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We\u2019ve all heard of the bumper Black Friday weekend \u2013 but pay attention, there\u2019s a new day in the deals arena specifically for those seeking their next travel fix.<\/p>\n
Happy shoppers and bargain hunters often use the Thanksgiving sales to find the most sought-after deals, with a string of travel deals offering great value packages as providers, airlines and hotel chains lower their prices.<\/p>\n
Most deals are predicted to end come Cyber Monday on 2 December as companies halt their busiest sale period for another year.<\/p>\n
But, for some, Black Friday is only the beginning. Across the board, several platforms save amazing deals for a day dubbed \u201cTravel Tuesday\u201d, this year falling tomorrow, 3 December.<\/p>\n
On this day, we expect to see even more discounts on flights, hotel stays and related travel deals from airlines and operators around the world.<\/p>\n
Simon Calder, travel correspondent for The Independent, said: \u201cIn the short term, the dying days of November and the first two weeks of December comprise the lowest of seasons when the airlines cut fares to whatever level they need to fill their planes.\u201d<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve been holding off on booking that holiday, wait no longer \u2013 we\u2019ve got all the information you need to take advantage of Travel Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Read more: Black Friday travel deals 2024: Cheap offers on flights, holidays, hotels and cruises<\/p>\n
What is Travel Tuesday?<\/p>\n
The day is big in the US, with booking site Hopper confirming discounts on over 10,000 hotel properties (Getty Images)Falling the day after Cyber Monday every year, Travel Tuesday is to the travel industry what Cyber Monday is for tech and online deals. It\u2019s a day of travel-only offers and savings offered by hotel companies, airlines, travel agents and more. <\/p>\n
Online booking platform Hopper is credited with coining the term in 2017 after finding that the Tuesday following Thanksgiving was a profitable time to book flights.<\/p>\n
According to McKinsey & Company, travel companies have taken note, with search interest for \u201cTravel Tuesday\u201d up over 500 per cent from 2021 to 2023.<\/p>\n
Data from the travel marketing platform Sojern indicates that in 2023, hotel, cruise, and airline bookings by US travellers on Travel Tuesday saw \u201cnotable increases\u201d, compared with the two weeks before and the two weeks after. <\/p>\n
We expect the best deals to be in the States or from US-based companies but keep an eye out as there might be some surprises from other parts of the world, including the UK, as the marketing concept gains traction.<\/p>\n
When is Travel Tuesday 2024?<\/p>\n
Sometimes called \u201cTravel Deals Tuesday\u201d, the fairly recent phenomenon \u2013 less long-running than its Friday and Monday counterparts \u2013 will fall on 3 December in 2024. <\/p>\n
What deals are live this Travel Tuesday?<\/p>\n
Booking.com<\/p>\n
Save up to 35 per cent on selected hotel reservations (Sea Containers)Avid travellers can save up to 35 per cent on selected hotel reservations and accommodation with Booking.com\u2019s sale offerings until 4 December. The cost-saving stays can be booked for dates between now and 31 December 2025, whether a long weekend away or a week of relaxing beside the beach. Top destinations include Istanbul, Dubai and Rome, which are serving up some of the best accommodation deals.<\/p>\n
Interrail by National Rail<\/p>\n
Railfans keen for a summer on the tracks in 2025 are probably prepping to book their next interrailing adventure. Interrail by National Rail\u2019s savings of 25 per cent on Interrail Global Passes and selected One Country Passes are sure to get the wheels rolling. From 26 November until 17 December seven-day adult passes, previously \u00a3324, will cost just \u00a3243 for travel up to 11 months from the purchase date.<\/p>\n
Virgin Voyages <\/p>\n
Virgin Voyages has discounted select cruises to as little as \u00a379 per person per night for Travel Tuesday (Virgin Voyages)To sail into savings, Virgin Voyages has discounted select cruises to as little as \u00a379 per person per night for Travel Tuesday, such as journeys around the Caribbean, Canada and Miami. In other deals, there is also 80 per cent off a second person joining you on your holiday, plus a bar tab up to \u00a3230 up for grabs until 4 December.<\/p>\n
Contiki<\/p>\n
Travellers between 18 and 35 can save big this cyber sale season with 25 per cent shaved off 125 Contiki escapes for 2024. Live until 5 December for travel between 1 January and 31 December 2025, the discount features a bucket list worth of European favourites, including savings on ski weeks in Austria and New Zealand.<\/p>\n
Expedia<\/p>\n
Members of Expedia can sign in to save 30 per cent or more on selected hotels from New York to Dubai when they book before 4 December in the holiday provider\u2019s biggest travel sale of the year. Holidays with nights in spacious suites and elegant apartments are bookable for travel until 15 December 2025 as part of the Travel Tuesday deal.<\/p>\n
Intrepid is discounting its expedition cruises by up to 35 per cent (Getty Images)Intrepid Travel<\/p>\n
For a once-in-a-lifetime small group adventure at a much smaller price point, Intrepid Travel\u2019s annual Cyber Sale is offering up to 20 per cent off selected adventures when booking before 5 December. Explorers can save hundreds on a Sri Lankan food adventure, a family holiday to Peru and a picturesque pedal through Provence when travelling between 1 December 2024 and 30 September 2025 as part of the promotion. For those who want to tick Antarctica off their bucket list, Intrepid is also discounting its expedition cruises by up to 35 per cent.<\/p>\n
Tips for shopping on Travel Tuesday<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a good idea to browse before you shop to compare prices on the sale day. As ever, set a budget and try your best to stick to it, but also try and be flexible with dates and destinations if you want to save the most money \u2013 bundled holidays often have the best savings on Travel Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Sign up to be notified by your favourite providers, airlines or hotels, and try and book directly with them if possible, as they usually offer the best savings. <\/p>\n
Read more: Where is hot in December? Best holiday destinations for winter sun<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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