TAMPA, Florida. – If you have a big trip in mind for 2025, Travel Tuesday is a perfect day to take advantage of some big deals offered by different airlines, hotels and cruise lines.
Experts recommend reading the fine print on journey offers. Some of the biggest discounts offer the least flexibility if your travel plans change. Many offers are also subject to blackout or travel periods.
“Reading the fine print is always good advice, but it’s especially good advice on Travel Tuesday when you’re checking out these deals,” said Katy Nastro, spokesperson and travel expert for travel app Going . “Often these deals are limited to certain dates, itineraries, cruises or destinations, and you just want to be 110% sure that you are able to take the trip you are purchasing.”
It's also important to use a search engine like Google to check if you're actually getting a good deal. Several sites are currently offering discounted rates on things like hotels, so the “sale” offered by one site might not be the best rate available.
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“Please be aware that the 30 or 25 percent you see is just for the base rate. That doesn't include taxes and fees, which as we know have increased significantly in recent years. And those resort fees , you're still “I'm going to have to pay for this in some cases. So just be aware that these reduced prices only concern the base rate, and not the total rate you will pay,” Nastro warned.
It's also a great time to take advantage of the post-holiday lull, where flight prices typically drop significantly between January and March.
“We're seeing some of these European carriers like SAS promoting these deals in January and February and even slightly in March that you can take advantage of for the ski season. Some fares right now are under $500 round trip, so it's a good time where you can enjoy a very slow period in northern hemisphere travel,” Nastro said.
Anyone looking to cross the Atlantic for their ski vacation will also find much lower prices on lift tickets compared to popular American resorts.
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If you've traveled a lot in the past year, now is a good time to check for hotel and flight deals using points.
“People shouldn't just look for cash deals. Also look for points, bonuses from various hotels as well as airlines because it's a currency you can use, even if it's just for one night “Nastro said. . “You might end up getting a free night or even getting a one-way flight which is a better points deal than paying the price in cash. Many people forget that they may have accumulated quite a few points in miles at during their trip. their spending habits over the past year.
Airline offers:
American, Frontier, Spirit, Southwest and United have reduced fares across the country and Delta is offering additional miles and rewards.
International carriers are also getting in on the Travel Tuesday trend: PLAY, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines are offering 20-30% off select routes today.
Hotel deals:
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Hilton: 25-50% off stays at thousands of properties worldwide.
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Hyatt: Save up to 25% on hundreds of hotels through December 9.
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Marriott: 25% off stays using the Marriott Bonvoy app.
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts: 20-30% off stays of two nights or more.
Cruises:
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Celebrity: Up to 75% off cruise fares for second guests occupying the same stateroom.
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Holland America: Up to 25% off select routes.
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Norwegian: Up to 50% off travel.
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Princess: Up to 50% off fares on select 2024, 2025 and 2026 itineraries.
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Regent Seven Seas Cruise: Save up to 40% on select 2025 models. Travelers will also receive up to $1,000 onboard credit per suite.
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Royal Caribbean: Up to $800 off per stateroom and 75% off cruise fares for second passenger.
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Virgin Voyages: Buy one fare and get the second at 80% off. The promotion also includes up to $300 worth of free drinks depending on the length of sailing.
Car rentals:
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Review: Up to 25% off rentals of three days or more, plus one free day on a future rental.
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Hertz: Up to 25% off thousands of vehicles in their fleet.
More offers:
Sites like Booking.com, Priceline and Expedia have slashed prices by 15 to 50 percent on thousands of hotels.
Not ready to book yet? Going travel agency memberships are currently up to 50% off. The app will alert you throughout the year when airfare prices drop for selected departure airports. It's a great way to score the biggest flight deals and learn about “oopsie” fares before they sell out or are removed from inventory.
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