Posted on 07/05/2006 5:31:42 PM PDT by SandRat
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 5, 2006) – Department of Defense ID cardholders are eligible for weekly condominium rentals at 3,500 resorts in 80 countries worldwide.
Provided by Morale, Welfare and Recreation and sponsored by Resort Condominium International, the Armed Forces Vacation Club offers space-available condominiums for $299 a week.
The program gives Soldiers and other DoD workers affordable accommodations in condominiums that would otherwise go empty, according to Verlin Abbott, RCI director of AFVC.
While the program provides low-cost accommodations to vacation resorts across the globe, Abbott stressed that the condos are “space available” only.
“Don’t expect to go to Virginia Beach on the Fourth of July. Go about this with the same approach as a Space-A Hop (flight),” Abbott said, adding that the best time to search for a condo is 45-55 days out.
For such high-demand areas as Hawaii, Las Vegas and Key West, users rarely see openings until a couple of weeks out, especially during peak seasons.
For each reservation booked using a post identification number, the installation MWR program receives $25 from the club.
“This money helps add to welfare and recreation programs for Soldiers,” said Elvira Franco, manager of the Information, Ticketing and Registration Office at Fort Bliss, Texas.
“I’m often asked, ‘What are the dues?’” said Abbott. “If you’re wearing a uniform, you’ve already paid your dues. We hope all Soldiers get a chance to take advantage of the program – they deserve it.”
The AFVC is available to active-duty and reserve members, adult military dependents, retired service members and their families, Department of Defense civilians, non-appropriated civilians, retired DoD civilians, foreign exchange service members on permanent duty with DoD, DoD dependent school teachers, 100-percent disabled veterans and some contractors working on a military installation.
For more information visit the Armed Forces Vacation Club Web site at www.afvclub.com.
(Editor’s note: Luke Elliott writes for The Monitor at Fort Bliss, Texas.)
A chance for a little R&R.
I've used it and given certificates as gifts.
AFVC is AWESOME!!!!! Highly recommend them - I tell everyone I know that qualifies about them.
I have never heard of this this. Thanks.
Spread the word on this.
What a way for returning heroes to have a reunion with their spouse.
I had my retirement ceremony today but I have to go into work tomorrow for a few more things. I will make sure I get this out to everyone.
Congratulations on your Retirement.
Thanks
BUMP for attention........tell your friends.
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