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It is that time of the year again - when you feel like time has flown by and before you know it, you are making Thanksgiving plans and scouring the web for Cyber Monday deals. After all, long are the days when you needed to stand outside a retail store in the freezing cold on Black Friday. In fact, shopping online after Black Friday has become so popular, that analysts are predicting Cyber Monday sales to surge to record highs this year. Unsurprisingly, it is very easy to get wrapped up in the stress of the holiday deals craze. With that in mind, we wanted to share five ways to embrace the holiday shopping season if you love to travel.

Mindfully Embrace the Spirit of Giving Amid All the Thanksgiving Weekend Sales

Over the next few days, retailers will be flooding your inbox with Cyber Monday and Black Friday deals, and if you are a strategic shopper, you may be tempted to be constantly online to not miss a single deal. There is absolutely nothing wrong with benefitting from Cyber Monday deals, if you do so mindfully. The holidays are the perfect opportunity to show a loved one your appreciation by gifting them something you think they would enjoy. This gift does not need to be lavish - have you gone on a vacation together? Frame a photo of your good times!

Remember that it is always about the intention, not the price tag. Additionally, make sure to keep a list and budget handy so you are not distracted by a great Cyber Monday deal for something you do not need. Once you are done with your list, put your devices aside and enjoy the company of your loved ones.

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Consider Gift Experiences When Searching for Cyber Monday Deals

With the expediency of online shopping and whole days dedicated to shopping like Black Friday, our lives are becoming more and more cluttered. Thus, why not consider the idea of gifting experiences? Volunteer to be the friend that plan your next group cruise, and then rejoice at the fact that this will be the easiest vacation you will ever plan! Know someone who is going on a Norwegian Cruise? Consider purchasing them a package from our Gifts & More section that includes spa gift certificates, wine, onboard credits that can be used for shore excursions and more.

Didn’t Find the Perfect Black Friday Sale? Enjoy Stress-Free Cruise Deals, Year-Round

The truth is, there is truly no need to wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday to score great cruise deals. Norwegian guests enjoy the best value on cruises year-round! Our Free at Sea Promotion allows you to get up to 5 free fantastic offers: Free Open Bar, Free Specialty Dining, Free Excursions, Free WiFi and Free Kids. That is up to $2,900 in savings! You can book your next getaway with only $50 deposits, so why wait?

Use Down Time During Black Friday to Research your Next Family Vacation

The holidays are the perfect time to get the family together around the table and plan when you will get everyone together next. If planning your next family reunion sounds stressful, consider having your next family get together on a cruise. On a Norwegian cruise, you will find that there is something for everyone: dining, entertainment, shore excursions, supervised activities for kids and so much more. Enjoy spacious staterooms, some of which can connect, and the flexibility to be transported to beautiful destinations without having to worry about booking separate hotels, cars, etc.

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The best part about Cyber Monday is that you can always go online from the comfort of your home, peruse the deals and then go back to enjoying time with your family. If you don’t want to miss anything, make sure to sign up to receive the latest Norwegian cruise deals.