line is offering 50% off all cruise itineraries and ships, including the all-new Norwegian Aqua and the soon-to-debut Norwegian Luna. Guests can also take advantage of the cruise line’s popular Free at Sea package, which includes amenities valuing more than $2,000 in savings like a beverage package, Wi-Fi, dining experiences, and shore excursion credits.
Scenic Group: Luxury cruise operator Scenic Group is offering 2-for-1 fares where guests save up to an additional 35% off, bonus savings up to $500 per person, and free single supplements across select 2026, 2027, and 2028 river and ocean sailings from Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises & Tours. The deals are available through December 1, 2025.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: Luxury all-inclusive river cruise line Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is bringing back its popular 12 Days of Christmas event on Black Friday. Starting on November 28, a new offer will be unveiled each weekday for 12 days, which could include free trip extensions or waived solo traveler supplements. Offers will be valid for travel on select sailings in 2026.
Margaritaville at Sea: Through December 1, Margaritaville at Sea is offering a slew of Black Friday savings, including 60% off all cruise fares across its fleet plus guests sail free on select dates, exclusive preview pricing for its all-new Beachcomber ship, and discounts on the 2026 Paradise Pass, which offers limitless cruises with flexible booking and special perks. Travelers can also score deals on the new Cruise+ Bundle, which includes cruise fare, taxes, fees, port expenses and service charges; 15 top-shelf cocktails, wines, or beers per day; unlimited soda and non-alcoholic beverages; and unlimited Wi-Fi for one device.
Seabourn Cruise Line: Book through December 2, 2025, to get up to $2,000 in shipboard credit per suite for Penthouse and Premium Suites and up to $1,000 in shipboard credit per suite for Oceanview and Veranda Suites on select Seabourn Cruise Line sailings to destinations such as Alaska, Europe, and the Arctic. The deals are available for select 2026 and 2027 ocean and expedition voyages.
Black Friday and Cyber Week deals on travel tours
Contiki: Contiki is running its biggest Black Friday Sale ever this year, offering 18- to 35-year-old travelers major savings on more than 150 itineraries around the world, plus limited-time “drops” featuring select trips and departure dates at 50% off. Book through December 4 for deals like more than $500 off the Japan Unrivalled trip, more than $300 off an in-depth exploration of Ireland and Scotland, and more than $400 off an adventure to Victoria Falls and Bostwana.
G Adventures: Book between Black Friday and Cyber Monday to save up to 30% on select tours with G Adventures. That includes deals on trips like the Delhi to Kathmandu Adventure and Costa Rica Quest. But don’t wait too long because spots are limited.
Trafalgar: Through December 4, global guided vacation company Trafalgar is offering buy one, get one 50% off on six new trips each week. Travelers can score additional savings of up to 15% off top itineraries throughout the sale, including the company’s new river cruise itinerary, Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam.
HX Expeditions: Save up to 40% off select expeditions from HX Expeditions, the world’s first and longest-running expedition cruise company. Available to book until December 3, 2025, the Black Friday promotion includes expedition cruises to destinations like Antarctica, Greenland, Alaska, and the Galápagos Islands, with all-inclusive expeditions starting at $3,987. Travelers who book 2026 sailings will also be part of HX’s 130th anniversary celebration, which will feature limited-edition keepsakes and exclusive onboard experiences.
Collette: From November 24 through December 3, 2025, Collette is offering up to 25% off itineraries across the globe, including new tours like the 11-day Portugal’s Old-World Charms trip and the 16-day Wonders of Thailand tour. The offer is valid for travel through April 30, 2027; use code BLACKFRIDAY25 when booking.
Costsaver: Through December 4, Costsaver is offering 10% off select tours, including its Jewels of Italy and Japan Discovery trips. Plus past guests can save an additional 5% on tours.
Ecoventura: The only Relais & Chateaux vessels to travel to the Galapagos, Ecoventura’s luxury mega-yachts carry just 20 passengers on board. Between November 29 and December 7, 2025, the exclusive tour operator is offering up to 20% off select 2026 cruise departures, which is up to $2,190 in savings per person off the published rate of $10,950 per person for double occupancy rooms.
Overseas Adventure Travel: Through December 1, 2025, you can save up to $3,800 on all 2026 land adventures and small ship ocean cruises from Overseas Adventure Travel. Travelers can choose from more than 80 itineraries worldwide, and the offers can be combined with O.A.T.’s low-cost Single Supplements and Vacation Ambassador Referral rewards for even more savings. Sister companies Grand Circle Travel and Grand Circle Cruise Line are offering savings of up to $2,000 on all 2026 trips for bookings through December 1, 2025.
Brendan Vacations: Celtic travel experts Brendan Vacations is offering savings of up to $1,400 per person on the brand’s most popular guided tours in Ireland and Scotland through December 4. That means discounts on signature itineraries like Best of Ireland and premium itineraries like Britain and Ireland Discovery. The company’s new Small Group Tour itineraries will also be on sale with savings of up to $1,000 per person, and travelers can also save up to $600 per person on private driver, luxury self-drive, self-drive, and rail vacations for travel in 2026.
Insight Vacations: You have until December 4 to get 15% off popular 2026 tours from Insight Vacations, including the Country Roads of Scandinavia and Best of Germany trips. In addition, past guests can save an extra 5% with their Global Tour Rewards membership.
EF Ultimate Break: Specializing in adventures for 18- to 35-year-old travelers, EF Ultimate Break is offering up to $1,000 discounts and up to 35% off select trips through November 28. Tours on sale include The Greek Islands trip, Highlights of Japan tour, and the Kenya: African Safari. Tours can be secured with a $99 deposit, and no-interest payment plans are available. Sister company EF Adventures is offering up to $600 off hiking, biking, and multi-adventure trips globally through November 28.
TravelTalk: Get up to 60% off premium tours across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East from TravelTalk. But discounted spots are limited, so the sooner you book, the better!
Tourhub: Tourhub is offering up to 70% off tours from operators like G Adventures, Intrepid Travel, and Explore! You’ll find deals on trips to destinations ranging from Vietnam and Japan to Egypt and Australia.
Other Black Friday and Cyber Week travel deals
Booking.com: From November 20 through December 3, Booking.com is offering its biggest Black Friday sale yet, offering up to 40% off select accommodations, up to 25% off select car rentals, and up to 15% off select flights. These and other deals can be used on flexible bookings through 2026.
Expedia Group: Expedia Group’s Black Friday/Travel Tuesday deals begin rolling out on November 20. At Expedia.com, travelers can save up to 50% on thousands of hotels when booking as a member in the app from November 20 to December 2 and save up to 75% off with 24 daily Flash Deals over Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday.
Hotels.com is offering savings of up to 50% off plus special perks like upgrades at select top-rated VIP Access hotels as a One Key member on the Hotels.com app. On Travel Tuesday look for savings of up to 75% off for a curated list of hotels. And starting November 24 you can receive a bonus gift card valued up to $40 when purchasing a Hotels.com gift card.
