Veteran-owned and based near Scott AFB, SIX18 Travel helps active duty, retirees, veterans and military families use every benefit they've earned, from Disney military tickets and Shades of Green to cruise military rates and Armed Forces resorts worldwide. Planning is free.
MILITARY & VETERAN TRAVEL
You Served. Now Let Someone Plan for You.
I served overseas, so I know what military travel really looks like: leave that gets approved late, orders that change, and a family that's waited a long time for a real break. Military discounts help, but the rules are scattered. Who qualifies, which ID you need, where to buy and what's blocked out all change by company and by year.
That's where I come in. I find the military rates and benefits you qualify for, compare them with the best public deals, and build the whole trip around your dates. You get one person to call, before and during your trip, and you never pay a planning fee.
Why a Veteran-Owned Advisor
Planned by Someone Who's Worn the Uniform
EVERY BENEFIT, CHECKED
military rates, onboard credit, resort discounts and base ticket offices, compared side by side.
BUILT AROUND YOUR LEAVE
flexible options when orders or dates change.
ONE POINT OF CONTACT
a fellow veteran on your side, not a 1-800 number.
I help you pick the right ticket for your trip length, plan park reservations around blockout dates, and pair it with the best place to stay:
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Shades of Green: the military's own resort on Walt Disney World property, with room rates based on rank.
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Disney military room discounts: offered at many Disney Resort hotels during the promotion.
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Disneyland: separate military tickets and hotel offers for California trips.
Disney for Military Families
Disney Military Tickets & Shades of Green
Disney offers special military tickets each year, usually called the Disney Armed Forces Salute. They're some of the best-priced Disney tickets anywhere, but they come with rules: a limit on how many each service member can buy, blockout dates, required park reservations, and in-person activation for some tickets.
Military ticket and room offers, eligibility and dates are set by Disney each year. Ask me for this year's details.
Armed Forces Resorts
Military Resorts Around the World
The Armed Forces Recreation Centers (AFRCs) are resorts run for the military community, with room rates based on rank. They're some of the best values in travel, and they book up early.
I help you check eligibility, plan around their booking windows, and build the rest of the trip: flights, transfers, tours and nearby stays if the resort is full.
Resort | Location | Great For | Type |
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Dragon Hill Lodge | Seoul, South Korea | Korea and Asia trips | Official AFRC |
Edelweiss Lodge and Resort | Garmisch, Germany | The Alps, skiing, Bavaria | Official AFRC |
Hale Koa Hotel | Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii | Beach and family trips | Official AFRC |
Shades of Green | Walt Disney World, Florida | Disney vacations | Official AFRC |
New Sanno Hotel | Tokyo, Japan | Tokyo and Japan trips | Navy-run military hotel |
Seward Military Resort | Seward, Alaska | Alaska fishing, glaciers and wildlife | Army MWR resort |
Cape Henry Inn & Beach Club | Virginia Beach, Virginia | East Coast beach trips | Army MWR beach resort |
Most major cruise lines offer something for the military, but every line does it differently. Some have special military fares, some take a percentage off, and some add onboard credit. Who qualifies (active duty, retirees, veterans, Guard and Reserve, spouses) and which documents are needed also vary.
I compare the military rate against the line's current sale price, because the public deal is sometimes better. Then I apply the discount for you and handle the paperwork before final payment.
Lines that commonly offer military savings: Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Celebrity, Princess, MSC and Disney Cruise Line.
Cruises
Cruise Military Rates
Military life has its own milestones. I plan trips for all of them:
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Homecoming and reunion trips: a getaway to reconnect after a deployment.
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Leave and R&R: short-notice trips that fit the days you've got.
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Retirement and change-of-command celebrations: a cruise or resort trip to mark the moment.
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Unit reunions and group travel: group rates, room blocks and one point of contact for everyone.
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PCS road trips: a vacation along the way to your next duty station.
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Families stationed overseas: trips home or around your new region.
Trips for Military Life
Trips Built Around Military Life
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Tell me about your trip. Where you want to go, your dates, who's coming, and your branch and status (active duty, retired, veteran, Guard/Reserve or spouse).
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I find your military benefits. I check which military rates and offers you qualify for and compare them with the best public deals.
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You approve, I book. I handle discounts, paperwork and the details, and I'm your contact before and during the trip.
What you may need: a valid military ID, a VA card, or your DD-214, depending on the company. I'll tell you exactly what to send and when. Please don't send ID copies through the website form; I'll send a secure way to share them.
How It Works
Ready to Start Planning
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it cost more to book military travel through you?
No. Hotels, cruise lines and resorts pay my commission, and military rates booked through me are the same rates you'd get yourself, often with extra perks.
Do veterans qualify, or only active duty?
It depends on the company. Some offers include veterans and retirees; others are for active duty and retirees only. Tell me your status and I'll check what applies.
Can my spouse book without me?
Often yes. Many programs let a spouse with a valid military ID book or buy on the service member's behalf. I'll confirm the rules for your trip.
Is the military rate always the cheapest?
Not always. A public sale is sometimes lower, which is why I compare both before you book.
Can you book Shades of Green or other Armed Forces resorts?
Ask me about your trip. I'll guide you through booking the resort and plan everything around it, from flights and transfers to tickets and tours.