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Discovery Cruise Line is inviting all Military who have served or are serving in Iraq or Afghanistan on a complimentary fun day cruise from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Grand Bahama Island valid until December 31, 2007. Discovery will provide the free cruise, including the cost of all meals, all service charges, taxes and Bahamian Departure Fees. There are no additional costs involved. Greyhound is proud to carry those who serve our country. Active duty and retired military personnel and their dependent family members may receive a 10-percent discount off the Greyhound walk-up (unrestricted) fare. Another option for military personnel is to travel on Greyhound for a maximum fare of $198 round trip anywhere in the continental United States. Hero Salute
Members of the military and as many as three direct dependents may enter Anheuser-Busch's SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or Sesame Place parks with complimentary admission. LEGOLAND California offers active military personnel a 10% discount on 1-day admission tickets at the ticket booths with valid military ID. Tickets can be pre-purchased at a greater discount at the ITT at your MWR office on base. Universal Studios Hollywood offers phenomenal discount options to all members of our Armed Forces all year long! Eligible members include retirees, DOD personnel, members of the National Guard/Reserves, dependents and all other base personnel.
Tickets for these specially priced offers must be purchased in advance and can only be obtained at participating MWR ITT/ITR offices throughout the United States. These special military rates are not available at the Universal Studios Hollywood box office. A military or U.S. Government I.D. is required for purchase. Click here for more military travel discounts. note about airline military discountsMost (if not all) airlines give a military discount off their full fares only. These fares are almost always more expensive than other discounts! If you do find one that is cheaper, military ID card holders (active duty, family members, etc) are the only ones who qualify. There are no discounts (that we know of) for parents, siblings, etc. Most major hotel chains offer military discounts, so always ask, but compare prices! They aren't always better. Click here for Commercial Lodging Venues Offering Military Value Discounts Military Lodging Information- Air Force Inns
- 1-888-AF-LODGE
- http://www-p.afsv.af.mil/LD/
- Army central reservation center
- In US: 1-800-GO-ARMY1
- In Germany: 01-30-81-7065
- In Korea: 00-78-11-893-0828
- In Italy: 16-78-70555
- http://www.armymwr.com/portal/travel/lodging/
- Navy Lodges worldwide
- 1-800-NAVY-INN or 1-301-654-1795
- http://www.navy-lodge.com/
- Marine Corps Lodging
- http://www.usmc-mccs.org/lodging/index.cfm
ArticleHi Everyone, Well another year is upon us and I don't know about you, but I am thinking about my next vacation. The problem is : - Where do we go?
- When do we go?
To start planning a vacation, I have found that I need to start with the basics. What do we want to do: - Go on a cruise
- Go to an all-inclusive resort
- Travel to a vacation city in the US or Abroad
- or maybe travel just a few hours from home
Next choose how to get there: - fly
- drive
- take a train
- or a bus
Then, what type of lodging: - Hotel/Motel
- Hostel
- Condo
- Camping
- Bed & Breakfast
Finally, now that I have the basic questions answered, I need to find the balance between being economical, without compromising quality. To do this, I check several different websites and compare prices. Try not to limit myself to a specific place, just a general area. Once I have 3 to 5 different choices written down, then it's time to decide when we are going. For most trips, advance reservations are needed or even maybe cheaper. On the flip side, some cruises have last minute specials. Keep this in mind when putting in for leave. Please email me with help in planning your next vacation, even if you don't know where to go. If you do know where you want to go, I may be able to help you save time and money by suggesting some websites that may be of interest to you. I am also open to suggestions or websites pertaining to travel. Remember, military has its benefits. Enjoy your vacation!! Sincerely, Tiffany ****Next time: look for travel tips and FYI****
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