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10 Incredible Vacation Spots Veterans Can Visit for Less
Vacations are expensive — but many Veterans and eligible military families may have access to travel benefits most people never check before booking. In this video, we look at 10 incredible vacation ideas where Veterans may be able to save money or unlock better travel options through military lodging, MWR recreational lodging, American Forces Travel, Information Tickets and Travel offices, national park passes, and other military-community travel programs. We cover destinations like: • Big Bear, California • Washington, D.C. • Monterey and the California Central Coast • Destin and the Florida Panhandle • Colorado Springs • Alaska • San Diego • Orlando and Disney World • Hawaii • Worldwide travel through American Forces Travel Important note: eligibility varies by program. Some benefits may be available to honorably discharged Veterans, some to disabled Veterans, some to 100% service-connected disabled Veterans, retirees, active-duty military, dependents, or other eligible patrons. Always verify your eligibility before booking travel. Official links to check: MWR Recreational Lodging: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/mwr-lodging/ American Forces Travel: https://www.americanforcestravel.com/ American Forces Travel eligibility and discounts: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/recreation-travel-shopping/travel-lodging/american-forces-travel-discounts/ Information, Tickets and Travel: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/information-tickets-travel-program/ National Park free access for Veterans and Gold Star Families: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/veterans-and-gold-star-families-free-access.htm Before you book your next vacation, compare the military and Veteran travel options against regular hotel, airline, rental car, cruise, and vacation-package prices. The military option is not always the cheapest, but it is absolutely worth checking. If you know a military resort, campground, beach cottage, RV park, or Veteran travel deal that should be in a future video, leave it in the comments. Disclaimer: This video is for general educational purposes only. Rules, eligibility, pricing, and availability can change. Always confirm directly with the official program or facility before making travel plans. #VeteransBenefits #MilitaryTravel #VeteranTravel