Travel and Hotels

 TRAVEL AND HOTELS



TAMPA is the heart & soul of Florida -- from the pulse of the city in Tampa's Latin Quarter to the thrilling rides at Busch Gardens; from the discovery of natural Florida while canoeing on the Hillsborough River to the experience of cafe con leche at one of their sidewalk cafes.  Now you can book vacation packages by calling 800-36-TAMPA or visiting their website at www.gotampa.com/esm


As a member of an ESM Member "Company" DIA employees are entitled to a 25% discount on rooms at SKYLAND & BIG MEADOWS LODGES in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK.  Discount is valid Apr thru Sep and Nov.   Applies Sun-Fri (excludes Sat, month of Oct and holiday weekends).  Not valid with other discount offers.  You must mention ESM discount when booking and have coupon (available at the Employee Store in room D2-864, the DIAC) at check-in.  The ESM reservation # is 800-778-2854.


Stop the Employee Store (DIAC, Rm D2-864) to pick up your VIRGINIA GET-AWAY KIT filled with hotel discounts available in Williamsburg, Richmind, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Petersburg, & Norfolk.


Check out the SatoTravel website for cruise specials, promotions, last minute deals, etc. The address is www.satotravel.com/armyvacations. Or, you can call the SatoTravel Cruise Center desk at (877) 304-8456.


EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS! Call the following participating hotels to save 15% to 30% off your next stay. Just remember to give your Member Benefit I.D. number 20646 when making reservations.
Days Inn - (80)268-2195
Howard Johnson - (800)769-0939
Knights Inn - (800)682-1071
Ramada - (800)462-8035
Travelodge - (800)545-5545
Wingate Inn - (877)202-8814
Discounts vary by location and time of year. Cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts.
Not applicable to groups. Blackout dates may apply.


Pick up your member discount card for ALAMO and receive discounts on car rentals.  Up to 15% year round discounts!  PLUS get one day free when reserving a compact car through a 4-door full size car in the U.S. or Canada for at least four days AND get $15 off when reserving a compact car through a minivan in the U.S. or Canada for at least three days.


McCORMACK TRAVEL offers savings on the following travel destinations: Pocono Mountain Resorts in PA, Pinegrove Dude Ranch in NY, Cape Cod, Mystic Seaport area in CT, Harpers Ferry, DC Hotels, Premier Cruise Lines & Ski Packages.  Pick up a copy of their travel packages brochure at the Employee Store or visit their website at www.mccormacktravel.com.


AVIS has developed a special discount program for government employees that gives you up to 20% off leisure rates for personal car rentals.  Just mention the Avis Leisure Pass Discount Number (A555090) when placing your reservation.  More details available in a printed brochure provided by Avis located at the Employee Store.


SPECIAL OFFER thru 11 May 00!!  Save 30% (Sun-Thu) and 10% (Fri & Sat) on All-Inclusive Packages at CAESARS POCONO RESORTS (some restrictions do apply)!  Packages feature a luxurious suite, all-you-can-eat breakfast & dinner, nightly entertainment, indoor pools, spa, tennis, raquetball and ice skating, water skiing, golf, snowmobiling and much more!   Choose one of 4 resorts that appeal to you with accommodations that fit every budget.
Just pick up your 2000 GETAWAY DISCOUNT MEMBERSHIP CARD at the Employee Store; brochures on the resort properties are also available.

For more general information call 800-862-9323 or check out their website at www.caesarspoconoresorts.com


NEW PROGRAM OFFERS DoD EMPLOYEES AFFORDABLE CONDO
VACATIONS AT NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL RESORT DESTINATIONS!

Imagine a week's vacation on the beach at the Eastern Shore, driving golf balls on a wooded course in West Virginia or skiing in Pennsylvania for just $209. Thanks to a new program DoD employees don't have to imagine it; they can have it!

It's called the ARMED FORCES VACATION CLUB (space available program) and it's for all military ID card holders, DoD civilians, and their families. The program is operated by Resort Condominiums International (RCI), LLC as part of their World Vacation Club.

The condos typically have two or three bedrooms, full or partial kitchen, living room, often include laundry facilities, and normally rent for up to $1,000 a week. Amenities range from beaches, pools, and tennis courts to ski slopes, golf, hiking paths, and spas. You can check out many of the resorts on the RCI website at www.rci.com.

Interested? Go to CWF's homepage on the world wide web at www.recgov.org/dia and click on "Armed Forces Vacation Club" towards the bottom of the page. This link will take you right to RCI's site to explain more about the program.

There is a cancellation policy, which does not
penalize employees if they have to change their vacation dates because of deployment or other official duties.

Once booked, vacations are not transferable. The individual using the space available voucher must check in to the resort and must be at least 21 years of age. Pets are not permitted at any locations. Users are responsible for travel expenses, local taxes, security deposits, telephone calls, and fees charged by the resort for amenities or services.

Finally, space may not be available at popular destinations such as Ocean City or Massanutten during peak beach, golf, or ski seasons. However, if employees enjoy these destinations during "off-peak" seasons, there are goods deals to be enjoyed!


When making reservations use the code # 49 in order for CWF to receive credit for the reservation!


Receive a 10% Travelers' Discount (using discount cards available at the Employee Store) at participating CHOICE HOTELS when you make advance reservations (subject to availability). Just call 1-800-4-CHOICE to make reservations. Be sure to provide the Travelers' Discount ID # on your discount card and request the NESRA Travelers' Discount.


Looking for a little adventure? Try a luxury houseboat rental in CA, NV, GA, KY, MO, or TX. Call 1-800-255-5561 and ask about FOREVER RESORTS special NESRA rates. Plus…they have other special NESRA rates at Arizona Mormon Lake Lodge, the South Fork Ranch in Texas, the Rocky Mountain National Park, and the Grand Teton National Park. Give them a call or see their web site at www.foreverresorts.com. Informational flyers are available at the Employee Store.


RESERVATIONS PLUS offers discounts for Las Vegas hotel packages, room rates, sightseeing tours, shows, car rentals and airline reservations plus Laughlin hotel packages, sightseeing tours, riverview rooms, & transportation from Las Vegas. Call 800-205-6363 and be sure to ask about the 10% discount to ESM Association members (which you are!).


Put some excitement in your next vacation; rent a motorhome from CRUISE AMERICA and save 10% on time and mileage! Cruise America operates over 100 rental locations coast to coast. Information packets are available at the Employee Store.


SAVE 10-30% at over 3,800 hotels in the U.S., Canada and Mexico (depending on location and time of year you are traveling):

* DAYS INN: dial 1-800-268-2195
* HOWARD JOHNSON: dial 1-800-769-0939
* RAMADA: dial 1-800-462-8035
* TRAVELODGE: dial 1-800-545-5545

Ask for the "NESRA Member Benefit" discount. Give your reservation agent the ID #00020646. Note: Reservations cannot be made directly with a hotel; all reservations must be made through the toll-free reservation department. The discount will automatically be given and a rate will be quoted to you over the phone. Limited rooms are available at the special rate. Blackout dates apply.


According to the Wall Street Journal "A DEAL ON A HOTEL ROOM IS A PHONE CALL AWAY." The HOTEL RESERVATIONS NETWORK is a free discount hotel booking service providing travelers with savings up to 65% off regular rates at leading hotels in the most popular destinations in the U.S. and Europe. Reservations can be made with selected properties in all classes of service including Hilton, Marriott, Holiday Inn, Sheraton, Westin, and more. For reservations or information call 1-800-96-HOTEL. To book on line: www.180096hotel.com. When booking your room be sure to mention ESM Association in order to receive the discount rate!!


GOLDEN GETAWAYS, is offering deep discount prices on a variety of family fun vacation destinations to include Disney World, Disneyland, Hawaii, Niagara Falls and more! Brochures are available for your review at CWF sales locations. You can also check them out on the web at www.goldengetaways.com.


Special vacation packages available (to include airfare, rental car, hotel and discount tickets) when visiting one of the Anheuser-Busch theme parks. Your free CLUB USA membership card is available at the Employee Store. For vacation planning services just call 1-800-55-SHAMU.


Information is available for fun vacation packages featuring DISNEYLAND PARK, SAN DIEGO, ORLANDO AND OTHER TRAVEL SPECIALS. Stop by the Employee Store to pick up the "GET-AWAY TODAY" brochures for all the info you'll need!

FLORIDA DESTINATIONS


You can go to Daytona Beach and save 25-50% off regular rates at 5 quality, oceanfront resorts with your BEACH BREAK CLUB card! All five hotels have the highest AAA rating on the beach! Membership cards are available at the Employee Store or employees can call 1-800-874-7420 to get more info, make reservations and/or receive a brochure. Be sure to mention "Beach Break Club" when calling. You can also visit their website at www.daytonahotels.com


Your free ORLANDO MAGICARD is available at the Employee Store! With your Orlando Magicard, you'll get more out of your Orlando vacation while taking less out of your wallet with all the savings on attractions, accommodations, transportation, dining and shopping.


 SHADES OF GREEN on Walt Disney World Resort is reserved exclusively for active & retired military, Reserves & National Guard as well as Department of Defense civilians. Room rates are determined by military/civilian grade as follows:

E-1 through E-5 - $57.00

E-6 through E-9, O-1 through O-3,
WO-1 through CW-3, GS-1 through GS-10,
and NF-1 through NF-3 - $81.00

O-4 through O-6, CW-4 and CW-5,
GS-11 through GS-15, and NF-4 and NF-5 - $89.00

O-7 through O-10, Foreign Military,
Retired DoD Civilians, and NF-6 - $98.00

More info available at the Employee Store. To make reservations call (407)824-3600.


Be part of the UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FAN CLUB and receive special savings on over 120 hotels, motels and campgrounds throughout Florida and the Southeast. Free FAN CLUB cards are available at the Employee Store.


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