Bonjour Reader! I can't believe I'm saying this but holiday season is upon us. How did the year go by this quickly? Mariah Carey is on repeat, snow is falling (we already got some in Toronto), the lights are up, and you're already dreaming about next year's vacation.

✈️ In this issue:

• Who doesn't love free eSIMs? 🤑
• Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals 💰

If you haven't yet, make sure to check out the latest on our social channels: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube.

🤑 Free eSIMs

If you didn't know, there are several companies that are offering free global eSIMs. There's a potential total of 16.5GB of data that you can get. Here's how you can get them!

1. ​Eskimo - Use code GAP1GB to get 1GB valid for 2 years (new users, upon sign up).
2. ​GigSky - 🇨🇦 Get 1x1GB for Infinite or 2x1GB Infinite Privilege Visa cardholders every year with 15 day validity. 🇺🇸Get 1GB for Visa Signature Cards or a 3GB for Visa Infinite Cards.
3. ​Roamless - Sign up for a new account and use codes ROAM25, ROAM50 and ROAM75 in that exact sequence to get 3x3GB of free data valid for 180 days. (new users)
4. ​Flexiroam - Get a 5 day 1GB eSIM if you have a World and World Elite Mastercard once a year.
5. ​Nomad eSIM - Get a 3 day 1GB eSIM for 81 destinations. (new users)
6. ​Red Bull Mobile - Use code TRAVELDEALZ to get 1GB valid for 1 year (new users, must activate immediately)
7. ​Kolet - Use code AFKLDATA to get 1GB of free data valid for 2 days.

TIP: Only activate these when you have upcoming trips so you can spread out the validity.

After you use up your free data, you'll probably want to know which eSIM company is the cheapest. We've rounded up 13 of them including special discounts for each one to make sure you save the maximum amount of money.

INSIDER BONUS: Here is the direct link to view the eSIM comparison Google Sheet.

💸 Black Friday Deals

This month we're sharing an exclusive set of deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday that we know of so far. There's more coming so to make sure you see them all, head over to our deals page!

• Arc'teryx: Their big annual sale starts November 24 (midnight) and ends December 2 at 12AM. Expect to see discounts of up to 30% off on bestsellers and hard shells. Set a reminder on your calendar!
• Peak Design: Their biggest sale of the year starts Nov 20 with 20-30% off most products. And if you spend over $300 you'll get a free mystery gift (valued up to $100).
• Nomatic: Their deepest discounts are now live from now to November 30. Save up to 40% site-wide!​
• Heymondo: Get your travel insurance at the best time of the year - NOW! Save an automatic 15% off from November 20 – December 1, 2025.
• GoCity: Use code BF2025 to save 12% off London Pass, Go City New York, Go City San Diego, and Go City Oahu. Sale runs from November 24 – 28, 2025.
• Rosetta Stone: $149 for a Lifetime Unlimited Plan. Sale runs from November 14 – December 9, 2025.
• Radisson Hotels: Use code BLCK25 to save up to 35% and get 3,000 bonus points per stay. Good for stays between December 12, 2025 – December 31, 2026. Deal ends December 2, 2025.
• MedJet: Annual Individual Membership is $175 (down from $315) and annual family membership is $235 (down from $425)! Available until November 30, 2025.
• G Adventures: Save up to 30% on 600+ adventures across every continent when you travel by April 30, 2026. But the savings don’t stop there — you can still save 10% on select trips departing May 1 – August 31, 2026. This sale is until November 30, 2025.
• Unbound Merino: We can't reveal much but let's just say that you get more savings if you're on their newsletter so join before it all starts November 23.

Amazon Deals - We've compiled a few lists on our storefront of great deals to check out. Just click on either of the images for 🇨🇦 or 🇺🇸.

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✏️What's New on the Site

In case you're not subscribed to our "let us know whenever you publish something new" list, here are our new posts. We aim to publish posts twice a week so if you subscribe you are always kept in the loop!

This month we've been working on a lot of packing posts so if someone you know has a trip planned you know where to find the ideal gift for them! Or you can also just add the whole post to your own holiday wish list - we don't judge!

☝️ What's Next at Going Awesome Places

Well Curaçao didn't happen last month because we were going crazy over baseball ⚾️ and our Toronto Blue Jays! It wasn't the result we wanted but honestly I was surprised as everyone else was that we made it that far. The team was so loveable and was truly embraced by the whole country 🇨🇦.

The full back-story was that once we knew we were going to the World Series, I didn't want to miss any home games, so we reduced our vacation to 4 nights and since the logistics didn't work, we pivoted to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. We stayed at the Royalton Bavaro which was just what we needed 🏖️🌊🕶️!

This month was a great month to catch up on much needed rest and work. At the end of November, I'll be spending a bit of time visiting a friend in New York City and then jumping straight over to the UK for a special Formula 1 event with McLaren. Can't wait to share how that goes down on our Instagram stories so make sure to follow along!

🍪 Travel Tidbits

Here's the latest from the industry with a few articles that we think you'll enjoy.
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• ​Why you should book your 2026 solar eclipse trip today: Chasing the next solar eclipse: When, where and how to see it.
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• ​How soon is too soon to visit after a disaster?: Here are a few key questions to ask when considering travelling to a destination recovering from a natural disaster.
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• ​What to know before travelling with Ryanair and 100% digital passes: Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, reminded passengers that from Wed (12 Nov) it will move to 100% digital boarding passes.
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• ​Beijing, Rio and Pittsburgh: Why these are ‘best of the world’ for 2026
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• ​U.S. airlines lean further into premium as demand soars: The premium shift by large U.S. airlines, which began in earnest after the pandemic, is showing no signs of abating.
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• ​Travel companies contribute to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts: Sandals and Carnival Corp. are among the companies aiding the Jamaican people.

Let the festive feasting begin!

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How are you spending the holidays this year? Enjoying time at home or celebrating away? Reply to this e-mail and let us know your plans.

Cheers,

Will

Your Chief of Awesome

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