5 Top Weekend Sales for Travelers—Up to 70% Off

With July right around the corner, the summer travel season is really starting to heat up. As if on cue, five of Travel + Leisure’s favorite retailers—Birkenstock, Athleta, Samsonite, J.Crew, and Amazon—have just launched white-hot sales on travel clothes, durable luggage, and tech gear ahead of this weekend. 

Now’s your chance to stock up on breezy linen clothes, durable carry-ons, and comfortable walking sandals while they’re at their lowest prices yet. Score rarely-discounted Birkenstock Arizona Sandals up to 45 percent off, or invest in a brand-new Samsonite luggage set while saving $220. Shop my 40 top finds from each of these sales down below.

5 Best Weekend Sales:

Samsonite Pivot 3 3-piece Luggage Set

Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation)

Birkenstock Last Chance Sale

I’ve tried multiple lookalike styles over the years, but nothing quite stacks up to my beloved Birkenstock Arizona sandals. Like many Birkenstock fans, I’ve been wearing the brand’s comfy, cork footbed sandals since childhood. Considering Birkenstock’s line of strappy sandals and slides are built to get better with every use, they can cost a pretty penny—but right now, the brand has tons of popular styles on sale for under $100 in their Last Chance storefront. 

I’ve already added these 45 percent-off Arizona Vegan Big Buckle Sandals to my cart, but these adorable Birkenstock Madrid Big Buckle Sandals, $67 off, are also calling my name. Psst: Birkenstock members unlock an additional 10 percent off these Last Chance styles. 

Birkenstock Madrid Big Buckle Sandal

Birkenstock Uji Nubuck Leather Sandal

Amazon Early Prime Day Sale

• AirPods-level quality: Soundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds, $20 (originally $40)
• Podiatrist-approved: Vionic Women's Mar Sandal, $82 (originally $135)
• 70% off: Alloom High Speed Hair Dryer, $99 (originally $330)
• Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation), $189 (originally $249) 
• Insignia 32-inch Full HD Television With Fire TV, $70 (originally $130)
• Samsonite Freeform Hardside Expandable 2-piece Luggage Set, $299 (originally $480)
• Anrabess Women's Two-piece Matching Set, $40 (originally $50) 
• Medicube Collagen Jelly Face Cream, $20 (originally $33) 
• Veken 8-set Packing Cubes, $17 (originally $28)
• Miracase Car Mount Phone Holder, $13 (originally $20) 

Amazon Prime Day won’t officially kick off until July 8, but the mega retailer is already teasing us with early discounts on summer travel essentials, with some deals reaching as high as 70 percent off. One of my favorite premature deals thus far includes these Vionic Women's Mar Sandals, 39 percent off. Previously $135, these podiatrist-approved walking sandals are “comfortable out of the box” and are cute enough to wear with sundresses. 

This Samsonite Freeform 2-piece Luggage Set also caught my eye—the smaller suitcase in this set has earned the T+L title of Best Overall Carry-on after multiple rounds of exhaustive testing, and considering that the carry-on alone costs $210, this set is a steal at just $299.

Samsonite Freeform Hardside Expandable 2-piece Luggage Set

Vionic Women's Mar Sandal

J.Crew Big Summer Event 

If you’re starting your travel wardrobe from scratch, I recommend stocking up on classic, quality staples. J. Crew is the perfect store to shop for such a task, especially right now, when the retailer has cut prices on timeless, well-tailored pieces. The J.Crew Big Summer Event is full of packable, vacation-ready styles that are perfect for summer trips. Save up to 50 percent on “almost everything” across the site, including breezy linen wide-leg pants, flowy sundresses, and airy beach coverups. 

J.Crew Halter Mixy Dress

J.Crew Wide-leg Essential Pant in Linen

Samsonite Summer Savings Event

It’s impossible to declare just one luggage brand as our favorite, but when it comes to combining durability, functionality, and style, Samsonite leads the pack. For over 100 years, Samsonite has prided itself on producing high-quality suitcases and travel bags that are built to last—and right now, the brand is hosting a Summer Savings Event, offering major discounts on pieces that our team of writers and editors has tried and tested for themselves. 

This Pivot 3 3-piece Luggage Set, which we named Samsonite’s Best Set, is 44 percent off, knocking down its final price to $280. And this sleek Samsonite Elevation Plus Duffel, which has a perfect five-star rating and is $48 off, earned our praise as the brand’s Best Duffel, due to its durable nylon material and special features, including an Apple AirTag holder. 

Samsonite Voltage DLX 3-piece Luggage Set

Samsonite Outline Pro Global Carry-on Spinner

Athleta Summer Sale

Even if your ideal vacation involves lounging at an all-inclusive resort, travel demands a lot of movement, which is why comfort should be your top priority when shopping for travel clothes. Athleta is a treasure trove of comfortable, cute styles you can move in, and some of the brand’s summer-friendly gems are currently on sale up to 60 percent off. 

These lightweight, breathable Trekkie Mid Rise Joggers, $49 off, provide leg coverage on hikes without weighing you down. And this Essential Tee Dress, $39 off, pairs well with sneakers, hiking sandals, and slides, working double-duty in your carry-on.

Athleta Trekkie Relaxed Mid Rise Jogger

Athleta Signature Rib Tank

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