Summer thought of the day!!! What are some good suggestions for a budget friendly Vacation?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 09:40:32 -0400

I'm pondering on where to go this year that would be a reasonable drive from the Great State of Ohio. Seriously considering Myrtle Beach, but I would like to hear some ideas from other great leaders! OBTW Looking at Mid-July as I know that will be a questioned asked.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2015 9:41 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 09:41:56 -0400

Myrtle Beach sounds amazing! Nice warm water that time frame too!

Response by CPT Chris Loomis made Jun 3 at 2015 9:44 AM

CPT Chris Loomis — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 09:44:56 -0400

CPT Robert Ashman Sir, the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Jun 3 at 2015 10:03 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 10:03:15 -0400

The poconos!

Response by 1LT Jonathan Cowan made Jun 3 at 2015 10:05 AM

1LT Jonathan Cowan — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 10:05:11 -0400

WASHINGTON DC!!!1.. I lvoed the place. (granted I love history) Spent less than 120 a night for my hotel and I could see congress from it (used priceline) and you can walk EVERYWHERE and see so much of our history and culture. there is literally a monument or some interesting fact every 50 feet. then there is all the museums (I recommend SPY and NEws museum)food is relatively inexpensive and no cab or transit fair is needed. Ive been to 32 states and 9 countries...DC is my favorite.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jun 3 at 2015 11:21 AM

LTC Stephen C. — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 11:21:21 -0400

LTC Private RallyPoint Member, consider the Fort Benning Army Recreation Area, Destin, FL. The water and beaches are as pretty there as you'll find anywhere, as far as I'm concerned. Destin is located in between Panama City and Pensacola in the panhandle region of FL. If you wish to be there in July, you need to check it out now! Don't think it's a "drive too far"! Whenever I'm there, all I can see are Ohio and Michigan license plates!

http://www.benningmwr.com/destin-resort/

Destin Army Recreation Area | BenningMWR

Welcome to Fort Benning’s premier vacation destination. Destin Army Recreation Area is a gated resort in the heart of Old Destin, near the Harbor Walk Village, just 220 miles south of Fort Benning, between Pensacola and Panama City.The resort spans 15 acres along the Choctawhatchee Bay, minutes from the Gulf of Mexico.Guests of the Destin Army Recreation Area have access to a private beach, reserved for use by military personnel.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2015 12:00 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 12:00:04 -0400

Alcohol. For $100 you can have the greatest weekend of your life. All you need is your house (or any roof where the inhabitants let you stay), alcohol, and maybe a few dollar cheeseburgers from the local grease-pit/restaurante.

I haven't been on vacation in a while. I guess my standards are pretty low. But, I'm easily entertained.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2015 12:44 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 12:44:11 -0400

Myrtle Beach is good, and check out Hilton Head, SC. Plenty of golfing, beaches, etc.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2015 12:45 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 12:45:28 -0400

And hop down to Savannah, Georgia.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2015 6:08 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 18:08:01 -0400

we book ahead on time and use other sources. We get some good car rental deals on govvactionrewards.com and get free tickets to all seaworlds in the US and busch gardens for free once a year. If you have a family of four and five, that is a huge savings. the website to get the free tickets is http://wavesofhonor.com/. also you can try Wilderness at the Smokies in Gatlinberg, Tn. Its is a very nice resort town that most people do not know and they are military friendly. The airlines give discounts, you just have to be nice on the phone..lol. It helps to be enrolled in their mileage programs as well. I hope this helps..

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Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jun 3 at 2015 8:22 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 20:22:27 -0400

DC any day of the week. All the main attractions are free, the Metro is the best transportation system and the history!!!

Response by LTC Gail Daras made Jun 4 at 2015 12:10 PM

LTC Gail Daras — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 12:10:12 -0400

We are going to Vermont for the first time ever. Husband wanted a change from going to the beach and amusement parks, such as Florida or SC or NC and he wanted to introduce our children to another part of the country. The only thing for me was flying and renting a car because that was not cheap. We have timeshares so getting the place was affordable.