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Let’s talk about: A travel club that actually delivers

Welcome! Today, we're chatting about:

• How to make travel easier with fewer hassles

• Get exclusive offers you won’t find on pubic booking platforms

• What’s included in a Travelzoo membership

• How to get lounge access during flight delays

• Weekly giveaways, exclusive deals, and other perks

• Why a travel membership is worth it

Here’s Something You’ll Love: As a Note to Self reader, get a special offer! For only $1, get a 30-day Travelzoo membership to unlock exclusive benefits.

Read on to learn the perks!

What If Travel Came With Fewer Hassles and More Perks?

We love a good shortcut—especially when it makes travel feel less chaotic and more like an adventure. That’s why Travelzoo’s new membership model has been on our radar. It’s not another random subscription. It’s a way to travel smarter, with real benefits you can actually use.

The Travelzoo membership gives you access to exclusive travel deals (we’re talking up to 65% off), early booking access for in-demand trips, weekly vacation giveaways, and complimentary airport lounge access when your flight is delayed. If you’ve ever been stuck in a terminal with no snacks, no outlets, and no patience left… this part alone is worth it.

And something even better? As a Note To Self reader, you can get a 30-day Travelzoo membership for only $1! If you’ve been dreaming of your next trip, now’s a great time to plan.

A Private Club for People Who Love to Travel

Travelzoo isn’t new—they’ve been curating deals for over two decades—but in 2024, they made a major shift: they became a closed, members-only club. The goal? Better experiences, deeper discounts, and more perks for people who travel often (or just dream about it regularly).

Now, instead of fighting to book the same deals as everyone else, members get access to a private marketplace of exclusive offers you won’t find on public booking platforms.

Their global team works with over 5,000 hotels, airlines, cruise lines, and experience providers to create tailored offers that prioritize quality and value. These aren't leftover dates or half-hearted promos. Every deal is negotiated and vetted by a team of travel experts.

So, What Do You Actually Get From A Membership?

Let’s break it down. As a Travelzoo member, you get:

• Access to exclusive, members-only travel deals

• Up to 24-hour early access to the weekly Top 20®—Travelzoo’s most popular, fast-booking offers

• Complimentary airport lounge access for flight delays (we’ll explain more below)

• Access to “Member Days” sales (think: 48-hour flash events)

• Priority seating for select theater and entertainment events

• Weekly vacation giveaways with real winners

• The ability to share select benefits with family or friends

And the deals cover everything from luxury beach resorts to budget-friendly hotel stays, from cruises and vacation packages to dining specials and local getaways.

Yes, Lounge Access Is Included

Let’s talk about one of the most unexpectedly useful benefits: complimentary airport lounge access during flight delays. Here’s how it works:

• Register your flight up to 24 hours before departure

• If your flight is delayed by 60 minutes or more, Travelzoo will text you a QR code for the nearest lounge

• You walk in, scan your code, and suddenly have access to snacks, drinks, outlets, Wi-Fi, and a clean seat

This works for any airline and booking platform, at more than 1,600 lounges in 500+ airports worldwide. You can also register up to three guests, so your partner, friend, or kid can join you. And it’s unlimited—use it as often as you travel.

Our Favorite Perk? Weekly Vacation Giveaways

And the “Member Days” Flash Sales Are Legit

Is the Membership Worth It?

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