AARP Rewards Online Community Travel Contest 2024

Take ear plugs and eye covers for sleep.

Get help with free wheelchair help with mobility problems at the airport! When checking in at airport request free airport help and they will gladly take you in a wheelchair through the airport to the plane doors, for your free handicap service!!! Tipping is up to you!!!

Have already seen many good suggestions. If traveling out of country use Mobile Passport. Free app and go thru customs faster entering USA. Empty water bottle for free water, carry your lunch instead of buying it, use a travel credit card that will reimburse you for TSA precheck/global entry, air tag your bags, always check for uogrades!

I always check AARP for discounts both in the Rewards section and discounts that are offered to members.  One thing we learned on our last 16 day trip to Italy and France was packing light makes so much sense.  We did it with just a backback and carryon for each of us.  There were so many places where it would have been impossible to go if we were hauling a checked size bag.  The secret was compression bags!

I am a big fan of group tours. Someone else checks the hotels and restaurants. Someone else buys the tickets and gets us there on time

 My husband and I enjoy a lifelong learning journey together by exploring national/state parks, zoos, botanical gardens, and museums when we travel. The AARP Rewards program provides an amazing savings opportunity for our travel adventures. I purchase a variety of discounted gift cards through the Rewards program to use for travel (gas, auto services/rentals, airlines, rails, and cruises), food, and lodging expenses. I always check the Rewards Community Forum to find out what upcoming Daily Deals will be offered at even deeper discounts each week. There is a monthly limit of 5 purchased gift cards, so strategic planning is helpful in maximizing savings. Completing the monthly Extra Credit activities also unlocks deeper discounts on gift cards. I would recommend taking advantage of the Rewards Points program that provides several different types of "Learn and Earn" activities. The points earned can be used to purchase chances to instantly win $10 gift cards and to enter the monthly sweepstakes drawings for gift cards valued at $100-$500 (or more on occasion). Each month there will be special offers of gift cards available for "purchase" with the Rewards points. The overall savings really add up when you combine your AARP membership benefits with the Rewards savings. Check out additional savings opportunities for car rentals, hotels, and restaurants in the Travel section of the AARP website. The Travel section also provides travel planning information and destination guides. 

We have recently purchased a great camper trailer and enjoy traveling to state parks!

We used the AARP Expedia site to book great travel!

AARP enhances my travel experience by offering loads of gift cards for purchase at discounted prices. There are plenty to choose from, including hotels (10+), cruise lines (5), airline, train, rental car, restaurants and retail stores (lots), and even a booking site! I've heard travel is becoming very popular, so I consider booking my trip outside of the high season for additional savings. Plus, I've joined the companies' reward programs to earn points to use for future trips. All of these savings add up to help you enjoy the trip!

we have gotten a discount through budget rental cars via our aarp membership.  we have entered sweepstakes in hopes to win discounts to stores we can use for our travels or adventures!  i always listen to the videos in hopes to catch some good tips!