Cyber Monday Sales 2012; Walmart, Amazon, Overstock and Travel Deals

Shoppers unwilling to brave the lines and crowds on Black Friday can look toward Cyber Monday to get the hottest deals this shopping season.

Wal-Mart is starting Cyber Monday 2012 early with deals debuting on Saturday.

The announced deals for Cyber Monday include an Xbox 360 Skylanders Family Fun Bundle for $159, a Double Power T-711 with WiFi 7" Tablet with Android 4.0 for $59, and the Little Tikes Kitchen for $50. There are two big TV deals with a Samsung 40" and 55" 1080p Class LED televisions respectively priced at $598 and $1498.

According to the Examiner, Joel Anderson, President and CEO of Walmart.com U.S., commented on this year's Cyber Monday deals saying: "We're making this a holiday to remember with our biggest savings ever for Cyber Monday, expanded free shipping to home on more electronics and toys than ever before, and the option to pay cash for online gifts. Plus, we're adding new online, mobile and social options that give Walmart customers who 'get connected' early, exclusive access to the best deals."

Walmart's cyber deals end on Sunday Dec. 2.

Amazon released their Cyber Monday preview with a promotion that lasts from three days after Thanksgiving until Saturday, Dec. 1. The online retailer's website says that "you'll find the top Cyber Monday deals, limited-time sales, and specials from across Amazon, including sales on electronics, low prices on DVDs, toy bargains, and fashionable deals on clothing, shoes, jewelry, and more."

Overstock.com is advertising discounts across the board with 20 percent off select Clothing, Shoes, Handbags and Accessories.

Clothes, toys and electronics aren't the only goodies with great deals attached this Cyber Monday. Travel sites like Orbitz and hotel chains like Loews Hotels and Resorts are offering reduced rates and deals to get you out of the house.

Remember to shop safely online as scammers will be working double time to catch shoppers looking for the hottest cyber deals.