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April 2, 2024

AARP Rewards Online Community Cruise Contest 2024

  • April 2, 2024
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Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or a first-time explorer, we want to hear from you!   

 

The contest runs from April 8 through May 5, 2024. We will choose four (4) winners to receive a $300 AARP Rewards Cruise Line Gift Card! 

 

To enter, reply to this post before May 5, 2024, with your top tips, tricks, and hacks for leveraging AARP Rewards to elevate your excursion experiences.

 

Official Rules for the contest are posted here -  https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Rewards-Online-Community-Cruise-Contest-2024-Official-Rules/m-p/2547494

 

Share your top tips, tricks, and hacks for leveraging AARP Rewards to elevate your excursion experiences.  From booking strategies to excursion recommendations, every insight counts! Share now in AARP Rewards Online forum for a chance to win!

 

Example Post:

I went on my first cruise after winning a sweepstakes and have enjoyed cruising ever since that was 15 years ago! I love meeting new people on cruises and excursions.

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    catmmaher
    Contributor ⭐
    April 18, 2024

    About to go on my second cruise - my trip is that you should check AARP rewards before booking to see if there is a benefit, like on board credit, if you link your AARP membership. Also, look for gift cards for the cruise line and use them to pay for the cruise and additional expenses, saving 10% or so.

      KristinaY866828
      Contributor ⭐
      April 18, 2024

      I used my AARP rewards to buy Princess Cruise gift cards at 8% off . I used my AAA Travel Visa card to buy them. I saved $200 on the cards with AARP (I bought 5 $500 cards for $2300) & my Visa card gave me cash back on the purchase. Win win!! I wish I knew about AARP rewards when we went on our 1st cruise. I'll be sure to look at what is available every time I book a cruise.

        lg7566
        lg7566
        Contributor ⭐⭐
        April 18, 2024

         Love to cruise! It's so nice to unpack once and be ready for whatever adventure or experience awaits! Things I've learned along the way...make your dinner reservations early...sometimes you can even book a window seat for a sunset sail away. Check the excursion desk for any changes or additions...one time we were able to book a gondola ride and tour the day we arrived even though the taxis had just gone on strike in Venice. Not the best packer, but I learned to bring a lanyard for my room key/credit card which left my hands free for activities. If you like to document your travel with photos then take a picture of the daily newsletter which give you the date and port and serves as a natural divider to organize your picture and emergency contact numbers if you need help or address for ground transport. Before departing take advantage of the travel information and deals and sweeps on AARP - lots of good tips and chances for extra savings!

          KatinaP891264
          Contributor ⭐
          April 18, 2024

          I ABSOLUTELY LOOOOOVE TO CRUISE!! My bestie since 3rd grade and I even said that when we retire, maybe apply to WORK on a cruise ship! lol But safety always. Having Sickle Cell, a joint pain crisi can occur at any time, so having a well detailed report from my doctors is a MUST whenever I travel.Listing the medications I regularly take, to how to treat my pain if needed. All of his numbers, in case they need verbal confirmation as well as the after hours line, just in case he is actually the weekend call doc on duty. It just gives me piece of mind, and allows me to enjoy myself without worrying about the "if, and wat if" when my main worry should be extra bag for souvenirs, or larger pants for more buffet time.

            babbott56
            Contributor ⭐
            April 17, 2024

            When taking a Trans-Atlantic Cruise Always start in Europe and sal to America.  There are 6 nights of time change!  Sailing to Europe results in 4 to 5 consecutive 23 hour days, a killer.  Sailing toward the Americas, they are 25 hour days, truly relaxing,

              baspencer13
              Contributor ⭐
              April 18, 2024

              I always bring something to hang on my door, makes it easier to find.your room!

                KellyW91378
                Contributor ⭐
                April 24, 2024

                I bring some type of magnet to hang on the door to easily identify my room.  I also bring magnetic hooks for inside my staterooms for items such as wet bathing suits, hat, jacket or coverups.  Magnets have worked in all my staterooms.

                 

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