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Aerial view of the city of Annapolis

Visiting Annapolis, MD: The Perfect Getaway for Military Travelers

What Mid-Atlantic city makes for the perfect romantic getaway, is a great golf destination, an ideal spot for a girls’ weekend, family vacation, or outdoor adventures, and has tons of good restaurants, plus a dose of history and culture? The answer is Annapolis, the beautiful and historic capital of Maryland! …

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A beach with palm trees

10 OCONUS Military Recreation Facilities to Try on Your Next Vacation

Looking for easy, affordable vacation ideas? Military recreation centers are the perfect way to package everything you and your family need in one place; no stress, no hassle! Previously, we highlighted great military recreational lodging facilities all over the U.S.  Here is the overseas edition featuring 10 more facilities for …

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17 U.S. Military Recreation Facilities to Try on Your Next Vacation

Whether you’re planning a 2-week vacation or a weekend getaway, sometimes you just want something simple that won’t break the bank. Fortunately, there are military recreation areas all over the country that could be just what you’re looking for. With lodging options ranging from rustic campsites to upscale lodges, the …

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A military RV park and campground next to a lake

Top 5 Tips for Using Military Campgrounds

In this guest post, Julie Chickery from Chickery’s Travels, an Air Force retiree and full-time RV traveler, shares her tips for staying at military campgrounds. Looking for an affordable way to travel around the United States and make the most of your military benefits? Consider using U.S. military campgrounds and RV parks. …

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the bright lights of downtown tokyo at night

Staying at the New Sanno Hotel in Tokyo

Did you know there is a U.S. military hotel in Tokyo, Japan where you can stay for a fraction of the price of comparable civilian hotels? It’s called the New Sanno, and it’s a luxury hotel run by the U.S. Naval Joint Services Activity. If you plan to visit Tokyo, …

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Mt Fuji in summer

Climbing Mt. Fuji in One Day: Planning, Logistics, and Pictures!

Mount Fuji has profound importance and a mystical quality to the Japanese people. They refer to it as “Fuji-san,” a name of respect for the sacred mountain. At an elevation of 12,388 feet, Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and unmistakable in photographs. If you’ve ever flown into one …

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Top 3 Golf Courses in 2 Years of Travel

Today we have a guest post from my husband, Michiyo (Mike) Montague. He is an avid golfer and plays every course he can find. I asked him to write about his top 3 courses played during our recent world travels. Enjoy! ***** During my 30 years in the Army, I played …

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