Top Travel Deals for October

Travel advisors and their clients can take advantage of numerous sales, deals, special offers and promotions this October, from long-awaited cruises to spectacular all-inclusive resort stays. Here's a look at some of the top deals available this month.

Tradewind Voyages is offering travel advisors 50 percent off on select sailings aboard the brand new Golden Horizon this fall. Travel advisors and a companion can sail the largest square-rigged sailing vessel in the world for half off on voyages departing November 11, November 18, November 25 and December 2, 2021. What's more, during the ongoing promotion period running through December 2021, travel advisors can earn 15 percent commission every booking and be entered for a chance to win a free cruise for two as well as a $100 Amazon gift card.

During the Fall Inclusive Sale at Hilton La Romana All-Inclusive Adults-Only Resort in the Dominican Republic, guests can capitalize on the hottest rates of the season as well as Book Direct benefits such as 10 percent off room upgrades, cabanas and photo sessions. The sale is valid on bookings made through October 20, 2021, for stays through February 28, 2023.

Travel advisors can earn a $600 booking bonus on most 2022 guided vacations for groups of 10 or more with CIE Tours this autumn. The offer is available on bookings now through November 30, 2021. The risk-free promotion includes a dedicated CIE Tours' Group Travel Specialist; 50/50 co-op available for promotions; special discounts for online transactions; complimentary flyers to promote your group and up to 18 percent commissions. CIE Tours is also offering up to three free places when booking a full coach, 50 percent off the 10th passenger and one free passenger for groups of 16.

Travelers can enjoy a slew of perks when booking select RIU Hotels & Resorts properties this fall, including free stays for kids, no cancellations fees and free on-site antigen testing for return travel to the United States. The offer includes properties in Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Panama and Costa Rica.

The all-new AMR Collection is celebrating 20 years of moments with a special anniversary sale. Available on bookings made now through November 22, 2021, for travel now through April 9, 2022, guests can take advantage of special perks including $20 spa treatments at Secrets, Breathless and Zoetry properties, $20 kids stays at select Dreams, Sunscape and Now properties and a free night on a future stay when celebrating a 20th birthday or 20th anniversary at any AMR Collection property. Guests can also look forward to free on-site COVID testing and 14-day quarantine reassurance included with CleanComplete+.

Virgin Voyages is offering 10 percent discounts on bookings that are paid in full. To qualify, the voyage must be booked 180 days out from the sail date and the entire invoice amount including voyage fare plus taxes and fees must be paid within two hours of starting the reservation.

Sandals Resorts is giving travelers the opportunity to preview their wedding or honeymoon this fall with up to three nights starting at a rate as low as $250 per couple per night. Guests can chat one-on-one with wedding experts and explore venues, catering menus, sample wedding linens and cake options. Plus, they can receive up to a $1,050 credit when booking a wedding group of five or more rooms.

Travel advisors thinking about leaving their host agency amid concerns about leadership and stability this fall can call 1 (888) 582-2150 to discuss a potential transition to Cruise Planners for added security, greater commissions, better technology and support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel advisors can click here to download the Transition Benefit Checklist before speaking to a Franchise Development Manager (FDM).