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how does direct buy travel work

by Dr. Bennie Stiedemann Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

How does direct buy travel work? DirectBuy Travel allows you to use Travel Savings Credits to buy down the cost of your next vacation below the market price. Book your next trip online or with the help of the DirectBuy Travel Concierge Service.

DirectBuy Travel allows you to use Travel Savings Credits to buy down the cost of your next vacation below the market price. Book your next trip online or with the help of the DirectBuy Travel Concierge Service.

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Why choose DirectBuy Travel?

With DirectBuy Travel, you have the ability to completely customize your vacation experience and see the places you’ve always dreamed of. Create the lifestyle you've always dreamed of with a membership package that perfectly suits your needs. Our members have access to unbelievable savings and exclusive offers on the products they love.

How many DirectBuy Travel points can I earn per year?

Subscribers may earn up to a maximum of 15,000 DirectBuy Travel Points per Subscription year though air fare purchases and car rentals. Subscribers may redeem DirectBuy Travel Points as full or partial payment for cruise vacations, experiential vacations, tours, and travel insurance.

Who is the marketing entity for the DirectBuy Travel Program?

The marketing entity for the DirectBuy Travel program is DirectBuy, Inc., an Indiana Corporation (DirectBuy, Inc.). All matters related to the DBT marketing process made by DirectBuy, Inc., shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the State of Indiana.

What is DirectBuy Travel for Platinum members?

As part of our focus on inspiring you to experience a better lifestyle, we proudly offer our Platinum members DirectBuy Travel. DirectBuy Travel provides you with Savings Credits to apply toward payment on a wide selection of cruises, luxury resorts, hotel city stays, golf packages and more.

What can DirectBuy members do?

With the money you save, you could end up being able to afford professional-grade kitchen appliances, custom cabinets, granite countertops, premium flooring and more. Buyers, realtors and appraisers notice homes with those sorts of quality materials, which could boost your home’s resale value when it comes time to sell.

Can you schedule home delivery with DirectBuy?

Others are delivered to DirectBuy warehouses, as some manufacturers are not able to schedule home delivery. From there, you can arrange for re-delivery to your home, pick your items up, or arrange for short-term storage if you are expecting additional deliveries. Some additional charges may apply. There’s more, though.

Why DirectBuy?

Saving through DirectBuy means getting more than you thought possible. While box stores mark up their products, we pass the savings onto you.

Membership Packages

Create the lifestyle you've always dreamed of with a membership package that perfectly suits your needs. Our members have access to unbelievable savings and exclusive offers on the products they love. Together, we can help your inspirations become reality.

Your Shopping Options

Whether you know exactly what you’re shopping for, or you need a helping hand to find the perfect fit for your lifestyle, a DirectBuy membership is your ticket to a complete purchasing experience.

Our Satisfied Members

What can you do with a DirectBuy membership? How much can you accomplish with your home remodeling budget? Let these happy members tell you how they got the most out of their membership and why they love DirectBuy!

The Lifestyle Planner

Take the word “someday” out of your vocabulary and start creating the life you’ve always wanted. Don’t know where to start? Our Lifestyle Planner can inspire your next living space, or help you plan a vacation, wedding and more!

What is the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program?

The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program is a free service that allows U.S. citizens traveling or living abroad to receive the latest security updates from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Benefits of enrolling in STEP:

What are cruise lines doing to improve security?

With enhanced security measures advised by government agencies like the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), cruise lines are proactively increasing communications to passengers with upcom ing bookings regarding medical advisory tips, sanitization efforts and advanced health screenings.

Can you use future resort credit for air travel?

If any balance remains, you may use your Future Resort Credit towards a purchase of a future cruise, resort, tour, or car reservation if available within your membership and if used prior to the expiration date. Future Resort Credits may not be used for air travel. Other terms and conditions may apply.

Who is DirectBuy Travel?

The marketing entity for the DirectBuy Travel program is DirectBuy, Inc., an Indiana Corporation (DirectBuy, Inc.). All matters related to the DBT marketing process made by DirectBuy, Inc., shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the State of Indiana. Any action at law or in equity by a Member or Member’s Guests, to seek any remedy against DirectBuy, Inc. or its associated entities, designees, or contractors must be submitted exclusively to the jurisdiction of the courts of Lake County, Indiana (USA). In the event a Member or Member’s Guests initiates an action at law or in equity and DirectBuy, Inc. prevails, that Member or Member’s Guests shall pay all costs incurred by DirectBuy, Inc. in defending such action, including reasonable attorney’s fees, paralegal fees and court costs. Neither DirectBuy, Inc., nor any affiliate or agent of DirectBuy, Inc. is responsible for the fulfillment of the DirectBuy Travel program.

What are the terms and conditions of DirectBuy Travel?

These DirectBuy Travel Terms and Conditions (the "Terms and Conditions") set forth a legally binding contract between DirectBuy Travel (“DBT”) and each DBT Subscribing Member enrolls into the subscription model, and/or who purchases products and services through DBT (“You” “Member”, “Subscriber,” or “Traveler”). Please review these Terms and Conditions thoroughly as well as all terms and conditions and policies and procedures supplied by the provider of any product or service offered through DBT (collectively "Provider Terms"). By purchasing products and services through DBT, Member acknowledges and agrees to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, any Provider Terms and the terms and conditions of the DBT membership (“Membership”), which are incorporated herein and Member accepts these Terms and Conditions on the behalf of any traveling companion (s) and/or guests (including minors and those under any disability) (collectively “Guests”). Additionally, Member agrees that it is Member’s sole responsibility to inform any traveling companion (s), guests, or the users of any product or service purchased through DBT of the contents of these Terms and Conditions and all applicable Provider Terms.

Where are DBT travel benefits governed?

The fulfillment of the DBT travel benefits, these Terms and Conditions and/or any certificates shall be governed exclusively by and construed under the laws of the State of Arizona without regard to conflicts of law principals. Member consents and waives its objection to the non-exclusive personal jurisdiction of and venue in the Arizona state courts situated in Maricopa County, Arizona and the United States District Court for the District of Arizona for all cases and controversies relating to or arising out of this program. MEMBER AND/OR GUESTS EXPRESSLY WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO TRIAL BY JURY. In the event a Member or Member’s Guest initiates an action at law or in equity and Arrivia prevails, Member and/or Guests shall, without limitation, pay all costs incurred by Arrivia in defending such action, including reasonable attorney’s fees, paralegal fees and court costs.

How old do you have to be to travel with a parent?

Members are required to be 21 years of age or older. Guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent, relative, or guardian 25 years or older as part of the travel transaction. Some travel providers may have additional age related and/or physical restrictions. Please note the terms and conditions on the individual product descriptions for more details when you are shopping for your travel service.

What is CSA travel insurance?

No. 821931, located in San Diego, CA and doing business as CSA Travel Protection and Insurance Services (“CSA”). Plans are available to residents of the U.S. but may not be available in all jurisdictions. Benefits and services are described on a general basis; certain conditions and exclusions apply. Travel Retailers may not be licensed to sell insurance, in all states, and are not authorized to answer technical questions about the benefits, exclusions, and conditions of this insurance and cannot evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance. This plan provides insurance coverage for your trip that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. The purchase of this plan is not required in order to purchase any other travel product or service offered to you by your travel retailers. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker. This notice provides general information on CSA's products and services only. The information contained herein is not part of an insurance policy and may not be used to modify any insurance policy that might be issued. In the event the actual policy forms are inconsistent with any information provided herein, the language of the policy forms shall govern.

Can you use vacation cash for travel?

Vacation Cash may be applied towards the purchase of future cruise, hotel, car, resort, or air purchases made over the phone with Us only. Limitations apply when redeeming Vacation Cash for air travel. Vacation Cash may not be used for travel insurance, shipping charges, taxes, or fees. Additional Vacation Cash may not be combined with any other discounts, promotions, or loyalty currency. Vacation Cash has no cash value and expires if not used within thirty (30) days of its issuance, unless stated otherwise. In the event that you cancel your booking that was made using any amount of Vacation Cash, the Vacation Cash will be the last funds applied against any cancellation penalty, as applicable.

Can DBT be used for any purpose?

DBT purchases, benefits and transactions may not be used for any commercial purpose, sold, bartered, or exchanged for any other consideration. Failure to adhere to this limitation will result in the termination of website access benefits, the cancellation of all unredeemed certificates, and the retention of all payments made by Member up until such prohibited use is discovered by DBT.

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