If you have the winter blues and are daydreaming of sunny skies, spend your snow day making those dreams a reality by planning a spring break or summer getaway with Sam’s Club Travel.
Sam’s Club has teamed up with Tourico Holidays to create an online travel-booking portal that offers world-class selection, service, and savings to Sam’s Club members. Booking with us comes with great perks, such as a meal upgrade or cabin upgrade on a cruise. In fact, hotel savings can range from 15% to 50% off, and you can save up to 15% off cruises.
Ready to escape the arctic freeze and book a trip? Check out these money-saving and timesaving tips from our travel team:
1. Time Bookings Right
Airlines typically come out with their sales on Tuesdays, so book flights then. With more than 150 airlines offered through Sam’s Club Travel, it’s easy to find your favorite. For cruises, costs vary greatly for people booking very early or very late; prices are most consistently low between 90 and 30 days before the ship’s intended departure.
2. Book Attractions Early
On Sam’s Club Travel, look for hotel offerings marked “Best Value” to ensure you’re getting the most for your hard-earned vacation dollars. There are more than 500 such hotels across 1,000 destinations on our site, and they include budget, luxury, and brand-name selections.
A great way to get to know a big city is with a bus tour. This allows you to see many hot spots and note what you want to explore later. Another inexpensive option is a walking tour led by a local guide, who can offer tips on where to eat and what to see. Sam’s Club Travel offers tours in all major cities.
5. Learn from Industry Insiders
You may know that people often pay more to travel to a destination during its high season. Problem is, you may not know when, exactly, that is. If you’re not wedded to traveling during a particular week, call a Sam’s Club Travel representative and ask which days of the year will cost you the least.
6. Earn Cash on Charges
Before you travel, consider applying for the 5-3-1 Sam’s Club Mastercard. This card offers cash back: 5% on fuel, 3% on dining and travel, and 1% on all other purchases (including souvenirs!)—up to $5,000 annually. It also uses new chip technology that makes it tougher for criminals to steal your credit card information.
7. Get the Inside Scoop
By the Numbers: Sam’s Club Travel
A quick look at the perks you’ll find on SamsClub.com/Travel:
- 15% - 50% off hotel rooms
- Up to 15% off cruises
- Up to 25% off tours, attractions, activities and transfers
- Up to 10% off rental cars
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in and was adapted from Strive, the magazine for Sam’s Club associates.
Want to learn how to become a member at Sam’s Club? Visit SamsClub.com.
