Our Frugal Traveler columnist waded through the sales, and found some of the best bargains she’s seen in years.

When the holidays hit, deals abound across the travel industry, from cruises to hotel spas to neck pillows. Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Deal Tuesday emails flood our inboxes with promises of savings.

French also said deals were extending well beyond Black Friday, with promotions spanning into the following week with Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday. At least one analyst group said more and more companies are reserving their best travel offers for Travel Tuesday, five days after Black Friday proper.