Servicemembers Can Get Discounts on These 5 Splurge-Worthy Vacations

 

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Image Courtesy of Cayo Espanto

By Maryann Hammers

Ready for a vacation splurge? Perhaps you long to explore a far-away locale but aren’t sure where or how to go about it on your own. Or maybe you’ve earned a truly luxurious getaway. And, of course, you would like a military discount.

 

Read on.

 

For the ultimate in luxury, Cayo Espanto, a private-island, all-inclusive resort located 3 miles off the coast of Belize, boasts seafront villas with private pools, over-water bungalows, private butlers, and personal chefs. Nightly rates start at $1,495, but active duty and retired military members get a 10-percent discount. Call (888) 666-4282.

 

Tourist Israel offers retired U.S. military members a 10-percent discount on its eight-day package tours of Israel and Jordan. The regular price is $1,275, so with the discount, the military price is $1,147 — which adds up to about $140 a day and includes guided tours, entrance fees, accommodations, and transport. Use discount code MILPACKAGE in the “comments” space on the online booking form. Use this contact form if you have questions.

 

Is your dream to hike Machu Picchu? Holiday in Rio de Janeiro? Explore Patagonia? Check out RealWorld Holidays, a U.K.-based company that crafts tailor-made South American trips. Military members get a 10-percent discount. Use discount code MILITARY10. Contact them by using this form.

 

Insight Vacations takes small groups on escorted journeys with unique itineraries to more than 50 countries throughout Europe and Britain; North and South America; India, Nepal, and Bhutan; Southeast Asia; and Australia and New Zealand. Active duty and retired military members are discounted $100. Call (888) 680-1241 and mention the discount.

For an even more VIP, exclusive travel experience, there’s Luxury Gold. A Traveling Concierge handles all the details, including regional dining and luxury accommodations. The company offers active duty or retired military members $100 off. Call (888) 862-5962, and ask about the military discount.