Winter is nearly upon us and travel has never been cheaper. There’s a perfect storm of sales and deals just around the corner as Black Friday and Cyber Monday loom large. That’s not to say there aren’t already great deals and cheap flights out there right now to stoke your wanderlust. This is the season where you can score a great ski trip or escape to a sun-kissed beach — all in the same week if you’re into it.
Below are some of the best deals on cheap flights and travel packages right now. These are the sites and Twitter feeds that you should be following and setting up alerts for. Prices will vary. Sales will pass quickly. You’ve gotta shop hard and act fast. Good luck out there and happy travels!
$140 FLIGHTS TO ENGLAND WITH NORWEGIAN
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Norwegian is one of our favorite ways to get to Europe. Right now, they’re offering a sweet one-way deal on flights between West Coast American cities and London for as little as $139. If you can just carry on and bring your own packed lunch, that’s a great price. If you do need a checked bag and want some airplane food, expect to pay at least $100 more each way. Even then, $240 each way to Europe is a damn steal.
$99 FLIGHTS TO ICELAND WITH WOWAIR
Wowair continues to offer the cheapest flights to Europe with a long list of great deals from all over America to Reykjavik. While Wowair is a little more barebones than, say, Norwegian, you can still get to Iceland for only $99 each way. You’ll have to pay upwards of $100 more for checked bags, seat reservations, and food. Or, you can pack a backpack for a long weekend and spend a few days experiencing the best Iceland has to offer for only $100 each way.
$20 FLIGHTS AROUND AMERICA ON FRONTIER
Frontier continues to be the cheapest way to get around America. They’re running their $20 Online Deals right now on flights all over the country between now and the end of the year. You’ll have to add on an extra $35 for a carry on and more for a checked bag. So, it’s good to think of this price more as $55 one-way if you have to carry a bag on — which most of us will. Still, 55 bucks to get across the country is a bargain. We used to travel by wagon train!
SOUTHWEST INTERNATIONAL SALE
Southwest is running a sale on their international destinations. The sale ends on Thursday, November 8th, so you’ll need to act now to take advantage of this one. The sale is on flights from cities all over America to destinations south. Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean are the highlights with flights starting at $59 each way. The average is a lot closer to $100 per flight but that’s still a great bargain.
SAVE 25% ON HOLIDAY TRAVEL WITH AMTRAK
Amtrak is a great way to get home for the holidays without having to deal with the rush and crowds at an airport. Granted, it’ll take a little longer but we look at that as a prime opportunity for a little you time. Currently, Amtrak is offering 25 percent off tickets over the whole holiday season. Riding the train is a great way to get home and see a slice of America at the same time.
SAVE UP TO 15% WITH CONTIKI’S BLACK FRIDAY DEALS
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and that means one of the biggest travel sales days is also near. Black Friday deals are starting early this year and Contiki — the world’s leading travel group for the 18 to 35-year-old set — has a great deal. They’re offering 15 percent off a long list of trips all over the world. That 15 percent can mean literally hundreds of dollars saved that can easily go towards your flight or spending a little more while you’re on the road. Check out their Black Friday deals here.
HOTEL OF THE WEEK: ROYAL CHAMPAGNE HOTEL & SPA, FRANCE
Autumn is a glorious time to travel around France. The grape harvests are in, the leaves are turning bright colors, and the food scene is in full fall mode. Our recommendation is to hit up Paris and then strike out into the countryside.
It might be time to finally visit Champagne, France. The region is famous for being the home some of the best sparkling wine vineyards in the world. This is, after all, where all the world’s champagne is made. The Royal Champagne Hotel and Spa is the perfect base of operations for really taking a deep dive into the region, the food, and, of course, the bubbly.
The hotel is a luxury property with insider tracks to all the great cellars and restaurants around the region. This is a fully immersive wine and hotel experience that’ll leave you wiser and a hell of a lot more relaxed by the time you head home.
Prices start at $500 per night.
