I've been traveling non-stop since 2006, inspiring others to get out and see the unique corners of the world. Check out my newsletters below that are full of travel tips, unique tours, gear recommendations and travel discounts. I focus on outdoor adventure travel for women and will help you get out to see the world in an active way with the best gear. I also run active adventure tours in places like Ireland, Alaska, and El Salvador. Wether you are a newbie to outdoor adventure travel or a seasoned expert - my newsletters are a great way to join my community of other women who are looking to live their best lives.
Black Friday Deals on Travel & Gear I Love + an Opening on my Surfing Trip! πββοΈ
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Hello Reader,
They're here...
The holidays have begun! Sure - I could bitch about how they just keep getting earlier every year - but it doesn't do much good. It's the way of retail and consumerism. Instead, I decided to embrace it a bit and start collecting all of the best Black Friday and Holiday sales on my favorite travel-related products and gear to share with all of you!
This newsletter update is slightly different - I'm primarily focusing on sharing the holiday sales with you.
However, I do have one big announcement: I have a space available on my Women's Surf and Yoga Retreat this January! This trip (January 13-21, 2024) is the best way to start your year. It will challenge you and provide clarity. When you are out in the ocean surfing ...you can't think of anything else...it takes all of your focus and mind power - I think that's why I love it. Seldom do we get the chance to focus on one thing these days.
If you are itching to take a trip somewhere warm this winter and try something new with an incredible group of women β then join us! We have the entire beach and boutique hotel to ourselves! Itβs a perfect environment for learning something new, relaxing, making new friends, and escaping the winter cold!
βHere are the details - if you are interested in the spot, please email me by replying to this email.
Thank You!
I'm thankful for so many things this year - but most of all, I'm thankful that I am able to do something I love, that challenges me and satiates my constant curiosity. I couldn't do this without you. Thank YOU!
I'm so happy to hear from people who have followed my travel blog for years. This profession can sometimes be weirdly lonely, yet I have made so many friends through my blog - I can't even count. Thank you for reading, watching, and traveling with me.
I'm headed to see family this Thanksgiving. I hope it's full of family, friends, and great food and cocktails wherever you are headed too!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Holiday Sales on Travel and Gear
I've been tracking Black Friday deals for days now and here are my favorites - curated just for you! These are all brands I have personally used and stand by. Some of these deals/links are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase items through these links, I will earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. And I'm extremely grateful for your support in that way. It helps me keep my blog and newsletter running.
And if you don't know what to get your travel loving friend - be sure to check out my article about 45 Things to Get Travelersβ
Travel Deals
Booking.com 30% off Sale
Booking.com always has great Black Friday deals and this year is no exception. If you have trips that you are planning for 2024 - now is the time to get your hotels sorted and take advantage of these temporary deals.
Save 30% or more on stays on select properties. Book before Nov 29, 2023 - stay anytime before the end of 2024.
| View Booking.com Promotions |
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GetYourGuide Tours - up to 50% Off
Get Your Guide is a website full of day tours and experiences you can book worldwide. This is a super way to supplement a trip with a city tour, cooking class, museum visit, etc. Spice up your trip with some of these great Get Your Guide Tours!
| View Get Your Guide Promotions |
Priority Pass Membership - up to 20% off
Get lounge access at most airports around the world so you can wait out those inevitable long layovers in style and comfort! I love my Priority Pass membership β it has βsaved meβ many times in my travels. They have a simple app to use to locate the lounges and provide some info about them. It sort of feels like youβre flying first class!
Priority Pass has a network of 1,400+ lounges worldwide. βThey are offering 20% off the Standard Plus Membership, which will get you 10 free lounge visits for a year
| Get 20% off Priority Pass Membership |
Sales on my Favorite Travel Gear
Osprey Packs and Suitcases
Youβll be able to get up to 40% off select products. Included in the sale are several great products I use like the Talon and Tempest backpacks. They even have some of their suitcases on sale. Osprey is a leader in backpacks and I also adore their water bladder solutions...I bring Osprey with me on every hike I do!
| View Osprey Sale Items |
Vim & Vigr
I'm a compression sock gal and I can't stress how important they are for travel. I wear them for every flight I take. These aren't your normal compression socks! They come in multiple sizes (wide calfs - no problem), different compression amounts, and many different designs!
Compression isn't just for travel - I also use them for biking and hiking muscle recovery. This Black Friday only they are doing a Buy 2, get 1 Free Sale! And be sure to check out their new holiday sock designs!
| Vim & Vigr Buy 2 Get 1 Free |
Wallaroo Hats
Protect yourself from the sun...or a bad hair day with Wallaroo Hats. They have many great styles that are totally packable! Be sure to check out some of their new 2024 styles - they've added more petite styles.
This Black Friday they'll be offering a big percentage off regularly priced items β November 24th β 26th.
| Shop Wallaroo on Black Friday |
SmartWool - Get Free Socks
I use Smartwool products all the time when I travel. They are essential for winter travel layering. In addition, I utilize their socks and underwear for travel because wool is the best fabric to travel with. It doesn't hold odor, so that means you can wear the items multiple times before laundering if you need to.
Starting on Black Friday, get a free pair of holiday socks with a purchase over $99+ - good while supplies last.
| Shop Smartwool |
Sales on Photography Gear for Travel
Peak Design Photography Gear
If you are into photography, then you've probably heard of Peak Design. They have great carrying solutions as well as an incredibly small travel tripod that I love! I also love their tech pouch - I take it on every single trip for all of my chords, plugs, batteries, and drives. This Black Friday week they have an unprecedented sale - 30% Off their Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod, 15% Off their Aluminum Travel Tripod and 10% Off Everyday Bags, Travel Bags, Pouches & Packing Tools.
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| Peak Design Black Friday Sale |
Cotton Carrier 25% off
This is one of my favorite pieces of gear for hiking - the Cotton Carrier harness system for my camera. It allows me to be hands free when I hike and evenly distributes the weight of carrying my camera instead of giving me a sore shoulder or back after long hikes. It was life changing for me! Cotton Carrier has 25% off storewide right now - so don't miss out on this sale!
| Shop Cotton Carrier |
Apps I use
AllTrails+ 50% off
This is an app for the adventure traveler! If you are looking for a trail to hike, bike, or walk, AllTrails is the app I use. Their AllTrails+ membership is on sale for Black Friday at 50% off! the Plus membership gives you offline maps, wrong-turn alerts, and extra planning features. AllTrails+ helps you make the most of every minute outdoors.
| Get AllTrails+ Membership |
Noom Free Trial
This isn't a travel deal, its more of a life deal. It has to do with something 80% of us probably want to do β live a healthier life and lose weight. I used Noom to lose 40 pounds - you can see how I did it here. It is a program that helps you lose weight and teaches you how to change how you eat. You also work through daily classes about behavior, habits, and weight loss. Use my special link for a free 2 week trial. Just answer a few questions and you are off and running to a healthier you!
| Get a Noom free trial |
A Favor to Ask of You
If you shop on Amazon or REI.com, I have a simple favor to ask of you. I am rich in experiences, but the blogging life is also pretty simple. If you like my content, consider using my Amazon link or my REI Link to do your shopping this season.
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| Amazon.com |
All you have to do is click on the button and from there you can go anywhere on Amazon and REI and purchase items - any items - it doesn't have to be ones I recommend. Just type whatever you are looking for (for example - toilet paper) in the search bar at the top of my store and it'll take you to those products to buy. Since you initially went through my link, I get a small kickback at no extra expense to you. It's an easy way to support Ottsworld without paying anything out of your pocket, and we all win. Just keep this link handy and use it to find things you want to purchase on Amazon.
And feel free to shop on my Amazon store, too! I have great travel gear lists for road trips, hiking, cold weather travel, gifts under $25, and work-from-home gear I love and use!
| Ottsworld Amazon Store |
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- Book your accommodation with Booking.comβ
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I've been traveling non-stop since 2006, inspiring others to get out and see the unique corners of the world. Check out my newsletters below that are full of travel tips, unique tours, gear recommendations and travel discounts. I focus on outdoor adventure travel for women and will help you get out to see the world in an active way with the best gear. I also run active adventure tours in places like Ireland, Alaska, and El Salvador. Wether you are a newbie to outdoor adventure travel or a seasoned expert - my newsletters are a great way to join my community of other women who are looking to live their best lives.
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