UPDATE: May. 18, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This post has been updated with the latest travel deals on flights, trains, luggage, and more.
We all follow those people on Instagram who are somehow always on vacation. We don't know their life story, but we'd be willing to bet they didn't pay full price for that excursion — they just planned strategically. We're keeping track of the best flight, train, luggage, and hotel deals below to help you do the same. Now get outta here.
Flights
Why we like it
The warm weather version of Frontier's already-existing annual pass unlocks unlimited flights to both domestic and international Frontier destinations between May 2 and September 30 for a one-time fee of $499. Frontier serves more than 100 airports across the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America, with new locations frequently being added to the lineup. (It's not the $399 that it debuted at in February, but it is $200 cheaper than the $699 price point we've seen in recent weeks.) Be sure to read the fine print, then snag it by May 31 to secure this price point.
More flight deals
Southwest(opens in a new tab) — 25% off base fares when you book by May 17 and fly July 3 through July 7
Trains, cruises, and rental cars
Why we like it
Norwegian Cruise Line's 35% discount on all cruises is your sign to finally book that open sea excursion you've been daydreaming about. The Greek Islands, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the South Pacific, Greenland and Iceland, and Northern Europe are all options available between seven and 10 days, plus trips to Alaska and Hawaii. You'll also save with an unlimited open bar, plus discounted meals and WiFi. If you want to bring a friend, they'll receive free airfare.
More train, cruise, and rental car deals
American Airlines(opens in a new tab) — save up to 35% on rental car base rates and up to 40% off luxury cruises through Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Amtrak(opens in a new tab) — save up to 25% on weekend Pacific Surfliner trips, up to 50% on Northeast trips, up to 15% on California trips, and more
Experiences
Why we like it
A slew of huge spring, summer, and fall festivals just became way more accessible. Live Nation Concert Week has moved on from last week's $25 concert deal to a $99 one-day festival admission deal. The offer, which runs between May 19 and May 22, drops single-day admission to 13 festivals throughout 2023 to just $99 all-in — which means those annoying fees (just not taxes) are already covered. Governors Ball, Adjacent Festival, and Broccoli City are three of the fests on the list that are sure to sell out of $99 tickets fast, so be quick with it.
More experience deals
Universal Orlando(opens in a new tab) — buy two 2-Park 2-Day tickets and get the next three days for free
Hotels
Why we like it
Staying somewhere for more than a night? An extended Earth Day deal from Wyndham shaves 20% off any stay of two or more consecutive nights before May 25. Hundreds of Travelodge and Wyndham hotels and resorts are participating in the promo — they just need to be booked by May 20.
More hotel deals
Walt Disney World Resort(opens in a new tab) — save up to 25% on stays most nights from July 11 to August 20 and September 15 to September 28 and up to 30% on stays most nights from August 21 to September 14 when you book a room at select Disney resort hotels
Extended Stay America(opens in a new tab) — save up to 55% on a stay of seven days or more in a full-kitchen suite with code BOXES through May 31
Gurney's Resort Montauk(opens in a new tab) — save up to 25% on select dates before June 30
Hampton Inn(opens in a new tab) — save up to 17% on the Best Available Rate when you book at least seven days in advance
Hotels.com(opens in a new tab) — save up to 25% when you book through the app
Marriott(opens in a new tab) — save 50% on your second room at participating hotels with code ZJ5
Priceline(opens in a new tab) — $25 off on any hotel, rental car, and flight deal sitewide with code BDAY25 plus discounts up to 40% off hotel stays in select cities
Red Roof Inn(opens in a new tab) — save up to 20% on Sunday through Wednesday stays and 10% on Thursday through Saturday stays through May 25, or save 15% on any stay completed before May 25 with Red Roof's United Way promo(opens in a new tab)
Luggage
Why we like it
Still putting up with your suitcase's busted wheel? Longstanding luggage icon American Tourister's current sitewide sale is your excuse to finally replace it. Save 30% on hardside and softside spinners, carry-ons, luggage tags, and more, including Star Wars and Disney kids' options that you'll want to buy for yourself.
More luggage deals
American Tourister(opens in a new tab) — 30% off select hardside luggage sets, kids' suitcases, and more
Baboon to the Moon(opens in a new tab) — up to 30% off select end-of-season styles
Calpak(opens in a new tab) — up to 55% off sale items
Dagne Dover(opens in a new tab) — save up to 30% on cargo totes, shoulder bags, and more during the Bye Winter sale
Herschel(opens in a new tab) — up to 30% off Forever Classics
Macy's(opens in a new tab) — up to 60% off DKNY, Brookstone, Delsey, and more plus an extra 15% off with code SAVE
Monos(opens in a new tab) — up to 10% off luggage
Samsonite(opens in a new tab) — up to 30% off select spinners and sets
TravelPro(opens in a new tab) — 15% off sitewide
Tumi(opens in a new tab) — up to 25% off hardside luggage and carry-ons, totes, backpacks, and more
