Throughout the world, American military bases host at least one hotel or lodge on their premises. In addition to those base hotels and lodges, the armed forces holds five full-service resort hotels or Armed Forces Recreation Centers (AFRC). Affordable and family-oriented vacation resorts designed for the relaxation and recreation of military members and their families. Within minutes of either a national airport or a military installation, these resorts provide a variety of rooms, recreational programs and entertainment. Only active duty, military reservists and retired military may make reservations at these resorts. Prices depend on geographical area and the members rank.
Shades of Green, Florida
Located in the Disney World Resort area, the Shades of Green provides amenities such as two PGA golf courses, fitness center, spa, as well as live music and dancing. The resort also hosts Internet access, several restaurants, heated swimming pools and wading pools for the kids. The resort provides military discounts to many of the local attractions including Disney World, Universal Orlando and Sea World Bush Gardens.
Shades of Green
1950 Magnolia Palm Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 824-3400
shadesofgreen.org/home.html
Hale Koa Hotel, Hawaii
Located on the island of Oahu, the Hale Koa Hotel provides amenities such as restaurants, lounges, cafes, dinner shows and luaus. The resort hosts a health club, swimming pools, tennis courts, walking and running paths, sand volleyball courts, massage spa and ATM services. The resort provides tours of local island attractions and arranges hops to other Hawaiian islands. Although there are no golf courses on the site, the resort arranges golf outing with nearby golf courses.
Hale Koa Hotel
2055 Kalia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
(800) 367-6027
halekoa.com/index.cfm
The Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, Germany
Located at the foot of the Alps, the Garmisch resort offers multiple restaurants, swimming pools, health club, tours, Internet and video game rooms. Tours include such well-known places as the Neuschwanstein Castle, Dachau Concentration Camp and the Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden. The resort provides an assortment of recreational programs such as guided hiking and biking, ski lessons, white water kayaking or rafting and canoeing.
Edelweiss Lodge and Resort
Attn: Vacation Planning Center
Unit 24501
APO AE 09053
(011) 49-8821-9440
edelweisslodgeandresort.com/home.html
The Cape Henry Inn and Beach Club, Virginia
Located in the Virginia Beach resort area, the newest resort provides cottages, bungalows and log cabins, as well as hotel rooms with kitchenettes. The resort hosts outdoor pools, fitness center, beach access, fishing and hiking trails. The resort also arranges whale watching and museum tours. Nearby shopping centers and restaurants provide dining and entertainment opportunities.
The Cape Henry Inn and Beach Club
1116 Kwajalein Road
Ft. Story, VA 23459
(757) 422-8818
capehenryinn.com
The Dragon Hill Lodge, Korea
Located in Seoul, Dragon Hill Lodge hosts a variety of restaurants and a microbrewery. In addition, the resort provides a full-service health club with saunas, massage spa and pools. The resort also hosts a complete market place that includes exchange, barbershop, florist, laundry and banking center. A tourism desk provides tours of the city, Gyeongbok and Changdeok palaces, a folk village, as well as other tours throughout Asia.
Dragon Hill Lodge
Unit No. 15335
APO AP 96205-5335
011-82-2-790-0016
dragonhilllodge.com/main.html
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