🎁 3 Travel Deals I’d Actually Recommend (and One Freebie Coming Soon)


Dear Reader

🎄The holidays are coming in hot… and so are the travel deals.

This week’s email is full of the good stuff:

  • Black Friday Travel Deals
  • A Holiday Teaser
  • What I'm Packing for Christmas (again!)

🎁 BLACK FRIDAY DEALS I'M ACTUALLY EXCITED ABOUT

Unbound Merino
I'm always oversharing about how much I love merino wool products. Whether its Christmas Markets, hot sticky climates, or busy travel days.. these products live up to the hype.

Unbound Merino just started their once a year only sale with up to 40% off!

I just grabbed these merino wool travel pants for my next trip in a desert khaki color and can vouch for the quality. If you're trying to pack lighter or layer smarter, now’s the time.

👉Check out these Unbound Merino Travel Pants

They wick away moisture, are soft and stretchy (not itchy!), wrinkle resistant and fold up to almost nothing!


Disneyland Vacation Packages
The best sale you'll probably see for a while:

  • 🎟️ Adults at Kids’ Prices on 3-day (or longer) tickets
  • 💰 Up to $50 off hotel+ticket bundles
  • 🏰 Only $99 down to book (use the handy lay-away plans!)
  • 🌙 Get a free extra night at select hotels

Perfect for families planning early 2026 trips!

➡️ Book your hotel or Disneyland tickets here


Go City Passes
Planning on city sightseeing? This Black Friday Week (Nov 24–28) sale offers:

  • 12% off Go City London, New York, San Diego & Oahu
  • 10% off everywhere else

✔️ Use promo code: BF2025

I'll drop my Go City LA post in here so you can see how we used it and what’s worth it

👉 Is Go City L.A. Pass Worth It? Our Honest 3-Day Review

🎁 A LITTLE HOLIDAY MAGIC IS COMING…

I mentioned last week that you should mark your calendar for December 5. Just dropping a reminder that I’ve teamed up with a group of top travel bloggers to bring you an exclusive freebie bundle packed with travel goodies.

We’re talking:

  • Printable planners
  • Packing checklists
  • Destination guides
  • Budget tools and more

All 100% free. No strings. Just good stuff to make your travels smoother.

But it’s only live from Dec 5 to Jan 1 - then it’s gone for good.
I’ll send the link as soon as the doors open, but don’t miss it... these downloads usually cost $$!

🎒 WHAT I’M PACKING FOR CHRISTMAS (AGAIN)

We’re spending the holidays away from home again this year... no big tree, no giant piles of gifts.

Just carry-ons, sunshine, and quality time. ☀️

Last year I had to get creative with presents for my husband, son, and nephew. We were moving around by train, so everything had to be light, useful, and unbreakable.

Here’s what actually worked: vintage coins, travel-size cologne, good luck charms, mini power banks, and a few well-timed gift cards. They didn’t take up space, but still felt personal when we unwrapped them.

🎁 Need ideas?
I put together a full list of packable Christmas gift ideas for fellow travelers, digital nomads, or anyone celebrating on the go.

👉 Check out the full gift list here


That’s it for now—but keep an eye out.
Next week, the Freebie Bundle goes live, and I’ll be dropping the link right here the moment it opens.

Until then, stay cozy and pack smart.

✈️ Tanya


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