A Hostelling International Membership Puts the World in Your Wallet

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June 1, 2005-- For more than 70 years, millions of Americans have put the world in their wallets by becoming members of Hostelling International-USA (HI-USA). HI-USA members enjoy access to Hostelling International's worldwide network of over 4,000 hostels in more than 60 countries. In the U.S., members can stay at over 80 hostels across the U.S. ranging from a lighthouse on the California coast to the heart of Manhattan.

Members of HI-USA receive a reduced rate at all Hostelling International hostels in the U.S. and around the world. Additional benefits include: 2 free overnight coupons at major U.S. city hostel locations, complimentary basic travel insurance and special pricing on upgrades, FreeNites & More frequent stay rewards program, ekit communications package with $10 free calling credit, no fee foreign exchange with Travelex, and a copy of a handbook of all U.S. hostels along with thousands of discounts around the world on transportation, restaurants, museum admissions, festivals, city tours and more!

Annual memberships are FREE to kids under 18 and groups of 10 or more and just $28 for adults 18-54 and $18 for seniors 55 and over.

It's easy to join. Simply go online to www.hiusa.org/membership or call Hostelling International-USA Customer Service at (202) 783-6161 ext. 3.

When a person joins online or through our customer service department, he/she will receive their membership kits in about two weeks. If a customer is in need of a membership card immediately, he/she contact or visit a HI-USA council (there are 34 local HI-USA councils throughout the U.S.), hostel or authorized membership selling agent.

A person must be a U.S. citizen or resident to purchase a Hostelling International-USA membership. To find the closest Hostelling International office in countries around the world, visit www.iyhf.org. For more information about Hostelling International-USA and our nationwide network of hostels, please visit www.hiusa.org.

SOURCE Hostelling International