Private Sale Travel Websites

ByThe Skeptical Traveler

I have not used any of them but I have compiled a list in alphabetical order to check them out later. Also, perhaps some readers will share their experience with these travel sites in the comments section.

JetsetterThe image shows a login page for a website called "Jetsetter." The background features a scenic view of a cloudy sky and a cliff with greenery. In the center of the image, there is a black box with the Jetsetter logo at the top. Below the logo, there are fields for entering an email address and a password, followed by an orange "Continue" button. There is also a Facebook login option. The text on the right side of the black box reads, "Insider Access to the World's Greatest Vacations. Jetsetter Membership is Free." At the bottom of the image, there are links for "Terms of Service," "Privacy Policy," "Contact," "FAQs," and "About Us," along with copyright information.

SniqueAwayThe image shows a webpage with two main sections side by side. On the left side, there is a login form for "SniqueAway" which includes fields for "Member Sign In" with "Email" and "Password" inputs, a "Remember me" checkbox, and a "Sign In" button. There are also options to sign in with Facebook and a link to "Forgot Password?". On the right side, there is a section titled "rejuvacation" with a description that reads: "To go off on amazing hotels, all they called is a 'TripAdvisor'. Providing a fresh perspective on gorgeous getaways." There is a button labeled "Join Now". Below these sections, there is a line of text that reads: "Here are a few of our great vacation ideas:" followed by a list of locations: "ARUBA • BERMUDA • BOSTON • PUERTO RICO • SAN FRANCISCO • ST. MAARTEN • ST. THOMAS • TURKS AND CAICOS".

SpireThe image shows a scenic coastal landscape with clear blue waters and rocky cliffs. In the foreground, there is a login and sign-up interface for a website called "Spire." The interface includes fields for signing in with a username and password, as well as options to sign up for an account. Below the login interface, there are two buttons labeled "See what's on sale" and "Learn more about Spire." The background image features a beautiful beach with a boat in the water and lush greenery on the cliffs.

Tablet HotelsAlt text: A screenshot of a webpage from Tablet. The page features a header with navigation options including "Home," "Private Sale," "Guides," "Talk," "Tunes," and "Global Nomads." There is a section titled "Private Sales Every Tues - Thurs" with a note about limited private sales. On the left, there is a description of the private sales and a prompt to visit their Facebook page for more information. In the center, there is a login form with fields for email and password, and a "Sign In" button. On the right, there is an image of a hotel pool area at night, with the caption "Private Sale Perks" and "Stay ahead & book these exclusive rates." The top right corner has contact information for customer assistance.

TripAlertzThe image shows a login and sign-up page for a website called "tripalertz." The background features a scenic beach with clear blue skies and fluffy white clouds. The login section on the left prompts users to enter their email address and password, with a "Sign In" button below. On the right, there is a sign-up section for new users with a "Sign Up Now" button. Below these sections, there is a banner stating "Get $25 in FREE Travel when you Sign Up."

VacationistThe image shows a webpage for "Vacationist," a travel-related service. The page invites users to become a member, highlighting benefits such as saving up to 60% on top hotels and resorts worldwide. The left side of the page has a sign-up form with fields for first name, last name, email address, and zip/postal code. The right side features a large image of a white beach umbrella against a blue sky. The top of the page includes navigation links and logos for "Luxury Link" and "Travel + Leisure." The bottom of the page has links to social media and other informational links. 

Voyage PrivéThe image shows a webpage from "voyagedrive.com" with a message displayed in the center. The background features a serene ocean view with a wooden deck in the foreground. The message appears to be an announcement or notification, but the text is not fully legible. The top of the page has the website's name "voyagedrive.com" in white and gray text.

I am sure out there in the vast internet world there are more than 7 private sale travel websites not to mention the existing private sale sites that offer travel deals, but how many can one register for ?
Also, others more knowledgeable than me created this list in fact: Top 6 Private Sale Sites for the Best Travel Deals and Private sale sites tout high-end hotels for less.

I find it very interesting the conclusion of the second article, let’s see after I register how many of the impulse deals I will do.

One of the pitches to hotels and resorts is that the big discounts they give through private sale sites result in new impulse-purchase business that they’d never otherwise be able to attract. The few industry analyses I’ve seen tend to confirm this point. For that reason, private sale sites are virtually useless if you’re looking for a good deal in an area you’ve already decided to visit at a time you’ve already planned. But if you’d like sudden inspiration for something different, give them a try—there’s nothing to lose for just looking.

UPDATE

Luxury LinkThe image shows a webpage from a website called "Luxury Link." The page features a banner at the top with logos and a promotional image of people dining, along with text about extraordinary vacations. Below the banner, there is a navigation menu with options like "Auctions," "Best," "Destinations," and "Property Types." The main section of the page has a large image of a tropical beach with a palm tree and clear blue sky. There is a welcome message on the left side of the image, and on the right side, there is a search box for finding luxury vacations, with fields for destination and travel dates. There are also buttons labeled "Search" and "Get Inspired." At the bottom of the page, there are additional navigation links for "Welcome," "Romance Travel and Spa," "Point Award Search & Tips," "Lamborghini Boutique Hotel," and "Gallery Blog."

Thank you HikerT!

2 Comments

  1. You missed the best one by far: luxurylink.com

    It’s the sister (more like parent) site of vacationist.com (which is a rip off comparatively speaking). I’d post a referral link for luxurylink but folks are best off using a 10% off new customer coupon and clicking thru from ebates.com to save another 3%. Most properties on luxurylink can be had for starting auction price and taxes are usually included (which makes it an even better bargain compared to those other sites). If need refundability you can pay a little more for the buy it now price. I haven’t found many sites that can beat their prices, but it happens on occasion. Just to illustrate how competitive they are, they trounce groupon’s offer on this property:

    http://www.luxurylink.com/fivestar/hotels/huahine-french-polynesia/huahine-te-tiare-beach-resort

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