Yes, people line up at 4:00 a.m. to trample each other at Walmart on Black Friday to maybe get a big screen TV. But people also don’t do that. And instead they stay in the safety of their own homes booking travel that’s on sale—because travel goes on sale for Black Friday/Cyber Monday too.
If you didn’t know that, you’re welcome.
In my endless effort to encourage everyone to travel more, I’ve rounded up all the best Cyber Monday (aka Nov. 27) travel deals I could find. Go forth and get yours!
Africa
South Africa
The deal: Save $700 on a 13-day trip to South Africa with Friendly Planet. (P.S. Friendly Planet is offering as much as $1,100 off per person on 68 of their tours slated for 2018, including places like Portugal and Peru, and you’ll see their Cuba deal below).
The dates for the deal: Nov. 27-28
The scoop: Travel through Cape Town and Johannesburg, go on three safari drives, one bush walk and tour Soweto to get your history on, all part of the Best of South Africa package.
Kenya
The deal: 30 percent off select small group journeys with andBeyond.
The dates for the deal: Cyber Monday only
The scoop: Go on a Photographic Expedition of Kenya, exploring the Masai Mara National Reserve, find wildebeest and zebra on safari and wake up to the sun rising over the plains.
Morocco
The deal: $750 off per couple on trips with Trafalgar.
The dates for the deal: Black Friday through Cyber Monday
The scoop: Want to see the Best of Morocco? Check out Casablanca, walk the walled city of Fes and explore the treasures of Marrakech over nine days with nine breakfasts, five dinners and two lunches included, plus all transport, of course.
The Caribbean
St. Lucia
The deal: 30 percent of stays at the luxe Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort.
The dates for the deal: Cyber Monday only
The scoop: If you book for a stay between April 16. and Dec. 18, 2018, you could be staring at the pitons from an infinity pool for 30 percent less than everyone else paid.
Jamaica
The deal: Up to 50 percent off stays at the Jewel Grand in Montego Bay.
The dates for the deal: Cyber Monday through Dec. 23
The scoop: This Jamaican-owned luxury gem will have you ready to write home and tell them you’re not coming back. If you’re ready to ball out (at least it’s 50 percent off), the beach is bananas and there’s butler service.
Turks + Caicos
The deal: 60 percent off beachfront villas at Sailrock Resort.
The dates for the deal: Now through Cyber Monday
The scoop: Sleep steps from the sea for 60 percent off at Sailrock. Besides the complimentary sounds of waves crashing at the shore, the deal includes transport from Turks’ Providenciales International Airport to South Caicos International, plus daily meals and a person waiting at the airport holding a sign with your name on it. Because, who doesn’t love that?
Europe
Italy, France, UK
The deal: 30 percent off day tours to Italy, France and the UK with City Wonders.
The dates for the deal: Thanksgiving Day to Sunday Nov. 26.
The scoop: Book a tour to go Prosecco tasting in Venice and eat dinner in a villa, spend the day at Monet’s and Versailles in Paris, or go coffee tasting in Naples, all for 30 percent cheaper.
The Americas
Costa Rica
The deal: 30 percent off Contiki trips for 18-35 year olds, and $150 off flights booked by Dec. 4
The dates for the deal: Cyber Monday only
The scoop: Go Costa Rica Unplugged to explore jungles and beaches and a chocolate plantation for two sweet weeks, with 23 meals, transportation and excursions included.
Cuba
The deal: Save $1,400 on a 8-day trip to Cuba with Friendly Planet.
The dates for the deal: Nov. 27-28
The scoop: Hit Havana, Varadero and Trinidad, explore the Spanish colonial town of Sancti Spiritus, learn about the Afro-Cuban religion, Santeria, and ride in a classic car on this Captivating Cuba trip.
US, Napa Valley
The deal: 50 percent off stays at Brannan Cottage Inn.
The dates for the deal: Cyber Monday through Dec. 3
The scoop: Time for some wine tasting? Sleep near the Napa Valley vines at a cute cottage for half the price. Bonus: deluxe rooms come with bathrobes and fireplaces.
Asia
Thailand
The deal: $750 off per couple on trips with Trafalgar.
The dates for the deal: Black Friday through Cyber Monday
The scoop: Spend two weeks exploring the Treasures of Thailand, seeing all the hotspots in Bangkok, exploring the temples of Chiang Mai and the beauty of Chiang Rai.
Australia
The deal: 30 percent off Contiki trips for 18-35 year olds, and $150 off flights booked by Dec. 4
The dates for the deal: Cyber Monday only
The scoop: Already ready to get out of winter? See Beaches and Reefs across Australia’s East Coast and learn to surf for 13 nights, with food and transport sorted.
*Flights
WOW Air has flights to Europe for $99. As in ninety-nine-dollars. Please buy something. This deal is ridic.
*Stays
If you’re looking for a place to lay your head, the home rental people at Oasis are offering $200 off a stay in more than 22 places, including Paris and Cartagena. Book here with the code: DIGITALGETDOWN.
Expedia will also have a slew of deals on Cyber Monday, with sales beginning Black Friday and running through Monday. Some hotel stays will be as much as 90 percent off on the Expedia app (so maybe download it). There will also be deals ranging from $100 to $1,000 off travel packages on Expedia.com.