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Military Discounts for Spring Break Vacations

The weather is (slowly) starting to warm up and with the kids getting some time off school and everyone seeking a little vacay, Spring Break is the perfect time to get away. As a military family, you don’t have to spend a lot to enjoy spring break this year.  Here, we’ve outlined some of the best military vacation discounts to take advantage of, as well as some vacation ideas to get your creativity going Military Discounts for Spring Break Below are some of our favorite ways to save on your next vacation, including discounts on all-inclusive beach resorts, cruises, amusement parks, and more: Save on a Couples Retreat If your dream Spring Break includes lounging on a white sand beach with the sea breeze in your hair, a Sandals Resort vacation could be the perfect getaway.  Sandals offers 10% off  for military members, firefighters, police officers, and Federal Emergency Management Agency members, in addition to the many promotions they often run. Choose to feel the sand between your toe

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