9 ways to get the most out of Expedia’s 9 days of deals

3. Get a taste of travel, without going far: If a huge trip isn’t in the cards, you can still get a little taste of travel by booking a staycation. Even an overnight getaway or long weekend can be the change of scenery we all desperately need (and deserve) this year. Find a cosy and quiet retreat to rest and recharge, or some modern digs with super-fast WiFi to take your Zoom meetings from for a few days.

4. Read up on health and safety measures: Since May, more than 300,000 properties have added their health and cleanliness efforts on Expedia, so guests don’t have to wonder whether they’ll find contactless check-in, masks, or other enhanced cleaning measures. You can find all these details right on the hotel’s info page while you’re browsing the deals.

5. Find a home away from home: Keen to bring the whole family and still have plenty of space? Dreaming of an outdoorsy escape far from the city? Prefer to stay in and cook? If you answered “yes” to any of these, a vacation rental might be the perfect accommodation for your next trip. Luckily, the deals for Black Friday/Cyber Monday aren’t limited to hotels and resorts this year (though there are plenty of those, too).

6. Book something to look forward to: There’s no better mood booster than having a holiday to look forward to-a feeling we haven’t had enough of this year. So why not end the year on a high note by locking in some plans to get away in 2021? This year, the sale applies to travel through September 2021, so it’s the perfect time to get that spring break or summer trip on the books.

7. Be a hometown explorer: Try being a tourist in your own backyard by checking out some of the top activities available near you. Visiting an outdoor museum or taking a socially distanced brewery tour can help you explore without having to pack on overnight bag. Get a discount on select activities by using the 12% off app-exclusive coupon during the sale.

8. Bring a furry friend along: Whether this year’s lockdowns inspired you to adopt an animal companion or you had one (or more!) all along, more and more people are travelling with their pets these days. For a short-cut to finding accommodations that welcome-and sometimes even pamper-your fur baby, be sure to use Expedia’s “pet-friendly” search filter.

9. Book on the cheapest days: Our Travel Trends report pulled out some amazing travel hacks, including the cheapest days to book accommodation, and which days you might want to avoid starting your travel plans on. Read up on the tips and get inspired about planning those 2021 getaways.