vendredi 31 août 2012

The Benefits Of Joining A Discount Travel Club

By Ladonna Franklin


A discount travel club is an affiliation created by numerous corporations and individuals. These include hotels, resorts, travel agencies and airlines. Such organizations use clubs of this type to promote their services and products, and in doing so they essentially enjoy free advertising. Because of the significant amount of money they save on paid advertisements, they can offer discounted prices to their members.

Most people who purchase memberships do so because of the flexibility offered by such clubs. Generally, members have thousands of hotels and resorts from which to choose when planning a trip. All-inclusive packages are frequently offered as well.

There are various kinds of clubs in operation from which one can choose. Some primarily deal with luxury vacations, while others focus on adventure getaways. The one chosen will largely depend on the prospective member's vacation preferences. Essentially anyone who is competent and of legal age can sign a contract to join an organization of this type.

There is a vast array of benefits associated with such memberships. Some involve free trip offers, which one can earn each year. Such trips may include cruises, all expense paid tours or even international travel. In some instances, additional benefits are involved, such as discounts at certain restaurant chains or other establishments the member chooses to visit, whether or not he or she is on vacation at the moment.

Clubs of this type also typically send newsletters to their members and invite them to become part of exclusive forums where special offers are presented to members only. Most organizations also send e-mails to each participant on his or her birthday to offer the individual a specially discounted rate on a particular cruise or vacation. Members of certain clubs even have the option of purchasing discounted traveler's insurance, although not all organizations offer this benefit.

Discount clubs for vacationers typically operate somewhat like airline mileage reward plans. For instance, the more frequently a member travels, the more savings he or she can expect. Travelers who spend considerable time globetrotting can frequently enjoy discounts of up to 75% annually on standard vacation packages.

As mentioned earlier, there are numerous clubs from which a person can choose. For example, travelers may be interested in organizations that cater to Senior citizens, married couples or single members. There are even certain clubs that cater to disabled individuals.

Hobby-specific travel clubs are also available, such as ski or golf memberships. Exclusive memberships of this type also exist. These include discount cruise clubs or clubs for RV owners. In today's modern world, a membership can be found to suit virtually any vacationing style.

Anyone who is interested in becoming a member of a discount travel club should thoroughly research any organization he or she is considering before signing any paperwork. Ambivalence in the contract or pressure from a salesperson to join on the spot should be regarded as red flags by the prospective buyer. While most establishments of this kind are legitimate, unscrupulous clubs do exist, the latter of which do not typically hold up their end of the bargain. When a reputable club is selected, however, members can enjoy receiving discounts on their future vacations.




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