Posted by Theresa Knauss, Board Member
Knowing that the majority of Americans (as well as people in other countries) consider the internet their travel agency, when Interlink was presented the opportunity to have its own online travel site, we jumped at the opportunity.
Interlink's travel website is: www.interlinktravel.com. If you go to it you will notice that it looks very similar to other big online agencies like Orbitz or Travelocity. The difference is that instead of commissions going to the big companies and then back into advertising, with Interlink Travel 60% of commissions go directly to Interlink to use as needed for our work in Kazakhstan. Thus the phrase, "Turning Vacations into Donations".
One of the greatest features of this fund raising program is that the trip you book will be exactly the same booked on Interlink Travel as it would be if you booked it through one of the other online booking engines, or even with a traditional travel agent. This means the same seat on the same plane, the same berth on the same cruise ship, the same room at the same hotel, etc! Please understand, we are not asking you to pay more for your vacation in order for Interlink to receive a donation. The reality is, many times you will find a lower rate on Interlink Travel than you will find elsewhere!
When you go to www.interlinktravel.com you will notice that in addition to travel there are multiple venues for supporting Interlink. On the site you can order flowers, buy sporting or event tickets, register for your dream honeymoon (this includes a free website where the bride and groom can post pictures and stories), even buy a car! No matter what you purchase, Interlink will automatically receive a check for commissions on everything ordered on that site.
While you are there, sign up to receive the Deals and Steals newsletter which will send you a weekly e-mail with specials for the week, which will help you remember to use Interlink Travel for all your travel needs. Please share this site with all your friends and neighbors, too, as this is a way to increase revenue for Interlink without costing anyone a penny more than they would already be spending on their travel, and in many cases it will save them money.
Sometimes it can be difficult to even find all that is available on the site so if you need help you can e-mail Theresa at TheresaKnauss@comcast.net or call (765) 216-7206 for help.
The link to Interlink Travel is also found on Interlink's website so even if you forget to bookmark it right now, you will be able to find it again by going to our website www.interlinkresources.org.
So, when it is time to book that next business trip or family vacation please remember to check out Interlink Travel and if prices are comparable, book with us to turn your trip into a donation!
