FORT RUCKER, Ala. (February 27, 2015) -- Despite recent cold snaps, warmer weather is just around the corner and the Fort Rucker MWR Central staff hopes the 27th Travel Extravaganza will provide plenty of ideas for much-needed spring and summer getaways.
The Travel Extravaganza is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 4 at The Landing. The event is free and open to the public.
"Soldiers, family members, retirees, and the public can expect the Travel Extravaganza to offer the most vendors ever," Heather Linnell, MWR Central travel clerk, said. "[Patrons will find] vacation and staycation ideas, and over 60 door prizes to include our three grand prizes -- one week Armed Forces Vacation Club stay, three nights at either Punta Cana or Sandpiper Club Med all-inclusive resorts, and four admissions with lunch with an astronaut from Kennedy Space Center.
"Prizes will begin being awarded at 11:15 a.m. and continue throughout the event," she added. "Registration is only available by attending the event between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m."
According to Michelle Harris, MWR Central program manager, year-to-year attendance jumped from 400 to 1,100 and she hope the wealth of vendors will help boost attendance again this year.
"The vendors make this event successful," Harris said. "Their respect for our military community is what fuels their participation and generosity at the Travel Extravaganza and throughout the entire year. The discounted pricing available through MWR Central and over 60 door prizes that will be awarded during these two hours are only because of our vendors.
"This event offers Soldiers, family members, retirees, civil service (employees), and surrounding communities an opportunity to speak directly with the experts in one location," she added. "Our No. 1 question is, 'What is there to do around Fort Rucker?' The Travel Extravaganza offers endless answers for all interests and ages."
Aside from the savings offered through various vendors, Harris said she feels the event provides incentive for families to plan a vacation and create precious memories.
"Memories last a lifetime," she said. "We, here at MWR Central, specialize and take great joy in serving our patrons looking to make memories. Opportunities for our military families can be minimal; however, the vast majority of military have large amounts of leave from previous deployment years when they arrive at Fort Rucker.
"For most, this is the perfect opportunity to use it," she added. "Whether visiting the beaches of (Panama City Beach) or Destin, New Orleans, Orlando only six hours away, Atlanta, or the Caribbean on a cruise or all-inclusive vacation, this duty assignment is where the service member or new retiree and those they care about can create those memories."
Harris said the event would not be possible without the hard work of the MWR Central travel clerks Alyssa Watson, Karen Key and Linnell.
"It takes the entire team to prepare for and execute this event," she said. "Thanks to each of the team members for their willingness to serve our patrons well."
For more information about the Travel Extravaganza, call 255-2997 or 255-9517.
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