At TravelAble, we are always looking for ways to provide our clients with the best prices on the best vacations.  Right now, some of the best travel discounts are those offered to members of the military and first responders.

In today’s climate, members of the military and our first responders are our real-life superheroes. They put their lives on the line, see things that most people cannot fathom, and then live with the memories and experiences for the rest of their lives. They are the first ones to brush off praise, with a humble, “I’m just doing my job,” regardless of how many lives they have saved.

Many times, they don’t get the thanks they deserve. When favorite destinations offer travel discounts for the military and first responders, this is the tourism industry’s small way to say thank you to these brave men and women. First responder and military travel discounts also help cash-strapped families to go on trips that provide rest and relaxation, as well as the ability to reconnect as a family.

We here at TravelAble are honored to help members of the military, police officers, and firefighters get away from their day-to-day lives and make memories with their families.

While the list of discounts is always growing, here we highlight some of the deeper discounts and most welcoming destinations for military members, first responders, and their families.

Airfare

Military Discounts for Flights

Airline discounts vary from airline to airline, and some are only applicable when a member of the military and their dependents are traveling on official orders. Many airlines offer perks like free checked baggage or discounts off of their standard rates. United Airlines offers access to their United Club Lounge to military members either in uniform, or with present leave orders or with R&R papers. This is a great perk, since the United Club includes free drinks, snacks, WiFi, and a quiet place to relax.

Cruise Lines

Police and Firefighter Cruise Discounts

Several cruise lines offer discounts to police officers and firefighters, including Royal Caribbean, Holland America Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises, and Costa Cruises. Discounts are typically only available for certain ships and specific sailing dates. Occasionally we can find first responder cruises, which offer discounted pricing, special perks, and the bonus of spending time with fellow first responders and their families.

Military Cruise Discounts

Disney Cruise Lines offers discounts to active and retired members of the United States military, but they are limited to approximately ten sailings a year. Additionally, Disney Cruise Line only offers 50 staterooms per cruise to be booked with the military travel discount.

Other cruise lines that offer military cruise discounts to members of the United States military include Carnival Cruise Lines, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America, and Celebrity Cruises. Discounts are often limited depending upon when you are sailing and which ship you are on.

Hotels and Resorts

Great Wolf Lodge

Great Wolf Lodge is a chain of resorts offering family friendly accommodations and indoor water parks. Located around the United States, you can plan a trip specifically to visit the indoor water parks or we can help you find other activities and excursions to make a memorable vacation. Great Wolf Lodge offers a 30% discounted room rate to all firefighters, emergency medical service personnel, police officers, and both active and retired members of the military through their Howlin’ Heroes program.

Ceasar’s Entertainment

If a Vegas trip for the adults is on your must-do list, Caesar’s Entertainment offers a 10% discount on their room rates for first responders and members of the military. This 10% discount can be added on to other discounts, which is unique to this property. Caesar’s Entertainment also owns and operates resorts in Southern California, Lake Tahoe, New Orleans, Los Cabos, and Dubai.

Hawk’s Cay Resort

Located on Duck Key (near Marathon Key) in the Florida Keys, Hawk’s Cay Resort offers the Heroes Salute discount on hotel rooms for military personnel and first responders. Rooms are available for reduced rates, and you can also save on activities and experiences, and participate in special weekly events.

B Resort and Spa

This resort, located at Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida, offers reduced hotel room rates for first responders and members of the military.  You can enjoy all of the benefits of staying on Disney World property, like Extra Magic Hours and Disney transportation.

Shades of Green Resort

Shades of Green is a unique resort on Disney property that is reserved just for military service members. Military discounts are based on rank, and you can also take advantage of special savings on dining packages for restaurants at the Shades of Green resort.

Seward Alaska Resort

Seward Alaska Resort is another resort open only to active and retired members of the United States military. This is an amazing place to experience Alaska and enjoy sled dog tours, kayaking, deep sea fishing, hiking and more.

 

Let Us Help Your Find the Best Price

Often, military and first responder travel discounts provide less of a savings than some other travel discounts available. One of the benefits of working with TravelAble is we will compare eligible discounts with other savings to make sure to create the best vacation within your budget. We can help you book flights, cruises, hotels, rental cars, purchase theme park tickets, and so much more.

Contact us today to get started on planning your next vacation!