Spring Break Military Discounts

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Military Discounts for Spring Break

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Sharon Wood

Spring is so close we can almost feel it. Even if your fingers aren’t yet thawed out from the winter cold, it's time to start planning for Spring Break.

You may think your budget can't allow for too much fun, but with the help of military discounts, you can have tons of Spring Break fun without breaking the bank!

Here are 6 great Spring Break ideas for the entire family:

1. Plan a Staycation.

Staying home doesn't have to be boring. I live in an area that has countless attractions to offer visitors, but I never take advantage of visiting them. Spring Break is the perfect time to check out what your area has to offer. Even if you have to travel an hour or so, it's better than using up an entire day of travel time.

Visit your local military installation’s ITT office to get some ideas and possibly discounted tickets to local attractions. 

You can also use this time to check out local restaurants you haven't had a chance to try. Some restaurants, like Melting Pot, Greene Turtle and Hard Rock Cafe, advertise military discounts, but many restaurants don’t advertise so make sure you ask wherever you dine. 

Then go see that movie you keep hearing about! Movie theaters like Cinemark and AMC offer military discounts.

2. Take a Cruise.

I know what you’re thinking: How is THAT affordable? Easy! Many cruise lines offer military discounts including Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Disney Cruise Line. 

3. Visit Theme Parks.

Perhaps there is a park that your family would love to visit. There are a wide variety of theme parks available that offer military discounts. Get your thrills at Busch Gardens, pose with your favorite Disney Character at Disney World, or even get your groove on at Dollywood.  (Click here for more on military discounts at amusement parks.)

4. Relax at a Resort.

Sandals resorts offer a 10% military discount. They have locations in beautiful places like the Bahamas, Jamaica, Barbados and more.

You can also check into Armed Forces Recreation Centers, or AFRCs, which are Joint Service Facilities operated by the Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Programs. Probably the best known AFRC is Shades of Green, located at Disney World in Florida. You can get great room rates (and if you're a golfer, check out their discounted golf rates for military).

So book your stay at a resort and spend your Spring Break relaxing in the sun.

5. Hit the Road.

Even if you don’t go on a cruise or head to a resort, Spring Break is a great time for a road trip. Whether you’re visiting family and friends or heading out for some sight-seeing, make sure to use all the military discounts out there while you travel. 

Need a rental car? There are lots of military discounts on rental cars, including Dollar Car Rental, Avis,Alamo, Ace Rent a Car, and Sixt. (Click here for more details about military discounts for travel.)

Need somewhere to stay? Hotels like Marriott, Sleep Inn, Red Roof Inn, Hilton, Best Western, Choice Hotels, and Hawthorn Suites all offer military discounts. (Click here for more details about military discounts on lodging.)

6. Learn a Lesson.

Learn during Spring Break? Really? Remember, learning can be fun and can create wonderful memories for everyone. Visit places like Colonial Williamsburg, The National Aquarium, Presidential Libraries, and National Parks – all with military discounts! Depending on where you live, even travel can be extremely affordable. 

Blue Star Families also offers their Blue Star Theatres program, which gets you free or discounted tickets to more than 100 theatres and playhouses around the country.

Another learning experience for Spring Break is to find some local volunteering opportunities. Depending on your family members’ ages, you can volunteer at local soup kitchens or nursing homes and not only make an impact on those you help, but your children can learn the valuable lesson of helping others.

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