Best Travel Deals for Veterans: How Hotels, Attractions and More Are Honoring Military Members

Image: Military member walking through airport with his family. (Photo Credit: Adobe/Jelena)
Image: Military member walking through airport with his family. (Photo Credit: Adobe/Jelena)
Patrick Clarke
by Patrick Clarke
Last updated: 7:00 AM ET, Tue November 3, 2026

Veterans Day is a time to take a pause and honor all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

The travel industry is doing just that with a plethora of savings and special perks for veterans, military members and their families before and after the November 11 festivities.

Here are some of the top travel deals awaiting those who have and continue to serve this November.

Aqua-Aston Hospitality

Aqua-Aston Hospitality boasts a portfolio of more than 20 properties across the Hawaiian Islands, from Aston Kāʻanapali Shores in Maui to Aston Waikīkī Beach Tower near the world-famous Waikīkī Beach on Oʻahu.

This Veterans Day, military members can save 15% on room rates with no amenity fees with the code MILITARY across all of Aqua-Aston's properties. Both the booking and travel windows are open year-round.

Aston Islander on the Beach

Aston Islander on the Beach. (Photo Credit: Aqua-Aston Hospitality)

Merlin Entertainments

Merlin Entertainments operates a robust portfolio of immersive family-friendly attractions in Florida, including LEGOLAND Florida Resort, SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium and Madame Tussauds Orlando.

To celebrate Veterans Day, the company is rewarding military members, veterans and first responders with a complimentary one-day ticket to the aforementioned attractions. Additionally, eligible guests can receive 50% off one-day tickets for up to six accompanying guests.

Guests must book by November 30, 2026 for travel through November 30, 2026. They can verify eligibility and obtain complimentary and discounted tickets in advance through ID.me or a local Military Ticket office.

Hotel Viata

Offering a taste of Tuscany in Texas Hill Country, Austin's Hotel Viata is offering special per diem rates for veterans and government employees in Travis County, Texas, that can be enjoyed year-round.

Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort, oceanview, accommodations, family room, Mexico

Ocean View Family Room at the new Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort, Mexico. (Photo Credit: Hilton)

Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive

Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive in Mexico's Riviera Maya is offering a Military Family Rate that features exclusive savings for active-duty and retired military personnel, veterans, reservists, and their spouses and families with valid U.S. or Canadian military ID.

This deal is valid for leisure stays only and military ID must be presented at check-in.

Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort

Elsewhere in the Mexican Caribbean, Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort is offering Hilton’s Military Family Rate for eligible active-duty and retired military members, veterans, reservists, and their spouses and families.

LEGOLAND California Resort

Entrance to Legoland California.

Entrance to Legoland California at dusk. (Photo Credit: Northstar Travel Group/Laurie Baratti)

LEGOLAND California Resort is celebrating Veterans Day by offering military members exclusive savings on one-day tickets, discounted Resort Hopper tickets with a second day free, and up to 10% off hotel stays at either of the resort’s two hotels. What's more, hotel stays include themed accommodations, daily hot breakfast and family-friendly perks.

These savings are available through the resort’s military booking portal and subject to ticket and hotel availability.

LEGOLAND Florida Resort

LEGOLAND Florida is also offering free admission in honor of Veterans Day this November. Military members can capitalize on free admission now through November 30 and save 50% on tickets for up to six guests.

National WWI Museum and Memorial

Admission into the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, is free for veterans and active-duty military personnel from November 6 through 11.

Queen Mary

Veterans and active-duty military personnel can experience the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach, California, while enjoying free admission this Veterans Day, November 11.

An aquarium tank at SeaWorld's Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience exhibit.

An aquarium tank at SeaWorld's Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience exhibit. (Photo Credit: SeaWorld)

SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating former military personnel with a 50% off discount on a SeaWorld Orlando Single Day Ticket for them and up to five guests. To take advantage, you must purchase tickets and visit by December 31, 2026.

Harley-Davidson Museum

Veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive free admission for themselves, one adult guest and up to four children at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 11. The deal is availbale with a valid military ID. The museum is also offering 10% off at the H-D Shop and MOTOR Restaurant.

Knott's Berry Farm

Southern California's Knott's Berry Farm is celebrating the armed forces by offering active-duty military and veterans discounted admission for themselves and up to five guests during Military Tribute Days, taking place now through December 17. Guests can purchase tickets online for $29 at Knotts.com or at the on-site ticket booths.

Knott's Berry Farm

Roller coaster ride at Knott's Berry Farm. (Photo Credit: Knott's Berry Farm)

Koʻa Kea Resort on Poʻipū Beach

Kauai's Koʻa Kea Resort is enticing veterans and military members to experience its elegant oceanfront accommodations with up to 25% off room rates this November.

Paséa Hotel & Spa

Travelers in search of a chic, contemporary oceanfront escape in Huntington Beach, California, need not look any further than Paséa Hotel & Spa. And this Veterans Day, the stylish hotel is offering military members 15% off the Best Available Rate Sunday through Thursday and 10% off the Best Available Rate Friday and Saturday.

National Parks

Veterans Day is the final fee-free entrance day at U.S. national parks this year so this is a deal that's open to all Americans. Additionally, veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and members of Gold Star Families are eligible for a Military Lifetime Pass that provides free access to their favorite protected lands year-round.


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Patrick Clarke

Patrick Clarke

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A Maryland native and wanderer who has lived across the U.S. from North Carolina to SoCal, Patrick Clarke graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in journalism. He previously worked for Bleacher

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