What is Amazon Prime Day?
Updated June 23, 2022
Amazon Prime Day is a massive online shopping event. If you have been watching for some amazing Amazon deals, you can usually find one or two that meet your wishlist needs on Amazon Prime Day.
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…” (Meredith Wilson) in July, that is.
Have you thought about creating wish lists for “Christmas in July”, Black Friday deals, special occasions, and birthdays with the Amazon deals you can find each day?
If you are (were) lucky enough to score some amazing Amazon Prime Day deals on Amazon Prime Day (or during Amazon’s Black Friday & Cyber Monday events) for your travel excursions or for the adventure seekers in your life, even better!
Amazon Deals Events
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Ok, so planning for any sales event can be a little iffy because no one knows exactly what will be on sale, and deals for Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday are no different. But, you can be sure to find some amazing Amazon Prime Day deals in 2022 for yourself and for everyone on your shopping list.
Though the focus for simplyjolayne.com is on Travel and Photography, you can find Amazon deals on a variety of products: electronics, furniture, home decor and more for Amazon Prime Day.
Amazon Black Friday & Cyber Monday Events
Black Friday & Cyber Monday are yearly sales events for many online and traditional stores. It usually happens after American Thanksgiving and signals the beginning of the holiday shopping season.
They are believed to be some of the biggest shopping days of the year, and Amazon offers some pretty amazing deals.
For years, Black Friday has begun to creep into Thanksgiving Day, though in 2020 it seemed as though deals began the week of Thanksgiving.
You can even find deals through Cyber Monday and all the way through Christmas Eve!
When is Amazon Prime Day 2022?
Watch for the best Amazon Prime Day deals!
In 2022, Amazon Prime Day is July 12 and 13.
Deals start at midnight on the chosen day at 12:00 am PDT and end at 11:59 pm PDT the following day. You might just score some epic deals to make your summer special.
Prime Day is Amazon’s answer to Black Friday in the summertime.
Amazon Prime Day began back in 2015. It was touted as a celebration of the e-commerce giant’s 20th year of success.
Who Can Access the Amazon Deals on Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Members.
If you have a Prime membership then you have access to the deals and are good to go.
Not an Amazon Prime Member yet? Well then, let’s get you signed up! In order to access the fantastic deals on Amazon Prime Day, you need to be an Amazon Prime member.
Amazon offers an Amazon Prime 30-day FREE Trial [affiliate]. Sign up now for FREE and you will receive access to the amazing deals.
Click on FREE 30-day Trial [affiliate] and then under the yellow “Sign In” button, click on “Start Here” right next to New Customer?
NOTE * You will be signing up for an Amazon Prime Subscription. After the 30 days of the FREE Trial, you will become an Amazon Prime Member and the subscription will automatically renew. You can cancel within the 30-day FREE Trial period to avoid being charged. But if you love it, then continue as a Prime Member.
Amazon Deals for a Traveler’s Wishlist
Have you been waiting for the right time to buy those new hiking boots or a travel backpack or a fancy new camera [affiliates]? Now is a good time to begin looking and adding to your wishlist.
If you want to create a wishlist, login to your Amazon Account and click on “Accounts and Lists”. You can create lists for all of your bucket list wishes as well as add lists for family and friends. These lists come in handy for birthdays, mother’s day, father’s day, special occasions, and Christmas.
10+ Amazon Products that Improved Our Travel and Hiking Adventures!
Have you ever wished you could watch a movie on the airplane using your own Airpods or wireless headphones? This ultralight, ultracool Bluetooth adapter plugs into the headrest for TV screens on airplanes and then pairs with YOUR wireless headphones. It allows YOU to watch airline TV screens with YOUR own personal headphones.
1. Canon 6d Mark II Camera
A great camera for advanced photographers who are comfortable with shooting in Manual Mode. You’ll get some outstanding shots with this DSLR.
TIP * I often keep my camera in Aperture Priority Mode when I travel because it is one less setting to worry about when I want to take a quick photo but don’t want to be in AUTO mode. Some of you skilled photographers may GASP! at the notion, but it works well for me. Check out my shots in Pompeii, Italy using my Canon 6d Mark II.
2. INIU Portable Charger
I always recommend that you travel with a portable charger for your electronic devices (especially your iPhone). The INIU Portable Charger works like a charm!
My husband, Chris, especially love the Portable Charger by INIU because he uses his phone as we travel for navigating and local transit options.
3. Brevite Backpack
How about a Brevite Backpack for your travel and photography needs? They are all the rage and seem to sell out often and quickly.
4. Multi-Plug Outlet with USB Ports
This Multi-Plug Outlet with USB ports is an item I leave in my luggage all of the time and use when I travel.
5. Men’s Merrell Moab 2 Vent Hiking Shoe
My husband loves his Merrell Hiking Boots. They were comfortable the moment he put them on.
6. Oboz Juniper Hiking Boot for Women
My hiking needs and foot care solutions were helped along by the Oboz Juniper Hiking Boot.
7. Apple iPad Pro 11-Inch
Love to read, watch movies, or process your photos on apps while you travel and don’t want to pack lots of heavy books, magazines or additional electronics? How about a iPad?
8. Wool Socks for Hiking
I could have used these wool socks when we hiked on our recent trip to Yosemite National Park. Instead, I rubbed a few blisters.
9. Water-Resistant Travel Bags
You might find that investing in Water-Resistant Zippered Bags or something similar handily keeps many small essentials in one easy-to-find location. These bags are great for electronics and gadgets (as well as for snacks).
10. Smart Phone
This could have been my number 1 travel essential, but really there are so many great options for travel, it is in my Top 10 (in no particular order). Many options are available for smart phones. Whatever phone you have or choose to purchase, this is one device that you don’t want to leave home without.
Don’t forget an iPhone Case [affiliates]!
**Be sure to order the correct size for your model and style of phone.**
Check out my additional links for My Favorite Travel Things and My Favorite Photography Things. You will be set for the next great adventures you choose to take.
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Final Thoughts on Amazon Prime Day Deals for Travelers
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YESSS!! Love me some Prime Day deals! Thanks for sharing!
I hope you can find something good. Even better if it is travel or photography related!
If you are looking for anything photo or travel related, check out some of my links.
Great list! We really enjoy our Amazon Prime Days around here. We got a good deal on gift cards earlier this month as well.
Looking forward to shopping! Love a good deal.
I couldn’t live without Amazon! Will definitely be participating in Prime Day! Ty!
I hope you find some great deals. If you are in the market for some travel or photography related items, check out My Favorite Things or click on any links!
This is great! I love a good deal and I’m in need of some new electronics.
I love Prime days. Thanks for the reminder 🙂
Actually, I was shopping this time at Prime Day as crazy 😀 I found many very good deals and bought things I already wanted a long time, for example, a Logitech mouse for my laptop! Prime Day is really a great thing!
A new camer is on my wish lsit- thanks for the recommendation
Thanks, my husband thinks they are a great fit.
This is a great round-up of inspiration for gifts for travelers. Any time I can take advantage of Amazon Prime to lock in some good prices for camera equipment I’ll take it!
That’s a great list! Sometimes I think about getting a really good camera for traveling. Thanks for the tips!
I don’t normally participate in Prime Day but I hadn’t considered Amazon for travel outside of just buying things hard to find elsewhere. It’s great to see creative strategies for saving money on travel nowadays!
That mini plug outlet is tempting.
I don’t know much about buying electronics, so thanks for the recommendation.
I love it. I just keep it in my suitcase so I know it will always be with me when I travel.
During COVID I learned to love Amazon, but I haven’t signed up for Prime yet. I better get on that before Prime Day!
LOVE Prime day! These are great suggestions and reminded me as well that I may need to replace my old camera. Cheers for Christmas in July!
I LOVE the North Face travel backpack! I need a new one and I love how this one has all the different compartments.
Great advice! I have that phone charger and it’s great..and I also have Merrill hiking shoes and love them!
I love Prime Day deals – and these look like some great buys!