Black Friday travel: an A−, a summer-family D, and the deadlines to watch

Sale Grader — Issue 001 ISSUE 001 · NOVEMBER 5, 2026 · TRAVEL SALES. GRADED. Black Friday report card: the offers worth your homework Hi there, I’m Jon Graham with Intermission Travel. Welcome to Sale Grader. We look past the biggest number in the ad to find what a promotion actually offers you. These are promotion-only grades for the traveler described—not verified lowest-fare grades. A means a strong usable benefit; B means worthwhile with comparisons; D means the promotion fails the stated traveler’s needs. Exact trip prices and historical fare savings remain unverified. Grades never include Vacation Vault. GUIDED TOURS · BOOK BY DECEMBER 3 Insight: a serious discount if you can comfortably pay now The offer: selected 2027 Black Friday BOGO departures give two travelers 25% off each land fare. It is not 50% off the entire booking. New bookings October 31–December 3; eligible trip selection changes weekly. Why A− for a committed, cash-ready pair: a substantial, documented land discount with a clear calculation. On a hypothetical $8,000 eligible land booking, that is $2,000 off—not a quoted trip. The minus reflects full payment at booking and restricted departures. This is not pro...