The Villages® Pepper Tree Plaza

9668 North US Highway 301 Wildwood, FL. 34785

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Turn your passion for travel into a lifestyle!

What’s better than traveling the world? Doing it for free. Our TRAVEL AMBASSADOR program lets you share your passion for travel (and food, and history) with others—plus awesome perks!

Booking Tools

Leading edge technology

Community

Monthly networking events

Travel Perks

Travel free

Marketing

Blueprint for growth

🧳 Departure Depot Partner Programs

Easy to get started

🌍 Travel Ambassador Program

Join our curated trips as a Departure Depot representative. No logistics or planning required — just be a friendly presence during key parts of the itinerary.

Who It’s For:

  • Club leaders, HOA organizers, social connectors

  • Golfers, dancers, foodies, and retirees with large networks

  • Business owners or group influencers in The Villages®

Your Role:

  • Be a visible, helpful contact during scheduled activities

  • Assist guests at check-ins, excursions, and group transfers

  • Optional: Promote your trip to earn referral rewards

Perks & Rewards:

  • Travel completely free: lodging, activities, and transportation included

  • Referral bonuses:

    • +3 travelers = $100

    • +5 travelers = $250

    • +10 travelers = $500 or a guest spot

  • Co-branded marketing tools provided

  • Early access to select trips & occasional upgrades

How to Join:

  1. Fill out the questionnaire below. We’ll match you with upcoming trips

  2. Attend a short virtual orientation and start your journey


💼 Independent Travel Agent Program

Are you a licensed or aspiring travel agent? Partner with us to sell our curated trips and earn commission — with back-end support and co-branded tools.

Who It’s For:

  • Licensed agents, hosted agents, or experienced travel sellers

  • Part-time agents or those in transition (retired, remote, etc.)

  • Travel entrepreneurs with client bases

Your Benefits:

  • Commission on all qualified bookings

  • Access to net pricing & packaged rates

  • Use Departure Depot’s itinerary catalog and branding

  • Optional FAM opportunities and priority invitations

What You’ll Receive:

  • Co-branded flyers, graphics, and copy

  • White-label booking link or affiliate code

  • Quarterly updates with upcoming curated offers

  • Optional CRM access and lead tracking

How to Join:

  1. Apply below.

  2. We’ll review your background and confirm onboarding

  3. Start selling and earning with no minimums or quotas

Choose from our award-winning vacations on virtually every continent with local favorites and off-the-beaten-path experiences only we can share.
Travel Agent & Ambassador Application Form
Full Name
Which role are you applying for?
Do you have prior experience in the travel industry?
Are you currently affiliated with any host agency or travel brand?
What types of travel are you most passionate about?
Are you comfortable attending events or hosting small gatherings?
Do you have experience with any of the following?

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