Senior Travel Discounts and Baby Boomers Too!

Senior Travel Discounts
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Senior Travel Discounts and Baby Boomer Travel Discounts 

Did you know that there are many travel discounts available not only for seniors but for baby boomer too? Getting older has its benefits!

The Starwood hotel chain ( includes Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, Meridian, Four Points, St. Regis, and Element hotels) has a little known senior travel discount called “The Birth Year Rate.” You pay the going rate for the first night and on the second night and in most cases, the third night too, you only pay the rate of the year that you were born.

Here is how this would work for me in the Los Angeles area:

Stay at the Westin LA Airport and pay $199 the first night (today’s rate) and I would pay $57 for the second night and $57 for the third night.

Stay at the Four Points Westin in Los Angeles and pay $179 the first night (today’s rate) and I would pay $57 for the second night and $57  for the third night too.

So now you know, I was born in 1957. See how this works? The older you are, the less you pay and when you average in a 2 or 3 night stay, you can really save at some very nice hotels.

Here is the link to find a participating hotel. Book online, or from the US and Canada call (877) 762-0106 and use promo code NBR or ask for the “PAY YOUR AGE” promotion. This offer is valid at participating hotels for stays before December 31, 2013.

The offer is based upon availability. It is not a widely publicized promotion but I verified that it is still active. In some “rare” cases, I was told the fee is pay your age plus $100.

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More Hotel Senior Travel Discounts:

Holiday Inn: 20-40% off depending on location (62+)
Best Western: 40% off (AARP members and guests 55+)
Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Waldorf Astoria – NYC $5,000 off nightly rate for Presidential Suite (55 +)
Clarion Motels: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Econo Lodge: 40% off (60+)
Hampton Inns & Suites: 40% off when booked 72 hours in advance
Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)
InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+)
Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler’s Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)
Marriott Hotels: 25% off (62+)
Motel 6: Stay Free Sunday nights (60+)
Myrtle Beach Resort: 30% off ( 55 +)
Quality Inn: 40%-50% off (60+)
Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Sleep Inn: 40% off (60+)

Senior Travel Discounts for Airlines: 

Alaska Airlines: 50% off (65+)
American Airlines: various discounts for 50% off non-peak periods (Tuesdays – Thursdays) (62+) and up (call before booking for discount)
Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations
Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

Senior Travel Discounts – Train and Bus:
Amtrak: 15% off (62+)

Greyhound: 15% off (62+)

Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50+

Senior Travel Discounts for Car Rentals:

Alamo Car Rental: up to 25% off for AARP members
Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members
Budget Rental Cars: 40% off; up to 50% off for AARP members ( 50+)
Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off ( 50+) Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members Hertz: up to 25% off for AARP members
National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members

America the Beautiful – Seniors 62 and older can purchase a lifetime pass to visit America’s National Parks.

In most cases, you must ask for your senior travel discount. Don’t be shy, you will have more money to spend at your destination!

Do you know of any other Senior Travel Discounts to share?

 

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