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...

[MNScott]

I'm a sweeper who enters a lot of travel contests.  I've won several free trips all over the U.S. and always take my AARP card for additional discounts.  I am also a vet.  Imagine, a free trip along with AARP and Veteran discounts.  It's go time!   

[lk9539]

Great tips. I use my card for restaurants at times. I keep getting messages that my points are expiring and I need to use them, so I cannot get enough to even try for a gift card and as far as using the App during traveling that doesn't work. I have tried several times when I am traveling domestically and it never show me anything as far as deals or discounts of any kind. I have even tried to make purchases through the site and the third party tells me it cannot be accepted.

I am glad somebody is getting use out of their membership.

[AaronM543582]

I'm saving money on cruise gift cards (which is a no-brainer), and I'm maxing-out on every travel-related gift card sweepstakes, because you can't win if you don't try!  And even when I'm local, there are so many discounts on food and events in-town, my AARP app is on the home screen on my iPhone, and I'm constantly checking it wherever I am!

[s578505w]

I've found the AARP specific Expedia site has some really good prices on hotel while travleing.  Particularly when I'm on road trips and need a quick, safe, clean stopover with my dog. 

[AARPConsumerCare]

@s578505w  We love hearing how our members are taking advantage of the many benefits. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experiences!  Jodee R. 

[StephanieR224343]

Love using AARP for Carnival gift cards. They help us continue to travel while saving money. 

[MichaelS886134]

We use AARP to buy Carnival gift cards. At 10% off we saved a lot of money to pay for our next cruise!

[ce411]

    I use my AARP membership in a lot of restaurants, sometimes in some supermarket. I also used to rent a car and hotels discounts. 

[stella2626]

I do my best to get all the points I can so I can enter the sweepstakes. I also use the tools on the website to price out any travel plans. The last trip, I rented a car through the website.

[visionpoint]

We used the AARP membership card to get a hotel deal, last month, and it ended up being the nicest hotel that we stayed at.  We will definitely look for more deals in the future!

[jz5892]

I just redeemed points for a $50 Celebrity Cruise gift card! It sure helps with the high fares these days. Also, I love the instant win and redemptions for food and gas stations.

[PatrickS625652]

Good evening everyone  and I have some travel tips for you. AARP is how I travel. First decide on your destination.  Secondly  use the app to find deals on travel. Thirdly  get  a discount on your travel.  Me and my sweetheart Rhonda are going to England for a week. Travelocity has gave me the aarp discount for car, plane, and room with free parking and breakfast.  The free breakfast and parking will save me about 300 dollars.  Also make sure you use the checklist well in advance to save on the trip. This checklist will save you money every day.  Remember don't be cheap with money, but spend it wisely 

 Happy trials. 

[kford57]

I use my AARP Rewards points to purchase cruise line gift cards.  I save 10% on my cruise fare, tips, and onboard expenses.  It adds up to a very nice chunk of change!

[drchiphickey]

I won a 200 dollar gift card to guitar center, I was able to buy an accoustic-electric guitar on sale for 200 dollars!! What a deal! Now I can play to my hearts content on all of my vacations.

[BobbiD594560]

I use the aarp gift cards to purchase my cruise fare. It saves me 10%. I also buy gift cards for restaurants in the areas we're visiting. 

[Deb07601]

I purchased a $500 gift card for AirB&B at a discount on the Rewards website. Unfortunately I am still waiting to receive it via email. It has been 4 days. Really??? I can see that my payment was processed so that’s not the issue. My trip is in 2 weeks and I’m watching the homes I picked getting booked up. I was willing to accept 24-48 hours for processing but this is unacceptable. I am experiencing needless stress before my vacation. Thanks a lot.

[AARPConsumerCare]

@Deb07601 Thanks for letting us know. Let's look into your missing card! Please send me a private message to check on your account. I look forward to hearing back from you! You can also contact us using a method found here: https://aarp.info/3epCObA  - Janelle M.

[NancyH146778]

Holland America gave us a $200 onboard credit through AARP this summer. It was great!  I always book hotel rooms getting the AARP rate. 

[DN36535]

Use discounted gift cards, check online for tickets b/c sometimes they'll be discounted if you purchase ahead of time, and check for a city pass which may be available for the city you're visiting

[rw8903]

Great tips!!  Thanks.  

[ChristineK807586]

i have redeemed points for gas cards.  i try to look for discounts on the site too.  

[JorgeR]

I look at AARP for the travel and rewards deals 

[SandraR838639]

thanks for the tips

[WilliamG154198]

Always check aarp for discounts, there are always new offers, gift cards, discounts happy to find all there is available. Travel can be frustrating but always an adventure, all the bumps in the road become the most memorable looking back not as bad.Best advice pack things to wear that mabye last wear and can be donated or tossed so you can have room in your bag for new finds, memories of your trip.

[ClementineC301760]

II always check for discounts and deals on hotels. Most of my travel these days involve the automobile so it's important to keep the car well maintained and use gas buddy to find the best gas prices.

[ThomStone]

We find the AARP discount at hotels makes our trips affordable. Places that offer AARP discounts are also places that are clean and offer healthy food, very important when one is on the road. Discount coupons offer savings that make a difference for retired people who like to travel.

[AnnF22631]

I keep a supply of hotels.com and AirBNB gift certificates bought with the discount from AARP.   These have come in handy for many a family get-together.

[db81357389]

I search hotel rates through several sites. I will only stay in an owner occupied Airbnb with high ratings, excellent comments and a host who takes time to communicate with me before booking. I travel solo and independently. An Airbnb hosts often gives me a friend and the best source of local information. 

[db81357389]

For car rentals I like AARP or Costco. I check airline rates on sky scanner and purchase directly from the airline. Never a third party for airline tickets. The ticket counter can not rebook you if your flight is cancelled. You must call the booking agency. 

[mbc444]

I look through the coupons and offers on a regular basis and have used both freebies and purchased discount offers to save a substantial amount over time.  I have even tried things I would not have if it were not for the special offer.