As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, travelers are seeking out deals on a range of travel-related products. According to The Points Guy (TPG), both readers and staff have identified several items that are proving popular this year.
Among the top picks is the Apple AirTag, which allows travelers to track their belongings, particularly checked luggage. Discounts are available for both single AirTags and four-packs.
Noise-canceling headphones such as the Apple AirPods Pro 3 are also in demand, offering improved audio quality for long flights. The third-generation version is currently being offered at a reduced price.
The 11-inch Apple iPad has seen a $75 price drop, making it an attractive option for those looking for a portable entertainment device with advanced features and display quality.
Other gadgets include the Avantree Relay Premium Bluetooth Adapter, enabling wireless headphone use with in-flight entertainment systems; Gin-Gins anti-nausea ginger chews for motion sickness; and Anker’s Prime 100W 3-Port USB-C Charger, designed to charge multiple devices simultaneously.
Travelers interested in maximizing loyalty points can consider “How to Win at Travel” by Brian Kelly. The book provides strategies from TPG’s founder: “Turn your wanderlust into reality with expert strategies from Brian Kelly — founder of The Points Guy and the leading voice in travel and loyalty programs — with this ultimate resource for everything from leveraging airline and credit card points to planning your dream itinerary.”
Additional recommended items include universal travel adapters compatible with over 200 countries, portable luggage scales to avoid overweight baggage fees, cup holders that attach to luggage handles, battery-powered carbon monoxide detectors for safety during stays away from home, magnetic hooks useful on cruise ships or in small spaces, multi-angle phone tripod stands using MagSafe technology, Oura Ring 4 fitness trackers—which may be purchased at a discount when using certain American Express cards—Cadence refillable travel capsules for toiletries, and more.
TPG also highlights several credit cards that offer cash back or rewards on Black Friday purchases. For example:
– Chase Freedom Flex offers 5% cash back on select categories.
– Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express gives 3% cash back on online purchases from U.S. retailers up to $6,000 per year.
– Citi Double Cash Card provides 2% cash back—1% when buying and another 1% when paying off purchases.
For further recommendations about maximizing holiday shopping savings through credit card rewards or finding additional deals on travel gear and hotel bookings during Black Friday weekend, TPG suggests consulting their guides and related articles.
