For more than 65 years, millions of people, of all ages, have put the world in their wallets or in their backpacks by becoming members of Hostelling International-USA (HI-USA) -- same as American Youth Hostels Inc. This year, a HI-USA membership provides more benefits than ever before:

• Access to more than 4,000 hostels in over 60 countries worldwide,
• Preferred access to 110 hostels locations across the United States,
• Free basic travel insurance, and low-cost upgrades from ISIS Insurance and its network of more than 70 offices in 48 countries,
• Exclusive access to Hostelling International's "FreeNites & More" frequent-user program, where members can earn points for overnight accommodations, meals, merchandise and services at participating HI hostels,
• Savings of up to 85% on international phones calls with free e-mail access, voicemail and travel information through eKit,
• Worldwide access to commission-free currency exchange,
• Worldwide discounts in restaurants, retails stores, on attractions and more.

To become members of Hostelling International-USA, travelers can simply surf to HI-USA's newly redesigned, easy-to-use Web site at www.hiusa.com.

2004 Hostelling International-USA Membership Rates:

Hostelling International-USA (HI-USA), the operating name for American Youth Hostels Inc., is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization affiliated with the International Youth Hostel Federation's global network of more than 4,000 hostels in over 60 countries. HI-USA hosts more than 1 million travelers every year in over 100 hostels throughout the United States. For more information about HI-USA memberships visit www.hiusa.com.