Family vacations are some of the most memorable experiences we create.
They’re also some of the most expensive.
Between airfare, hotels, rental cars, activities, meals, and park fees, costs can add up quickly. In fact, many families find themselves cutting activities from their itinerary just to stay within budget.
That’s exactly why we love the Advocate for Agriculture Savings App.
This summer, our family is heading west for an adventure through some of North America’s most beautiful places: Glacier National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, and Banff National Park.
Like many families planning a big trip, we started by researching lodging. We checked the major travel websites, compared rates, and looked for the best deals we could find.
Then we checked the Advocate for Agriculture Savings App.
The results were eye-opening.
Real Savings in Whitefish, Montana
Our first stop is Whitefish, Montana, the gateway to Glacier National Park.
When comparing rates for Grouse Mountain Lodge, Expedia showed a total cost of $1,104 for our stay.
Through the Advocate for Agriculture Savings App, we found the exact same hotel and dates for $739.33.
That’s a savings of $364.67.
The room didn’t change. The dates didn’t change. The hotel didn’t change.
Only the price changed.
Even Bigger Savings Near Banff
Next, we compared lodging near Banff National Park.
On Expedia, Sunshine Mountain Lodge listed our stay at $2,269.
The Advocate for Agriculture Savings App offered the same stay for $1,134.04.
That’s a savings of $1,134.96 on a single reservation.
Combined, these two bookings alone saved our family nearly $1,500
More Than Just Hotel Savings
Here’s the exciting part.
The money we saved on lodging isn’t just staying in our bank account.
It’s helping us create even more memories.
Because we spent less on hotels, we now have room in our budget for experiences we might have skipped otherwise.
That means horseback riding in Banff.
It means kayaking in Whitefish.
It means saying “yes” to activities that help turn a good vacation into an unforgettable one.
When families can save hundreds—or even thousands—on the travel expenses they’re already planning to purchase, it creates opportunities to do more together.
That’s what makes these savings so powerful.
How the Advocate for Agriculture Savings App Works
The Advocate for Agriculture Savings App is a member-exclusive savings platform designed to help people save money on everyday purchases and travel.
Members gain access to discounts on:
- Hotels and resorts
- Cruises
- Rental cars
- Theme parks
- Concerts and sporting events
- Movie tickets
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Attractions and experiences
The platform searches exclusive rates and offers that often aren’t available through traditional travel websites.
For many members, a single hotel booking can cover the cost of membership several times over.
Supporting Agriculture Along the Way
What makes the program even more unique is that organizations can use it as both a member benefit and a fundraising tool.
Agricultural organizations, FFA alumni groups, county Farm Bureaus, commodity organizations, livestock associations, foundations, and other agricultural organizations across the country can offer their own branded savings program.
Members save money on purchases they’re already making.
Organizations generate additional revenue.
It’s a win for everyone involved.
Vacations Are Expensive. Savings Matter.
Travel costs aren’t getting any cheaper.
Families are feeling the impact of higher lodging costs, rising airfare prices, and increasing activity fees.
But that doesn’t mean great vacations are out of reach.
Sometimes the biggest travel hack isn’t finding a cheaper destination.
It’s finding a smarter way to book the trip you’re already planning.
For our family, the Advocate for Agriculture Savings App saved nearly $1,500 on two hotel reservations alone.
That’s money we’ll spend making memories instead.
And at the end of the day, that’s what family vacations are really about.
Less money spent on lodging. More money available for experiences.
That’s the power of membership.
