AARP Rewards Online Community Travel Contest 2024

[AARPTeri]

Share your travel tales and strategies for maximizing rewards in our AARP Rewards Online Community Travel Contest 2024! Whether you're road-tripping or jet-setting, AARP Rewards have you covered. Share your tips and triumphs for making the most of your rewards while exploring cities and beyond for a chance to win one of four $100 Rewards gift cards!

Post here to enter today! Contest runs through August 18, 2024, see rules here:  https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Rewards-Online-Community-Travel-Contest-2024...

[my63gthawk]

I use rewards for hotels, air, cruises, rental cars, and grocery stores and restaurants.  I've saves hundreds of dollars.  (:

[my63gthawk]

I always check AARP for any discounts that might be applicable to whatever I am doing next.

[vbachor]

We use AARP discounts for hotels and car rentals along with the benefits from hotel and car rental memberships, AARP Exepdia and Costco travel.

[sb95635121]

We frequently use AARP discounts for hotels and car rentals along with various other travel related membership benefits.

[EmoryM785230]

AARP Rewards always provide very valuable discounts when exploring new as well as previous visited destinations. The discounts really add up.

[seabea45]

We always us  AARP discounts for hotels and car rentals...more than pays for cost of membership. 

Also enjoy many of the online activities offered.

[ronvogel]

We always make use of the Princess Cruises gift cards to save money on our cruises with them.  The current 8% discount (and the old time 10% and even 12% discounts) really make it worth your while.

[Mhend1]

 After taking a course here and there, changing my major three times, working a full time job, AND raising two children, at the age of 40, I was finally close to earning a Bachelor's degree. My final class was a "Study Abroad" to England.  A fabulous experience, but I was much older than my classmates. We had long three-day weekends to travel more. The others chose to go to places I was not particularly interested in, (Amsterdam?)!  I chose to fly to Dublin and another weekend, rode the "Chunnel?" to Paris.  All by myself. Paris was overwhelming as my French speaking is not very good.  I stayed on four different tour busses, with recorded English tour   guides. One of my favorite life experiences!

[bm36614457]

My first trip to Ireland, I was so excited as my grandmother had immigrated from. County Galway to Boston on the Cunard lines in the late 1800's.  We stopped in Cobh and I saw a sign that said Cunard ... Everyone on our tour went to the Titantic exhibit ... I walked toward the Cunard sign.  It was the original terminal for ships departing (to Boston).  Original Ship manifests were in the museum and I was able to look up my grandmother's name ... THERE

IT WAS!  It was a chilling experience... I walked down the runway for 3rd class passengers ... I was walking in her footprints!  I felt so close to her and all my relatives that had passed ... cheering me on!  It was pure love!  

[bzrmom]

Whether we travel by air, boat, or car

AARP Rewards take us deep, wide, and far

Shopping, rentals, tickets on the radar

The values and savings are never below par.

Since AARP raised the app bar so high

I check and log in with no days going by

The puzzles and games are as easy as pie

Getting points that explode right to the sky.

I earn points with the steps that I take

My brain gets fed with the scores I do make

I play and have fun when I’m up and awake

The quizzes indeed are a welcome break.

What else can I say --- this program’s so great?

AARP provides all things first-rate!

Earn, learn, claim - don’t make it wait

Prizes and deals expire, and then it’s too late.

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Hi! This is my lame attempt to let you know how grateful I am for the AARP Rewards program.  It is synched to my phone’s Apple Health. I’m subscribed to many newsletters.  I get updated with the world through the weekly quizzes and I learn many things and skills through all other featured articles. I have used and gifted many items that I have redeemed which included greeting cards, coloring pages, gift cards to stores and restaurants, experiences, and charitable causes.

So what are you waiting for?  Download the AARP Now app and get rewarded! - Miriam Nebres

[ClaireB522293]

This didn’t miss

All things to have a ball

I cant wait to take the bait

Its time to celebrate!

[DustyM539034]

As an avid traveler and AARP member with a family of three, including a child under 5, I’ve discovered several strategies to maximize our rewards and enhance our travel experiences. Here’s how we make the most of our AARP membership:

1. Combining memberships: We stack our AARP membership with Hilton Honors status and credit card rewards for maximum savings and perks.
2. Direct hotel bookings: Booking directly with hotels using our AARP account number consistently secures the best rates.
3. Car rentals: AARP discounts on rental cars are perfect for our family road trips.
4. AARP app for local exploration: We’ve used this in St. Louis to find family-friendly activities and deals.
5. Rakuten integration: We use Rakuten with our AARP membership for additional cashback.
6. Early booking discounts: Taking advantage of AARP member savings when booking early at Hilton resorts.
7. On-property credits: We look for special offers like the “Make My Stay” package for resort credits.
8. Instant Hilton Honors Silver status: This gives us 20% bonus points on stays.
9. Refillable water bottle: We always carry one to take advantage of free refill stations.

During our Missouri trip in June, we utilized AARP’s resources and GPT/AI assistance to enhance our experience.

Remember, AARP isn’t just for retirees—it’s a valuable resource for travelers of all ages, especially families like ours looking to maximize adventures and savings!

[PhebeS933491]

Definitely pack lightly!  I always travel with black slacks (or skirts, or leggings), black or white tops, and then a colorful sweater, cardi, pullover, whatever.  That way everything mixes and matches, and I don't need to pack a whole lot.  And remember a raincoat - if you don't pack one, it will rain.  If you do pack one, it's less likely to rain.  Works every time!

[tjw1961]

Using the gift card to get discounts on all types of vacations, particularly flying and cruising!

[gardagal]

Love the cruise line gift cards to pay for my cruises or use as on board credit.  I also buy Sheetz gift cards for my grandson at Penn State.

[Momcarol]

 I look to AARP for the discounts.  Car rental, hotel and restaurants and many other discounts are available to members.  You can also purchase gift cards with your points for added savings.  Every penny saved counts.  Thank you AARP 

[Wheresthebeef]

Do not fly on airlines that put dei requirements ahead of piloting qualifications.

[neldat357771]

Vacation? I haven’t taken a vacation since 1990 when my daughter was born. Those 20 days went by way too fast. I obviously won’t win this contest, but if I did, I hope the gift card can be used on food or other necessities. I’m tired of eating Ramen, macaroni & cheese, tomato soup and tuna. Maybe I could splurge on a pound of hamburger or some hot dogs. Or, I could possibly afford to occasionally lower my A/C down from 83 to 82.

[cleda]

 I search for deals on hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and businesses to use along the way to save money especially on trips. 

[SusanW336615]

I like to search for deals last minute to be flexible and see how far I can stretch a dollar. 

[nlbsjones]

The best tip I can give is to pack lightly. Check the weather where you are going and pack things that can go together. It is less stressful to have to drag a heavy bag or a lot of luggage.

[AshleyS338009]

Start by finding a cheap flight or miles/points redemption to a destination of interest and then start searching for accommodation that fits into budget and lifestyle needs.

[SteffaniE548638]

I get the gift cards on from the rewards section to save money on cruises and travel. 

[vs140886]

Travel has been opening my eyes. Trip to Sicily was a chance to experience a different culture. The people, food and the country are so warn and welcoming.

[LeonardH558584]

I buy the southwest gift cards getting a discount on the card that way we can fly cheaper plus our bags our free I also buy miles from southwest which helps with the price of the trip!

[dino1957]

We always try and book air and hotels as soon as flights or hotels become available.  330 days out for most airlines and 11 months out for most hotel chains.  Then you get best selections on inventory and seating, besides lower pricing (that can be adjusted later if going lower) Plus you have plenty of time to change or cancel plans also.  The airlines most likely change flights being 330 days out, thus you secure the cheaper flights, then when airlines change schedules, you can select any flights, with no extra costs. 

[savingsgirl]

When I am gifted gift cards, I save them for vacation. And also check out the amazing discounts on AARP!