The Travel Club Blog
Hotel rates, destinations, and industry insights from our editorial team.

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Built by travelers who were tired of overpaying. Free to join forever. No membership fees. No catch.
Olga Lea Wesson · 4 min read

7 Poolside Hotels in South Ibiza Worth Booking Before the Season Ends
Seven pool-focused five-star hotels on Ibiza's south coast, with member rates 15-35% below Booking.com. Verified prices for September 2026.
Olga Lea Wesson · 7 min read

7 Tokyo Neighborhoods Most Travelers Miss (and Where to Stay in Each)
Shinjuku and Shibuya have their place — but the Tokyo our team actually recommends is quieter, older, and far more rewarding. A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide.
Olga Lea Wesson · 12 min read

Travel Club vs Booking.com: A Real 5-Hotel Price Comparison
We took five identical 3-night stays and priced them on The Travel Club and Booking.com on the same day. Here are the numbers, with screenshots.
Olga Lea Wesson · 6 min read

Free Travel Clubs — Legitimate Business Model or Scam?
The travel club industry has a trust problem, and it's earned. Here's how to tell a legitimate free membership from a bait-and-switch — and why the economics of free actually work.
Olga Lea Wesson · 7 min read