As a deals editor, I've written about Memorial Day sales for eight years, and Amazon's sale has always been a favorite. You can find thousands of offers on everything from summer

Amazon has officially launched its Memorial Day sale ahead of the weekend. When I first saw the landing page for the sale, my initial thought was "Is it Memorial Day weekend already?", but the answer is no. Memorial Day is still more than a week away, with the actual holiday landing on Monday, May 26 this year.

As a shopping writer for Travel + Leisure, it should come as no surprise that the bulk of my days are spent combing the internet for the best deals on travel gear and clothing to make my adventures more enjoyable.