September marks the start of shoulder season, a time when demand typically quiets and suppliers look to entice travelers to book with stellar savings and special perks.
Whether you're in the market for a last-minute getaway, hoping to lock in your holiday travel plans, or get a head start on next year's summer vacation, now is the time to take advantage of this season of savings.
Here are some of the top deals that should be on travelers' radar heading into shoulder season.
RIU Plaza Hotels
RIU Plaza Hotels is encouraging travelers to save this September with up to 25% off select stays when guests book by September 8 on riu.com or the RIU App.
RIU Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf (Photo Credit: RIU Hotels & Resorts)
ALG Vacations
ALG Vacations is celebrating fall with the return of its Friends & Family Event, where travelers can save up to $300 with ENVFs, Group Savings and more now through September 24, for travel through August 31, 2027.
What's more, guests can take advantage of free stays and dining for kids when they book qualifying stays by September 30, for travel through April 30, 2027.
Azamara Cruises
Travelers looking to explore the best of New England and Canada on an autumn cruise can enjoy up to $1,000 in onboard credit, plus up to $4,500 in Always Azamara inclusions, when they book an eligible 2026 or 2027 departure by September 30, 2026.
Club Med
All-inclusive vacation pioneer Club Med has launched its biggest sale of the year, celebrating "Ski Days" by offering up to $1,040 in instant savings on 2026-27 ski vacations at participating Club Med resorts in the French Alps as well as Club Med Québec-Charlevoix when guests book by September 15, 2026.
Club Med Charlevoix. (Photo Credit: Club Med)
Costa Cruises
Costa Cruises' Labor Day promotion rewards travelers with an upgrade to a balcony cabin.
The offer applies to select weeklong Mediterranean, Caribbean and Canary Islands cruises departing from August 2026 through May 2027. Book by September 13 to receive a balcony cabin for the price of an ocean-view cabin on eligible sailings.
CIE Tours
The Cliffs of Moher at sunset. (Photo Credit: CIE Tours)
CIE Tours is bringing back its popular 2-for-1 airfare offer for 2027 European vacations.
When two travelers book an eligible vacation and airfare through CIE Tours, the second traveler's airfare is free, including taxes and fees. This offer is available on up to 32 guided tours across Ireland, Britain, Iceland, Italy, Spain and Portugal, as well as qualifying Custom Private Driver vacations.
Customers can also enjoy a 10% land-only discount on qualifying trips when they book this 2-for-1 offer by September 30, 2026, for travel between January 1 and August 31, 2027.
Riviera River Cruises
Riviera Travel is rewarding shoulder season bookings this September with special 2-for-1 pricing on all 2027 Cruise & Stay Vacations. Guests can experience some of the brand’s most popular river cruise itineraries with a three-night land extension while saving up to $2,600 when they lock in their trip by September 30.
Rental Escapes
Rental Escapes guests booking select villas in Turks & Caicos, Jamaica, Barbados, St. Martin, Puerto Vallarta and Croatia can enjoy promotions from 10% to 30% off nightly rates as well as complimentary nights when they reserve their qualifying stay this September.
Legasea Villa, Long Bay, Turks and Caicos (Photo Credit: Rental Escapes)
Six Senses Properties
Six Senses properties around the globe are offering special savings this September.
In Grenada, Six Senses La Sagesse’s Prepay and Save offer allows travelers planning a September getaway to save 10% on the resort’s Best Flexible Rate when booking a suite or one-bedroom villa. This deal includes daily breakfast at Callaloo and is available for stays through January 5, 2027.
Guests have until January 1, 2027, to take advantage.
Meanwhile, Six Senses Kyoto and Six Senses Crans-Montana in the Swiss Alps are running a Three Nights Plus offer. The former is enticing travelers to save up to 25% when staying three nights or more, while the latter property is rewarding guests with savings of up to 35% on the Best Available Rate when they stay at least three nights on bookings made by December 31 and December 13, respectively.
An aerial view of Six Senses Laamu (Photo Credit: Six Senses Laamu)
Travelers can also score September savings at Six Senses Laamu and Six Senses Kanuhura in the Maldives via the Stay Longer with Half Board offer featuring savings of up to 35% in addition to perks like discounted seaplane transfer, complimentary breakfast and more.
DELSEY PARIS
Travelers in the market for some new luggage can score their favorite DELSEY PARIS items for less this September.
From September 4-7, shoppers can save up to 30% across select DELSEY PARIS luggage and travel essentials. If they miss that window, they can fortunately enjoy up to 20% off from September 8-13.
During this month's sale, travelers can secure the SKY MAX 3.0 Carry-On Plus for under $100 and save $60 off the 80th Anniversary Cruise 3.0 Carry-On Plus in chic gold.
point.me
Leading award travel search platform for points and miles, point.me is offering three months of its premium membership free during its Labor Day Sale.
Now through September 7, travelers can use promo code LABORDAY to enjoy a discounted membership featuring a $100 annual concierge booking credit, a 10% discount on concierge services, unlimited real-time award flight search, convenient price alerts, personalized newsletters and much more.
Universal Nights at Universal Epic Universe. (Photo Credit: Universal Studios Media)
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort is offering a special three-day ticket to access Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Epic Universe from just $99 per day plus tax this September.
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