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Welcome back to Travel Daily. Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Last-minute: 5-star half-board Tunisia week
By Mad_Dog_Daniel — November 12, 2025
This flash deal offers seven nights at the 5-star Iberostar Selection Royal El Mansour in Tunisia from £259, including flights and half-board. Cheaper dates are available in December from £239 and January–February from £229, though checked bags and transfers cost extra. It’s ATOL-protected via Loveholidays, but prices can change quickly due to demand.
5-star Valencia city break with flights
By Grace — November 12, 2025
Voyage Privé is advertising up to 75% off a Valencia city break from £269, including flights from Bristol and three nights with breakfast at the Hospes Palau de la Mar. The offer includes spa access and a €20 treatment voucher, with the best prices in January and options to extend or depart from other UK airports. It’s an ATOL/ABTA-protected package that’s great value for a winter sunshine escape.
Aegean Thessaloniki 20% to 30% off flash sale (book by Nov 14)
By John Ollila — November 12, 2025
Aegean and Olympic Air are offering 20%–30% off economy fares to/from Thessaloniki for travel November 18 to January 18, 2026, with bookings due by November 14. While the site highlights direct flights, the discount also appears on connecting itineraries; it excludes codeshares and applies to base fares before taxes. It’s a timely option for winter trips across Aegean’s domestic and European network.
Marriott Bonvoy 25% off Cyber Sale for winter stays
By John Ollila — November 12, 2025
Marriott’s 2025 Cyber Sale runs November 25–December 2, offering Bonvoy members 25% off in-app bookings (20% on the website) for stays from November 30, 2025 through February 22, 2026. Nonmembers get 15% off, making this a strong window to book ski weekends, beach escapes, and city breaks across thousands of properties. Joining Bonvoy is free and can unlock additional perks like member rates and points toward free nights.
Indian Railways sanctions Ferozepur–Patti rail link in Punjab
By PTI — November 12, 2025
The Ministry of Railways has approved a 25.72 km Ferozepur–Patti line costing Rs 764 crore to better connect Punjab’s Malwa and Majha regions. The corridor will slash the Ferozepur–Amritsar distance from 196 km to about 100 km, aid strategic movement near the border, and is projected to benefit around 10 lakh people while creating roughly 2.5 lakh jobs. Land acquisition is included in the updated budget, with an 820-metre Sutlej bridge part of the build.
Four Points by Sheraton Xi’an Bell Tower marks brand’s 100th hotel in Greater China
By (not provided) — November 12, 2025
Marriott celebrates the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Xi’an Bell Tower, its 100th Four Points in Greater China, set steps from the historic Bell and Drum Towers. The property offers 214 rooms, versatile meeting space, a 24-hour fitness center, and dining that features local craft beers via Best Brews. Marriott Bonvoy members in Greater China can access a 10% Select Brands Member Rate at participating properties.
From limited-time flight and hotel deals to major infrastructure and brand milestones, today’s lineup shows how travel is becoming both more affordable and more connected. Whether you’re booking a winter escape, eyeing European city breaks, or tracking upgrades that shorten journeys, these stories highlight practical ways to plan smarter trips. See you tomorrow with more travel news you can use.
