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Your Passport to Savings with Global Discovery Vacations
Joining Global Discovery comes with a one-time enrollment fee, ensuring you and your direct family lifetime access to a plethora of benefits. Once enrolled, you can look forward to a lifetime of travel advantages with optional recurring membership charges. On the years you won’t use your membership, you won’t have to pay. It’s a flexible investment today for endless adventures tomorrow.
Introducing Star Credits
Star Credits are the exclusive currency offered by Global Discovery Vacations, allowing members unparalleled access to a host of vacation benefits. Purchased primarily in bundles of eight, these credits unlock a world of vacation rental properties globally. Beyond just bookings, Star Credits empower members to waive upgrade fees for larger units and navigate peak seasons or international travels seamlessly. It’s simple: the more Star Credits you acquire, the greater the savings you enjoy.
Packages
4 Star Credits
Standard Membership- Financing available with 10% down, $274 a month, no prepayment penalty
- One-time lifetime enrollment fee
- Includes lifetime access for direct family members
- Access to our portfolio of over 60,000 vacation rental options
- Annual activity fee of $199, only on the years you use it
8 Star Credits
Bronze Membership- Financing available with 10% down, $393 a month, no prepayment penalty
- One-time lifetime enrollment fee
- Includes lifetime access for direct family members
- Access to our portfolio of over 60,000 vacation rental options.
- Annual activity fee of $398 per 8 stars, only on the years you use it
16 Star Credits
Silver Membership- Financing available with 10% down, $785 a month, no prepayment penalty
- One-time lifetime enrollment fee
- Includes lifetime access for direct family members
- Access to our portfolio of over 60,000 vacation rental options.
- Annual activity fee of $398 per 8 stars, only on the years you use it
24 Star Credits
Gold Membership- Financing available with 10% down, $1,178 a month, no prepayment penalty
- One-time lifetime enrollment fee
- Includes lifetime access for direct family members
- Access to our portfolio of over 60,000 vacation rental options
- Annual activity fee of $398 per 8 stars, only on the years you use it
32 Star Credits
Platinum Membership- Financing available with 10% down, $1,570 a month, no prepayment penalty
- One-time lifetime enrollment fee
- Includes lifetime access for direct family members
- Access to our portfolio of over 60,000 vacation rental options
- Annual activity fee of $398 per 8 stars, only on the years you use it
40 Star Credits
Diamond Membership- Financing available with 10% down, $1,963 a month, no prepayment penalty
- One-time lifetime enrollment fee
- Includes lifetime access for direct family members
- Access to our portfolio of over 60,000 vacation rental options
- Annual activity fee of $398 per 8 stars, only on the years you use it
Subscribe to
A Life Of Travel
Are you ready to…
Book flat-rate condos at $379 per week
Use your star credits to book monthly stays
Unlimited hotel bookings at 3,4, and 5-star properties
Unlimited bookings at all-inclusive resorts
Access to discounted cruise vacations
Discounted tour packages around the world
Camping pass presented by Thousand Trails
Access to over 1 million booking options
Membership Benefits
01
Star Credit Condos
What has made our subscription popular over the decades is our vast network of flat-rate vacation rentals. These private properties consist of mostly condos, cabins, villas and townhouses in the most sought-after vacation destinations around the world.
02
Monthly Stays
New! This feature is exclusive to VIP members only. Global now offers the ability to book concurrent and /or consecutive weeks. With this powerful new features, you can choose between thousands of options to book a monthly stay.
03
Hotel Discounts
Thanks to our partnerships with hotel consolidators around the world, Global members have access to unpublished, discounted rates. These incredible rates are available at some of the finest hotels, resorts, bnb’s and boutique hotels available to the public.
04
All-inclusive Resorts
05
Destination Tours
This is a great option for those that would like to discover an entire country and/or region without having to go through all the stress of planning an itinerary and expenses. This feature is also popular for solo travellers.
06
Cruise Vacations
We have in our repertoire five great cruise lines to choose from using Star Credits: Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises, and the opulent river cruise option, Viking Expeditions.
Bonuses
Complimentary
Week Stay
Book a one-week vacation condo stay in your choice of 19 destinations using our CondoPassport™. Certain upgrade fees apply, but are optional. No hidden fees.
Receive a
Free Tablet
All memberships include a welcome kit, where you will find a complimentary tablet with our app downloaded, luggage tags and our digital membership guide.
Subscribe to
A Life Of Travel
Are you ready to…
Book flat-rate condos at $379 per week
Use your star credits to book monthly stays
Unlimited hotel bookings at 3,4, and
5-star properties
Unlimited bookings at all-inclusive resorts
Access to discounted cruise vacations
Discounted tour packages around
the world
Camping pass presented
by Thousand Trails
Access to over 1 million booking options
What members are saying
“Since joining in 2008, we've booked over 100 trips.”
"Since joining in 2008, we've booked over 100 trips and absolutely love it. We decided to gift our daughters each a membership of their own."
What members are saying:
“Since joining in 2008, we’ve booked over 100 trips.”
“Since joining in 2008, we’ve booked over 100 trips and absolutely love it. We decided to gift our daughters each a membership of their own.”
Fast Facts:
– We are a property management company that owns, purchases, and leases vacation rentals to offer club members fixed-rate properties.
– Over 50,000 trips booked annually at a member fulfillment rate of 92%.
– There are over 150,000 members across the U.S.
– All memberships are lifetime with an optional annual fee.
– Our corporate office is in Overland Park, Kansas.
Membership Benefits
01
Star Credit Condos
What has made our subscription popular over the decades is our vast network of flat-rate vacation rentals. These private properties consist of mostly condos, cabins, villas and townhouses in the most sought-after vacation destinations.
02
Monthly Stays
New! This feature is exclusive to VIP members only. Global now offers the ability to book concurrent and /or consecutive weeks. With this powerful new features, you can choose between thousands of options to book a monthly stay.
03
Hotel Discounts
Thanks to our partnerships with hotel consolidators around the world, Global members have access to unpublished, discounted rates. These incredible rates are available at some of the finest hotels, resorts, bnb’s and boutique hotels available to the public.
04
All-inclusive Resorts
05
Destination Tours
This is a great option for those that would like to discover an entire country and/or region without having to go through all the stress of planning an itinerary and expenses. This feature is also popular for those who may be traveling solo from time to time.
06
Cruise Vacations
We have in our repertoire five great cruise lines to choose from using Star Credits: Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises, and the opulent river cruise option, Viking Expeditions.
Membership Benefits
01
Star Credit Condos
What has made our subscription popular over the decades is our vast network of flat-rate vacation rentals. These private properties consist of mostly condos, cabins, villas and townhouses in the most sought-after vacation destinations.
03
All-inclusive Resorts
We have a myriad of all-inclusive resorts in countries all over the world. These indulgent resorts offer weekly, nightly and even monthly stays for you and your whole family. Most will include all the food you can eat and all the drinks you can drink.
05
Destination Tours
This is a great option for those that would like to discover an entire country and/or region without having to go through all the stress of planning an itinerary and expenses. This feature is also popular for those who may be traveling solo from time to time.
02
Monthly Stays
New! This feature is exclusive to VIP members only. Global now offers the ability to book concurrent and /or consecutive weeks. With this powerful new features, you can choose between thousands of options to book a monthly stay.
04
Hotel Discounts
Thanks to our partnerships with hotel consolidators around the world, Global members have access to unpublished, discounted rates. These incredible rates are available at some of the finest hotels, resorts, bnb’s and boutique hotels available to the public.
06
Cruise Vacations
We offer five great cruise lines to choose from using Star Credits: Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises, and the opulent river cruise option, Viking Expeditions. Book even more options at a discounted rate.
Fast Facts:
– We are a property management company that owns, purchases, and leases vacation rentals to offer club members fixed-rate properties.
– Over 50,000 trips booked annually at a member fulfillment rate of 92%.
– There are over 150,000 members across the U.S.
– All memberships are lifetime with an optional annual fee.
– Our corporate office is in Overland Park, Kansas.
LIFETIME
MEMBERSHIP
Our lifetime membership gives your entire family access to Star Credit Condos, unlimited Weekly, Nightly & All-inclusive bookings, a Camping pass, Cruises, Tours and a dedicated team of booking agents. Flexible financing options are available.
VIP lifetime MEMBERSHIP
Our VIP lifetime membership gives your entire family access to Star Credit Condos, Monthly Stays, Skip the Line, unlimited Weekly, Nightly & All-inclusive bookings, a Camping pass, Cruises, Tours and a dedicated team of booking agents. Flexible financing options are available.
The Fine Print
Annual Fees
Global members pay an annual activity fee on the years they wish to utilize thier Star Credits. If a year comes up that the member does not wish to use their Star Credts, they can simply let the plan go dormant until they wish to activate again. Some features are available to members without activating for the year.
Monthly Stays
Consecutive monthly stays are not guaranteed. Monthly condo inventory is subject to availibilty, and is reserved for VIP members only.
International Travel
We offer a wide variety of choices for booking international travel. You’ll have access to thousands of private condos, villlas, bnb’s and hosted tours in some of the most sought-after destinations around the world. If you need assistance, our expert travel agents will handle all of your international trip logistics, from start to finish. Star credit condos in the non-continental United States will be considered “international,” which may require an additional fee or use of another star credit. So for example, Hawaii and Alaska would be considered international.
Quality Guarantee
Our Star Credit condo properties are backed with our Performance Plus Guarantee. Should you ever find yourself in a condo that has a problem, we will use every effort possible to fix the issue. If they cannot, we will offer to move you and/or refund your processing fee or Star Credit. Have confidence when traveling with us knowing we guarantee the quality of our properties.
Family members
You may add your parents and children as auhorized users of your membership. Extend the benefits to your most loved ones and let them enjoy lifetime access. We allow you to add up to four children to the account. You are welcome to change the family names on the account at anytime.
Member Support
Let us transform your travel planning experience. Our travel agents and vacation specialists are standing by to assist you with your travel and vacation plans, so you can do more, see more, easily and hassle-free. Whether you’re contacting us to arrange your next vacation, to activate your membership or to find out how to use your benefits, you’ll find compassionate customer service representatives who cares about you.
Wait List
If you’re traveling during Value Season, you’re required to book online, call or submit a request with at least 60 days advanced notice. If you want to upgrade to Peak Season, you must plan the request with at least 120 days advanced notice. You can request a Value Season or a Peak Season condominium up to 12 months in advance, up to 13 months in advance for the highest level of membership. If the property is not available through the website or by making a request, then you may add yourself to the “Wait List.” Once a property in your requested destination becomes available, we will contact you and offer you first right-of-refusal. You may access our Wait List feature under your “account” tab once logged in.
Servicing members since 1996 &
Proudly Affiliated With These Top Organizations:
Special Offer
LIFETIME Membership
The lifetime membership gives your family access to Star Credit Condos, unlimited Weekly, Nightly & All-inclusive bookings, a Camping pass, Cruises, Tours and a dedicated team of booking agents.
Special Offer
VIP Membership
The VIP lifetime membership gives your entire family access to Skip the Line, Monthly Stays, Star Credit Condos, unlimited Weekly, Nightly & All-inclusive bookings, a Camping pass, Cruises, Tours and a dedicated team of booking agents.
The Fine Print
Frequently Asked Questions
Annual Fees
Global members pay an annual activity fee on the years they wish to utilize thier Star Credits. If a year comes up that the member does not wish to use their Star Credts, they can simply let the plan go inactive until they wish to activate again.
Monthly Stays
Consecutive monthly stays are not guaranteed. Monthly condo inventory is subject to availibilty, and is reserved for VIP members only.
International Travel
We offer a wide variety of choices for booking international travel. You’ll have access to thousands of private condos, villlas, bnb’s and hosted tours in some of the most sought-after destinations around the world. If you need assistance, our expert travel agents will handle all of your international trip logistics, from start to finish. Star credit condos in the non-continental United States will be considered “international,” which may require an additional fee or use of another star credit. So for example, Hawaii and Alaska would be considered international.
Quality Guarantee
Our Star Credit condo properties are backed with our Performance Plus Guarantee. Should you ever find yourself in a condo that has a problem, we will use every effort possible to fix the issue. If they cannot, we will offer to move you and/or refund your processing fee or Star Credit. Have confidence when traveling with us knowing we guarantee the quality of our properties.
Family members
You may add your parents and children as auhorized users of your membership. Extend the benefits to your most loved ones and let them enjoy lifetime access. We allow you to add up to four children to the account. You are welcome to change the family names on the account at anytime.
Member Support
Let us transform your travel planning experience. Our travel agents and vacation specialists are standing by to assist you with your travel and vacation plans, so you can do more, see more, easily and hassle-free. Whether you’re contacting us to arrange your next vacation, to activate your membership or to find out how to use your benefits, you’ll find compassionate customer service representatives who cares about you.
Wait List
If you’re traveling during Value Season, you’re required to book online, call or submit a request with at least 60 days advanced notice. If you want to upgrade to Peak Season, you must plan the request with at least 120 days advanced notice. You can request a Value Season or a Peak Season condominium up to 12 months in advance, up to 13 months in advance for the highest level of membership. If the property is not available through the website or by making a request, then you may add yourself to the “Wait List.” Once a property in your requested destination becomes available, we will contact you and offer you first right-of-refusal. You may access our Wait List feature under your “account” tab once logged in.
Fast Facts:
.- Global Connections is a property management company that owns, purchases, and leases vacation rentals to offer club members fixed-rate properties.
– Over 50,000 trips booked annually at a member fulfillment rate of 92%
– There are over 150,000 members of GDV
– Memberships are lifetime with an optional annual fee.
– Our corporate office is in Overland Park, Kansas.
Our team has been servicing members for over 50 years
Proudly Affiliated With These Leading Organizations:
Bonuses!
Complimentary
Week Stay
Book a one-week vacation condo stay in your choice of 19 destinations using our CondoPassport™. Certain upgrade fees apply, but are optional. No hidden fees.
Receive a
Free Tablet
All memberships include a welcome kit, where you will find a complimentary tablet with our app downloaded, luggage tags and our digital membership guide.
What members are saying
"Since joining in 2008, we've booked over 100 trips and absolutely love it."
"Since joining in 2008, we've booked over 100 trips and absolutely love it. We decided to gift our adult daughters each a membership of their own."
"I'm newly retired and embracing my freedom to travel."
"I was really inspired to upgrade my membership after my divorce. I've always dreamed of living a life full of travel like the movie Eat Pray Love. My Global membership has allowed me to fulfill my dream, while being on a budget."
"The value is insane! Anyone who loves to travel needs this membership."
"We vowed to always put our relationship first, that's why we decided to join Global. Every year we go on two trips; one together and one with our kids. We love to travel international and our kids love to stay at Disney resorts. We save so much money."
What members are saying
“Since joining in 2008, we’ve booked over 100 trips and absolutely love it.”
“Since joining in 2008, we’ve booked over 100 trips and absolutely love it. We decided to gift our adult daughters each a membership of their own.”
“I’m newly retired and embracing my freedom to travel.”
“I was really inspired to upgrade my membership after my divorce. I’ve always dreamed of living a life full of travel like the movie Eat Pray Love. My Global membership has allowed me to fulfill my dream, while being on a budget.”
“The value is insane! Anyone who loves to travel needs this membership.”
“We vowed to always put our relationship first, that’s why we decided to join Global. Every year we go on two trips; one together and one with our kids. We love to travel international and our kids love to stay at Disney resorts. We save so much money.”
What members are saying:
“Our entire family spent two weeks vacationing in Florida.”
“With our VIP membership, we booked 3 [star credit] condos, for 2 weeks, for our 9 family members. It costs us 18 stars and $2,274 total to book this trip. This club feels like owning a vacation home, but without the stress. Every year I look forward to spending time with our family in paradise.”
