Travel & leisure resources for military & veterans, Space A travel resources
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Air travel
Consider calling the airlines directly to see if they have military rates that are not published online. For emergency travel airfare financial assistance, visit this LINK.
Air travel - MilitaryFares.com
Military discount flights, cheap military airfares. Airline tickets for for military personnel, spouses and families. The only reservation site with authentic military fares!
Air Mobility Command
Welcome to the Air Mobility Command Travel Site. Our site contains valuable information for official and space available travel. We hope you will find this site useful for planning your travel with AMC. Pet travel information has also been provided to assist in preparing your pet for travel on the AMC Patriot Express flight or with one of our commercial airline partners. The Space-A page contains a vast amount of information on Space-A eligibility including 100 percent DAV criteria. Space-A is a privilege that may offer substantial savings for your leisure travel. Our team strives to provide a wide variety of information for our travelers to use in while making their travel preparations for either a PCS/TDY or to just get away to that special location to relax and unwind. Please take some time to explore the site. If you don't find what you're looking for or have questions concerning travel with AMC, please contact your nearest AMC Passenger Terminal for additional assistance. Air Mobility Command Travel web page. Whether you are traveling Space Required or Space Available, this page is your one-stop shop for all your travel needs, including passenger terminal contact information, locations, and regulatory guidance.
Baseops.net
Flight planning information for military Space Available travel.
Military.com - Military Travel CenterFacebook
Fly for virtually free. Get the info you need to take advantage of Space Available flights.
Military Hops
Since 2002, MilitaryHops.com has been dedicated to being the premier index of information about Space Available (Space-A) Military Flights that qualified people can travel on. Our goal is that if the information you seek on this subject is on the World Wide Web then you can find it from here.
Military OneSource
Plan your trip with Space A travel.
Poppin Smoke
Quickstart guide to military Space-A flights
SpaceA.net
SpaceA.net is an unofficial site for members of the Uniformed Services/Military. The information provided has been compiled since 2001 from online forums, individual contributions, websites, personal knowledge and regulations. Verify everything with current regulations and policy before you plan travel.
UJ Space A Info
Worldwide Space A information plus base summary and Facebook pages. Also links to on/off base hotels, restaurants, medical care, attractions/things to do, retiree activities, Base/Post Exchanges, phone numbers, ground transportation and other general information.
American Legion Member Discount Program
The American Legion offers American Legion and SAL members and their extended families specific rate packages negotiated for flights, rental cars, hotels, vacation packages and cruises.
Armed Forces Recreation Center Resorts
Whether strolling barefoot on the sands of Waikiki Beach, sightseeing historic European castles, shopping Seoul’s exciting shopping district or visiting the enchanting Walt Disney Resort; there is a vacation getaway that will leave you with fresh memories and new perspectives.
Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) full-service resort hotels are Joint Service Facilities that provide quality, wholesome, affordable, Family-oriented vacation recreation opportunities to service members, their families, and other authorized patrons (including official travelers) of the Total Defense Force.
Resorts include:
Armed Forces Vacation Club
The Armed Forces Vacation Club (AFVC) is a program that offers Department of Defense affiliated personnel the opportunity to take affordable vacations for only $329* per unit per week on a space available basis. The 7-night condominium vacations are very popular. The majority of availability is generally in the US, Mexico, South America, and Europe.
The AFVC makes this travel opportunity possible by using "excess inventory" at condominium timeshare resorts. If you enjoy off-season activities in popular locations - at resorts around the world - the AFVC offers an incredible vacation value.
Army MWR
When it’s time to take a vacation, Army Family and MWR is ready to help make it the best getaway ever. Whether you’re heading for the beach, ready to take a cruise or are destined for a week at a great theme park, we are here to help.
We can assist you in a number of ways, including with attraction tickets, cruise booking, resort vacation rentals and much more. If you are an eligible patron, these services and offers are available to you.
Best Kept Secrets - Joint Services Campgrounds and Facilities (Military OneSource)
If you and your family are looking for adventure in the great outdoors—camping, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, boating, swimming, hiking or just lounging on
a beach — these "best kept secrets” might just offer you exactly what you need for your next vacation. Whether you are looking for a place to park your RV, set up your tent or stay in a rustic cabin, Morale, Welfare and Recreation joint services campgrounds and facilities across the United States provide service members and their families a variety of accommodations and amenities at great rates without sacrificing luxury or location. Find a “best kept secret” for your family’s next adventure.
Defense Travel Management Office - Travel Assistance Center
The Travel Assistance Center (TAC) is available to all DoD travelers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Staffed by a team of trained analysts, the TAC offers assistance on the spectrum of DoD travel including DTS, Government Travel Charge Card, Commercial Travel Programs, Travel Policy, and 24-hour Recruit Assistance.
DoD Lodging
A directory of Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy lodging opportunities.
Our specialty is to help take away some of the stress that comes with travel or a PCS move. From the moment you check in we are ready to serve you and your family. Our comfortable rooms are clean, spacious and offer many amenities to make you feel at home. Plus, we are located around the world.
The PCS and TDY traveler will find our locations convenient for their family and business needs. So the next time you travel we hope you use the DOD Web Site to help make your travel plans easier.
Government Lodging
A listing of government lodging facilities for Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy.
Military.com - Military Travel Center
Take advantage of many convenient and inexpensive lodging options.
Military Crashpad
As Air Force pilots and veterans, we know the challenges that military members face when traveling on a TDY. Having gone through multiple deployments, TDYs, and PCSs, we knew there was a better way to go about the military lodging experience. That’s why we created the Military Crashpad network complete with multiple PIT Pad and Crashpad options.
We provide off-base housing at several bases across the U.S. that are open to all military members. Each Military Crashpad is located within minutes of the base and comes completely furnished with utilities, cable, WiFi, and maid service. We cater to all service members coming to Altus AFB, Randolph AFB, Sheppard AFB, Kirtland AFB, Davis Monthan AFB, Holloman AFB, Little Rock AFB, and Maxwell AFB.
Military Cruise Deals
In our first year, we became the fastest growing no-fee cruise agency in the United States with our site, My Cruise Club.com by providing expert cruise consultants, personal customer service and the lowest prices. We are accredited by CLIA, the official trade organization of the cruise industry, Cruise Lines International Association. CLIA works in partnership with nearly 17,000 affiliated travel agencies throughout North America to ensure the highest caliber of cruise sales expertise and service for cruise vacationers. We are now the number one agency for military cruise discounts.
Paths Across America
Military Camping and Recreational Vehicle Parks - The Army and other DOD Service Departments operate campgrounds and RV sites throughout the U.S. on military installations and Recreation Areas. Visit the website for information for a state-by-state location of these facilities and amenities.
State Department - International travel
The State Department’s Office of American Citizens Services and Crisis Management (ACS) administers the Consular Information Program, which informs the public of conditions abroad that may affect their safety and security. Country Specific Information, Travel Alerts, and Travel Warnings are vital parts of this program.
State Department - Travel advisories
As a first step in planning any trip abroad, check the Travel Advisories for your intended destination. You can see the world at a glance on our color-coded map. Note that conditions can change rapidly in a country at any time. You can sign up to receive updated Travel Advisories and Alerts.
United Service Organization (USO)
From a wide variety of ways to connect troops to their families and friends back home to the heartfelt compassion of care for wounded warriors, the USO is there for military families in the U.S. and around the world. Services and amenities vary based on location and type, so please visit our center directory to find out what features are offered at the USO nearest you.
USAA - Travel Deals
Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake (Marine on St. Croix, MN)
Proclaimed a Yellow Ribbon Campground in 2010, and open to:
- Active duty military
- Reservists/Guard
- Veterans
- Disabled veterans
- Military retirees
- Family and sponsored guests
A year-round facility for veterans, families, and sponsored guests. The campground includes 121 RV sites, 31 tent sites, and 24 cabins. The campground is open year-round, with the duplex cabins fully heated, and the canteen open every weekend.
Activiites include: boating, fishing, inner-tubing, skiing, swimming, horseshoes, softball, sand volleyball, basketball, movies, walking trails, crafts, gardening, public Holiday programs, kids' crafts, arcade room, bar/canteen, and picnicking.
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