Amazon Prime Day 2018 is upon us. The retail giant’s summer version of Black Friday kicks off Monday, July 16 at 3 PM EST and lasts through Tuesday, July 17. We perused the sneak peak deals to find the offers that would appeal to frequent travelers. Although we won’t know specific discounts until the sale starts, there are a few ways to keep tabs on the bargains.
First, you have to be a prime member to get these deals. If you’re not a member, this would be a good time to sign up for a free trial. College students can save 50 percent on a Prime membership. If you can’t afford the annual $119 membership, you can always cancel after the 30-day period without penalty.
Next, you should download the Amazon app. Each day, you can get a sneak peek of the deals that will be offered. If you see something you want, you can turn on personalized notifications to find out when it goes on sale.
If you’d rather shop on your computer, you can install Amazon assistant to get desktop notifications on deals you watch, and save $5 on you Prime Day order of $25 or more.
Own an Echo smart speaker? Just ask Alexa what the Prime Day deals are.
You don’t even have to wait for Monday to find deals. Amazon is holding a countdown to Prime Day now, and releasing new deals each day. Check out the Prime Day page to see what’s on sale now.
So, what’s on sale for Prime Day 2018?
We found six items that will be useful for all types of travelers. This is in no way a complete list, so keep your eyes peeled on Monday for possible savings on everything from luggage to snorkeling equipment to bathing suits to beach bags. Happy shopping!
Noise Canceling Headphones
That baby that’s crying when the flight takes off? You won’t even hear him with these Sony WH-CH700N Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones. Note: These were listed in the app as a sneak peek deal; however when we clicked the link, the landing page was for Sennheiser HD Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones. We’re not sure which model which actually be on sale on Prime Day, but either is solid option for drowning out noises on a long flight.
Kindle Paperwhite
The Kindle Paperwhite is a serious bookworm’s best friend on vacation. With 4GB storage, it can hold thousands of books and is lighter than one paperback. Unlike most tablets, there’s no screen glare, which is ideal for reading on the beach or by the pool. Amazon is also offering a deal on Kindle Unlimited, where you get three months for only $0.99. Basically the Netflix of books, you’ll have access to more than one million books, plus select magazines and audio books through Audible.
Portable Charger
We’ve all been there: you’re taking tons of travel photos, your phone’s battery dips below ten percent and there’s not an outlet in sight. That’s when a portable charger comes in handy, and on Prime Day, select Anker Powercore portable chargers will be on sale. But at $29.99, the Anker PowerCore 10000 is a pretty good deal anyway, and is an Amazon best seller.
Selfie Stick
Take better Instagram-ready photos with this Fugetek FT-568 Professional High End Alloy Selfie Stick. It extends 49 inches and you can mount your phone, a DLSR or GoPro to the end for awesome group photos or selfies with plenty of surrounding scenery. Use the included Bluetooth remote with the mini tripod attachment for hands-free pictures.
House Cleaning Services
No one wants to clean the house after a vacation, but now you don’t have to. Just schedule cleaning services through Amazon and let the pros do the heavy lifting. Tip: schedule the service before you leave to come home to a sparkling clean home.
Unlimited Streaming Music
Make your perfect island playlist with Amazon Music Unlimited. Sign up now through the end of Prime Day and you’ll get four months for only $0.99, and then it’s just $7.99 per month after.
