Black Friday is nearly upon us and if you're looking for cheap holidays then it can be the perfect time to snap up a bargain.
Whether you're after holiday packages to Europe, long-haul breaks, cruise holidays or cheap flights, every year some of the biggest travel firms go all out with plenty of deals and offers.
The sheer volume of holiday deals can be a little overwhelming so we've tried to make it that little bit easier by picking out the best ones that have been revealed so far.
We've also got some handy insider tips on how to find the best bargains amidst all of the frenzy!
We'll be regularly updating this page as more tempting deals and discounts come in both in the lead-up to the shopping extravaganza, as well as what's unveiled on Black Friday itself.
Check out our top picks below...
You can also find more of the best deals on cheap flights here, as well as discounted cruise holidays here.
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- Where to find cheap holiday packages
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Where to find cheap holiday packages
On the Beach
On the Beach is offering up to 50% off on hotels across Europe including Spain, Portugal, Malta and the Canary Islands, for both last-minute winter sun escapes, and summer holidays next year.
The best part is that you can spread the cost of your trip by securing the reservation with a £30 deposit now, and having to pay the full amount up to two weeks before you fly.
There's everything from family-friendly resorts to luxury 5-star hotels included in the sale, but you'll need to book by midnight on Tuesday 27th November when the deals expire.
TUI and First Choice
TUI, First Choice and Marella Cruises are all launching seven days of deals in the lead-up to Black Friday, with the first discounts launching at midnight on Monday 19th November.
They've not revealed much about the discounts themselves but they have hinted these will span winter sun breaks, summer beach holidays and cruise holidays.
Plus if you book a Black Friday deal, you'll be entered into a free competition where you could win the cost of your trip back!
You can check out our top picks of the best discounts on our dedicated TUI and First Choice Black Friday page and check for further discounts with Tui voucher codes.
Lastminute.com
Lastminute.com has some pretty tempting city breaks from £79pp, as well as a host of other offers including £100 off select holidays, hotel stays from £39 and more holiday packages from £199pp.
You can check out the full details on its dedicated Black Friday page.
easyJet Holidays
easyJet Holidays has slashed prices off city breaks by up to £50, and ski holidays by up to £100.
You can see the full list of discounted holidays on the easyJet Holidays website.
City breaks
You'll need to book by Wednesday 28th November in order to bag one of the deals, but there's quite a lot of choice.
For example, there are 16 cities included in the £50 discount, across a generous window of choice of travel dates up until the 1st September 2019. You don't need to do anything either as the discount will automatically be applied at check out.
Ski Holidays
As for the ski holidays, the offer is valid on a holiday between 15th December 2018 and 30th March 2019, on bookings with a total minimum spend of £800, where you can get savings of £50 by entering the code SKI50.
Meanwhile if you have a minimum booking of £1,200, you can get discounts of up to £100 when you use the code SKI100.
You've got a bit more time to book here, with the sale ending on the 4th December.
Eurocamp
Eurocamp is offering up a week's holiday in France, Spain or Italy for £140 - for the whole family.
That means if you're a family of four, that works out at £5 per person, per night. That's even less if there are more of you - some Eurocamp accommodation can sleep at least five or six people.
The deals are already live on the Eurocamp website and you've got until Monday 26th November to book, but you may want to get in early to beat the crowds.
The offer is valid on travel dates between the 1st-24th May, but if you're hoping for a May half term getaway there are deals for £280 for travel from the 25th May - 30th June.
You can find out more on the sites included here.
TrekAmerica
TrekAmerica is offering up to 30% savings on selected winter tours booked between the 21st-26th November. That includes the likes of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the Grand Canyon at sunset, Disneyland at Christmas, and even hiking through Hawaii’s tropical rainforest!
Prices start from £529.60 - you can see all the deals here.
Siblu Villages
Siblu Villages is offering up to 25% off family holidays to 18 of its holiday parks in France. The discounts are already available on the Siblu website and will be on offer until Monday 26th November.
The best part is that the deals include school holiday dates such as May half term and the summer holidays, making it that little bit easier to book a cheap holiday next year.
Emirates Holidays
If it's luxury for less that you're after, then you may want to check out Emirates Holidays' latest deals. To celebrate Black Friday, the brand has already slashed prices on a host of glamorous packages.
You can find all the deals on the Emirates Holidays website but a few highlights include:
- Dubai breaks from £499pp: Stay three nights at the 4* Zabell House Al Seef by Jumeirah in a Popular Room City Scene room. Price includes return flights (Gatwick or Stansted) and breakfast. Valid for travel dates between the 1st May to 7th July 2019.
- Oman from £885pp: Stay three nights at the 5* Shangri La Al Waha in a Superior Sea View room on a half board basis. Price includes return flights (Gatwick or Stansted). Valid for travel dates from 29th April to 7th July 2019.
- Maldives from £1499pp: Stay seven nights at the Meeru Island Resort Hotel on an all-inclusive basis in a Garden Room. Valid for travel dates between 1st May to 4th July 2019. Price includes return flights from Gatwick, Heathrow or Stansted.
Ocean Florida
Ocean Florida is currently offering one week at the Champions World Resort in Kissimmee, Florida, from £319pp.
Based on four sharing a room on a room only basis, including return flights from Gatwick departing on 12th September 2019.
You can find the full details here but you might want to be quick as there are limited places on offer and they're being given on a first come, first served basis!
Ice Lolly
Ice Lolly is offering up a host of discounts across holiday packages, city breaks, staycations and Cruise & Stay experiences.
That includes deals such as breaks from £79pp, Kids Stay Free offers and low deposits.
You can check out the full list of deals here.
Best UK holiday deals
Butlin's
Butlin's has launched a host of Black Friday offers including breaks from £35pp if you book by midnight on Tuesday 27th November, on a series of getaways across 2018/2019.
But the best part is that the offers include Butlin's Christmas breaks; for example families can enjoy the four-night break from just £79pp (price based upon four sharing Silver self-catering accommodation).
That includes Father Christmas’s Winter Grotto, a firework display, the Skyline Snowstorm, Cinderella Rocks pantomime and shows from Teletubbies, Mr Men Little Miss and Danger Mouse. There are also festive arts and crafts, and pottery painting, as well as a Christmassy Silent Cinema, the Traditional Fairground and Splash Waterworld.
You can check out the full list of deals on the Butlin's website.
Cofton Holidays
Cofton Holidays is offering discounts of up to 40% off cottages, apartments and holiday homes in South Devon for 3-14 night stays, between the 4th January to the 1st March, with prices from £208.
You'll need to enter the code Black40 at checkout - the deals are available now but expire on Friday 30th November.
Cottages.com
The holiday cottage rental website has launched a host of tempting deals which are available to book now until Monday 26th November. Highlights include:
- An extra 20% off selected breaks between the 20th December 2018 and 3rd January 2019.
- Three- and four-night breaks for under £250 for February half term (14th-20th February).
- Up to £125 off luxury breaks between the 3rd March to 4th April.
- Up to £100 on Easter breaks between the 4th-24th April.
You can also make use of their limited-time deposit of £25 for bookings made between 13th November and 10th December 2018, valid on breaks from 22nd March to 31st December 2019.
Best hotel deals
Booking.com is offering up to 40% off hotels: The website has slashed prices on hotels worldwide and you can even find some hotels in Thailand and Malaysia for less than £10 a night!
Hotels.com is offering up to 60% off: The website has launched a host of deals for stays from November through to select days in 2019 holidays. You'll need to book by Tuesday 27th November 2018 when the deals end.
easyHotel rooms for £9.99 a night: The brand is slashing prices on 10,000 rooms in its Europe hotels, with prices from as little as £9.99 per night. The deal is valid for stays from the 3rd December until the 6th May 2019, on bookings made between the the 23rd-26th November.
25% off Dubai's Atlantis The Palm: The city's iconic luxury resort is offering up to 25% off stays booked between the 23rd November through to the 2nd December. There are additional discounts and pre-sale offers available to members.
Spa hotels from £30pp: Spabreaks.com has discounts of 5% on packages meaning there are spa days and breaks going from £30pp. Book by Monday 26th November - but the travel dates included are through to December 2019.
Travelodge has discounts of up to 35% off: Travelodge is offering discounts on stays of up to five nights but the deals end at midnight on Friday 23rd November. Check out the full list of hotels here.
Amba Hotel Charing Cross is offering up to 35% off Sunday night stays, including breakfast and a complimentary mini bar.
Thistle gift vouchers: Thistle Hotels are offering 25% off all monetary vouchers which can be exchanged or used as part payment at the hotels. That includes afternoon teas, lunch and dinner, or even overnight stays. Vouchers available in denominations of £10, £25, £50, £100, £250. T&C's apply. Up to £500 of vouchers can be redeemed per person.
Insider tips for finding the best bargains
Expedia’s Daniel Reed, Vice President of Merchandising has shared his top tips for finding the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday bargains...
1. Plan ahead
Coupons are first-come, first-serve, limited quantity and will start at 9am. So be sure to choose the flights, hotels, packages and put them on your Expedia "My List" in advance.
While not all hotels/flights are in the sale, we recommend choosing a handful of options rather than just one, to be sure you have one hotel with a deal.
2. Be flexible
During the planning stage, look at both major cities as well as smaller cities nearby. Often areas just outside a major city have lower prices since demand may not be as high.
Choose alternative neighbourhoods when searching for hotels. Hotels in business districts in cities such as London, Tokyo or Paris often offer fantastic prices over the weekends so do your research and make sure you have a variety of areas covered in your options.
3. Book ahead and save!
While many people like to use our deals to take those last-minute trips, January and February are among the cheapest times to travel all year long. In analysing our 2017 data, we saw some of the lowest airfares and hotel rates for most major European cities fall in January and February as well as, Jamaica, Los Angeles, Montego Bay, Montreal, San Francisco, Toronto, and Riviera Maya.
4. Use the Expedia app
Download the Expedia app and shop as an Expedia Rewards member (joining is free).
This year we’re offering an extra 75% off hotel coupon redeemable on the mobile app and members will unlock access to the "members only" experience and get double Expedia Rewards on all app bookings.
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