Military Travel Deals in the Pacific Northwest and BC
Today is Veterans Day in the US and Remembrance Day in Canada; a good opportunity to highlight ways that active duty personnel and veterans can travel our region for a little less:
Active-duty U.S. military personnel save 10% on Amtrak, while VIA Rail Canada offers 25% off fares for Canadian active personnel and veterans.
Disabled veterans can benefit from free camping in Washington State Parks through the Washington State Parks Pass Program. Both disabled veterans and active military on leave can get a special access pass for camping in the Oregon State Parks.
Great Wolf Lodge, in Grand Mound, Wash., offers discounts to Armed Forces members, with the word HEROES entered into the code box of the reservation page. Proof will be required, and you might check with the hotel in advance to ensure you’re getting a great deal.
Check the “deals†options offered through Northwest Military.
Canadian and US military can benefit from the Victoria Clipper’s special “Military and First Responder Appreciation†rates.
The Military Merits site offers BC, Washington and Oregon hotels with military discounts, along with family attractions, museums, gardens and restaurants. A great site, particularly for travel in the Pacific Northwest.
Veterans Advantage Card, for around $50/year, offers 5% off Continental airlines, 15% off Amtrak and 20% off Choice Hotels, among other deals.
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Northwest Camper
Thanks what a great list! My family loves the camping in Oregon and Washington with our passes (my husband is a disabled vet). Did you know that Active Duty Military Families on approved leave AND Disabled Veterans can get free camping in Oregon regardless of what state they are residents of? Details here: http://nwcamper.blogspot.com/2011/01/news-for-disabled-veterans-active-duty.html