LOS ANGELES, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) has partnered with national retailers to offer incredible savings on everyday, lifestyle products for cardholders -- just in time for end-of-school and summer travel. The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is the world's most recognized proof of student, youth and teacher identification with five million cardholders worldwide and more than 32,000 student discount offerings in 103 countries.

Cardholders can get great savings with a range of retailers close to home including Starving Students for discounts on moving, XS Baggage for international baggage shipping, and FTD.com for flower and gift purchases. The latest savings and deals can be accessed at http://www.myisic.com/.

For those planning overseas travel, ISIC cardholders can take advantage of discounted airfares through STA Travel available exclusively to ISIC cardholders. Once at their destination, the cards offer incredible savings on hostel and hotels, train tickets, dining, and gallery admissions across the globe.

Students, travelers under the age of 26 and teachers who do not yet have an international ID card can apply for one of the following three cards:

* The ISIC card, available to students over the age of 12, and currently enrolled fulltime for the academic year at an accredited institution and working towards a diploma or a degree. * The International Youth Travel Card (IYIC) offers non-students between the age of 12 and 26 access to special benefits at home and while traveling internationally. * The International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC) offers special discounts, privileges and benefits to full-time teachers, professors and instructors at accredited educational establishments.

The cards can be purchased for $22 and are available at more than 850 issuing locations including STA Travel branches, universities, book stores, travel agencies and study abroad organizations across the U.S. or online at http://www.myisic.com/.

Some of the thousands of great ISIC discounts include: * 15% off any purchase from lonelyplanet.com * 20% savings with Best Western hotels Internationally * Special ISIC prices at over 75 Hard Rock Cafe's globally * $15 off flower and gift orders from FTD.com * Up to 50% off luggage sets from Samsonite.com * 15% off the lowest available fare with Amtrak * 5% off shipment of excess or unaccompanied baggage with XS Baggage * Up to $15 off a weekend car rental with Hertz * $20 off a local move with Starving Students

"Through the terrific retail deals ISIC offers, cardholding young people, students and teachers can get discounts on train tickets, moving and shipping, even rental cars, dining and hotels," said Stuart Walker, U.S. Commercial Manager for ISIC. "With the sheer number of cards in circulation, we are able to negotiate great deals for our cardholders. We understand our market and actively add value to our program on a day-to-day basis. Whether you're saving on transportation, entertainment, hostels, or dining: the ISIC card is the perfect companion on any trip. All this for $22 and it's available in 100 more countries worldwide!"

ISIC cardholders can also feel secure knowing that the card is an official proof of identification and provides access to student travel agencies around the world, affordable transportation, student airfare discounts, and valuable international travel insurance. Cardholders can stay connected to friends and family when traveling far from home with ISIConnect, a global communications program included as a card benefit.

About STA Travel and ISIC

STA Travel is a full-service travel agency with 83 retail locations in the United States and Canada and can be reached by calling (800) 505-1940, Students can also access the latest student airfares, packages and trips and other valuable information at http://www.statravel.com/ and http://www.statravel.ca/. The STA Travel Blue Ticket(TM) offers students and travelers under the age of 26 key benefits of low price, flexibility, and on-the-road service. STA Travel also has extensive resources and expertise to service group clients, with its International Programs and Group Services division. With over 400 branches in over 90 countries and serving over two and a half-million students each year, STA Travel is the world expert in travel for students and young adults. STA Travel is the exclusive distributor of ISIC identification cards throughout the U.S.

North American Corporate Offices: 5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Contact: Sarah-Jane Wilton Direct Line: 323-964-1926 Email: swilton@statravel.com

CONTACT: Sarah-Jane Wilton of STA Travel, +1-323-964-1926,
swilton@statravel.com

Web site: http://www.statravel.com/

Web site: http://www.myisic.com/