COSTCO TRAVEL: 5 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY!

I talk about 5 opportunities to save money when booking travel using Costco Travel, where you can buy Costco vacation packages, hotel rooms, cruises, rental cars, Disney trips, and more at a discount for Costco members.
Tune in for a travel tip and travel hack that will save you money, courtesy of Costco Travel!
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1:50 - Vacation Packages (Air + Hotel)
2:55 - Hotel Rooms (only)
3:59 - Cruises
5:15 - Rental Cars
5:54 - Disney Vacation
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Episode 006
EXPLORE INFORMED is a travel show where we dig into the details of travel, investigate an interesting topic, or attempt to answer a common question -- all with the goal of hopefully learning something new so that next time we go exploring, we go better informed.
We hope to provide information, advice, and education in the form of travel tips, travel hacks, travel essentials, and even travel warnings or things to watch out for - so you can explore the world a little smarter.
Please Note: Unless otherwise noted, I am NOT being paid or reimbursed to talk about specific travel brands (e.g., airlines, hotel chains, tour operators). My intent is to simply offer my true, honest opinion based on what I know, research, read, etc.

[@MiriamVelazquez]

Felt so VIP in Italy with the Costco package. Not sure if I saved any money, but it was hassle free! Have booked a Gold package for August 2023 🎉

[@arshiyaa5765]

How was your trip? Any hotels you recommend?

[@notreallymyname]

Wife wanted to go to a beach. After looking at East Coast beaches we’ve been to, I found a package to a really nice beach resort that included airfare and transportation for about the same price as just booking a room outside of Costco travel. If you’re flexible about destination, you can really score.

[@mariabutler7532]

When you click through the Costco travel site, you are in charge of entering in the dates for travel. I wish there was a way to see the different days of the week/month with prices. It takes so long to play the guessing game when you are deciding on which week to look at.

[@Posthastekid]

You also forgot to mention that as an executive member you’ll also receive 2% back in a rebate check that you’ll get 2 months prior from your membership expiration date. That’s on top of the cash card you receive from Costco.

[@ExploreInformed]

Thanks for watching and pointing out. I think I saw that on a banner or ad in a store recently...

[@shellbells339]

I had no idea costco travel existed!

[@ExploreInformed]

Yes, it's definitely a good option worth exploring. I just booked a trip myself through Costco...video coming.

[@BillsSpamMail]

If you pay for the travel with your Costco Visa card you get 3% back at the end of the year as part of the card's cash back rebate. I believe Executive members also get 2% at the end of the year in the Executive check rebate. As for not declaring additional drivers, I can see 2 potential problems. The biggest is that you may not be covered by insurance if there is an accident. Even if you are using the additional driver's insurance instead of the rental company's, since the additional person is not an authorized driver I am not sure their insurance has to pay. Your insurance is only covering the car when you are driving because you are driving, so they not there if someone else drives. The second is that the police might issue a ticket for an unauthorized driver operating the car. Especially since that means the car is being driven without insurance.

[@ExploreInformed]

@Texas NightOwl - I certainly agree there are risks (and in fact I'm generally very risk averse). Thanks for watching!

[@vancelewis8597]

Just watched this video for the first time and was thinking the same thing about not declaring the second driver to save money. With all the additional costs that could occur I would pay the additional fee or like I do rent through Costco Travel. Great video!

[@Yabrodie]

Costco travel 2021!!! lets gooo!

[@pattyiwamoto7163]

What about solo travel? Found it difficult to find any on the Costco site.

[@CarnifaxMachine]

I like your hoodie. Also great video man, thanks for the info. This must have taken a lot of research!

[@ExploreInformed]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@notme-sm6zb]

Great video.

[@ExploreInformed]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jaime8318]

does Costco offer group rate discounts?

[@ExploreInformed]

Appears to be available only for cruises. From their FAQ: Group travel is available for cruise bookings only. A group cruise is defined as a minimum of four to 16 staterooms, depending on the cruise line and the length of the cruise. For more information, please see "Group FAQs." Group cruise reservations agents are available to assist you Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pacific Time. Please call toll free 1-877-849-2730 (extension 1 for cruises) and ask to submit a cruise group request.

[@RosieC061]

Never knew that

[@matthewchang4706]

I think we all shop there lol

[@kellybrown685]

How much did Costco PAY YOU to promote their extremely OVERPRICED travel scam?

[@ExploreInformed]

Nothing. This channel is way too small for that. Why do you call it a scam?

[@averywa4]

You of course maybe right, but please provide your alternate research.

[@heir_to_the_promise]

Kelly Brown - No response? He gave you an answer.

[@daynapearson2401]

actually costco travel prices are way lower. I have done the research trust me!!!

[@jaboubaa928]

@@heir_to_the_promise troll

[@daviddoucette1146]

Costco travel is trash hahahah

[@ExploreInformed]

Thanks for the feedback