Join Tripadvisor Plus for FREE!

Back in the year 2000, people were flocking online to get travel advice that was previously dispensed only in written guidebooks or passed along by word of mouth. The democratization of this information came quickly in the form of online reviews from legions of millions of travelers, all eager to share their experiences, pass along advice and gain status among a growing community. Tripadvisor was and still remains the place to go in order to become king of the travel advice hill, as the site created status levels that could be reached based on your contribution to the community. The way Tripadvisor's status system works is that you get badges based on your activity within the site. You'll get 100 points for writing a review or article, plus 30 points for posting a photo or video, and you can gain additional points for other smaller activities. But Tripadvisor isn't just about status, you can also rack up real savings by joining the Tripadvisor loyalty program, Tripadvisor Plus, which costs $99 per year and gives you a whole host of special perks and benefits that make the annual membership fee well worth the while. What are the benefits of joining Tripadvisor Plus? You'll get members-only rates on over 100,000 hotels and 10% savings on 400,000 travel experiences like tours, theme parks, attractions, and more. Tripadvisor Plus members also find that they get even more perks at certain hotels. These may include free room upgrades, spa credits, complimentary meals, and other great benefits. Tripadvisor Plus is a fantastic program, but if you find that it's not working for you, you can cancel your membership for free within 90 days as long as you haven't yet made a booking. 

Please note that this loyalty program typically works for all your purchases at Tripadvisor, but some exceptions may apply.