Military Travel Resources

Whether it’s reading about tips to save money while traveling, finding destinations you may not have considered, financing options and insurance, you can find it all here in our one-stop Military Travel Resources section.

The following articles offer military travel tips and advice.

How to save money on your next vacation

Vacations are supposed to be a time to go away with the family somewhere special, see the sights, relax a bit, have fun and create wonderful memories. But too often the cost and stress can make you want a vacation to recover from your vacation. more

The Ultimate Budget Vacation

When it comes to enjoying a vacation on a limited budget, it is difficult to beat the appeal of the goodoldcamping trip. After all, it costsnext to nothing to pitch your tent in the back country wilderness of your favorite state or national park. A week long camping trip can often cost less than a day or two in a big city or touristhot spot, while giving the entire family time to bond and enjoy being together. more

Low season, low cost: Five tips for off-peak travel

Nearly all popular travel spots experience highs and lows in the flow of visitors. During the low periods, airlines, hotels, tour operators, and other travel companies are eager to attract paying customers by offering deals. Price-cutting, freebies, and special offers suddenly become the norm in places that wouldn't dream of offering discounts when demand is high. more

Top five off-peak destinations for spring

If you're willing to forego typical spring-break spots, you can save a bundle on your vacation this year. Vibrant festivals and events, plus cheaper airfare, hotels, and vacation packages are guaranteed to make you glad you skipped traditional destinations in favor ofnew places. This year, let San Antonio replace South Padre Island, substitute Toronto for Montreal, or choose Oaxaca as an off-the-beaten-path choice in Mexico over Cancun or Cabo. Rounding out the list are perennial favorites Hawaii and Seattle, both withspringtime specials and activities. more

Air travel with kids

The Transportation Safety Administration has a number of tips for military travel with children. From the screening process to what you can and cannot bring on board the plane, learn how to make your travels go easier. more

More kids travel tips

Find numerous tips for travelling with children on a variety of topics. Both professional and user-submitted ideas are included, and you can even send in your own solutions! more

The following sites can give you more information about military travel discounts, tips and articles.

ArmyMWR Travel Page

Great Travel Deals. This site, developed by the U.S. Army Community & Family Support Center exclusively for authorized MWR patrons, has links to Internet fare finders and travel providers (air, cruise, rail, car) as well as tips on how to get the best fare by searching the web or being flexible about travel dates.
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Military Living

Military families often have it rough. Military Living boosts their morale with numerous publications on special military travel benefits of space-available hops and lodging. Military Living is the largest publisher of military maps, atlases and military travel books, with R&R Travel News as well as Discount Travel, Useful Travel Tips, military lodging links and RV camping.
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