[EXPIRED] USAA Member hotels 40% off
Jan 17, 2013, 5:47 pm
#1
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[EXPIRED] USAA Member hotels 40% off
I'm not sure this is the correct forum, so please move if needed.
USAA members (or if you join) can get 40% off (not up to, straight 40%) hotels. The details are noted on a couple of the blogs. You do prepay but there is a lot of language that states the amount is refundable if cancelled one or two days before. The base prices are slightly higher than what I found on Kayak, but the deal seems to be a good one.
The more impressive part to me is that I got it to work on a couple of higher-end, independent hotels that won't even show up on Kayak.
USAA members (or if you join) can get 40% off (not up to, straight 40%) hotels. The details are noted on a couple of the blogs. You do prepay but there is a lot of language that states the amount is refundable if cancelled one or two days before. The base prices are slightly higher than what I found on Kayak, but the deal seems to be a good one.
The more impressive part to me is that I got it to work on a couple of higher-end, independent hotels that won't even show up on Kayak.
Last edited by ctbarron; Jan 19, 2013 at 7:48 am Reason: Deal expired/no longer working
Jan 17, 2013, 5:57 pm
#2
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: boston, ma, USA
Posts: 131
Just booked Hilton Tokyo for $150 nightly, Ritz Carlton Cancun for $120 nightly and Four Seasons Beverly Hills for $200 nightly.
It's the best across the board deal I've seen since the travelocity amex/facebook 40% off from two years ago. It's already posted on fatwallet the past 24 hours which mean it'll probably be dead soon, or the price will be jacked up drastically to compensate.
It's the best across the board deal I've seen since the travelocity amex/facebook 40% off from two years ago. It's already posted on fatwallet the past 24 hours which mean it'll probably be dead soon, or the price will be jacked up drastically to compensate.
Jan 17, 2013, 6:16 pm
#3
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 41
http://www.explorecruisetravel.com/
It's pretty much dead now cause you have to spend $500 minimum. Code USAA1 that is.
It's pretty much dead now cause you have to spend $500 minimum. Code USAA1 that is.
Jan 17, 2013, 6:24 pm
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Note the $500 spend is the total bill, not per night. Taxes were included to get to the $500. Not sure about resort-type fees.
The deal does seem to be geared towards multi-night stays at higher priced hotels. I read somewhere the $500 min was not there yesterday.
The deal does seem to be geared towards multi-night stays at higher priced hotels. I read somewhere the $500 min was not there yesterday.
Jan 17, 2013, 9:59 pm
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: AA EXP (2.5MM), Hilton Gold, Marriott Titanium
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Booked 2 stays. One saved ~$900 and the other ~$450 vs booking at Marriott.com directly with corporate or AA rates.
From what I've gathered, you likely will not receive stay credit nor points, but will probably get any benefits for your status level.
From what I've gathered, you likely will not receive stay credit nor points, but will probably get any benefits for your status level.
Jan 17, 2013, 10:06 pm
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Jan 17, 2013, 10:09 pm
#12
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Silver, AA, WN, DL
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I've seen some hotels on the site be higher than the regular search results on Kayak. Pay attention to whether it can be canceled or if non-refundable. There are still some bargains to be had, but the best deals were before they instituted the $500 minimum.
I was looking at booking a night @ Westin for $120 after discount, but sadly waited and now the $500 minimum means it's a no go. The price also increased $20 from when I last searched the Explore site.
I was looking at booking a night @ Westin for $120 after discount, but sadly waited and now the $500 minimum means it's a no go. The price also increased $20 from when I last searched the Explore site.
Jan 18, 2013, 10:55 am
#14
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 727
i've logged in to usaa but for some reason when i go to http://www.explorecruisetravel.com/ the site doesnt load.
can someone post the link they use, or instruct me on how to reach the booking engine?
thanks
can someone post the link they use, or instruct me on how to reach the booking engine?
thanks
Last edited by lfc84; Jan 18, 2013 at 1:49 pm