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Countdown to Travel Tuesday Deals 2025: Best Tips & Complete Savings Guide
July 1, 2025
As the holiday shopping season approaches, savvy travelers are marking their calendars for December 3rd, 2025 - this year's Travel Tuesday. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday have long dominated the post-Thanksgiving shopping scene, Travel Tuesday has emerged as a powerhouse for vacation deals, with search interest soaring over 500% in recent years.
What Makes Travel Tuesday Special?
Travel Tuesday, falling on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become the go-to day for scoring incredible travel deals. Unlike its retail-focused counterparts, this shopping holiday specifically targets wanderlust-filled consumers looking to book their next adventure at a fraction of the cost, which we at Kudos love as consummate deal hunters ourselves.
Major highlights from 2023's Travel Tuesday:
- Airline bookings jumped over 60%
- Cruise bookings increased by more than 50%
- Hotels offered 20-30% off their best available rates
How Kudos Maximizes Your Travel Tuesday Experience
🎯 Exclusive Kudos Features for Travel Tuesday:
- Smart Reward Optimization: Our AI automatically applies the best card and reward combinations
- Automatic Reward Stacking: Combine credit card rewards and Kudos cashback automatically
💰 Special Travel Tuesday Rewards:
When you activate Kudos at checkout, you'll earn up to 25% back on travel bookings through November 30, 2025, at:
You'll also double your rewards at over 15,000+ merchants including these travel giants:
How to Make the Most of Travel Tuesday
- Plan Ahead
- Start monitoring your favorite travel providers now
- Set up price alerts for desired destinations
- Make a shortlist of backup destinations for flexibility
- Stack Your Rewards
- Utilize Kudos' automatic card optimization feature to know you’re using the right card at the right time
- Combine credit card rewards with card benefits and perks, which Kudos tracks automatically for you with our Hidden Perks feature
Frequently Asked Questions About Travel Tuesday & Kudos
How do I ensure I'm getting the best reward rate with Kudos?
Kudos automatically analyzes your cards and available rewards to recommend the optimal combination for each purchase. All completely free.
Can I stack Kudos rewards with airline miles or hotel points?
Yes! Kudos rewards are in addition to any miles or points you earn through your credit cards or loyalty programs.
Does Kudos notify me about Travel Tuesday deals?
Yes, we’ll be posting to our socials on the days that lead up to Travel Tuesday.
Stay Connected with Kudos
Don't miss out on exclusive Travel Tuesday deals and tips! Follow us on:
- 📱 Instagram:@joinkudos
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- 📘 Facebook: Kudos Community
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The Bottom Line
Travel Tuesday has evolved from a marketing concept to a legitimate opportunity for significant savings. Combining these deals with your Kudos rewards strategy allows you to maximize value while minimizing costs on your 2025 travel plans.
🎉 Ready to start saving?
Download Kudos now on desktop or mobile and join over 250,000 smart travelers who never overpay!
Remember to book quickly but thoughtfully—the best deals won't last long, and hasty decisions rarely lead to satisfying vacations. With proper preparation and Kudos by your side to maximize your rewards and help you find sweet spots, you'll be well-positioned to make the most of this growing travel phenomenon.
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Editorial Disclosure: Opinions expressed here are those of Kudos alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.
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