Book Your Dream Vacation with Sweet Military Travel Discounts

We all want a vacation getaway, but actually taking that break can cost big bucks. Unless you know these sweet military travel discounts!

Get ready for the vacation of your dreams!

Book Your Dream Vacation with Sweet Military Travel Discounts

From all-inclusive to major tourist attractions, you’re going to want to bookmark all of these sweet military travel discounts.

All-Inclusive Military Travel Discounts

After all the stress of military life, sometimes you just need a vacation where you don’t have to worry about anything at all. Something all-inclusive: meals, drinks, entertainment. All of it.

We love these great deals and discounts!

• Sandals: this adults-only resort chain includes resorts scattered around the Caribbean and offers a 10% discount for military and first responders
• Beaches: when you’re traveling with the family, this Sandals sister resort chain is ideal – and includes the same 10% discount
• Coffee Creek Ranch: score 25% off all year round at this dude ranch that features horseback riding
• Armed Forces Vacation Club: while not every resort advertises military discounts, you can often find a great deal via AFVC

Find a Place to Stay, Cheaper

So you’re not looking for a whole vacation package, just a spot to call home while you’re traveling.

Try these hotels that offer military discounts! All these hotels offer 10% or more off per night.

• Best Western
• Choice Hotels
• Embassy Suites
• Hampton Inn
• Hawthorn Suites
• Hilton Hotels & Resorts
• La Quinta – also VERY pet-friendly!
• Marriott & Bonvoy Hotels
• Motel 6
• Red Lion
• Red Roof Inn
• IHG Hotels

Bonus: most or all of these hotels brands are available in all major cities and near many popular tourist attractions, like Disneyland and Disney World, as well as overseas.

Not staying at chain? It never hurts to ask if the hotel offers a military discount. The worst they can say is no.

Go to Theme Parks with a Sweet Military Discount

Get all the thrills of speedy roller coasters and build incredible memories with your family when you snag a sweet military discount at these cool theme parks!

• Disney World: discounted tickets are available at ITT locations worldwide, including multi-day hopper passes
• Disneyland: choose between a 3 or 4-day multi-park pass for $184 or $204 respectively
• SeaWorld: military families can enjoy a completely free day at SeaWorld’s 3 locations
• Busch Gardens: ride all the roller coasters with free single-day entry
• Sesame Place Langhorne: play with Elmo and company for free!
• Discovery Cove: snag a discount to swim with dolphins
• Aquatica Orlando: ready to slide and swim all day with a sweet military-only deal
• Six Flags: Great America and other Six Flags locations offer a 20% discount to military troops

Not going to a major theme park? Many of the smaller, regional theme parks offer military discounts on top of less pricey tickets! Just at at the ticket counter when you arrive.

Go Cruising on the Cheap(er)

Everyone loves a total disconnect vacation, especially one where you can enjoy multiple stops in exciting locations. Many cruise lines offer military discounts to make your dream vacation cheaper!

• Carnival: check out all the places you can sail with this popular cruise line, and enjoy a sweet discount to boot!
• Celebrity Cruises: known for their exciting atmosphere, Celebrity offers discounts based on room category for military members
• Princess Cruise Line: enjoy extra spending cash onboard when you set sail with Princess
• Disney: sail with Mickey and company at a magical discounted rate

Even More Disney Magic

We’ve covered parks and cruises, but what about general lodging?

Disney World and Disneyland are proud to offer several options to help military families experience the happiest places on earth – cheaper!

• Shades of Green: located near the Polynesian Resort, Shades is a military-only resort hotel with all the amenities to make your vacation magical. Beyond the special military-friendly regular rate, there are also specials and additional discounts available. Book early to secure your spot!
• Disney World Resort Hotels: go all-in on your WDW vacation with exclusive discounts at on-property hotels! Some restrictions apply. Call 407-939-7825 to book your magical vacation stay today!
• Disneyland Hotels: if you’ve ever wanted just a few more minutes at Disneyland, booking a stay (for cheaper) at a DL hotel is perfect!
• Aulani Resort: head to Hawai’i to experience a tropical destination vacation, Disney style, with a sweet military discount, too!

Tips & Tricks for More Military Travel Discounts

No matter where in the US you are traveling, many attractions and hotels offer military discounts to both active duty and veterans. Use these tips to make the most of your adventure.

• Call ahead to hotels before you book; ask about any military discounts and then book over the phone
• Pick several attractions you’re interested in visiting, then call to ask about military discounts
• Some discounts aren’t advertised online or are offered on an on-request basis – just ask!

Friendly reminder: all US National Parks are open for free to all AD military troops! Be sure to grab your pass today and see all the wonders our great nation holds!

What’s your favorite tip to help military and veteran families vacation for less? Sound off in the comments!