As Americans prepare to honor their heroes on Veterans Day, some travel companies are offering special deals to give veterans and service members the vacation they deserve.
Sarah Basham, a travel advisor and supervisor at Travelmation, a licensed travel agency based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been a military spouse for more than 25 years.
Basham told Fox News Digital that for active-duty families, the time they spend together is “often fleeting.”
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“We don’t always know what our schedules will be like for the year, so when military members are home, we make the most of every moment. Vacations provide us with an escape from the pressures of service and really connect and bond. “As a family,” Basham said.
A Travelmation travel advisor and military spouse (not pictured) told Fox News Digital that the holidays are something veterans and their families should look forward to. (St. Petersburg)
Basham said since 2020, there has been an increase in military families traveling.
“Many military personnel had very strict travel restrictions in place, so once those were lifted, they were eager to get out with their families and see the world.”
“We have definitely seen an increase in military families reaching out to book special vacations,” she added.
Bashman said military families have many travel benefits and should “take advantage of that and book some well-deserved vacation.”
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Norwegian Cruise Line offers a Military Appreciation Program that offers 10% off cruise fares and shared special onboard amenities and experiences. To register, log in to ncl.com or register for an account.
“Norwegian Cruise Line is passionate about supporting the military community, as our president, David Herrera, is a veteran of the Army National Guard,” a representative for Norwegian Cruise Line told Fox in an email. He told News Digital.
The cruise line will also host an onboard reception with the ship’s officers and other military families.
Bashman (not pictured) said military families have many travel benefits and should “take advantage of that and book some well-deserved vacation.” (St. Petersburg)
The National Park Service is also celebrating Veterans Day by making more than 400 parks free for everyone.
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Colonial Williamsburg, a living history museum in Williamsburg, Virginia, is offering free admission to active duty military and veterans accompanying their immediate family members on Veterans Day weekend.
Some companies and organizations are offering special travel deals to veterans, military personnel, and their families in honor of Veterans Day. (James Carbone/Newsday RM via Getty Images)
Sandals & Beaches Resorts offers military members a 15% discount that can be applied to promotions. The Veterans Day sale will be available until November 16th.
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“When you become part of a military family, you regularly experience big life changes like moving, so it’s essential to have something like a vacation to look forward to. It’s what keeps us going.” “It’s the driving force that drives us to do it,” Bashman said.
