Take a break from exorbitant vacations.
As temperatures drop in the US, many Americans find themselves yearning for the warm hug of sunlight — and, perhaps, an authentic Mexican margarita. Or ziplining in Costa Rica. Or a sailing excursion in Saint Lucia.
Whatever your flavor of destination, this day of Dec. 2 is the prime time to whet your travel-ready whistle.
In recent years, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has become known as Travel Tuesday, an entire day dedicated just to the best travel bargains when globetrotters get to score big on travel deals and discounts.
Travel Tuesday was born in 2017 when flight-booking app Hopper noticed a pattern of more trips being planned on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving compared to an average day — the vacation industry’s response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
And real jetsetters know one of the best ways to get a bargain on your dream getaway is to look for all-inclusive deals — like the ones listed below:
Through Dec. 2, customers save up to 50% on thousands of hotels via Expedia — including some all-inclusive options throughout the
- Live Aqua Punta Cana in Mexico offers an adults-only all-inclusive experience on a private beach where travelers can sample international dishes at eight restaurants or experience reflexology treatments at the spa, yoga classes and fitness facilities.
- Another adults-only all-inclusive option can be found at the Devossion By Live Aqua Playa del Carmen in Mexico, with a beachfront and amenities such as yoga classes, a 24-hour gym and an arcade room.
- Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa in Mexico has a swim-up bar, poolside massages, fitness classes, shopping on site, free in-room WiFi, an outdoor pool with cabanas nearby Malecon and Playa de los Muertos beaches, as well as seven on-site Mexican restaurants.
- The all-inclusive AVA Resort All Oceanfront in Mexico is a luxury resort on the beach with six outdoor pools, an 18-hole golf course, an exciting nightclub, spa treatments and complimentary full breakfast at 14 restaurants.
- Hotel Riu Palace in Costa Rica is another all-inclusive option on Expedia that includes four on-site restaurants with a breakfast buffet, four outdoor pools, windsurfing, kayaking and Renova Spa treatments.
The travel gurus of Saint Lucia boast plenty of hotels and resorts celebrating Travel Tuesday with limited-time deals and perks, including at luxury all-inclusives.
- At Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, premium all-inclusive rates start at $514 per room, per night based on double occupancy for stays of five nights or longer at the newly renovated adults-only Harmony wing. The offer is valid for direct bookings made through Dec. 5, 2025, with travel made from April 7-Aug. 21, 2026 with the promo code “BLK FRI.”
All-inclusive rates include airport transfers from Hewanorra International Airport, gratuities, unlimited à la carte and buffet dining, premium spirits at seven bars, five pools (including two adult-only pools), a mile-long beach and daily activities including pickleball, non-motorized water sports and in-season turtle watching. Facilities include an oceanfront spa, kitesurfing and wing foiling at the Surf Shack and The Zone paintball course. Plus, guests can enjoy nightly entertainment, weekly themed dinners, a manager’s cocktail party, Caribbean rum tastings and chocolate buffets.
- Make your stay at Ladera Resort longer with 45% off six nights and make it all-inclusive starting from $745 on bookings made through Dec. 3, 2025, and a travel window from March 1 through Nov. 19, 2026.
- Through Dec. 2, get 20% off Ocean View Rooms, 30% off Ocean View Cottages and 10% off Cottages with Plunge Pool for an all-inclusive experience at Ti Kaye Resort and Spa with the code “CYBER.” The travel window is Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026.
- Couples 21+ staying at Serenity at Coconut Bay can save up to 55% off, plus an additional $350 off an all-inclusive seven-night stay, as well as receive the Grand Romance Package, which is $1,200 in added value vacation inclusions. The offer is valid for direct bookings made through Dec. 5, 2025, for travel from April 7 through June 30, 2026, with code “BLK FRI.” All-inclusive rates start at $1,149 per room, per night.
Finally, travelers can save up to 40% on select 2026 stays with the All-Inclusive Surf & Adventure Package at Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort in Costa Rica when booking through Dec. 2 with code “SURFBF2025.” The packages include daily gourmet meals and non-alcoholic beverages, personalized surf lessons with post-surf video analysis, daily adventures, airport transfers, local transportation and more.
