It’s finally here, folks: that frenzied weekend that includes Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I hope you’ve saved up your pennies, because I’ve found some really good Latin America travel deals this year, on flights, hotels and tours around the region — with savings up to 60% and more.
I’d venture to guess that no other website is publishing so many Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel sales that specifically apply to Latin America. And if you don’t see anything you like in this week’s roundup, check out LatinFlyer’s weekly Travel Deals section for Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel deals that were published over the past three weeks (I gave you a three-week head start on the travel deals available this weekend — oh, and by the way, if you subscribed to LatinFlyer.com, you’d have already gotten them! Sign up for free by placing your email address in the subscription box).
Don’t forget: You can get some of the best rates on airlines, hotels, rental cars and cruises by using LatinFlyer’s own travel booking engine (it’s at the top right-hand side of this page if you’re using a computer or tablet, or at the bottom of each page if you’re on a cell phone), where it says “Save Big on Your Trip.” With one click, you can compare airfares and rates from more than 10 top travel sites, including Expedia, Orbitz and Travelocity. No more wasting time when you travel!
Grand Residences Riviera Cancun
Cancun, Mexico
The Deal: Black Friday weekend savings
What Makes It Cool: This all-inclusive luxury Mexico resort, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, has two limited-time offers for last-minute holiday vacations in the Mexican Caribbean. Save up to 35% and receive a $100 resort credit on any booking (minimum stay three nights). Also included is roundtrip private ground transportation between the Cancun airport and the hotel.
Valid for Travel: Book by November 29, 2015, for travel through December 18, 2015.
Info & Reservations: www.grandresidencesrivieracancun.com
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CheapCaribbean.com
Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico
The Deal: Black Friday travel deals
What Makes It Cool: CheapCaribbean.com offers deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Puerto Rico, as follows:
Black Friday Weekend
• Dominican Republic: Be Live Punta Cana, 4 nights for $499 from Fort Lauderdale, last minute & spring 2016 travel
• Cancun: Oasis Cancun, 3 nights for $399 from Fort Lauderdale, kids stay & eat free, last-minute travel only
• Los Cabos: Holiday Inn Los Cabos, 4 nights for $599 from Dallas/Fort Worth, kids stay & eat free, winter/spring 2016 travel
• Riviera Maya – Grand Riviera Princess, 4 nights for $499 from Fort Lauderdale, spring 2016 travel
Cyber Monday
• Gran Melia Puerto Rico, 3 nights for $199 from Fort Lauderdale, with 20% food and beverage credit, free fruit basket
In addition to this Puerto Rico Gran Melia deal, CheapCaribbean.com will also have a Cyber Monday $150 site-wide promo code, 5 night minimum stay – promo code: CYBER150
Valid for Travel: Book and travel as indicated above.
Info & Reservations: www.cheapcaribbean.com
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Hilton Hotels
Caribbean & Latin America
The Deal: 72-hour Cyber Sale
What Makes It Cool: Hilton is offering savings of up to 30% off all brands and 20% off Home2 and Hampton by Hilton hotels in destinations including Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the Caribe Hilton in Puerto Rico.
Valid for Travel: Book starting Monday, November 30 through December 2, 2015, for travel between December 20, 2015 and February 29, 2016.
Info & Reservations: www.hilton.com
JW Marriott El Convento
Cusco, Peru
The Deal: 25% off leisure rates, starting at $175/night (available to book Nov. 27-30) at this Peru hotel.
Valid for Travel: December 11, 2015 – January 17, 2016 with code 444
Info & Reservations: www.jwmarriottcusco.com
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Casa Palopo
Guatemala
The Deal: 35% off nightly rates, starting at $100/night
Valid for Travel: May 1 – July 3, 2016 and August 28 – October 28, 2016
Info & Reservations: Email reservations@casapalopo.com and mention Cyber Monday (please also mention that you read about this Guatemala hotel deal on LatinFlyer.com!)
JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa
Cancun, Mexico
The Deal: Up to 40% off leisure rates, starting at $205/night
Valid for Travel: December 1 – May 31, 2016 (blackout dates apply) with promo code 16C
How to Book: www.jwmarriottcancun.com
CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort
Cancun, Mexico
The Deal: Up to 40% off leisure rates, starting at $129/night
Valid for Travel: December 1 – May 31, 2016 (blackout dates apply)
Info & Reservations: www.casamagnacancun.com with promo code 16C
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Ecoventura
Galapagos, Ecuador
The Deal: 15% discount on select Ecuador departures for the new MV Origin
Valid for Travel: January 24-31, 2016 (Itinerary A) and Jan 31-Feb 07, 2016 (Itinerary B)
How to Book: www.ecoventura.com and mention “Cyber Monday” offer
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
The Deal: Up to 40% off leisure rates, starting at $109/night
Valid for Travel: January 1 – April 30, 2016
Info & Reservations: www.puertovallartamarriott.com with promo code 7YM
Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort
Costa Rica
The Deal: 50% off, rates starting at $150/night
Valid for Travel: August 21 – December 17, 2016
Info & Reservations: www.tabacon.com with promo code CYMO
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The Westin Playa Bonita
Panama
The Deal: 50% off at this Panama beach hotel, with rates starting at $100/night
Valid for Travel: November 30 – December 22, 2015 & January 4 – June 30, 2016
Info & Reservations: www.westinplayabonita.com with rate code: CYBER
Melia Hotels International
Latin America and beyond
The Deal: Black Friday/Cyber Monday Promotion
What Makes It Cool: MeliáRewards members will receive up to 35% off any stay at Gran Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, Paradisus Resorts, ME by Meliá, Innside by Meliá, Tryp by Wyndham and Sol Hotels. If you’re not currently enrolled in MeliáRewards, you can register during this booking window to take advantage of the discount. The offer is valid for 35% off stays in the Americas region, 15% off stays in Europe and 25% off stays in Brazil.
Valid for Travel: Book November 26, 2015 – December 1, 2015 for travel December 2015 to March 2016.
Info & Reservations: www.melia.com
Velas Resorts
Mexico
The Deal: Black Friday/Cyber Monday
What Makes It Cool: For Black Friday – Cyber Monday, the four all-inclusive Velas Resorts on Mexico’s Caribbean and Pacific Coasts offer discounted rates and special perks, such as spa credits, unlimited golf, discounts at the boutiques, early check-in or late check out. Properties include Casa Velas and Vellas Vallarta, both in Puerto Vallarta, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, in Riviera Nayarit, and Grand Velas Riviera Maya, near Playa del Carmen. All-inclusive rates include à la carte meals at a variety of restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, fitness center, taxes, gratuity and more. Rates start at $147 (Velas Vallarta), $168 (Casa Velas), $373 (Grand Velas Riviera Maya) and $427 (Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit) for adults. Nightly rates for children (5-12 yrs old) start at $42. Rates are per person, per night, based in double occupancy.
Valid for Travel: Promotional rates are available Black Friday through Cyber Monday and apply for travel through the end of 2016. Package components and availability vary by resort.
Info & Reservations: http://blackfriday.velasresorts.com/
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Viceroy Zihuatenejo & Viceroy Riviera Maya
Zihuatenejo & Viceroy Riviera Maya, Mexico
The Deal: Cyber Monday discounts
What Makes It Cool: The Viceroy Zihuatanejo is offering 45% off room rates, and the Viceroy Riviera Maya is offering 25% off.
Valid for Travel: Viceroy Zihuatanejo: Book on November 30, 2015, for stays March 1-May 31, 2016. Viceroy Riviera Maya: Book on November 30, 2015, for stays January 1-February 11 and April 4-May 29, 2016.
Info & Reservations: http://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/cybermonday
Orbitz
Worldwide
The Deal: Black Friday
What Makes It Cool:
· 20% hotel promo code (11/23-11/30) using code TRAVELGIFT (2-night minimum)
· 3x Orbuck air offer (11/23-11/30)
· $20 Orbuck Orbitz Rewards join bonus (11/30 only)
Valid for Travel: Book on Black Friday.
Info & Reservations: www.orbitz.com
CheapTickets.com
Worldwide
The Deal: Week of Savings
What Makes It Cool: CheapTickets.com customers can save several ways:
· Black Friday, November 27 – Get up early, but skip the lines and head straight for the computer. The first 500 customers to book a qualifying hotel stay between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. EST will save 25 percent on hotel stays using promotion code ‘GIFTWRAP.’
· Cyber Monday, November 30 – For the last chance to grab a door buster deal, the first 200 customers to use promotion code ‘SHIMMER’ to book a participating hotel stay will get 22 percent off.
· Use promotion code ‘RIBBON’ to save 20 percent on qualifying hotel stays
· Get 10 percent off all event tickets site wide with promotion code ‘HOLIDAY10’
· Automatically get up to $20 back in CheapCash with any flight purchase of $100 or more
Valid for Travel: Book through November 30, 2015 (see specific dates above).
Info & Reservations: www.cheaptickets.com
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Royalton Luxury Resorts
Dominican Republic and Mexico
The Deal: Black Friday — Save up to 70%
Valid for Travel: Restrictions apply; Book for 72 hours starting November 27.
Info & Reservations: http://www.royaltonresorts.com/?utm_source=RoyaltonResorts&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=wedemail&utm_campaign=BlackFridaySale