Travel deals & Tools
last updated: November 4, 2024
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Hotels & Accommodations
TripAdvisor
For consumer hotel reviews and price comparison.
Latest offer: N/A
Booking.com
For hotel, accommodation, flight and car rental bookings. Flights is a new thing for Booking.
Latest offer: NA
Anantra Resorts
Luxury hotels and resorts in Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
Latest offer: The “Offers” page always has a few like extended stay specials, explorer packages, all-inclusive packages, and best flexible rates.
Expedia
For hotel and accommodation bookings and earning on your bookings.
Latest offer: Always check the mobile app, sometimes there are mobile-only offers. Members get up to 25% off.
Hotels.com
This website offers flight deals but also insurance, hotel, car, and vacation package deals – all in one.
Latest offer: Members save 10%, including fully refundable stays.
NH Hotels & Resorts
NH family of hotels included Minor Hotels, Anantara, Avani, Elewana, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, Njow, and Tivoli. I stayed in a Tivoli near Lisbon and it was, wonderful.
Latest offer: Up to 25% off on hotel stays for members.
Flights & Transportation
Rail Europe 🚆
Train tickets and passes for European travel.
Latest offer: Fares from just 29€ and upgrade to first class for just 1€ more on domestic French and Paris-Luxembourg routes.
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines fly to Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Dhaka, Phnom Penh, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Denpasar, Jakarta, Medan, Kota Bharu, Kuching, Kuantan, Langkawi, Auckland, Yangon and many others.
Latest offer: NA
Qatar Airways
Over 170 international destinations across five continents from its base at Hamad International Airport.
Latest offer: NA
CheapOair
This website offers flight deals but also insurance, hotel, car, and vacation package deals – all in one.
Latest offer: Take up to $10 off fees with Promo Code CAR10. Offer ends on December 31, 2024 6:00 PM EST.
SkyScanner
Deals on flights, hotels, and car rentals.
Latest offer: N/A
Lounge Pass
There are over 600 airport VIP lounges worldwide. When booking a single visit pass book at least 24 hours in advance.
Latest offer: NA
Priority Pass
Access to 1,500 airport lounges around the world.
Latest offer: Up to 30% off on memberships.
Airline & Hotel Points
Marriot Bonvoy Rewards
Earn free nights, room upgrades, and more. Their app is really nice and allows you to handle a lot of your check-in and reservation management.
Latest offer:
KLM / Flying blue points
Earn points on all KLM, Air France flights and 30+ other airlines including WestJet with Flying Blue.
Latest offer: NA
jetBlue
The primary points program for jetBlue Airlines applies to jetBlue vacations and 8 other airlines including Icelandair.
Latest offer: Member perks.
United Milage +
The primary points program for United, includes vacation packages, cruises, hotels, and more.
Latest offer: Member perks.
Aeroplan
The primary program for AirCanada, a member of Star Alliance so it includes 45+ airlines. Learn how to maximize your earnings here.
Latest offer: Subscribe to their newsletter to keep up with the latest offers.
Alaska Air
Rapid Rewards program for Alaska Air, points can be collected on 13 airlines including Qatar and Fiji, among others.
Latest offer: Buy miles and reveal up to 50% bonus miles.
Hilton Hotels
Hilton Hotels and Resorts rewards program, applies to vacations and getaways as well.
Latest offer: Buy points and get more for free.
Hilton Hotels
Iceland Air has quite a few direct routes to Reykjavik and many stopover options at no extra fee. See the full airline review here.
Latest offer: No current offers but there are always great package options in “vacations”
Tours & Guided Experiences
Viator Tours
Tours and experiences around the world from museums to boat and wine tours. I also have a curated tours shop here.
Latest offer: Individual vendors add specials directly on the tours.
Fever
Shows and entertainment experiences around the world. Perhaps best known for candlelight concerts but they offer much more.
Latest offer: 10% discount for Bubble Planet: An Immersive experience with code BUBBLES10TO
Tinggly experience gifts
Travel experience gifts for your friends and family. You buy, they book when they are ready to travel, easy. There are some thematic season boxes available now, like Christmas. See some of my past Tinggly gift experiences here.
Latest offer: Use code PathsToTravel to receive the following:
- 20% off all gift boxes and getaway gifts for pre-Black Friday period till November 18th
- 33% off all gift boxes and getaway gifts during Black Friday week from November 19th till December 3rd
- 10% off all gift boxes and getaway gifts after the 3rd of December without an expiration date
Grand Canyon West, USA
Grand Canyon experiences including the skywalk, zipline, river rafting, and helicopter tours.
Latest offer: $25 Add On Meal Ticket to use at Sky View Restaurant, Guano Café and Gwe Ma’jo Restaurant. Zipline GA starting at $45.
Get Your Guide
One of the most popular tour aggregators with options for activities all over the world.
Latest offer: Individual vendors add specials directly on the tours.
The Tour Guy
Guided tours around the world including private tours, museums, wine tours, and more.
Latest offer:
- Up To 15% Off Colosseum Tours
- Use code BLACKFRIDAY10 and CYBERMONDAY10 from 11/26 -12/3 to save 10% on all tours
Xcaret Group Mexico
Xcaret Group includes the amazing Xcaret park, Chichen Itzá, Xoximilco, Xel-Há, Xavage, Xplor, Xenses, Tulum, separately or as combos.
Latest offer:
- 10% Off on the purchase of our tour to Cozumel, using the code FERRYWEB
- 10% Off on our tour to Isla Mujeres
- 15% off in the purchase of adventure combo for Xcaret Plus + Xavage All Inclusive . Purchase window: December 20th, 2023 to January 25th, 2024. Visit window: Up to 1 year after purchase.
- Up to 15% off on mobile purchase of Tour Tulum- Xel-Ha.
- Up to 15% discount on the purchase of Xenotes Tour. 21-day advance purchase, only from computer.
Vegas
A wide range of entertainment and experiences in Las Vegas.
Latest offer: Members get up to 50% off.
Travel Apps & Tools
AirAlo eSIM
Stay connected around the world with an eSIM, learn more about AirAlo here. With AirAlo you earn cashback you can use on future purchases.
Latest offers: NA
italki, tutored language learning
Learn from certified teachers 1:1 and connect with a global community of language learners.
Latest offer: Get $5 off by following the button link.
Alo Moves
For fitness on the road. There is a great range of training programs available from intro yoga to pilates and even guided weight training.
Latest offer: A free trial is available to new members..
Try The World
Can’t travel? Bring the world to you (friends, family) with curated snack boxes.
Latest offer:
- 10% off with code JOY10, DELISH10 or TAKE10.
- Get 15% of a gift order with code GIFT15.
- 20% off a Tantalizing Food Journey through Norway, Netherlands, Croatia and Beyond. Use Code HAPPYFALL.
- Get 20% Off and Stock Up Your Pantry for Back to School With Awesome New Snacks From Around the World! Use Code BACK2SCHOOL.
- Get 20% Off a Summer Food Vacation Through Italy, Croatia, Greece, and Beyond With Code VACAY20.
Travel Gear & Luggage
Henry’s Camera Store
Canada’s biggest camera store. Get equipment, accessories and even prints of your holiday memories.
Latest offer: Lots of regular sales and deals without codes + Free Shipping on Orders Over $99.
AWAY Luggage
The infamous Away suitcase and accessories brand.
Latest offer:
- Free UPS Ground Shipping on all orders $100+ to the contiguous U.S.
- Mix and match: Get $50 off any best-selling suitcase and bag combo. Offer valid till 11/20/2024 11:00 PM
- Get $100 off any 2 or $150 off any 3 suitcases. All colors and sizes included.
Pela Case
Canadian-made, sustainable and compostable phone and phone accessory cases.
Latest offer: NA
MasterClass
Not travel per se but I love the learning opportunities, you can learn about wine, photography, gut health etc even while in flight 🙂
Latest offer: None now but during the winter holidays they usually do a two-for-one.
Solgaard
Environmentally responsibly made travel gear, battery packs, speakers, and accessories.
Latest offer: Free Canada and US shipping on orders over $100
Moment Cameras
Online camera store selling a range of brands and accessories.
Latest offer: NA
SONOS
For great headphones and portable speakers, not just home stereo.
Latest offer: NA.
Royce and Rocket luggage
Basically a wardrobe in a suitcase and other travel gear and packing cubes.
Latest offer: 15% off if you sign up for the newsletter.
![[Save fir tips] A few shots from Castelo de S. Jorge 🏰
Getting to the castle:
• There’s an elevator from the city centre that takes you to the viewing platform (Elevador Castelo on Google)
• … then the second elevator from a nearby supermarket (Elevador da Baixa)
• Then you’ll have to walk about 15min, uphill wavy roads along narrow signs, there are street signs directing you to the castle.
• The state case in the last frame is optional & leads nowhere from one of the castle walls.
Tip:
Do go into the supermarket & you like to keep snacks & bring food gifts home 🛒
#xoportugal24 #xoeurope24 #potugal #travelportugal #explorelisbon #lisbontravel](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/466816530_591929840021892_3318701203318574033_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=TkTfMZWdWhEQ7kNvgEWCu1v&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ATTP6bFUWr1vSLL8t_Kjrhs&oh=00_AYDXlqcr6v_CzIHRNOK5iGDdbauLHZ8tqThFh3FUVfdotA&oe=674406D5)
![[Save fir tips] A few shots from Castelo de S. Jorge 🏰
Getting to the castle:
• There’s an elevator from the city centre that takes you to the viewing platform (Elevador Castelo on Google)
• … then the second elevator from a nearby supermarket (Elevador da Baixa)
• Then you’ll have to walk about 15min, uphill wavy roads along narrow signs, there are street signs directing you to the castle.
• The state case in the last frame is optional & leads nowhere from one of the castle walls.
Tip:
Do go into the supermarket & you like to keep snacks & bring food gifts home 🛒
#xoportugal24 #xoeurope24 #potugal #travelportugal #explorelisbon #lisbontravel](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/466814270_812988280847138_1938643600299703833_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=hmLtjhuDDSoQ7kNvgHBYicB&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ATTP6bFUWr1vSLL8t_Kjrhs&oh=00_AYBWu8g9IkxFShVJpynU3G1z2MFEW1EOivj2Ty-KiLRpEg&oe=6743EAA6)
![[Save fir tips] A few shots from Castelo de S. Jorge 🏰
Getting to the castle:
• There’s an elevator from the city centre that takes you to the viewing platform (Elevador Castelo on Google)
• … then the second elevator from a nearby supermarket (Elevador da Baixa)
• Then you’ll have to walk about 15min, uphill wavy roads along narrow signs, there are street signs directing you to the castle.
• The state case in the last frame is optional & leads nowhere from one of the castle walls.
Tip:
Do go into the supermarket & you like to keep snacks & bring food gifts home 🛒
#xoportugal24 #xoeurope24 #potugal #travelportugal #explorelisbon #lisbontravel](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/466807458_922772863248459_7936754904491242319_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=nykuAoL9xUkQ7kNvgE5w4H9&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ATTP6bFUWr1vSLL8t_Kjrhs&oh=00_AYC3exNnpieobKJHD35ccRxORTOQn9cf-OZVVwwEaldpYg&oe=67440A55)
![[Save fir tips] A few shots from Castelo de S. Jorge 🏰
Getting to the castle:
• There’s an elevator from the city centre that takes you to the viewing platform (Elevador Castelo on Google)
• … then the second elevator from a nearby supermarket (Elevador da Baixa)
• Then you’ll have to walk about 15min, uphill wavy roads along narrow signs, there are street signs directing you to the castle.
• The state case in the last frame is optional & leads nowhere from one of the castle walls.
Tip:
Do go into the supermarket & you like to keep snacks & bring food gifts home 🛒
#xoportugal24 #xoeurope24 #potugal #travelportugal #explorelisbon #lisbontravel](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/466614941_1226004438626477_6031518133375891303_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=K6b9YCOIFE8Q7kNvgHkgFjW&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ATTP6bFUWr1vSLL8t_Kjrhs&oh=00_AYARoRyV1aYXaXrrgrrgJmFF9TOnwoi6MqQWz2srfF0_UQ&oe=6743F2CB)
![[Save fir tips] A few shots from Castelo de S. Jorge 🏰
Getting to the castle:
• There’s an elevator from the city centre that takes you to the viewing platform (Elevador Castelo on Google)
• … then the second elevator from a nearby supermarket (Elevador da Baixa)
• Then you’ll have to walk about 15min, uphill wavy roads along narrow signs, there are street signs directing you to the castle.
• The state case in the last frame is optional & leads nowhere from one of the castle walls.
Tip:
Do go into the supermarket & you like to keep snacks & bring food gifts home 🛒
#xoportugal24 #xoeurope24 #potugal #travelportugal #explorelisbon #lisbontravel](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/466666938_1095398455561798_8086221869107634044_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=Bsd7qEgdVs4Q7kNvgFA9g8G&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ATTP6bFUWr1vSLL8t_Kjrhs&oh=00_AYBSs1ddA4_3zzpwbJ46skh9rvT9th4hgr7wYjZvpUJdbA&oe=6743E39C)
