CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 If you\u2019ve caught the travel bug, you\u2019re not alone. With 2026 right around the corner, Travel Tuesday is back \u2014 and it\u2019s one of the biggest days of the year to score deals on flights, resorts and rental cars.<\/p>\n
Travel Tuesday is here \u2014 Read this before you click \u201cBook Now\u201d<\/p>\n
This year, I hopped on Zoom with Shauna McGallian, a travel agent with McGallian Adventures, to break down what\u2019s legit, what\u2019s overhyped and how to make sure you\u2019re not getting scammed.<\/p>\n
McGallian calls Travel Tuesday \u201cthe Black Friday of vacations,\u201d but says the sales don\u2019t always stay in their lane. Some deals expire within 24 hours, while others stick around for weeks or even months. \u201cA lot of times they\u2019ll say you have to book tomorrow, but check the fine print,\u201d she said. \u201cThat deal may have already been going on.\u201d<\/p>\n
And unlike a typical flash sale, your booking dates and travel dates may not match. That means you can lock in a resort this week and book flights later \u2014 a strategy McGallian says many travelers use.<\/p>\n
While she usually recommends package deals, Travel Tuesday deals are the exception. Resorts are trying to fill rooms before the end of the year, and that means steep discounts. \u201cBook this week for certain travel dates and you can get 50% off your room and added perks,\u201d McGallian said. \u201cWe\u2019re grabbing those deals now, but not necessarily flights.\u201d<\/p>\n
Surprisingly, she says international travel may be the real bargain in 2026. Destinations like the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Hawaii are \u201cpushing hard\u201d for travelers and offering major incentives.<\/p>\n
But the biggest warning? Read every bit of fine print.
\u201cYou may pay $50 to go one way,\u201d McGallian said, \u201cbut a thousand to come home.\u201d Some deals also require minimum stays or certain room types.<\/p>\n
She also cautions travelers to watch out for scam emails \u2014 especially those that seem too good to be true. \u201cJust make sure the company is legit,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
McGallian also recommends comparing resort websites directly, since booking straight through the hotel can sometimes be cheaper than third-party sites. And if you want someone to handle the deal-hunting for you, she says using a travel agent can save time and money.<\/p>\n
Right now, McGallian Adventures is waiving all booking fees through Jan. 1, making it an even better time for travelers to get help planning their next trip.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor people who aren\u2019t sure where they want to go, window shopping is half the fun,\u201d McGallian said. \u201cYou never know \u2014 the perfect deal might pop up.\u201d<\/p>\n
McGallian Adventures \u2013 Contact Information<\/p>\n
Facebook & Instagram: McGallian Adventures
Website: LetsDoAdventure.com<\/a>
Phone: 361-290-6772<\/p>\n