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As a first responder, you’ve earned the right to a vacation, and in fact, you need the time to decompress. Travel can get expensive though, especially if you have a family.

Discounts and special offers can help lighten the expense. Here’s a look at companies offering exclusive travel and hotel discounts for police officers, fire fighters, and other first responders. In some cases, you may be able to combine these with civilian discounts for even bigger savings.

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About These First Responder Travel and Hotel Discounts

✔ This list is current as of this writing. Vendors can change their policies and offers at any time.

✔ Be prepared to verify your first responder status, either in person with valid identification or via a digital service like ID.me .

✔ Some of these offers may have exclusions attached, and not be available at all of their locations. The links I’ve provided below for each vendor provide additional details.

Hotel Discounts for Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Other First Responders

Marriott bonvoy salute to heroes.

Some of Marriott’s properties include Sheraton, Westin, Courtyard, and Residence Inn.

Offer: Up to 50% off their best available rate

Please note: You’ll need a special code (found on the page in link provided below). The offer is subject to certain dates. You can also earn free nights by signing up for a free Marriott rewards card .

Marriott first responder discount details

IHG Hotels & Resorts U.S. Government Rate

Some of IHG’s brands include Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and Kimpton hotels.

Offer: A percentage off their Best Flex Rate

Please note: Discounts are controlled by individual hotels. All government employees, including federal, state, county, and local, are eligible. ​​You can also earn free nights by signing up for a free IHG rewards card .

IHG first responder discount details

Hilton All-Inclusive First Responder Discount

All dining & drinks are included.

Offer: 15% off their lowest rates

Please note: You need to sign up for a free ID.me account to access the offer.

Hilton All-Inclusive first responder discount details

Hyatt All-Inclusive First Responder Discount

Hyatt’s all-inclusive resorts are located in the Mexico and the Caribbean. Everything is included, including dining.

Offer: 15% off their lowest rate

Hyatt All-Inclusive first responder discount details

Caesars Rewards First Responders Hotel Discounts

Caesars isn’t just in Las Vegas; they have hotels and resorts in California, Illinois, Colorado, and other states across the country.

Offer: Up to 30% off hotel stays

Please note: You’ll need to create a Caesars Rewards account and verify your identity via ID.me.

Caesars first responder discount details

Great Wolf Resorts Exclusive Offer for Howlin’ Heroes

Great Wolf, best known for their noted for their indoor water parks, has resorts across the country.

Offer: Up to 25% your next stay

Please note: Offer valid at participating locations and on certain dates

Great Wolf first responder discount details

Sandals (Resorts) Thanks You!

Offer: An additional 10% on top of their special promotions

Please note: You’ll need to fill out a form (via link below) with your booking number. Subject to verification. Registering is not a guarantee that your booking qualifies for the offer.

Sandals first responder discount details

Walt Disney World

Offer: Up to $80 off gate prices at its four Florida theme parks

Walt Disney World first responder discount details

Getaway Discount

If you’re into glamping, you’ll find Getaway’s tiny cabins (complete with bed, shower, drinking water, and other necessities) situated across the U.S.

Offer: 15% off every Getaway

Please note: You’ll need to verify your identity via ID.me.

Getaway first responder discount details

Atlantis (Paradise Island) Discount

Offer: Up to 25% off

Please note: You’ll need to register for a free ID.me account.

Atlantis first responder discount details

Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Discount

Offer: Up to 30% off their lowest rate

Please note: You’ll need to sign up for a free ID.me account to confirm your identification.

Planet Hollywood first responder discount details

Car Rental Travel Discounts for Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Other First Responders

Hertz car rental discount.

Offer: Up to 25% off a car rental

Please note: You’ll need to sign up for a free ID.me account to confirm your identity.

Hertz first responder discount details

Enterprise Rent-a-Car Discount

Enterprise first responder discount details

Thrifty Car Rental Discount

Thrifty first responder discount details

Alamo Car Rental Discount

Alamo first responder discount details

Budget Car Rental Discount

Please note: You’ll need to sign up for a free ID.me account to confirm you identity.

Budget first responder discount details

Attraction Travel Discounts for Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Other First Responders

Nhl hockey tickets discount.

Offer: Doesn’t specify amount of discount

NHL first responder discount details

MLB Baseball Tickets Discount

Please note: You’ll need to register for free ID.me account to confirm your identity.

MLB first responder discount details

NCAA Basketball Tickets Discount

NCAA first responder discount details

San Diego Zoo & Safari Park Discount

Offer: Savings of more than 15%

San Diego Zoo first responder discount details

Las Vegas Shows Discount

Offer: Save more than 50% off a variety of shows

Las Vegas first responder discount details

Six Flags Ticket Discount

Offer: Save up to 50%

Six Flags first responder discount details

Kennedy Space Center Discount

Offer: Savings of up to 30% off admission

Kenney Space Center first responder discount details

Other Ways First Responders Can Save on Travel

Not every business publishes their discounts and promotions. Plus with some chains, discounts can vary by region. If in doubt, it doesn’t hurt to ask.

Check Out ID.me

ID.me is a digital verification site that also maintains a list of partners that offer travel (and other) discounts to first responders. The service is free to members .

Check With Your Police or Firefighter Union

Fraternal Order of Police members , for example, can save up to 30% off Avis car rentals. And International Association of Fire Fighters members receive up to 25% off with many of the major car rental companies through Union Plus.

Look Into Civilian Discounts

If you plan to do a lot of travel, it makes sense to sign up for free airline and hotel reward programs. In some cases, you may be able to combine your first responder and civilian discounts. Here are some other simple ways to save on travel .

Link Your Starbucks and Delta Accounts

If you’re a coffee drinker who has both a Starbucks Rewards and Delta Airlines account, you can link them together to earn miles. You can earn one mile for every $1 you spend at participating Starbucks stores, plus receive double stars on Delta travel days.

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Military and First Responder Appreciation - Save 15%

As a tribute to the men and women of service and as a way of saying thank you, we’d like to present Military and First Responders with a special savings of 15% off flexible rates at participating Marriott Vacation Club®, Westin® Vacation Club and Sheraton® Vacation Club resorts in the U.S., Caribbean and Mexico.

Experience the villa difference with home-like comforts and conveniences, including kitchens or kitchenettes, spacious living areas, and more. Or, choose a comfortable guest room, perfect for a quick weekend escape.

Reserve online or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US or one of our toll-free worldwide reservation numbers and quote the Promotional Code XYD for this offer.

Special Rate Details:

• 15% off Flexible Rates
• Valid for United States Active, Reserve and Retired Military, National Guard and First Responders
• Must present valid Military or First Responder I.D. at check-in
• The Westin Kierland Villas, Scottsdale
• Sheraton Desert Oasis Villas, Scottsdale
• Marriott's Canyon Villas 
• The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs
• The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
• Marriott's Shadow Ridge I - The Villages
• Marriott's Shadow Ridge II - The Enclaves
• Marriott's Desert Springs Villas I
• Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
• Marriott's Timber Lodge
• Grand Residences by Marriott, Lake Tahoe - Studios, 1, & 2 Bedrooms
• Grand Residences by Marriott Lake Tahoe - 1 to 3 bedrooms & Pent.
• Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Francisco
• Marriott's Newport Coast Villas
• Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Diego
• Sheraton Lakeside Terrace Villas at Mountain Vista, Avon, Vail Valley
• Sheraton Mountain Vista Villas, Avon / Vail Valley
• Marriott's Mountain Valley Lodge at Breckenridge
• Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas
• Marriott's StreamSide Douglas at Vail
• Marriott's StreamSide Evergreen at Vail
• Marriott's StreamSide Birch at Vail
• The Westin Riverfront Mountain Villas, Beaver Creek Mountain
• Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando
• Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas, I-Drive/Orlando
• Marriott's Grande Vista
• Marriott's Cypress Harbour Villas
• Marriott's Harbour Lake
• Marriott's Lakeshore Reserve
• Marriott's Imperial Palms Villas
• Marriott's Royal Palms
• Marriott's Sabal Palms
• Sheraton PGA Vacation Resort, Port St. Lucie
• Vistana Beach Club
• Marriott's Oceana Palms
• Marriott's Ocean Pointe
• Marriott's BeachPlace Tower s
• Marriott's Villas at Doral
• Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, South Beach
• Marriott's Crystal Shores
• Marriott's Legends Edge at Bay Point
• The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Ka'anapali
• The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
• The Westin Ka/anapali Ocean Resort Villas North
• Marriott's Maui Ocean Club - Molokai, Maui & Lanai Towers
• Marriott's Maui Ocean Club - Lahaina & Napili Towers
• Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club
• Marriott's Kauai Lagoons - Kalanipu'u
• Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club
• Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas
• The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
• Marriott's Waikoloa Ocean Club
• Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club

Massachusetts

• Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House, Boston
• Marriott's Willow Ridge Lodge
• Marriott's Grand Chateau
• Marriott's Fairway Villas
• Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, New York City

South Carolina

• Sheraton Broadway Resort Villas
• Marriott's OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes
• Marriott's SurfWatch
• Marriott's Grande Ocean 
• Marriott's Barony Beach Club
• Marriott's Harbour Point and Sunset Pointe at Shelter Cove
• Marriott's Heritage Club
• Marriott's Harbour Club
• Marriott's Monarch at Sea Pines
• Marriott's MountainSide
• Marriott's Summit Watch
• Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony

Washington, D.C.

• Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at the Mayflower

Caribbean/Mexico

• The Westin St. John Resort Villas
• Marriott's Frenchman's Cove
• Marriott's St. Kitts Beach Club
• Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club
• Marriott's Aruba Surf Club
• The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun
• The Westin Cancun Resort Villas & Spa
• The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas & Spa, Cancun
• The Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas
• The Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas - Baja Point
• Marriott Vacation Club at Los Sueños

Terms & Conditions:  The Military and First Responder Appreciation Rate is 15 percent off flexible rates and valid for United States: Active, Reserve and Retired Military, National Guard and First Responders. Must present valid Military or First Responder ID at check-in. Without required I.D., rate will be increased to market rate. Limit of 2 rooms per valid ID per night. Late arrival or early departure will forfeit special rate. Upon check out rate will revert to best available. Name changes must be requested by the guest or travel agent that booked the original reservation. Reservations may not be assigned or transferred in any manner to any third party. Limited number of rooms are available for this promotion. Tax is additional. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Advance reservations required. Other restrictions apply. Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations.

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Best Travel Discounts for Military and First Responders

By: Sarah Marshall

At TravelAble, we are always looking for ways to provide our clients with the best prices on the best vacations.  Right now, some of the best travel discounts are those offered to members of the military and first responders.

In today’s climate, members of the military and our first responders are our real-life superheroes. They put their lives on the line, see things that most people cannot fathom, and then live with the memories and experiences for the rest of their lives. They are the first ones to brush off praise, with a humble, “I’m just doing my job,” regardless of how many lives they have saved.

Many times, they don’t get the thanks they deserve. When favorite destinations offer travel discounts for the military and first responders, this is the tourism industry’s small way to say thank you to these brave men and women. First responder and military travel discounts also help cash-strapped families to go on trips that provide rest and relaxation, as well as the ability to reconnect as a family.

We here at TravelAble are honored to help members of the military, police officers, and firefighters get away from their day-to-day lives and make memories with their families.

While the list of discounts is always growing, here we highlight some of the deeper discounts and most welcoming destinations for military members, first responders, and their families.

Military Discounts for Flights

Airline discounts vary from airline to airline, and some are only applicable when a member of the military and their dependents are traveling on official orders. Many airlines offer perks like free checked baggage or discounts off of their standard rates. United Airlines offers access to their United Club Lounge to military members either in uniform, or with present leave orders or with R&R papers. This is a great perk, since the United Club includes free drinks, snacks, WiFi, and a quiet place to relax.

Cruise Lines

Police and firefighter cruise discounts.

Several cruise lines offer discounts to police officers and firefighters, including Royal Caribbean, Holland America Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises, and Costa Cruises. Discounts are typically only available for certain ships and specific sailing dates. Occasionally we can find first responder cruises, which offer discounted pricing, special perks, and the bonus of spending time with fellow first responders and their families.

Military Cruise Discounts

Disney Cruise Lines offers discounts to active and retired members of the United States military, but they are limited to approximately ten sailings a year. Additionally, Disney Cruise Line only offers 50 staterooms per cruise to be booked with the military travel discount.

Other cruise lines that offer military cruise discounts to members of the United States military include Carnival Cruise Lines, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America, and Celebrity Cruises. Discounts are often limited depending upon when you are sailing and which ship you are on.

Hotels and Resorts

Great wolf lodge.

Great Wolf Lodge is a chain of resorts offering family friendly accommodations and indoor water parks. Located around the United States, you can plan a trip specifically to visit the indoor water parks or we can help you find other activities and excursions to make a memorable vacation. Great Wolf Lodge offers a 30% discounted room rate to all firefighters, emergency medical service personnel, police officers, and both active and retired members of the military through their Howlin’ Heroes program .

Ceasar’s Entertainment

If a Vegas trip for the adults is on your must-do list, Caesar’s Entertainment offers a 10% discount on their room rates for first responders and members of the military . This 10% discount can be added on to other discounts, which is unique to this property. Caesar’s Entertainment also owns and operates resorts in Southern California, Lake Tahoe, New Orleans, Los Cabos, and Dubai.

Hawk’s Cay Resort

Located on Duck Key (near Marathon Key) in the Florida Keys, Hawk’s Cay Resort offers the Heroes Salute discount on hotel rooms for military personnel and first responders. Rooms are available for reduced rates, and you can also save on activities and experiences, and participate in special weekly events.

B Resort and Spa

This resort, located at Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida, offers reduced hotel room rates for first responders and members of the military.  You can enjoy all of the benefits of staying on Disney World property, like Extra Magic Hours and Disney transportation.

Shades of Green Resort

Shades of Green is a unique resort on Disney property that is reserved just for military service members. Military discounts are based on rank, and you can also take advantage of special savings on dining packages for restaurants at the Shades of Green resort.

Seward Alaska Resort

Seward Alaska Resort is another resort open only to active and retired members of the United States military. This is an amazing place to experience Alaska and enjoy sled dog tours, kayaking, deep sea fishing, hiking and more.

Let Us Help Your Find the Best Price

Often, military and first responder travel discounts provide less of a savings than some other travel discounts available. One of the benefits of working with TravelAble is we will compare eligible discounts with other savings to make sure to create the best vacation within your budget. We can help you book flights, cruises, hotels, rental cars, purchase theme park tickets, and so much more.

Contact us today to get started on planning your next vacation!

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Accommodation and car rental deals for critical workers

Healthcare workers and first responders are heroes in our communities, especially as they turn the tide in the face of COVID-19. To help these critical workers find safe places to stay, we’re rounding up a list of providers that are offering discounts and special accommodations. We’ll keep this list as current as possible. Stay strong, stay safe.

(Note: while we strive to keep this list up-to-date, please be sure to verify each offer on the partner’s website before booking.)

Deals for healthcare professionals, first responders and essential workers

Now, health workers, even their families with them, can benefit from the privilege of a 40% discount on Turkish Airline Flights. To use this exclusive discount, please login with your Miles&Smiles membership number, and fill in the Health Professional Registration Form. TurkishAirlines will then send your promocode after the registration.

Marriott has established a “Community Caregiver Rate” at participating hotels across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America. This special rate allows hospitals and other medical organizations to make hassle-free reservations – online, immediately, with no prior contract.

Choice Hotels is extending special hotel rates to the workers and volunteers serving our communities during the COVID-19 crisis. These Choice Care rates are available to all workers and volunteers that the Department of Homeland Security has identified as Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers.

First responders will have access to a dedicated VIP reservation service from IHG, which will carefully match local needs with nearby hotels. With nearly 4,000 IHG hotels across the country, these first responders can rest and recharge near the medical facilities at which they work, with accommodation costs (up to 50 million IHG Rewards Club points) covered by IHG.

Sonder is offering a contactless checkin/checkout experience, alongside unprecedented discounts on extended stays and an additional discount for applicable workers. Use promo code KAYAK50 for additional savings on stays longer than 14 days.

Airbnb hosts are offering healthcare staff and first responders places to stay that allow them to be close to their patients — and safely distanced from their own families. Airbnb is waiving all fees for the first 100,000 bookings that happen through this program.

In addition to the the absolute highest standards of cleanliness, FOX Rent a Car is waiving cancellation and no show fees, surcharges for driver under 25, offering local rates at select locations and more.

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Military cruise deals: Save big if you’re a service member, first responder or teacher

Many cruise lines honor those who serve our country with various year-round discounts. Some cruise lines extend deals beyond active and retired military personnel, offering special rates to first responders, medical personnel and educators.

From onboard credits to a free cruise, here's a line-by-line list of military discounts and other deals worth checking out.

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AmaWaterways

Active and retired U.S. service members can take advantage of a special military discount of $250 off an AmaWaterways river cruise using the code "MIL250" at the time of booking. You can also combine the discount with other promotions or offers.

Alternatively, active military members and veterans can utilize an exclusive two-for-one cruise fare promotion for select river cruises in 2024 to destinations like Vienna; Regensburg, Germany; and Paris. Mention the promo code "MIL2FOR1" at the time of booking.

Details : amawaterways.com

Carnival Cruise Line

Active and retired military members receive discounted cruise rates, onboard credits and reduced deposits on Carnival Cruise Line sailings. The line also hosts military appreciation gatherings for service members and their families. Additionally, you'll find a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge aboard several Carnival ships.

Details : carnival.com

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises offers active and retired U.S. and Canadian military members $25 off bookings of inside and ocean-view cabins and a $100 discount on veranda cabins and above on select sailings. This discount applies to the first and second guests in the same cabin.

The offer applies to select cruises of four nights or longer and excludes Galapagos sailings.

Details : celebritycruises.com

Disney Cruise Line

Active and retired U.S. military members and their spouses receive special rates on select Disney Cruise Line sailings. Prices start at $200 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. The offer is only valid for new bookings and is limited to one cabin per service member, per sailing.

Details : disneycruise.disney.go.com

Holland America

Active U.S. and Canadian military members and veterans receive a $100 onboard credit per cabin on every new booking of a Holland America cruise. The same discount is extended to educators in the U.S. You can apply the credit to products or services, such as shore excursions, beverages and spa treatments, while on board.

Details : Military discount ; teacher discount

Margaritaville at Sea

In 2024, Margaritaville at Sea updated its popular Heroes Sail Free program, renaming it Heroes Sail Free and First.

The new program offers all active and veteran military, first responders, law enforcement officers, medical personnel and educators in the U.S. a free sailing with a paying guest as often as they like throughout the year. The offer applies to sailings aboard Margaritaville at Sea Islander, the line's newest ship, as well as Margaritaville at Sea Paradise.

With the addition of the Heroes Sail First component, qualified passengers also receive an Express Pass, which includes priority embarkation and disembarkation at both home and destination ports, two complimentary welcome beverages, priority luggage delivery and expedited booking assistance for shore excursions for all sailing destinations.

The offer applies to windowless inside cabins only. Any additional cabin guest who does not qualify for the program must pay the standard cruise sailing rate. While the cruise is free, guests are required to pay all port taxes, fees and gratuities.

Details : margaritavilleatsea.com

MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises offers discounted fares to all active and retired U.S. military personnel and family members traveling with them. You can receive a 5% discount on inside and ocean-view cabins, a 10% discount on balcony cabins and suites and a "kids sail free" promotion on select sailings.

Additionally, MSC will not penalize cancellations due to deployment. You will receive a 100% future cruise credit for two years from cancellation (with verification from the commanding officer).

Details : msccruisesusa.com

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line 's Military Appreciation Program provides exclusive benefits to U.S. military members, veterans, the National Guard, reserves and their spouses. Members of the program receive a 10% discount on all cruise fares. It's also combinable with the Free at Sea program, which includes free drinks, airfare for a second guest, Wi-Fi and other perks.

NCL also runs its Giving Joy contest each May during Teacher Appreciation Week. Winning educators within the U.S. receive a seven-night cruise for two.

Details : Military discount ; Giving Joy contest

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises extends up to $250 in free onboard spending credit to U.S. and Canadian veterans and active, retired and disabled military personnel. You can apply the credit toward specialty dining, onboard shopping, shore excursions and spa treatments.

Throughout the year, the line also has special promotions for first responders, medical professionals and teachers (no specials were available at the time of publication). Those who qualify can verify their status through Princess' website and sign up to receive notifications of promotions.

Details: Military discount ; first responder and medical professional discount ; teacher discount

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean offers military rates to active and retired personnel, veterans and their spouses in the U.S. and Canada. The line also extends discounts to police officers (local, state or federal) and firefighters. The discount applies to friends and family members staying in the same cabin as the eligible service member or first responder.

The special rates vary from sailing to sailing, and the best way to access the discount is by booking through a travel agent or directly with Royal Caribbean over the phone.

Details : royalcaribbean.com

Bottom line

Many of these discounts are minor but are still nice if you want to shave a few dollars off the cost of a cruise vacation. For the best deals in addition to military discounts, do your research, look for sales and compare prices across travel sellers. Enlisting a travel agent to help with vacation planning is another great way to unlock cruise perks and discounts.

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An ultimate guide on Moscow Metro for first-comers

Anastasiya Molchanova

Travel tips for moscow.

Moscow public transport is very convenient and easy for first-comers to get around. Busses , trams , the metro , and the Moscow Central Circle are renovated and not really expensive, but there is a lifehack that tourists don’t usually know about. This ultimate guide will help you out. When you get to a metro station, what is the first thing you do? Correct, you get a ticket. So, you have to go straight to the ticket office and ask for a metro card called “ Troika ”. It costs 50 roubles, and this money is given back to you when you return the card (you can do it at any station you want, not necessarily at the one where you purchased it). Now, each of your rides costs 38 roubles, instead of 55 . Also, when you get a card, you don’t have any credit on it, so you have to top up your card at the ticket office or a ticket machine.

Where can it be used?

1) moscow metro.

Moscow metro is large, and it has more than 200 stations. You will never be late if you take Moscow Metro . Plus some stations are breath-taking, and they look like museums, for example Kievskaya , Park Pobedy , Novoslobodskaya . You can even book an excursion to learn more about the history of Moscow Metro !

2) Busses, trams and trolleys

Public transport in Moscow is the easiest way to get around, and if you don’t feel like spending your time under the ground, you can take a bus, a tram or a trolley. This kind of transport is more interesting as you can do some sightseein g while going to the city centre. The price is still the same, one ride costs 38 roubles.

3) Moscow Central Circle

Moscow Central Circle , an overland encircle line of metro, was opened a couple of years ago, and it helps out a lot of people every day. For tourists, Moscow Central Circle is useful because it’s another way of discovering Moscow . From the train, many places of interest can be observed: Moscow City Skyscrapers , Luzhniki Stadium and many more.

Moscow Transport is not expensive, but we can still save up some money when using it. This guide’s aim is to tell you about the “ Troika ” card that gives a 20 percent discount , and it’s very useful for first-comers who don’t feel like taking a taxi every now and then. Moreover, you can find out more about Russian culture in Moscow Metro, as it is a piece of art. Feel free to book an excursion there. Remember to give the “Troika” card back to the ticket office, so that you can help the environment (it takes about 400 years for plastics to decompose) and get back your 50 roubles .

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The Golden Rules of Retirement Travel

By Stacey Lastoe

This is part of a collection of stories celebrating the many shapes retirement travel can take. Read more here.

Bonni and Bob Gumport travel regularly in their retirement. Not beholden to one short vacation a year (they average seven big ones), their compounding experience has allowed them to develop a code of rules by which they abide— tips and tricks to use wherever they go. After one too many of the small rooms common in boutique hotels, for example, they’ve cut them out entirely. Also out of the question are walking tours within two days of arrival in a new destination, as they prefer to settle in. Their daughter Lauren describes them as “pros on retiree travel,” but they are not the only ones with advice to give.

There are former museum curators who have learned not to overbook themselves; solo travelers who always learn a little of the local language. Adherence to anyone’s rules will never ensure a vacation free of hiccups, where no flight is ever delayed , every tour is worth the hours put in, and every meal sublime . But learning from others may improve your chances of a good time—even when things inevitably go sideways. We’ve spoken to over 20 retired travelers to hear how their Golden Years have informed the way that they travel. Below, find some of their savviest secrets for better trips.

1. Take a ride on the hop-on, hop-off bus tour

If she’s traveling in a city that offers one of those double-decker hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours, Denver -based Heidi Burtoni, 65, who goes on multiple trips per year, is definitely stepping aboard. Burtoni says it’s a great way to figure out the rest of her itinerary, get tips from other travelers and the tour guide, and get a feel for the new city. “It’s the first thing I do to get the lay of the land,” says Burtoni. Her previous career in sales means the frequent solo traveler will “talk to anybody,” so these tours also open the door for socializing and making connections.

Know what to skip—“whether that means avoiding tourist traps, the most sweltering hours at fairs, or not putting yourself in danger by flagging a taxi when it's unsafe," says Lynn Zelevansky.

2. Figure out what to avoid

For Paul and Lynn Zelevansky (77 and 76, respectively), travel is less about hitting all the top spots and more about learning where not to go, “whether that means avoiding tourist traps, the most sweltering hours at fairs, or not putting yourself in danger by flagging a taxi when it’s unsafe.” They visit the Venice Biennale in fall, now, rather than at the opening, to avoid the worst of the crushes—it also helps them more effectively skirt the city's infamous pickpockets (Lynn's wallet was stolen on a crowded vaporetto ferry in 2022).

3. BYOTP (Bring Your Own Toilet Paper)

“Toilet paper in Europe is very scratchy … not good for sensitive parts,” says Florida native Karen Butera, an avid pickleball player who often travels with the sport in mind. Whenever overseas, she always travels with her own toilet paper. Butera, 66, is taking her granddaughter to see Taylor Swift in Paris this summer, and, yes, she will be packing TP—creature comforts are even more crucial on the road than they are at home.

4. Don’t overschedule

Packed-to-the-brim itineraries used to be J. Patrice Marandel’s MO, but these days, the former chief curator at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is more keen on scheduling “plenty of time for the unexpected.” Gone are the nonstop days with planned breakfasts, lunches, and dinners; instead, Marandel, 79, leaves room for the possibility of something unexpected and “exciting.” It often pays off.

5. Pack light

Buffalo, New York-based Lisa LaLonde, 74, and her travel companion Antoinette Judelsohn, 70, whom she’s been traveling with for over a decade, are pros at packing light . The pals can manage for a month on very little, relying on the versatility of black leggings and black tops, says LaLonde. The trick? Develop a travel uniform, bring just a few versions, and wash undergarments as necessary, says Judelsohn. Big suitcases stuffed to the brim with a ton of different outfits are more of a hassle than a luxury. “They’re a pain in the neck if you’re getting on a train or off a train … or moving from one city to another,” says LaLonde.

“Anybody and their brother with an RV travels on Sunday,” warns Jenelle Jones.

6. Don't get (too) excited

Judelsohn, a former teacher who met LaLonde when they worked together at the same school in Buffalo, has another travel rule that’s served her well: Letting go of expectations. “I never get excited about a trip,” says Judelsohn. Instead, the savvy traveler lets the excitement emerge based on what's in front of her in the moment.

7. Avoid traveling on Sundays

RVer Jenelle Jones, 64, is against traveling on Sundays. As she puts it, “anybody and their brother with an RV travels on Sunday.” Long weekend RVers who have to get back for work on Monday use Sundays to head home, so retired Jones, 64, simply avoids the day altogether. It's also, according to her, the “biggest day to get in an RV wreck”— yet another reason to sit back and relax. You have nowhere you need to be, after all. Take advantage.

8. Learn a few words of the local language

Charlotte Simpson , whose blog Traveling Black Widow documents her travels (100 countries and counting so far), says her number one travel rule is to learn a few key phrases—hello, goodbye, please, thank you—in the dominant language of the places she visits. Simpson says her efforts are always well received. “I just find, inevitably, it sort of stuns people when I even just say good morning.” Simpson, who prefers not to reveal her age, says she gets a lot out of bridging the language gap with just a few words: “It just makes people so friendly and so happy that you took this moment to learn [their language].”

9. Travel slower

When you cram too much into a single trip, “the whole experience just kind of becomes a blur,” say Gillian Batt, 43, and Stephanie Myers, 51, whose blog Our Freedom Years documents their early retirement and subsequent travels. The couple, who hail from Ontario, Canada, say staying in one place for an extended period of time helps them avoid travel burnout, keep costs low, and enjoy the whole experience more. All that rushing around on limited PTO? Well behind them.

For RVers like Norm, keeping things flexible is key.

10. Go your own way

The pandemic crystallized things for Kim Kelly Stamp , 65, and her wife Liz Schick, 62, who left it all behind and decided to travel around the country in a red 21-foot teardrop trailer. They’ve since gotten really good at going with the flow. “We know where we’re going to stay along the way, but we hold that really loosely and give ourselves the opportunity to make something else happen,” explains Stamp. This approach led them to Laurel, Mississippi, where the HGTV show Hometown —of which Stamp and Schick are big fans of, is based. Instead of following a regimented schedule, they followed their passion when the road forked, literally.

11. Keep an open heart and mind

In spite of being seasoned travelers, John and Bev Martin, 60, who started the RetirementTravelers site to share their journey with others, admit they still need to remind themselves that they can’t control everything. “We have to be patient and receptive to the lessons the world is trying to teach,” says the couple. One that keeps coming up? “Retirement is not the time to stop dreaming about new and different routes in life.”

12. Do your research

The Gumports appreciate getting a taste of the local culture wherever they are traveling, and they’re not opposed to tours or experiences that deliver on this front. But Bonni has a few words of advice: “If you’re looking at purchasing something that uses words such as ‘bespoke, artisanal, farm-to-table’ and more fluffy adjectives, make sure these experiences are as authentic as they sound.” Read reviews thoroughly and take the time to research before you buy, advises Bonni. It's fun to be spontaneous, but it's easy to be misled by clever marketing and buzzwords.

13. It’s a marathon—not a sprint

It wasn’t long before Brenda Huyhn adopted—and adapted— a popular van-lifer rule: Don’t travel more than 3 hours, get in by 3 p.m., and stay at least 3 nights. Huyhn, who at 47 retired earlier than many, is adamant about not trying to do too much in one day to avoid burnout. She and her husband take their time, prioritizing “quality over quantity” with their stops and stays. It makes the entire experience all the richer.

14. You can always head home

Diana Petterson is on track to hit the 100-country mark just in time for her 70th birthday in 2026. But as much as the Black solo traveler loves seeing the world, she’s not afraid to ditch a trip if something isn’t working out. “Wherever I am in the world, if for whatever reason I am uncomfortable, or I don't feel well … I’m going to plop down that credit card , and get home.”

15. Start the day early to avoid the crowds

Artist Simma Liebman, 76, enjoys going to museums while visiting new cities and places. But since the retiree is immunocompromised, she plans these outings a little differently. Now Liebman hits the museums “as early in the day as possible” and masks up while taking in the art "unless there are very few people inside.” Whatever your motivation, rising early is something you can be sure the hordes of 20-something backpackers won't be doing. Beat them to all the best spots.

“I like a very good hotel, but not necessarily the best,” says Betty. Focus on getting the right location.

16. Base yourself strategically

Betty, 80, an art collector who declined to share her last name, has found that mid-sized hotels (meaning about 200 rooms) in central locations, with just enough of the services she wants and needs, do the job. “I like a very good hotel, but not necessarily the best,” says Betty. As long as you have the basics covered, it's really about location, location, location.

17. Don’t wait for tomorrow

Instead of putting off travel for a later date, Chicago -based Ruthie Maldonado-Delwiche advises those interested in exploring the world to get out there and “do it now.” Because “tomorrow isn’t promised,” Maldonado-Delwiche, who’s been traveling since she retired in 2017, says. Don't wait if there’s something you want to do or a place you want to visit.

Former psychiatrist Ann Heaslett, 60, who aims to run the six major world marathons in her retirement, feels exactly the same way. “There’s no time like the present.”

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Summer camp at St. Paul airport seeks to inspire future first responders

S everal years ago, Steve Hurvitz helped launch The Learning Jet program at downtown St. Paul's Holman Field to inspire young people to seek careers in aviation. Thousands have answered the call, learning about air flight careers from pilots to mechanics.

In 2022, he figured, why not use the same idea to entice teens to consider careers as first responders?

"We need them," Hurvitz said of the emergency personnel who answer the call every day. "I thought, 'Why not show the kinds of great thing they do every day?'"

The 2024 First Responders Camp will run June 24-28, based at the Learning Jet's renovated hangar classroom at the St. Paul airport. But this is not a classroom camp. The 24 students will see demonstrations by firefighters, SWAT team members, crisis negotiators, water rescue squads and air rescue units. Each participant in the free camp will even get a chance to go airborne.

Lt. Craig Benz is chief pilot with the Minnesota State Patrol flight section. He jumped at a chance to participate in the camp, he said.

"It's important for the younger generation to see what first responders are all about and the career opportunities that are out there," he said. "Often, they see only what movies show, or what's in the news media."

Benz, who has worked in the flight section for 14 years, has participated in a range of community events for seven or eight years, with the idea of fostering better understanding of what goes into what he considers a dream job.

"To mix law enforcement with aviation is a blessing," he said.

Last year, Hurvitz said, officials canceled the camp because too few students signed up. He blames not getting the word out early enough. "This year, we attacked it pretty hard," he said. Eighteen students are already registered. If enough students are interested, Hurvitz said, the camp rolls could increase from 24 to 30.

Students may apply to the camp through their high school counselor or the Boy Scouts Explorers program, he said. Or they can contact the Learning Jet online at thelearningjet.org . Applications must be submitted by May 31.

According to its Facebook page, "The Learning Jet is the first of its kind in the nation for engaging students in STEAM subjects and activities by incorporating hands-on activities in the classroom, cultivating enthusiasm for learning, relating it to real life experiences and fostering a long-term interest in continued learning in science, technology, engineering and math."

Dean Gale is a believer in building student interest in careers through experiential learning. The business manager for St. Paul Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 34 was part of a crew of trade union volunteers who renovated an airport hangar into the Learning Jet's classroom several years ago. He's on the Learning Jet board.

"This is about renewing interest in people serving our communities," Gale said.

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Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

Trains Moscow to Elektrostal: Times, Prices and Tickets

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The journey from Moscow to Elektrostal by train is 32.44 mi and takes 2 hr 7 min. There are 71 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:15 AM and the last at 11:46 PM. It is possible to travel from Moscow to Elektrostal by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

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Delta air lines posts a narrow q1 profit and says travel demand remains strong despite flight scares.

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Delta Air Lines eked out a narrow first-quarter profit and said Wednesday that demand for travel is strong heading into the summer vacation season, with travelers seemingly unfazed by recent incidents in the industry that ranged from a panel blowing off a jetliner in flight to a tire falling off another plane during takeoff.

Delta reported the highest revenue for any first quarter in its history and a $37 million profit. It expects record-breaking revenue in the current quarter as well. The airline said that second-quarter earnings will likely beat Wall Street expectations.

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CEO Ed Bastian said Delta's best 11 days ever for ticket sales occurred during the early weeks of 2024.

If travelers are worried about a spate of problem flights and increased scrutiny of plane maker Boeing , “I haven't seen it,” Bastian said in an interview. “I only look at my numbers. Demand is the healthiest I've ever seen.”

A slight majority of Delta's fleet of more than 950 planes are Boeing models, but in recent years it has bought primarily from Airbus , including a January order for 20 big Airbus A350s. As a result, Delta will avoid the dilemma facing rivals United Airlines and American Airlines, which can't get all the Boeing planes they ordered. United is even asking pilots to take unpaid time off in May because of a plane shortage.

“Airbus has been consistent throughout these last five years (at) meeting their delivery targets,” Bastian said.

Delta does not operate any Boeing 737 Max jets, the plane that was grounded worldwide after two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019, and which suffered the panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight this year. However, the Atlanta-based airline has ordered a new, larger version of the Max that still hasn't been approved by regulators. Bastian said Delta will be happy to use the Max 10 when they arrive.

While Delta has largely dodged headaches caused by Boeing, it faces other obstacles in handling this summer's crowds.

Delta is lobbying the federal government to again allow it to operate fewer flights into the New York City area. Otherwise, Delta could lose valuable takeoff and landing slots.

The Federal Aviation Administration granted a similar request last summer and even extended it until late October . The FAA said the relief helped airlines reduce canceled flights at the region's busy three main airports by 40%.

Peter Carter, an executive vice president who oversees government affairs, said Delta and other airlines need another waiver permitting fewer flights this summer because the FAA still doesn't have enough air traffic controllers.

“Absent the waiver, I think we would have, as an industry, some real challenges in New York,” Carter said.

Airlines for America, a trade group of the major U.S. carriers, is also pushing for a waiver from rules on minimum flights in New York. The FAA said it would review the request.

Delta customers will see another change — a new system for boarding planes . Instead of boarding by groups with names such as Diamond Medallions, Delta Premium Select and Sky Priority, passengers will board in groups numbered one through eight. The airline says it will be less confusing.

“When you have a number and you're standing in line, we are all trained to know when it's our turn,” Bastian said.

The change won't alter the pecking order of when each type of customer gets to board. Those with the cheapest tickets, Basic Economy, will still board last.

Delta's first-quarter profit follows a $363 million loss a year ago, when the results were weighed down by spending on a new labor contract with pilots.

“We expect Delta to be one of the few airlines to report a profit in the March quarter,” TD Cowen analyst Helane Becker said even before Delta’s results were released.

Delta said that excluding special items, it earned 45 cents per share. Analysts were expecting 36 cents per share, according to a FactSet survey.

The airline forecast second-quarter earnings of $2.20 to $2.50 per share. The Wall Street consensus was $2.22 per share. The company stood by its forecast of full-year earnings between $6 and $7 per share.

First-quarter revenue rose 8%, to $13.75 billion. Putting Delta's Pennsylvania refinery aside, operating revenue was slightly more than analysts predicted. The airline said second-quarter revenue will be 5% to 7% higher than a year ago.

The airline reported that large corporate customers — who were slower than leisure travelers to resume flying after the coronavirus pandemic — are spending more on travel, including firms in technology and financial services.

Delta has boosted profit by focusing more on premium passengers who pay the highest fares, and raking in money from a credit-card partnership with American Express.

Costs could rise too, however. Jet fuel is higher than it was a year ago, following a run-up in oil prices, and Delta is spending more on aircraft maintenance this year.

Shares of Delta Air Lines Inc. fell 2.3% by the end of regular trading Wednesday.

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