Andy Devaney
Black Friday getaway deals are no longer just an excuse to panic-buy a TV you don’t need. This year’s crop of Black Friday getaway deals is aimed squarely at anyone who’d rather be in a villa with a view than standing in a queue with a basket.
Instead of stacking parcels in the hallway, you can stack air miles. A clutch of resorts in Greece and the Maldives are quietly rolling out direct-only offers that make five-star escapes look suspiciously affordable. We’re talking beachfront suites, grown-ups-only hideaways, family resorts that don’t treat kids like luggage, and enough spa time to forget what your inbox looks like.
Below, FIVE standout options: three Greek breaks for 2026 that cover everything from forest-fringed cliffs to Rhodes romance, and two Maldivian islands where the only “rush hour” is the sunset cruise leaving the jetty.
Zeus Eleva Mirabello Bay – Crete (40% Off Stays)
Imagine mornings hiking through olive-covered hills, jeep safaris on forest trails, afternoons drifting on boat trips, and evenings sipping local wine in SPILIA, a natural cave setting. Meanwhile, the kids hit the waterpark, try watersports and watch films under the stars. Mirabello Bay is built for all-ages adventure and proper downtime in one place.
Black Friday Offer: Enjoy 40% off stays for advance bookings for the 2026 season.
- Booking Window: 24 November – 3 December
- Stay Period: 14 April 2026 – 11 November 2026
Zeus Eleva Ajul – Halkidiki (40% Off Stays)
At Zeus Eleva Ajul, the kids race down waterpark slides while you sink into an olive oil massage in the spa, surrounded by pine-scented forest and sea views that strip away the day-to-day noise. It’s a polished Greek escape that still feels laidback.
Black Friday Offer: Save 40% on stays in 2026 when you lock in your escape during the Black Friday window.
- Booking Window: 24 November – 3 December
- Stay Period: 15 April 2026 – 31 October 2026
Kandima Maldives – Up to 55% Off
Kandima is a vibrant, affordable lifestyle resort with a genuinely Maldivian soul. Think one of the Maldives’ longest pools, watersports, art studios and even E-Go Karting. It’s geared towards families, couples and groups who want a mix of fun, wellness and big-tick island experiences.
Black Friday Offer: Up to 55% off on all meal plans and boards.
- Booking Window: 20 November – 3 December 2025 (min. 5 nights for stays between 26 December 2025 – 7 January 2026)
- Stay Window: Until 31 October 2026
Special inclusions:
- Group sunset cruise and beachfront dinner for two
- Floating breakfast for Pool Villas
- 50 USD spa credit per adult, plus 15% off watersports
- Non-motorised water sports & Fast Track Night Race
Nova Maldives – Up to 50% Off
Nova is a soulful, laidback island escape in the South Ari Atoll, where manta rays and whale sharks cruise the waters all year round. With 76 villas, an easy-going all-inclusive vibe and experiences from coral planting to scuba diving, it’s spot on for couples or a close-knit girls’ getaway.
Black Friday Offer: Up to 50% off on all meal plans and boards.
- Booking Window: 20 November – 3 December 2025 (min. 7 nights for stays between 26 December 2025 – 7 January 2026)
- Stay Window: Until 31 October 2026
Special inclusions:
- Group sunset cruise and 30-minute spa session for two
- Floating breakfast for Pool Villas
- 15% off selected watersports & Nova experiences (for Full Board Plus guests)
The Ixian Grand & All Suites – Rhodes (£100 Off)
For a romantic retreat, a restorative wellness break, or a full reset, The Ixian Grand & All Suites delivers a 5* all-inclusive, adults-only beachfront haven on the shores of Rhodes. With private beach access, lush landscaped gardens and sweeping views over Ixia Bay, it’s built for easy, carefree escape.
Black Friday Offer: Enjoy £100 off on stays with code ‘BLACKFRIDAY’.
- Booking Window: 24 November – 2 December
- Stay Period: 30 March 2026 – 7 November 2026
How To Actually Grab The Offers
To find the Black Friday deals in these resorts, head to the Special Deals pages listed on their websites here and here.
Whether you’re planning a couples’ reset, a big-ticket family escape or just banking some future sunshine before the British winter really sets in, these Black Friday getaway deals offer something more useful than another cardboard box on the doorstep: a date in the diary that you’ll actually look forward to.
