Black Friday/Cyber Monday Travel Offers at Luxury Resorts in Belize, Maldives, Mexico & More

At the five-star Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, no detail is overlooked. Take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts © Eric Leiberman/goingplacesfarandnear.com

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday quickly approaching presenting limited-time offers from hotels and resorts from the Maldives to Belize to the Florida Keys, and many more destination resorts around the world. Here are a sampling of offers for travelers to snag the steepest travel deals of the year and enjoy unforgettable experiences at reduced rates.

Boutique Islands

Coco Collection, Maldives

• Comprised of two different boutique island resorts, Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, each create a unique and authentic Maldivian experience ranging from luxe amenities to eco-forward initiatives for travelers to begin indulging in as soon as they arrive.
• This Black Friday through Cyber Monday, Coco Collection will be offering a 50 percent discount off total booking at Coco Bodu Hithi or Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu. The first 5 bookings within this timeframe at both resorts will receive 70 percent off their booking. Offer valid from Friday, Nov. 25 – Monday, Nov. 28 for stays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 25, 2022 and May 1, through Oct. 31, 2023.

Mexico

Casa Kimberly, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

• Formerly Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s home, this luxurious nine-suite boutique hotel is situated in the heart of Puerto Vallarta and has stunning views of Banderas Bay and the red clay rooftops that dot the Sierra Madre Mountains. Originally gifted to Taylor for her 32^nd birthday by Burton in 1962, the renovated hotel now includes an open-air rooftop restaurant, tequila bar, original pool and elaborate, individually designed suites with expansive terraces complete with outdoor private Jacuzzis.
• From Black Friday (November 25) through Cyber Monday (November 28), guests can receive 50% off stays booked December 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023. Sale does not apply to reservations from Dec. 24, Jan. 3 and other blackout dates may apply.
• Use code CYBERCK to reserve at the discounted rate. Visit here to book.

Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Mexico

• Grand Residences is a secluded coastal resort located about half an hour outside of Cancun in an area called Puerto Morelos. The resort itself and surrounding setting allows for both active and relaxing experiences, including a bike tour, spa treatments, cooking demonstrations, a Kids Club, and more. Private airport transfers to/from the resort are included in every stay.
• Ahead of the Black Friday/Cyber Monday offer weekend, Grand Residences will be providing a 25 percent discounted rate on all-inclusive stays for all room categories for those who book their travel Nov. 4 – Dec. 16, 2022. Valid on new bookings only, no minimum length of stay required. Blackout dates apply.

North/Central America

Hawks Cay Resort, the Florida Keys

• Hawks Cay Resort is offering guests the ultimate Florida Keys vacation experience with on-site amenities like fishing excursions, dolphin encounters, snorkel trips, and more.
• This Black Friday, Hawks Cay is extending 35% off accommodations booked under promo code CYBERW, for a 2-night minimum stay at the hotel and a 3-night minimum stay at its villas. Bookable Nov. 21 through Nov. 29. Subject to availability, blackout dates apply.

Cayo Espanto, Belize

• Located three miles off the coast of San Pedro, Belize, Cayo Espanto is home to seven villas total, one helipad, private yacht, and endless opportunities to enjoy a barefoot luxury escape in a naturally beautiful setting.
• The private island resort is offering guests a free airfare credit (up to $750 per person) with the booking of a seven night stay this Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Travelers looking to take advantage of this offer must complete their booking online at aprivateisland.com between Friday, Nov. 25 – Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. A booking code is not required, all reservations made during this timeframe will receive airfare credit with confirmation. Offer valid on new bookings only and may not be combined with any other offers. Blackout dates apply and reservations are based on availability.

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Panama

• Panama’s leading family-friendly luxury hotel, The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort is extending a Flight Cash Back promotion that travelers in pursuit of a discounted luxury vacation will love! The new promotion extends $400 cash back upon check out; complimentary breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years; and complimentary use of bicycle, tennis and volleyball courts. The offer is valid until Dec. 31, and a 5-night minimum booking applies.

Caribbean

Mount Cinnamon Resort, Grenada

• Tucked away on the hillside atop Grand Anse Beach, Mount Cinnamon is an eco-luxe hideaway with an enclave of 37 luxury villas and suites, each with their own veranda of sweeping views of natural unspoiled beauty. Ranked as one of the Top 40 resorts in the Caribbean Islands from the 2022 Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards Mount Cinnamon invites their guests to feel inspired by the true essence of Caribbean beach life.
• This Black Friday, save 30% on stays of 5 or more nights at Mount Cinnamon Resort & Beach Club, daily breakfast included. Booking window: Nov. 25 – Dec. 9, 2022. Travel window: Apr. 10 – Nov. 30, 2023. Booking code: MC-BLACKFRIDAY. Offer is subject to availability and may not be combined with other resort promotions. All room categories apply with the exception of Cinnamon Heights

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Black Friday & Cyber Monday Travel Deals on Hotels, Resorts, Tours

Venice, Italy. On Black Friday only, Perillo Tours, a leader in escorted travel to Italy for more than 70 years, is offering $500 off per couple on all 2019 Italy escorted tours © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

Savvy shoppers searching for travel deals this Black Friday and Cyber Monday can save big on stays at a Kennebunkport Resort Collection property, the Woodstock Inn & Resort, and Perillo Tours.

Kennebunkport Resort Collection, Maine

The Kennebunkport Resort Collection (KRC), with nine boutique properties and six restaurants in the classic coastal Maine destination, has a Cyber Monday offer that makes a perfect gift for the traveler in the family: KRC gift cards available for purchase all day on Monday, November 26.

• Buy a $500 gift card and receive a $100 resort credit.
• Buy a $200 gift card and receive a $25 resort credit.

Fine print: Gift cards can be purchased online or by calling (800) 573-7186. The resort credit is valid on non-room purchases only (available for dining, spa treatments, activities and retail items) and expires one (1) year from date of issuance (November 26, 2019). Gift cards have no expiration date and are valid for use at any of the nine hotels, six restaurants, and the Tree Spa at Hidden Pond.

The Woodstock Inn & Resort in Woodstock, VT

The 24-hour Cyber Monday sale on Monday, November 26, 2018 begins at 12:00 am Eastern Time and includes:

• Guestroom rates starting at $179
• Bed & Breakfast package starting at $199
• Guests can save up to 50% off standard rates
• Rates are valid for stays from November 27, 2018 through June 27, 2019, not including holidays, holiday weeks, and weekends. Other blackout dates will apply. Upgrades are available at additional cost. All rates are subject to the applicable 10% rooms tax and a $33 per day resort fee. Breakfast is subject to tax and gratuity. Other restrictions may apply.

Surrounded by Vermont’s Green Mountains in the heart of Woodstock Village, the newly renovated Woodstock Inn & Resort invites guests with round-the-clock activities throughout all four seasons. The warmer months offer biking, hiking, fly fishing and hawk walks to golfing, hands-on gardening, swimming in the pool, just to name a few. In the winter, skiing and snowboarding is available at the resort’s mountain, Suicide Six Ski Area. For reservations and additional information, please visit www.woodstockinn.com or call (888) 338-2745.

Perillo Tours

 On Black Friday only, Perillo Tours, a leader in escorted travel to Italy for more than 70 years, is offering $500 off per couple ($250 per person) on all 2019 Italy and Hawaii escorted tours.  The offer is valid on new bookings only for travel January 1 – December 31, 2019.  The 24-hour Black Friday sale is bookable online, via phone or email from 12:01am to 11:59pm on November 23, 2018.  Must use booking code: BlackFri18.

New for 2019,  Perillo Tours has introduced an 11-day Taste of Italy itinerary focusing on Italy’s famed cuisine with visits to Bologna, Florence, Perugia, and Rome, and a 13-day South & Sicily tour where guests can discover several gems of the south including Naples, Capri, Pompeii, Bari, Lecce, Taormina, Palermo, and more.  In addition, Perillo Tours offers seven core Italy itineraries ranging from 14-days exploring Rome, Sorrento, Florence, Venice and Milan, to nine-days in Rome and the Amalfi Coast.  Each Perillo Tours itinerary includes hotels, sightseeing with expert guides, transfers, baggage handling, daily breakfast, select scheduled meals, tips, taxes, free time for self-discovery, and complimentary Wi-Fi on all Perillo coach bus.  In Hawaii, Perillo Tours offers two island and three island itineraries. For more information on Perillo Tours, visit www.perillotours.com or call (800) 431-1515.

On Cyber Monday only, Perillo’s Learning Journeys is offering savings of up to $500 per couple on the Valentine’s Day in Sorrento, Italy live like a local itinerary.  The eight-day trip departs on February 10 and includes non-stop roundtrip air on Alitalia from NYC (JFK), arrival and departure airport transfers from Rome to Sorrento, six night hotel stay, walking tour of Sorrento, a limoncello tasting, city tax and daily continental breakfast.  Couples can enjoy the charm and romance of the Amalfi Coast while exploring the city and immersing in the rich Italian culture. The Cyber Monday special is priced at $1498 per person (based on double occupancy).  The offer is valid on online bookings made on Monday, November 26 only. The trip package must be paid in full at the time of booking and is non-refundable.

Learning Journeys offers cutting-edge travel experiences powered by Perillo Tours’ 73 years of travel planning expertise.  More than a traditional vacation, Learning Journeys’ itineraries focus on enhanced immersion in a specific interest or passion, such as yoga and wellness, cooking, photography, watercolor painting, bird watching, dance, language study, conservation, and much more. For more information on Perillo’s Learning Journeys, visit www.learningjourneys.com.

 

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Cyber Monday Travel Deals in the Berkshires of Massachusetts

The historic Red Lion Inn (it was depicted in Norman Rockwell’s famous painting of Stockbridge) is offering a Cyber Monday travel deal © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

Two renowned historic hotels in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts are offering Cyber Monday travel deals. 

The Red Lion Inn – Stockbridge, MA 

Save up to 40 percent off bookings at The Red Lion Inn. Rates for winter and spring travel start at $99 per night; summer dates start at $179 per night. Offer is only available on Monday, November 26 and can be booked online at: https://www.redlioninn.com/getaway-deals/.

The Red Lion Inn, situated in the heart of Stockbridge, MA, is centrally located near major cultural events and venues and is a patron of the Berkshires’ visual and performing arts. Providing food and lodging to guests for more than two centuries, the Inn offers 125 antique-filled rooms and suites and four restaurants with formal and casual dining with locally sourced food. For more information, visit  www.redlioninn.com.

Porches Inn at MASS MoCA – North Adams, MA

At Porches Inn at MASS MoCA receive 25 percent off midweek stays (Sunday through Thursday) through Labor Day 2019. Rates start at $119 per night in the winter; $157 in the summer. Offer only available on Monday, November 26 and can be booked online at: https://www.porches.com/berkshires-hotel-specials/

Guest of the Porches Inn stay just steps away from the mecca of art and culture that is MASS MoCA in 19th Century Victorian row homes, where retro-industrial architecture blends with paint-by-number pictures and vintage TV lamps to create a whimsical, granny-chic stay. For more information, visit www.porches.com.

Reservations for both hotels must be fully pre-paid and are non-refundable. Bookings have limited availability for each date. Blackout dates apply and may change throughout the sale and a minimum stay may be required on select dates.

 

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Liftopia’s Cyber Monday Sale

Pico Mountain, Vermont. Liftopia is offering a Cyber Monday sale Nov. 21-28 © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

With snow beginning to fall in many parts of the country just as the Cyber Monday shopping frenzy begins, resorts are gearing up for the start of ski season. To celebrate, Liftopia is launching a Cyber Monday Sale, featuring up to an additional 25% savings on gift cards, on top of already amazing deals (up to 80% off!) at more than 250 ski areas in North America.

Liftopia Gift Cards make a great stocking stuffer and are the ultimate gift for any skier or snowboarder – especially those who already have all the gear they need (or who want to buy all their gear themselves!). No fees or expiration dates, choose any amount from $5 to $1,000, send digitally or print out.

Details of Liftopia’s Cyber Monday Gift Card Sale include:

• Spend $100 on a Liftopia Gift Card, get $115 (15% more!)
• Spend $150 on a Liftopia Gift Card, get $175 (17% more!)
• Spend $200 on a Liftopia Gift Card, get $250 (25% more!)

The sale starts at 12:00 am on Tuesday, Nov. 21 and ends at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Visit https://cyber.liftopia.com/ for more details and to purchase. Click here if you would like images of skiing/snowboarding, or an image of the Liftopia gift card.

Liftopia is one of the largest online and mobile marketplaces for lift tickets, equipment rentals, meal vouchers and other mountain activities at more than 250 ski areas in North America, with savings of up to 80% off walk-up window rates when purchased in advance.

The fine print: Only one Cyber Monday gift card can be used per Liftopia account. You may not stack, combine or otherwise redeem more than one Cyber Monday gift card, regardless of amount, to any single Liftopia account.

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Vail Resorts Offers Up to 45% Vacation Savings During Week-Long Sale for Cyber Monday

The Keystone Lodge, the Inn at Keystone and several Keystone Resort condominiums are available at up to 40 percent off through Vail Resorts’ Cyber Monday sale. And with Keystone’s Kids Ski Free program for families who book two or more nights at Keystone Resort accommodations, kids 12 and under will ski or snowboard for free. © 2016 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 23, skiers, snowboarders and national park explorers can make the most of their vacation spending this year with savings of up to 45 percent with Vail Resorts and RockResorts. Guests can book their entire vacation through Vail Resorts – from lodging and transportation to equipment rentals, and even time- and money-saving advance purchase tickets and ski school – which leaves more time for what’s important this time of year. Vail Resorts’ annual Cyber Monday sale begins Wednesday, Nov. 23 and lasts through Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016.

Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood; transportation provider Colorado Mountain Express (CME); and RentSkis.com are offering vacation values of up to 45 percent off for winter mountain vacations during this year’s Cyber Monday sale. Grand Teton Lodge Company is also offering savings of more than 30 percent, which means this is the perfect time for adventure seekers to book next summer’s getaway.

COLORADO

Values in Vail Include Rates Up to 45 Percent Off

Some of Vail’s most iconic properties in prime Lionshead and Vail Village locations – The Arrabelle at Vail Square, A RockResort; The Lodge at Vail, A RockResort; The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Vail; and Austria Haus – can be enjoyed for up to 45 percent off when booked during the Cyber Monday sale. Rates start at $195 per night.

Experience Beaver Creek’s Legendary Attention to Detail and Save Up to 45 Percent

Beaver Creek boasts the ideal intimate mountain escape and a lodging option to suit any need. Signature properties including The Pines Lodge, A RockResort, which will debut significant room renovations for the winter season; The Osprey at Beaver Creek, A RockResort and a selection of one- to four-bedroom condominiums, townhomes and private homes. Guests who book during the Cyber Monday sale can lock in rates as low as $199 per night or up to 45 percent off.

Enjoy an Adventure for the Entire Family at Up to 40 Percent Off

The Keystone Lodge, the Inn at Keystone and a number of Keystone Resort condominiums are available at up to 40 percent off through Vail Resorts’ Cyber Monday sale. With rates starting at just $109 per night, this is an offer fit for the entire family to enjoy winter getaways and celebrations all season long. The values don’t end there, though. With Keystone’s Kids Ski Free program for families who book two or more nights at Keystone Resort accommodations, kids 12 and under will ski or snowboard for free!

Experience the Classic Mountain Town of Breckenridge for Up to 25 Percent Off

With convenient access to both historic Main Street and the lifts of Breckenridge Ski Resort, the Village Hotel and the Village at Breckenridge are the epitome of “location, location, location!” Value-oriented skiers and snowboarders can enjoy one of the world’s most popular ski resorts this winter with lodging up to 25 percent off and rates starting at $127 per night. Guests of these properties, and other official Breckenridge lodging, including DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Breckenridge, Mountain Thunder Lodge and One Ski Hill Place, A RockResort, can also access the mountain one hour before it opens to the general public on select “First Tracks” mornings from mid-December through the end of March.

Sit Back, Enjoy the Ride and Save 20 Percent on Colorado Mountain Express

With 20 percent off shared door-to-door shuttle services from Denver International Airport and Eagle Airport, there’s no better way to get to Keystone, Breckenridge, Vail or Beaver Creek this winter. Prices start at $41 one way. Let the experienced professionals take care of the mountain driving and enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi on board.

UTAH

Save Up to 40 Percent on Lodging at Park City, the Nation’s Largest Ski Resort

This winter, guests can experience more than 7,300 acres of skiable terrain with the recent linking of Park City and Canyons to form the largest ski resort in the United States. Save up to 40 percent when booking a stay at Grand Summit Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Park City, Sundial Lodge and Silverado Lodge this winter. Rates start at just $121 per night.

CALIFORNIA/NEVADA

The Best of Lake Tahoe at the Best Prices

Get the best of Lake Tahoe with the best prices on lodging during the Cyber Monday sale with savings of up to 45 percent in Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood. Rates start at just $95 at Kirkwood, $125 at Northstar and $139 at Heavenly.

RENTSKIS.COM

With more than 90 retail shops at the country’s premier ski resorts, RentSkis.com is North America’s largest rental equipment provider. With Cyber Monday savings of up to 20 percent on ski and snowboard rentals, there’s no better time to reserve rental equipment. All locations are slopeside or located within many lodging properties, so equipment pickup is easy. Even easier is RentSkis.com’s complimentary rental delivery service to your hotel or condo.

WYOMING

Enjoy Summer at Jackson Lake Lodge and Jenny Lake Lodge in the Grand Teton National Park

Experience summer in spectacular Grand Teton National Park with a stay through Grand Teton Lodge Company at Jackson Lake Lodge or Jenny Lake Lodge. Rates on Classic Cottages at Jackson Lake Lodge start at $221 per night for select nights throughout the summer.

Visit www.snow.com/CyberMonday to book now or learn more. These deals can be booked beginning at 12:01 a.m. MST on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016 and will expire at 11:59 p.m. MST on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016.  Other restrictions may apply. Advance purchase lift tickets and lessons are also available through www.snow.com, saving time at the resorts and offering the guaranteed best price.

 

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MSC Cruises has Cyber Monday Savings on Select Caribbean Sailings, with Rates from $399 for 7 Nites

MSC Poesia features 2 pools, 4 hot tubs, a 12,000 sq ft. Balinese-inspired spa and fitness center, four restaurants (including Sushi Bar and authentic pizzeria), 12 bars and lounges, outdoor cinema © 2012 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com

Guests who book a select MSC Cruises 2012-2013 Caribbean sailing online on Cyber Monday will receive special fares and up to a $200 shipboard credit.

“Cyber Monday Sale” rates on select 7-night roundtrip Caribbean sailings of MSC Poesia from Fort Lauderdale begin at $399 for an interior stateroom, $619 for an ocean view, $819 for a balcony and $1,269 for a suite.

In addition, residents of the United States and Canada who book interior and oceanview staterooms will receive $25 per person (maximum of $50 per stateroom) in shipboard credits; balcony staterooms receive $50 per person (maximum of $100 per stateroom) and suites receive $100 per person (maximum of $200 per stateroom).

This special offer applies to the following sailings:

• Western Caribbean: Dec. 21, Jan. 12, Jan. 19
• Eastern Caribbean: Dec. 28, Feb. 23 and March 9

“Cyber Monday Sale” rates can only be booked online on Monday, Nov. 26. All cruise-only rates are non-refundable, per person, double occupancy; government fees and taxes are additional for each guest.

MSC Poesia features 2 pools, 4 hot tubs, a 12,000 sq ft. Balinese-inspired spa and fitness center, four restaurants (including Sushi Bar and authentic pizzeria), 12 bars and lounges, outdoor cinema and much more.

On each sailing, guests can enjoy the line’s renowned white-gloved service, elegant and pristine décor, delicious cuisine (including regional Mediterranean specialties) and highly acclaimed world-class entertainment.

MSC Cruises is a privately-held, family-owned, Italian cruise line with a fleet of 12 ships: MSC Magnifica, MSC Splendida, MSC Fantasia, MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Melody. Its 12th ship, MSC Divina, a sister ship to MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida, debuted in May 2012, with sister ship MSC Preziosa scheduled to join the fleet in March 2013. The fleet cruises year round in the Mediterranean and seasonally in Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, South America, the Indian Ocean, and South and West Africa.

For more information about MSC Cruises, visit us online at www.msccruisesusa.com, call 877-665-4655, or contact a local travel professional and ask for the “Cyber Monday Sale” promotion.

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