2022 will be the year of the “catch-up consumer,” according to the ABTA travel agent association, as we make up for missed trips during the pandemic.

wasn’t that supposed to be in 2021?

Well yes. But we are where we are, and there is no doubt that the discounts offered in many Black Friday travel deals this year – which in some cases will remain valid until 2023.

As consumer confidence falters across Europe due to winter spikes in Covid infection rates, hotels, airlines, cruises and travel agents are all eager to encourage bookings.

As always, approach travel bargains as you would any other purchase: buy what you really want, pay attention to applicable dates, minimum spend, or blackout days (e.g. holidays), and check. the general conditions.

Remember to apply the savings claimed rule (a 25pc discount can be on a high rate that really only applies during peak months, for example). Black Friday travel deals aren’t always as they appear.

1. Black Flyday with Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus offers € 100 off return flights to North America (and € 200 off business class). Book by November 30 to travel between January and June of next year. aerlingus.com

2. Up to € 250 reduction with TUI

TUI’s Black Friday travel deals include € 100 off when you spend € 1,000 (use code BLK100), € 150 when you spend € 2,000, and € 250 (BLK150) when you spend € 3,000 (BLK250). The discount is valid on public holidays until October 31, 2023. tuiholidays.fr

3. Save € 100 on a ski holiday

Crystal Ski is offering a € 100 reduction on any new ski holiday booking with flight included until April 2023, from a minimum purchase of € 1,000, with the code SKIBF100. crystalski.fr

4. Cybersweek with Ryanair

Ryanair has several deals throughout the week, with flights starting at € 4.99 each way (use the Fare Finder for the cheapest routes, with better results if your dates are flexible). ryanair.com

5. Black Friday with ClickAndGo.com

Three nights at Disneyland from € 369pp and three nights in New York from € 379pp, departing January 20 (both flights included) are just two of the offers offered by ClickAndGo.com. Holidays can be booked with a deposit of € 1. clickandgo.com

6.22pc off 2022 with Press Up

The hotels in the Press Up group (The Dean Cork & Dublin, The Devlin, The Mayson, The Clarence and Glasson Lakehouse) are offering 22pc off certain stays in 2022. Book by Monday 29 November. pressup.fr

7. Dubrovnik five stars from € 675 per person

The Irish Travel Agents’ Association lists their latest member deals on itaa.ie/traveloffers, and one of the best is Cassidy Travel’s five-night trip to Dubrovnik next May, starting at € 675 per person, flights understood.

8. 25 pieces discount at the Hard Rock Hotel

The Hard Rock Hotel Dublin is offering 25% off the best available B&B rates, if you book by December 5, for midweek stays between December 13 and April 30 (Sun-Thursday). You can also get 20 coins from Rock Shop products. hardrockhotels.com/dublin

9. Take off with the travel department

The travel agent specializing in guided tours offers two Black Friday offer codes: € 50 on any stay of seven nights departing from January to April 2022 (VP-BF50) and € 75 on any stay of eight nights or more initially over the same period (VP -BF75). traveldepartment.com

10. 25pc discount at the InterContinental Dublin

Get 25% off the best available rate by booking before December 3. The Black Friday offer applies to travel until September 4, 2022 and no deposit is required. intercontinentaldublin.ie

11. Stopovers at Lough Erne Resort

You can save up to 50 pc at the five-star Lough Erne Resort, with B&B stays starting at £ 119 and a five-course dining experience for two at 3AA Rosette Catalina Restaurant starting at £ 99 among the Black’s travel deals Friday. lougherneresort.com/black-friday

12.550 € reduction with Royal Caribbean

It’s a large sum of money, but the terms and conditions clearly apply. The cruise line’s Black Friday travel deals can be booked with a down payment of € 80 and add up if you combine various discounts and extras. The cheapest European option I’ve seen for next year is € 399 per person for a three-night Med cruise in an inside cabin in October. It is also worth trying through your travel agent. royalcaribbean.fr

13. Green Friday at Ashford Castle Lodge

The four-star Ashford Castle Lodge wants you to support Irish tourism with its “Green Friday” offers. thelodgeac.com.

14. 15 pieces discount on your Camino

Everyone wants to ride a Camino someday… could 2022 be your year? CaminoWays.com is offering 15 pc discount on bookings with the code blackfriday21. The offer is valid until midnight Sunday November 28. caminoways.com

15. Pink is the new black in Galway

Hotel G’s “Pink is the New Black” offer will offer a 20% discount on B&B rates from November 25th to midnight November 29th. ghotel.fr

16. Go Anywhere Gift Cards

IrelandHotels.com launches its “Go Anywhere” gift card before Christmas. Buy one worth over € 200 before November 29 and you will receive an additional € 20 eCard for free. irelandhotels.com

17. Sunset cruise

Emerald Cruises offers free premium drink packages, as well as onboard spending of € 200 per stateroom and 10pc off select staterooms with its prepayment discount – if you pay for a full cruise by November 30 . emeraldcruises.co.uk/offers/black-friday

18. 20pc on Flynn hotels

As part of ‘Green Friday’, Flynn Hotel Collection is offering 20% ​​savings on all rooms at its properties in Cork, Kilkenny, Dungarvan and Ennis, in addition to tailor-made welcome gifts for guests on arrival. Book before Monday, November 29. flynnhotels.com

19. A getaway to Glenlo Abbey

The Blue Book’s five-star Galway offers 20% off bookings for two people, with stays starting at € 168 midweek or € 236 at weekends. Read our recent review of Glenlo Abbey here. glenloabbeyhotel.ie

20. Meet at Mount Juliet

To celebrate Cyber ​​Week, Co Kilkenny’s Mount Juliet Estate is offering up to 25% off overnight stays between January 9 and March 31 next year. montjuliet.fr

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NB: All offers are subject to availability, modifications and GTC