What is your favorite vacation spot on a military budget?

LTC Jason Bartlett — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 15:03:19 -0500

Currently at Fort Lauderdale, FL and was trying to come up with my next budgeted vacation. Everything here is extra Fort Lauderdale is not cheap.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2013 5:23 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 17:23:04 -0500

The Hale Koa hotel on Oahu has great military rates by rank. If the airfare fits your budget, it's a great choice to enjoy Waikiki. Check out Allegiant Air for some great rates to HNL.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2013 8:28 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 20:28:13 -0500

The Navy has a fantastic facility on the island of Kaua'i, Barking Sands, and there's also a facility on the Big Island. If you have the time, and can catch a hop, Rota Spain is AWESOME!!!!

Response by LTC Jason Bartlett made Dec 30 at 2013 12:48 AM

LTC Jason Bartlett — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 00:48:29 -0500

Is there anything available down in the Florida Keys?

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2014 10:51 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:51:18 -0500

For me it was a 6 month Med Cruise. Yeah there was work, but sitting on the flight deck waiting for the aircraft to land, I could relax and read a book. Occasionally, they let us off the ship to see exotic and foreign places. Sometimes they opened the well deck and allowed us to take a dip in the ocean or sea. If they kept us out to sea for more than 30 days, we had flight deck picnics with 2 beers. What an awesome paid vacation!