AARP Travel Resources
We help you every step of the way—from planning to booking to enjoying your trip
AARP MEMBERS EDITION
Our special online section only for AARP members includes an abundance of travel content, including:
• Smart Guides These comprehensive online resources help you plan and enjoy your vacations. We have Smart Guides on cruising, solo travel, road trips, train travel and lodging. Each smart guide is organized in an easy-to-read format with dozens of tips.
• 25 Great Ways to Save Pro tips that can help you stretch your travel dollar in ways you may not have considered, including how to maximize your funds by cashing in airline miles, tracking your trip, getting deals on rental cars and finding budget-friendly tours. Go to aarp.org/benefits-discounts/members-only-access/.
FREE ARTICLES
AARP.org has a wealth of free articles available to anyone:
• Accessibility guides to popular U.S. cities
• Budget-friendly vacation advice
• Destination ideas featuring beaches, road trips and outdoors fun.
• Travel news, expert advice and insights on packing and staying safe
• Fun travel quizzes
DEALS AND DISCOUNTS
AARP members can save money with special offers:
• Car Rentals Up to 35 percent off base rates, a free upgrade on compact to full-size car class bookings, when available, plus an additional driver at no cost at Avis and Budget.
• Hotel Discounts Savings on stays at major hotel brands including Hilton, Choice, Wyndham, Best Western and more.
• RushMyPassport AARP members and their families can purchase exclusive passport renewal bundles that include shipping and government fees. Special pricing and expedited services are available for all passport types.
• Exclusive Travel Savings Members get exclusive deals on hotels, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages and more when booking through AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia. Visit aarp.org/membership/benefits/travel/.
• Senior Planet from AARP This organization affiliated with AARP offers multiple online courses about technology and travel, and a series of virtual tours of cities around the world. Senior Planet also offers a genealogy course to help with planning for heritage travel. Go to SeniorPlanet.org/travel.