Hostelling International USA

       Member Benefits

Hostelling International USA is a nonprofit membership organization that provides you with a wide range of benefits, including:

*Access to more than 4,000 hostels in over 80 countries worldwide.

*Access to nearly 70 hostel locations in the United States.

*Savings up to 70% on international phone calls, free e-mail access, voicemail and travel information.

*HI-USA members now get basic international travel insurance coverage and discounts on optional upgrades

* Discounts available across the USA.

*Worldwide discounts in restaurants, retail stores, and attractions and more.

*Access to programs and activities at local hostels and councils （local chapters）.

Ways to Join

There are six easy ways to become a member;

*Join online,

*Call our customer service department at （301） 495 – 1240 and press the # 3 prompt.

*Contact one of our councils （local chapters）.

*Contact or visit one of our hostels.

*Contact or visit one of our authorized membership sales agents.

*Fax or mail in your application.

The types and prices of each membership

*YOUTH: FREE （for those under 18 years of age）

*ADULT: $ 28.00 ANNUALLY （18 – 54 years of age）

*SENIOR: $ 18.00 ANNUALLY （55+years of age）

*LIFE: $250 （one – time fee & open to all ages）

*GROUP: Apply for a Group Membership now!

When you join online or call our customer service department, you will receive your membership card in about two weeks. If you are in need of your membership card immediately, contact or visit a council （local chapter）, hostel or authorized membership selling agent.

There are several shipping options available to expedite your delivery. Please allow 1 day for processing on all UPS shipments （快递公司）. Note that memberships ordered with UPS shipping over the weekend （Friday, Saturday, and Sunday） will be sent on Monday.

You must be a U.S, citizen or resident to purchase a Hostelling International USA membership.

Don’t wait another minute – purchase your membership today.

1．If you are a member of HI – USA, you can          .

       A．stay in the hostels all overt the world for free

       B．call your friends internationally free of charge

       C．travel worldwide and join the local activities for free

       D．get discounts in restaurants and attractions worldwide

2．Which is the quickest way for you to receive your membership card?

       A．Join on line.                                        B．Call the service department.

       C．Visit a hostel.                                       D．Order to ship with UPS shipments.

3．If you are a student aged 16, how much will you pay for a membership from 2010 through 2014?

       A．For free.             B．$ 28.                   C．$ 56.                   D．$ 84.

4．Who is the advertisement mainly intended for?

       A．Only Americans who want to travel aboard.

       B．All Americans who are interested in traveling.

       C．Foreigners who want to go traveling in the US.

       D．Foreigners who are interested in world – tour.