Travel Tuesday might be considered the latest love child of commerce, but the new wave of vacation bookings is also representative of consumers’ desire to spend money on experiences rather than physical items. More and more of us value experiences over materialism and, on the contrary, are looking for new goals instead of the latest hairdryer Keeping Up With the Joneses Mentality.

“Studies continue to show that people are more interested in spending on experiences than on things,” said Melanie Fish, vice president of global communications at Expedia Group. “This applies to everyday life and especially around the holidays.”

When is Travel Tuesday?

In the USA, Travel Tuesday always falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, the fourth Thursday in November. This year, Travel Tuesday falls on December 3, 2024.

What are the best offers?

As with the best retail deals, it depends on what you’re looking for. Expedia is offering 30% off stays at select hotels (make sure to book by December 4th). There are offers of up to 50% off at Booking.com. When it comes to cruises, lines like Celebrity, MSC, Oceania and HX are offering deals, some extending into the first or second week of December, giving you a little more time to finalize your plans. If you’re looking to book a tour, EF Go Ahead Tours is offering up to $800 off select packages for travel in 2025 and 2026.

Browse our list of the best Travel Tuesday deals to see even more deals on hotels, flights, cruises, packages and tours.

The travel editors book on Travel Tuesday

Jamie Spain, travel booking editor

“I’ve been looking forward to a trip to Iceland for a few years, and since this year is the best for spotting the Northern Lights, I’m planning on going there in the winter months to see them in their full glory. Luckily, PLAY offers up to 30% off flights from New York to Iceland, so I can save on my flight. Once there, I check out some great hotels with great Travel Tuesday deals, like Hotel Borg (one of our top hotels in Reykjavik and 2022 Readers’ Choice Award winner).”

Emily Adler, assistant social media manager

“I have my eye on a trip to Anguilla in 2025. Booking.com and Expedia both have really great deals on hotels, so I try to book in advance for spring, ideally at the Four Seasons or the Aurora.”

Kayla Brock, assistant social media manager