by WENDY IRVINE

A trip to Costco is arguably a destination unto itself, but did you know that Costco has also been curating incredible travel deals for members in Canada since 2015?

Here's how it works. Costco Travel buyers negotiate bulk buys on three "verticals"—vacation packages, cruises and car rentals—resulting in an extraordinary collection of travel experiences.

"In 2015, we launched Costco Travel with 10 travel representatives," says Karine St-Cyr, Costco Travel area manager, Ottawa. "Today we have more than 100."

"Costco Wholesale has built a high level of trust with members throughout the world, and we at Costco Travel want to safeguard that trust," says Kathy Robinson, vice-president and general manager, Costco Travel. "We stand behind all the products we sell and eliminate the extra costs, so members pay only what they're quoted and there aren't hidden fees."