This is a Special Episode on AARP travel:
What is AARP's Membership Age? While AARP is dedicated to people over 50, there is no minimum age to join. People of all ages can get an AARP membership for as low as $15 per year with auto-renewal. Anyone can become an AARP member and access hundreds of discounts, programs, and resources.
My brother joined when he was 40. You can join at any age. They have a promo now if you purchase 5 years of membership. That sounds like a good offer if you plan to travel soon.
Today's Special Edition is updated from an earlier one in 2029 on AARP Travel
I've been an AARP member, which stands for American Association of Retired Persons.
I'm on their mailing lists and get a lot of travel information from them. Some years I join and others I don't.
They make travel worry-free with tested partners.
I recently got a magazine from one of their vendors, Grand European Travel, or GET tours. This vendor offers tours on every continent, with discounts if you book early for summer travel. I like to look at these brochures, dream about travel, and picture the places I'll visit. Good photography is their high standard. They also claim to be eco-friendly. Each of these tours is with a trained guide.
https://www.aarp.org/travel/
AARP doesn't protect Social Security and Medicare. It prevents any serious discussion of meaningfully reforming these programs, which are in great danger of becoming insolvent. With nearly 38 million members, AARP is one of the most powerful lobbying organizations in Washington. AARP members can receive discounts at Walgreens, RiteAid, Kohl's, Goodwill, UPS, and TJ Maxx..AARP is a massive organization with around 38 million members in the United States. Because of its stature, AARP can partner with big companies and offer members discounts, benefits, resources, advice, and more.
You can get discounts for restaurants and more.
Investing in an AARP membership can offer financial benefits that help you manage your money and plan for retirement. Some benefits of an AARP membership include money management links and worksheets and a Social Security benefits calculator. This calculator helps individuals determine when they can expect to start receiving Social Security benefits. The AARP also provides identity theft protection services, which is very important.
Today's Mistake-Being frazzled in the airport.
I was hot, tired, and hungry in an airport recently. I wanted to purchase a water bottle. It was $5 bucks. I can't drink water in Mexico unless it's been treated, or I will get sick. I was thinking about that as I packed up my wallet to leave. But I almost left the water behind on the counter. That's careless behavior. The cashier called after me, "You forgot your water." Of course I thanked her. That was kind.
Today's Travel Advice- Room service is overrated.
Instead of ordering room service, many hotels let you order food from around town. Hyatt has a pilot program for snack delivery with the GoPuthe ff app to,ddeliveringpackaged and hot meals to rooms in sate of theiies. So far it's going well, they say. See the show notes for the link—thousands of items delivered fast for as little as a $3 fee. Think about ice cream, cookies, or yogurt delivery.
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