ldstravelnetwork.com is a new LDS travel website available for you to use. This website has been designed and is operated by members of the church. It is a non-profit website, which means that any money that is made from the sales booked on this website will be donated to the church. The site is basic and straightforward. It has all the basics that a travel website would include.
On the site you have the option to book hotels, flights, car rentals and vacation packages through this site. The search engine tools are easy to navigate. When looking for a hotel you can see the current rating and who gave it the rating (i.e. AAA). You can also book cruises through this website. There are destinations around the world to choose from, and every cruise line to select from. The site lists interesting facts about several destinations so that you can make an educated choice about where you travel.
This site offers all the benefits of a normal travel site, plus a few more perks. You have the option to look for accommodations based on the location of a temple or a specific stake center. The site lets you know which hotels are family friendly, which is a big plus in the Mormon culture. It also includes family fun packages which make traveling with your family that much easier.
The biggest advantage I see is that the site is non-profit, and that all profits are donated to the church to help with missionary work, humanitarian needs and education. If you are going to be traveling, it will be worth your time to check out this great website. You can also sign up to receive a newsletter once a month. The newsletter includes giveaways and exclusive offers for the site. You can read more about how the non-profit part of the site operates here.