Discovering Discounts With A Travel Club Subscription

By Carol Campbell


Whether going on a domestic or international business trip or family vacation, it can often be expensive. While this is the case, a Travel Club Subscription can often cut the price of a trip in half. In other cases, budget minded individuals can often find discounts and plan a vacation without having to pay the dues which most of these organizations charge on an annual basis.

At the same time, many of these type clubs have a lot to offer when it comes to discounts. Regardless of the type of discount, most are often substantial. As such, the first step to selecting a club is knowing which mode of travel will be desired on a regular basis.

Whereas, local travel clubs such as AAA can often a great deal of discounts on everything from hotel rooms and car rentals to cruise and theme park discounts. Being one of the most popular clubs due to the protection AAA offers drivers, it is often popular among home bodies and those who travel for work and play. For, while there are many discounts, membership dues are often low in comparison to other offerings.

One club featuring discounted travel on an international basis is that of Dream Vacations. While focused on discounts for college students and luxury minded travelers, anyone whom can afford the dues and associated travel is welcome to join. While often considered one of the best clubs in the world, it should be noted that while the dues are often more than other organizations, the discounts are often far greater with regards to international tours.

Based on the original subscription business model associated with newspapers and magazines, most all clubs have an annual or lifetime fee associated with membership. While this is the case, there are some clubs which allow individuals to opt out of a membership for a termination fee. Whereas, there are others such as those that offer lifetime memberships which do not allow individuals to sell or transfer a membership.

When it comes to condominium and housing, there remains some debate as to whether fees associated in these areas are based on this business model. For, while there is no doubt that home and hotel based time-shares qualify, those whom only use a home as a primary residence often prefer to think of home ownership agency fees as part and parcel to home ownership rather than being a subscription.

With the current growth and development of newer clubs, it is often advised that interested individuals compare pricing, subscription fees, services and read a variety of reviews before signing a contract or making payment. For, while some have amazing deals, others are just out to make as much money without any concern for the type of service being offered in return.

While these organizations can often be a good option for some travelers, those living on limited income, retirees and students may also want to check out discounts offered by airlines, bus and train companies and hotels on an individual basis. For example, in the United States, Greyhound, Amtrak and many hotels offer discounted rates to students and senior citizens.




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