Military lodging The U.S. Military provides travel and lodging to its service at a reduced or free rate under certain conditions that vary from branch to branch. Listed here is a summary of information for each branch.

Army: 1. Central Reservations TOLL-FREE: 1-800-GOARMY-1 or 1-800-462-7691 COMMERCIAL: (256) 313-2790 DSN 897-2790 2. Availability of Quarters and Dining 3. TRADOC Schools - Dining Availability 4. Major Military and Associate Installations Information - Worldwide relocation information on major military and associate installations for use by service men and women and their families during permanent change of station moves.

Navy: 1. Navy Bachelor Housing 2. Dining Facilities 3. Navy Lodge 4. Major Military and Associate Installations Information – Worldwide relocation information on major military and associate installations for use by Service men and women and their families during permanent change of station moves.

Marines: 1. TRANSIENT BILLETING QUARTERS 2. TEMPORARY LODGING FACILITY DIRECTORY – Facilites used for Family lodging and military lodging for short-term housing accommodations for military members, their families, and guests both on official travel and while on non-duty status. 3. Major Military and Associate Installations Information - Worldwide relocation information on major military and associate installations for use by Service men and women and their families during permanent change of station moves.

Air Force: 1. Family Lodging and Dining Facilities The information contained in listings below describes availability of Air Force lodging and dining facilities throughout world for personnel in a TDY travel status. —CONUS LOCATIONS — OVERSEAS LOCATIONS — Codes used in Conus and Overseas listings — Glossary of References, Abbreviations, and Acronyms 2. Reservations & Lodging Facilities Directory 3. Major Military and Associate Installations Information - Worldwide relocation information on major military and associate installations for use by Service men and women and their families during permanent change of station moves. 4. Air Force Crossroads - Essential information on over three hundred military bases from around world. Most of information is provided by bases themselves, giving you firsthand knowledge of installations and their local surroundings.

Other: 1. OAG's Hotels @ Per Diem - This new website offers Government traveler up-to-date information on Hotels that are at Per Diem, and FEMA approved 2. GSA Best Available Military Lodging Values - The General Services Administration offers a web site for best available military lodging values that provides listings of lodging accommodations in cities across U.S. You may also contact GSA Hotline at (415) 522-4671. 3. Premier Lodging Program (PLP) - Under this program, government contracts with lodging properties in specific geographical areas for military lodging, which guarantee rooms at a set rate within established per diem. If you are in a branch of armed forces and wish to use military lodging or discounts you can acquire more specific information by contacting your commanding officer.

Military lodging General Information Lodging under military is not only afforded those servicemen in uniform but also to some contractors and civilians.

Information about Contractor Travel. Information about Living Quarters Allowance. Information about Military Lodging taxes.

Most military servicemen are eligible for per diem, a compensation rate for lodging. This per diem can be applied to a hotel for lodging expenses and there is a program available for hotels at per diem cost. This program is known as Hotels at Per Diem.

The government also makes available a free travel planner that contains most comprehensive worldwide travel information available to government or military traveler. You can acquire free travel planner here.

http://www.islandhideaway.net

B) Get acquainted with laws regarding Canada’s customs regulations. Here is a brief list of some items you are prohibited to bring into country:

• firearms and/or offensive weapons
• drugs
• certain fruits and/or plants that could contain harmful pests and diseases
• meat

How much money can I bring to Canada? You can bring as much money as you like; however, you must report all imports and exports of currency and monetary instruments equal to or greater than $10,000 CAN.

For more details concerning customs regulations, call (204) 983-3500 or (506) 636-5064 or visit Canadian Government’s customs and borders site.

Once details of your travel to Canada have been sorted out, you can relax. Arrive into Canada and have fun! Skate on Rideau Canal, stroll through old Montreal, or ski down Whistler’s mountain. Either way, you will surely enjoy your stay!

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