Are you active or retired military? EMT? Firefighter? Doctor? Nurse? Do you work in any capacity in a hospital or doctor’s office? Are you a teacher or other education employee? We have some great travel discounts to share with you.
There are great discounts or freebies for people working or retired from certain occupations. From discounts on hotels to freebies like upgrades and discounted car rentals, there are plenty of ways to save when you travel. Share this information with your friends who may qualify. They’ll thank you later!
AMAWaterways Offers a FREE CRUISE for Front Line Heros
The Best Travel Discount – A Free River Cruise!
We are so excited to share the news that our favorite river cruise line, AMAWaterways, is offering FREE river cruises to doctors, nurses, pharmacists, hospital staff, lab staff, EMT, and firefighters. All you need to do is provide proof of your employment and share a cabin with a paying guest, and you can sail two for the price of one! This offer is only valid for select cruises or with availability 90 days out from the cruise. The offer is available until December 31, 2023. AMAWaterways is renowned for its high-quality river cruises, and this offer is no different. On board, you will enjoy delicious meals, beer and wine with lunch and dinner, a cocktail hour daily, local tours at every stop, nightly onboard entertainment, and even bikes for your use. We have sailed on AMAWaterways ourselves and can personally attest to the service and quality – it’s impeccable! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to explore the world with AMAWaterways! To learn more click here.
Travel Discounts for Active and Retired Military
Are you a current or retired member of the military looking for discounts on your next vacation? Several cruise lines offer special deals and discounts for active and retired military personnel.
With Princess Cruises, once you sign up, you will get free onboard credit every time you cruise. Other cruise lines with similar offers include Holland America and Cunard. Some cruise lines honor active or retired military, by providing discounts. These include Carnival, Celebrity, MSC, Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Lines, AMAWaterways, and Norwegian Cruise Line. Atlas Cruises offers up to 20% off on select yacht-style cruises and expeditions to all US military personnel – former, active, reserve, or retired.
For Walt Disney World, don’t forget to check out Shades of Green, a resort for military families.
Several airlines offer discounts and specials to active military, including Delta, American, United, and Southwest. Most hotel chains also offer military discounts, so be sure to look for those as well.
Amtrak offers discounts to both current and retired military personnel. Take advantage of these great deals and start planning your next vacation today!
Travel Discount For Healthcare Workers, First Responders, EMTs
In addition to the AMAWaterways free cruise offer, other free offers include:
Holland America Line (HAL) provides $100 on board credit.
MSC cruises offers a 10% discount for health care workers and EMTs.
Travel Discounts For Teachers and Other Educators
Teachers and other school staff have not been ignored. MSC Cruises offers a 10% discount to civil service workers such as teachers, police officers, firefighters, Federal Express, DHL Worldwide Express, and United Parcel Service (UPS). Holland America Cruise Line offers an additional $100 onboard credit to teachers.
Some of the best offers are available to members of the National Education Association or American Federation of Teachers, as both offer great travel discounts.
With an International Teacher Identity card, teachers can get a discount at Universal Studios and a 10% discount at Motel 6, among other discounts.
Radisson Hotels also offers an educator discount. When booking, use the code 27707 and have a proof of status card ready to show at check-in.
Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium offers free admission to Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana teachers and administrators. Reserve your tickets online. Illinois teachers can also get free admission to the Art Institute of Chicago and the Field Museum. These are just some of the great travel benefits available to teachers. Make sure to take advantage of them!
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