From capsule wardrobes to luggage that actually fits in the overhead bin, I share smart packing tips, honest gear reviews, and carry-on-only strategies that actually work—because you don’t need 17 outfits for a 5-day trip. Plus: hotel deals, unique travel guides, news & updates, the occasional contest!
Aly Smalls-approved Black Friday deals 👌
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Hello from Mexico! Hope you're having a wonderful week! Here's my rapid-fire list of Black Friday travel deals! Luggage:Monos (30% off) Nomad Lane (20% off site wide + free gift) Travelpros (20% off) Mixi Carry-On (20% off) *yes - I still love my Mixi carry-on! However, it’s a little deep for some airlines if they are strict on sizing. It’s still the sturdiest carry-on of my whole collection. My Favorite Gear from Amazon:My Tripped Toiletry Kit (20% off) My Tripped Compression Packing Cubes (20% off) My Airplane Neck Pillow (22% off) Taygeer Travel Backpack (20% off) Clipa Bag Hangar (15% off) My ear buds (40% off) Hotels:Plannin.com has the best rates on hotels right now. I’m currently in Puerto Vallarta and my hotel (that I booked on Plannin) has a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the ocean! As an example, there’s lots of rooms available for $173/night throughout January and February! Check it out here (if you can’t see it, you just have to create a free account to get access to the discounts) Flight Alert Tools:Daily Drop Pro ($149 $99 + free set of compression packing cubes) Going: you can get access to premium flight deals for as low as $40 for one year (from US airports only) Airport Lounge Access:Access 1,000 lounges worldwide with a Priority Pass membership! Best deal: The Standard Plus: $245 per year (normally $329) - This gives you ten visits per year. Latest Video:I had fun with this one - all about Tiny Travel Essentials! some great stocking stuffer ideas here ;) That’s all for now, Aly Some of my emails contains affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase I may make a small commission. I only share information about things I know, love and trust! |
Aly Smalls
From capsule wardrobes to luggage that actually fits in the overhead bin, I share smart packing tips, honest gear reviews, and carry-on-only strategies that actually work—because you don’t need 17 outfits for a 5-day trip. Plus: hotel deals, unique travel guides, news & updates, the occasional contest!
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