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Everything you need to know about Costco Travel — and why I love it for saving money

Costco isn't just the place where you can buy toilet paper in bulk, inexpensive gas, cheap hot dogs and gift cards. You can also book great trips via the company's online travel agency, Costco Travel.

I know, I know: At TPG, we're often staunchly against booking travel through third-party sites , as there can be tradeoffs versus booking directly. But in recent years, I've become a big fan of the travel deals I can find via Costco Travel.

When planning our annual beach trip back in 2022, my best friend found a few options for Mexican all-inclusive resorts on Costco Travel and shared the links with me. I promptly told her we'd probably be better off booking directly and brushed off the idea of booking through Costco — neither of us even had a membership at the time.

However, comparing the prices and benefits at a few of the resorts proved my initial reaction wrong.

I actually got a Costco membership to book the deal since the cost of the membership was less than what we'd save by booking through Costco. We saved around $300 on a three-night stay at TRS Coral near Cancun (one of TPG's best all-inclusive resorts in Cancun ), not including the free hydrotherapy spa circuit and the $241 Digital Costco Shop Card included in the package.

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Our stay was fantastic, and I officially became a Costco Travel convert.

If you're curious about how to use Costco Travel to find deals, here's everything you need to know about Costco Travel — and why I love it for saving money on travel.

What is Costco Travel?

All Costco members have access to the Costco Travel booking platform, where you can find and book a wide range of travel — from vacation packages to hotels, cruises and rental cars. You can even book theme park vacation packages to Disney and Universal or specialty vacations such as an African safari.

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Once you log in to Costco Travel, you can search for specific dates or destinations or browse through available deals and featured destinations. I personally love perusing the limited-time deals when I know I want to plan a getaway but don't have a specific destination in mind.

Trips booked through Costco Travel are often discounted and/or include perks and benefits you may not get by booking directly or through other booking portals. Usually, a trip booked through Costco Travel will also include a Digital Costco Shop Card (essentially a type of Costco gift card) of varying value.

What travel can you book through Costco Travel?

You can book hotels, cruises, rental cars and vacation packages through Costco Travel. Vacation packages range from hotel-only offers to all-encompassing packages that include airfare, hotel stays and rental cars. You can even build your own package.

However, one thing to note is that you can't book stand-alone flights via Costco Travel. There is an option to book flights through some vacation packages, but if you're only looking for airfare, you'll want to head to Google Flights to check out your options and book.

You can book Costco Travel offers both online and by phone.

Do you have to be a Costco member to use Costco Travel?

Yes. Costco Travel is an exclusive service for Costco members.

There are two personal membership levels: Gold Star and Executive. Gold Star costs $60 per year, while an Executive membership costs $120. The basic membership will give you access to all of Costco's services, including Costco Travel, while the Executive membership also comes with a 2% reward on all Costco (and Costco Travel) purchases.

I've found that the Costco Travel deals alone are worth paying the $60 Gold Star annual membership fee, even though I don't regularly use Costco for my grocery store runs.

Check sites like Groupon for discount Costco memberships, as you can sometimes save on that rate — or get an included gift card that helps offset the cost.

Is Costo Travel worth it?

Costco Travel has its pros and cons, but there are definitely times when it's worth it.

For example, let's look at a five-night stay in Maui in early April. At the time of writing, Costco is currently offering a hotel and rental car package for Hotel Wailea, a Relais & Chateaux affiliated property and one of TPG's favorite Maui hotels .

Here's one cost comparison breakdown of Costco Travel's deal versus booking directly:

Even without including the additional benefits, you're already saving more than $400 via the Costco deal. Add in the value you get from the card, daily breakfast and resort credit (which is more than $1,000 in value if you maximize all benefits), and you're looking at $1,442.45 in savings by booking through Costco Travel versus directly.

And since Hotel Wailea isn't a member of any major hotel loyalty program, booking through Costco Travel wouldn't mean missing out on elite night credits or other loyalty program benefits.

Here's another example — this time for a Universal Orlando theme park trip from June 4-6 for one adult and two children from Houston. The total cost when booking each part (hotel, tickets and airfare) individually came to $2,701.35, while booking it as a package via Costco saved just over $300.

That's a fair amount of savings you could use for some frozen butterbeer or even a new wand inside the Wizarding World of Harry Potter .

When is Costco Travel not worth it?

Not every offer on Costco is worth booking.

For one, you won't necessarily find the same availability on Costco Travel. For example, flights booked through Costco may have some seats blocked off, and certain dates for hotel stays may be unavailable. Additionally, not all rental car companies are bookable through Costco Travel (such as Hertz*, which is my preferred rental car company due to the perks I get through my Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ).

Plus, some hotel stays have a minimum stay requirement. If you're on the hunt for a long weekend getaway, you may not be able to take advantage of some Costco Travel deals.

Even when you do find availability, you should always price-check what you can find by booking directly or through your credit card travel portal and hotel programs.

After booking our fantastic stay at TRS Coral just north of Cancun through Costco, I looked at booking through Costco again in 2023 when planning our annual beach vacation.

While Costco had a deal available for the same resort, we happened to be booking when the resort chain was having a Mother's Day sale for anyone booking directly. We were able to try out a new TRS resort closer to Playa Del Carmen, TRS Yucatan; we saved more than $100 on an even nicer suite than Costco Travel offered by booking directly (even when considering the Digital Shop Card we would have gotten by booking with Costco).

Something else to consider when booking hotels through Costco Travel is loyalty program rewards and elite status. There are a lot of hotels available to book through Costco Travel that are part of major loyalty programs, from Hyatt Honors to Marriott Bonvoy to IHG One Rewards and more. But booking through Costco Travel — just like booking through most other third-party services such as Expedia — means you likely won't earn loyalty rewards, elite night credits or have any elite night benefits honored.

You'll also have to use Costco customer service if you run into any issues rather than going directly to the brand. This is especially important when considering booking a vacation package that includes flights, given the higher potential for delays or cancellations.

Why I love Costco Travel

I am typically a staunch proponent of booking directly, but Costco Travel is an exception. I've found that the benefits I can get by booking some trips via Costco outweigh the cons (some of which include having to go through Costco for any customer service help or occasionally losing out on elite night credits).

Digital Costco Shop Cards

My favorite thing about booking trips through Costco Travel is the Digital Costco Shop Card I get after booking. The card's value varies from trip to trip (generally depending on how expensive the package you book), but you can get hundreds of dollars back to use at Costco.

The Digital Costco Shop Cards can be used for Costco warehouse purchases (a game changer with grocery prices so high due to inflation), but you can also use them toward future Costco Travel bookings. And remember — Costco doesn't just carry bulk grocery items. You could use a Digital Costco Shop Card to buy a new flat-screen TV for movie nights and game days, a new outdoor patio setup ahead of summer or even Costco Pharmacy prescriptions.

I admittedly don't use Costco for groceries often (buying in bulk doesn't make a lot of sense for someone who lives alone), but I have used shop cards to help pay for Christmas presents and future Costco Travel trips. I've actually been looking into using my most recent Digital Costco Shop Card on a new pair of AirPods and a new TV mount for my living room.

Deals on non-points hotel stays and all-inclusive resorts

When I'm looking at booking a hotel stay at a brand like Hyatt or Marriott, I generally choose to book directly in order to earn elite night credits and points. However, when looking at properties not part of a major loyalty program, Costco Travel is often a go-to anytime I can find a deal.

Costco Travel has a nice deals section, and I usually look there first if I'm not sold on a specific destination for a getaway. While deals found on Costco generally have a narrow booking window, I've found that many offer a lot of flexibility for the actual trip dates.

A few examples of limited-time deals for January include Hotel Wailea from the example earlier in this guide, all-inclusive resorts in Mexico's Riviera Maya, and Disney and Universal theme park packages.

Simplifying group vacations

I'm often the travel planner in my friend group (which makes sense, considering what I do for a living), but not everyone is an avid points and miles user like myself. For group trips where we're splitting the cost of hotel rooms among multiple people, it often doesn't make sense to use points and miles to book.

Costco Travel vacation packages offer a way for all of us to save money, and it makes narrowing down potential destinations and hotels easier. Rather than everyone having to spend hours researching ideas and prices from across the internet — which might be my idea of a fun Wednesday night but isn't for some of my friends — I typically just send them to Costco Travel to see if any of the featured deals catch their eye.

Having reservation information for multiple aspects of a trip, such as a hotel and rental car package, makes sharing and saving the itineraries a breeze.

Bottom line

Whether or not you currently have a Costco membership, you shouldn't dismiss Costco Travel as just another online travel agency.

If you know where to look and are willing to price-check the deals you find, you can save a lot of money with Costco Travel deals. I've personally had a lot of success booking friends getaways to popular destinations like Mexico through Costco. Using the service has helped me save on other expenses with the Digital Costco Shop Card I've gotten with my bookings.

For me, the $60 annual membership fee to Costco has been more than worth it to utilize Costco Travel.

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Savannah, Georgia , is a destination that hardly needs an introduction. Just saying the name conjures up images of dripping Spanish moss, historic squares, and elegant architecture. It’s a place where art and creativity is embedded into the very fiber of the people. Whether it’s diving into the city’s history, checking out its vibrant riverfront, enjoying local businesses, or learning the true meaning of leadership, join me as I see what makes Savannah a Place to Love.

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18Loves Art

It’s been a while since I was last in Savannah, so imagine my surprise at this brand-new district right along the river! Once the site of a power plant, the Plant Riverside District opened in July 2020 to become the city’s new center of entertainment. Home to a myriad of restaurants, nightlife venues, and boutiques, it’s certainly come a long way. I had a chance to visit one of the small businesses that now call the district home when I stopped by 18Loves Art . Located in a glass box of joy, the shop was founded by SCAD graduate Amelia Jamerson. While she originally studied advertising, a 6-month trip to Israel helped her realize her calling was actually in illustration. Her work focuses on positivity and optimism, and each piece is made to inspire love and encouragement.

The number 18 holds huge significance for Amelia. Not only was she born on the 18th, the Hebrew word “chai (חי),” which means life, is assigned the numerical value of 18 and is considered a spiritual number in Judaism. 

18Loves Art 300 W River St Kiosk 5 Savannah, GA

Big Bon Bodega

What makes someone who’s become known for their street pizzas want to add a bagel business into the mix? Well, for Korean-American Veteran Kay Heritage, the reason is simple. She just wanted somewhere to get a decent bagel in Savannah! After a few years of running the Big Bon Pizza food truck, Kay opened up Big Bon Bodega and created a home base for her growing empire. Located in the beautiful Starland District, this eatery offers up Montreal-style bagels during the day and pizza in the evenings. How exactly do locals like this new bagel offering? Well, based on the rave reviews found everywhere online, it seems the city finally does have its go-to bagel spot.

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Another thing that makes Big Bon so unique is their open-book policy. This means Kay shares the company’s finances with all her employees. Her goal is to not just hire employees but encourage entrepreneurship, transparency, and communication.

Big Bon Bodega 2011 Bull St Savannah, GA 31401

Service Brewing Co.

Another veteran-owned business focused on community is Service Brewing Co . It all started when Kevin Ryan’s wife, Meredith, gifted him a home brewing kit over a decade ago. It has become a well-loved and popular brewery in Savannah. (Even Michelle Obama gave it a shout-out!) Everything about Service is inspired by Kevin’s time in the military, where he not only graduated from West Point but commanded two companies in Iraq. Decorating the inside of the brewery is an homage to army life, and a particular gem is the Tap Handle Project. Additionally, a portion of every beer sold goes to a specific Veteran run charity (announced with each new season), and the brewery holds a slew of weekly community events for locals to enjoy. I joined in on their weekly run club, which meets every Thursday at 6:30 PM. If you finish your route, you get a beer as a treat! 

When You Visit

Check out their “How Do You Serve” wall. The wall isn’t just for veterans, but it’s for everyone who serves their community in one way or another.

Service Brewing Co. 574 Indian St Savannah, GA 31401

Congregation Mickve Israel Synagogue

Did you know Savannah has such a rich Jewish history? I learned more about it when I visited one of the oldest congregations in the United States, Congregation Mickve Israel , and met with Rabbi Robert Haas, their 14th spiritual leader. It was founded in 1733 when 42 Jews made their way to the newly established colony of Georgia from England. There they hoped to find religious tolerance under General James Edward Oglethorpe. The Gothic-style synagogue you see today was built over a century later and is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. 

Did you know?

The synagogue has an incredible museum onsite that holds 300 years of history including the oldest Torah in North America, a letter from George Washington himself, and the first receipt for Girl Scout cookies!

Congregation Mickve Israel 20 E Gordon St Savannah, GA 31401

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

If you’re wondering why a synagogue museum would have the first receipt for Girl Scout cookies, it’s because Savannah is where the organization was born! Back in 1860 Juliette Gordon was born on 10 E Oglethorpe Ave. and after meeting the founder of the Boy Scouts in 1912, started the Girls Scouts later that year. In the same house in which she was born, she told her cousin, “I’ve got something for the girls of Savannah, and all of America, and all the world, and we’re going to start it tonight!” Of course, fast forward a hundred years, and the Girl Scouts is home to 2.5 million members and constantly encourages skill and leadership development to girls of all backgrounds. And the house from which it all started? It’s now a museum known as the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace and is perhaps the only house museum in the country created specifically for girls (though all are welcome). I visited during a particularly important ceremony known as “Over Tea Cups.” Held over afternoon tea, it’s for young women transitioning out of Girl Scouts and graduating high school.

When Juliette said the Girls Scouts would be for all girls, she meant it. The 3rd troop ever formed in 1913 in Bedford, MA included Black members, and in 1924, Josephine Holloway was the first Black troop leader.

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace 10 E Oglethorpe Ave Savannah, GA 31401

Davenport House Museum

The Federal-style Davenport House Museum tells two important stories. The first is that of Isaiah Davenport. Born in Rhode Island, he learned carpentry from his father and apprenticed as a carpenter in New Bedford before moving to Savannah in 1808. During his life, he was considered a master builder who constructed a number of notable properties around the city. The most famous, of course, is the same house he designed for his family in 1820, known as the Davenport House. Now, this brings me to the next important story – that of the Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF). After half a century of economic decline, downtown Savannah was looking a little worse for wear, and many historic buildings were slated for demolition, including the Davenport House. Local Anna Colquitt Hunter gathered six friends to form the HSF and save the house from being turned into a parking lot. After this success, they went on to save more properties, and today the HSF is one of the most respected preservation organizations in the country. I met with the current director of the Davenport House Museum, Jamie Credle, to learn more about how it continues to preserve and educate visitors on life during the 1800s.

Be sure to check out the brand new Urban Enslaved Exhibit. This exhibit follows the lives of 13 enslaved people who lived and worked at Davenport House and showcases what urban slavery would have looked like.

Davenport House Museum 323 E Broughton St Savannah, GA 31401

Pin Point Heritage Museum

Located south of Savannah and along the banks of Moon River sits the quiet community of Pin Point. It was founded by emancipated slaves in 1896, mostly from the Gullah Geechee culture, and largely remained isolated in this idyllic, peaceful place for over a century. To this day, many Pin Point residents are descendants of those initial founders. During my visit, I met with Gail Smith, whose great great grandfather was one of those original founders. She took me to the Pin Point Heritage Museum and showed me how the community has been able to self-sustain for decades, only opening its doors to visitors in recent years.

Who are the Gullah Geechee People?

As Gail explains, Gullah is the language, and Geechee are the people. The group largely comprised of enslaved peoples who were brought over from Western Africa to work on plantations on Georgia’s Sea Islands. Gullah became the lingua franca as people from different tribes and languages found a way to communicate with each other. From here, they developed a unique culture that has survived to this day.

Pin Point Heritage Museum 9924 Pin Point Ave Savannah, GA 31406

Wyld Dock Bar

There’s nothing quite as delicious as an oyster roast! I first met up with artist and blacksmith, Gilbert Walker to learn about his oyster shuckers made from railroad spikes. We then met up with a few of the people I met during this trip for a good old-fashioned oyster roast at The Wyld Dock Bar where I tried Gilbert’s creation out for myself. This waterside seafood restaurant uses local, seasonal ingredients for a truly delicious but laid-back dining experience. 

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Plan Your Visit

While The Wyld Dock Bar has a menu and is open Tuesday – Saturday, 12:00 – 5:00 PM, you’ll want to keep an eye on their Facebook page for upcoming oyster roasts.

The Wyld Dock Bar 2740 Livingston Ave Savannah, GA 31406

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The new 151,000-square-foot building at 200 Mosaic Circle off Pooler Parkway opened for business at 8 a.m. Thursday.

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