Military can save money on vacation at Navy Lodges

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Gas prices are still going up reducing vacation options thissummer. Act now and save between 40 and 60 percent compared tocommercial hotels by using military lodging (Navy Lodge) and MWRfacilities around the world.
Take a look at staying at the great lodging services offered byNavy Gateway Inns and Suites, the Navy Lodges, and the Navy'sRecreational Lodging program (cabins, cottages, campgrounds and RVparks). Many of these facilities are located near popular vacationdestinations, such as Disneyland, Six Flags Over America, Sea Worldand major tourist cities such as New York City, San Diego,Honolulu, Washington, D.C., and Williamsburg, Va., to name a few.Whether it's a beach holiday, a trek into the mountains, or a cityadventure at home or overseas, the Navy has the perfect place toaccommodate travel needs at a savings.
Staying at Navy lodging facilities not only provides great militarylodging at terrific prices, but it also offers the convenience ofother base amenities. Visit the Navy Exchange for sun block, snacksor batteries. MWR offers Information, Ticket and Travel (ITT)offices, with a variety of discounted tickets for area attractions,as well as bowling centers, fitness facilities, swimming pools,golf courses, beaches, movie theaters and other fun activities forthe whole family to enjoy.
Generally, Navy lodging facilities offer substantial savingscompared civilian accommodations, but with all the same amenities.The Navy Lodge, for example, offers oversized rooms, Internetaccess, air conditioning, cable TV with HBO, a DVD or videocassette player, direct-dial telephone service and a kitchenettecomplete with microwave and utensils. There's also housekeepingservice, vending machines, video rental service and guest laundryfacilities as well as handicapped accessible and non-smoking rooms.Free local calls, free in-room coffee and newspapers as well asconvenient on-base parking are also available. For reservations,call (800) 628-9466, or go on line at http://www.navy-lodge.com/.
Travelers can relax in comfort at the Navy Gateway Inns and Suites(NGIS). NGIS amenities include in-room coffee, hairdryers, cable TVwith premium channels, and WiFi or high-speed Internet. All NGISsuites and single rooms are non-smoking and ADA compliant. NGISoffers similar amenities to Navy Lodges, but some flexibility isrequired. Space A restrictions may apply, depending on the locationand official traveler use. For reservations, call (800) 782-4681.
The Navy's Recreational Lodging program has many RV parks aroundthe country, where there is easy hook-ups for electricity, plumbingand cable TV, and WiFi at most locations. For the adventuroustraveler, campgrounds offer rustic cabins, yurts and areas to pitchtents. Imagine going on vacation a stone's throw away from historicWilliamsburg and the variety of theme park attractions in the area.Or get away from it all in the lush forests that surround the JimCreek Recreation Area in northern Washington State. The cottages atSolomon's Island Recreation Center are conveniently located nearNaval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., with the sites ofWashington, D.C. and Annapolis, Md., within an hour's drive. Formore information about Navy Recreation Lodging facilities, visitwww.mwr.navy.mil and click on the Cabins and RV Parks link.