What Is a Travel Club?
A travel club is a paid membership that gives you member-only rates on resorts, hotels, cruises, flights, rental cars, theme parks and tours. You pay dues to the club instead of buying a share of a property, then book trips across its network at member pricing whenever you want to travel.
TL;DR
- You pay membership dues and book travel at member rates. You never own a property.
- That is the key difference from a timeshare, where owners usually pay yearly maintenance fees that can rise.
- World Sky Travel Club gives members access to 4,000+ resorts in 100+ countries, with fixed monthly dues and no maintenance fees.
- Before you join any club, check the dues, the cancellation terms, and whether it guarantees its prices.
Member travelYou use the membership when you travel and choose the destination each time.
What is a travel club, exactly?
Most people book travel one of two ways: they pay the public price on a booking site, or they buy a timeshare and pay for the same week, plus fees, for years. A travel club is a third option. It works more like a warehouse club for vacations: you pay to join, and in return you get member pricing across hotels, resorts, cruises and more.
Here is how travel clubs work, what they include, how they differ from timeshares and vacation clubs, and the questions to ask before you join one.
A travel club is a membership program for travel. The club negotiates rates with resorts, hotels, cruise lines, car rental companies and tour operators, then offers those rates only to members. You pay the club a membership fee, often called dues, and you get access to its booking portal and its member prices.
The important word is access. A travel club does not sell you a week at one resort, and you do not own anything. You use the membership when you travel and choose the destination each time.
How a travel club membership works, step by step
- Join. You become a member and pay the club's dues.
- Log in. You sign in to the member portal to see member rates.
- Book. You book resorts, hotels, cruises, flights, cars, theme parks or tours at member pricing.
- Travel. You take the trip. Your dues stay the same whether you travel once a year or often.
The main types of travel clubs
"Travel club" is a broad term. Clubs usually fall into one of these groups:
- Discount booking clubs: pay dues, book hotels, resorts, cruises and more at member rates. World Sky Travel Club is this type.
- Points-based vacation clubs: you buy points each year and spend them on stays in the club's resorts. Many are run by timeshare companies.
- Luxury destination clubs: a large joining fee plus yearly dues for stays in a private collection of homes.
- Social or group travel clubs: members travel together on planned group trips.
Member rates on stays, cruises, flights, rental cars, theme parks and tours.
See the five parts CompareTravel club vs timeshareA timeshare is something you own. A travel club is a membership.
Read below Before you joinIs it worth it?Usually worth it if you travel at least once or twice a year and book more than a hotel room.
Read below The clubHow World Sky worksLow, fixed monthly dues, with no maintenance fees and no assessments.
Read below Try it firstFree guest trip2 nights in Las Vegas or Orlando, a $100 Dining Advantage Card and a bonus trip.
See the offerWhat does a travel club membership include?
Benefits vary by club, so always read the list before you join. A World Sky Travel Club membership includes member rates on all five parts of a trip, booked in one place, for two adults or the whole family.
- Stay, resorts & hotels: 4,000+ resorts and hotels in 100+ countries at member rates.
- Sail, cruises: Caribbean and Mexico sailings booked in one place.
- Fly, airfare: Member pricing on flights for two adults or the whole family.
- Drive, rental cars: Member rates, booked alongside the rest of your trip.
- Play, parks & tours: Theme park tickets and guided tours at member pricing.
- 4,000+
- Resorts and hotels available to members
- 100+
- Countries within reach
- 200%
- Guaranteed Lowest Price or Double the Difference back in Cash
You can see real examples on the World Sky sample trips: four days all-inclusive in Puerto Plata, a five-day Caribbean or Mexico cruise, three nights in Punta Cana, Cancun or Los Cabos, and more. For the full list of what members can book, see Your Access.
Travel club vs. timeshare vs. vacation club
These three get mixed up all the time, and the difference matters because it decides what you pay each year. The short version: a timeshare is something you own, a vacation club usually sells you points, and a travel club is a membership.
| Travel club | Timeshare | Points vacation club | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What you buy | A membership | The right to use a property for a set time each year | Points you spend on stays |
| Where you can go | Across the club's full network | Your home resort, or an exchange if available | The club's own resorts |
| Yearly fees | Membership dues (World Sky: fixed monthly dues) | Maintenance fees, which usually rise over time, plus possible special assessments | Yearly dues or maintenance fees, set by the club |
| Flights, cars, cruises | Usually included at member rates | Usually not included | Sometimes, through add-on programs |
| Flexibility | Pick a new destination every trip | Tied to set weeks or seasons | Tied to point availability |
Why timeshare maintenance fees matter
Timeshare owners usually pay maintenance fees every year, whether or not they travel, and the fees often go up over time. Some owners also get special assessments for big repairs. The Federal Trade Commission's guide, Timeshares, Vacation Clubs, and Related Scams, recommends you understand every fee before you commit to a timeshare or a vacation club.
"Membership is the whole advantage. Your dues stay fixed and your access does not shrink."
World Sky Travel Club
Is a travel club worth it?
A travel club is usually worth it if you travel at least once or twice a year and book more than just a hotel room. The savings add up across flights, cars and cruises. It is usually not worth it if you rarely travel, because you pay dues either way.
Online, the main complaints about travel clubs are about hidden fees, hard cancellations, and prices you cannot compare. So check those three things first. Ask these questions before you sign up for any club:
- What exactly do the dues cover? Hotels only, or flights, cars, cruises and tours too?
- Are the dues fixed? Or can they rise every year like timeshare maintenance fees?
- Are there maintenance fees or special assessments? Get the answer in writing.
- Can you check prices before you book? Does the club guarantee its prices against public booking sites?
- How do you cancel? Read the cancellation terms before you pay.
- Can you try it first? A trial trip tells you more than a sales pitch.
World Sky's answer to the price question is the 200% Promise: the Guaranteed Lowest Price or Double the Difference back in Cash.
What World Sky members say
Travel club reviews tell you more than any brochure. Here are two from World Sky members; you can read more member reviews on the home page.
"We recently completed our sixth online booking, and every time has been seamless and exceptional. We truly appreciate the financial savings and the impeccable service."
"Staff is friendly and wonderful to work with. Easy to talk to. If you have a problem, they are there to walk you through it."
How World Sky Travel Club works
World Sky Travel Club, LLC is based in Las Vegas, with decades of travel, resort and sales experience behind it. Membership has low, fixed monthly dues, with no maintenance fees, no assessments and no points to chase.
- Be our guest. Try it first with a 2-night stay in Las Vegas or Orlando, a $100 Dining Advantage Card, and a bonus 2-night trip to your choice of 30 destinations.
- Join the club. Pick the membership that fits how you travel.
- Book at member rates. Log in to book resorts, cruises, flights, cars, parks and tours in one place.
Questions first? Contact our Las Vegas team or call 855-557-2582.
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What is a travel club?
A travel club is a paid membership that gives you member-only rates on travel, such as resorts, hotels, cruises, flights, rental cars, theme parks and tours. You pay dues to the club instead of buying a share of a property.
Is a travel club the same as a timeshare?
No. A timeshare gives you the right to use one property, or a set of properties, for a set time each year, and owners usually pay yearly maintenance fees. A travel club is a membership: you book trips across its network at member rates and do not own any property.
Do travel clubs charge maintenance fees?
It depends on the club, so read the membership terms before you join. World Sky Travel Club charges low, fixed monthly dues, with no maintenance fees and no special assessments.
How much does a travel club membership cost?
Costs vary by club and by membership level. World Sky Travel Club uses fixed monthly dues. Call 855-557-2582 for current membership options.
What does World Sky Travel Club's 200% Promise mean?
World Sky offers the Guaranteed Lowest Price or Double the Difference back in Cash. That is the 200% Promise.
Can I try World Sky Travel Club before I join?
Yes. The Be Our Guest offer includes a 2-night stay in Las Vegas or Orlando, a $100 Dining Advantage Card, and a bonus 2-night trip to your choice of 30 destinations. Terms apply, including a refundable $100 deposit and a vacation club orientation.
Are travel club reviews worth reading before I join?
Yes. Reviews show how easy booking is, how helpful the staff are, and whether members actually save. Read several, and ask the club how its prices compare with public booking sites.
Is World Sky Travel Club the same as Sky's Travel Club?
No. World Sky Travel Club is a separate company from Sky's Travel Club, which is based in Arizona. World Sky Travel Club is based at 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Las Vegas, NV 89149, and its phone number is 855-557-2582. Its websites are worldskytravelclub.com and worldskytravelclub.net.
This page is general information about travel clubs, not financial or legal advice. Member rates, availability and destinations vary and can change. Be Our Guest terms: valid for two adults over 21; 30 days advance scheduling; subject to availability; Sunday–Thursday nights (Friday and Saturday may be available for a surcharge); transportation, incidentals and daily resort fees not included; one voucher per household; no cash value; refundable $100 deposit required before traveling; Dining Advantage Card and Bonus Trip Certificate issued at vacation club orientation.
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