Vacations for VeteransVacations for Veterans

The goal is to award a standardized vacation package, generically alike but customized for each family. It will include: All transportation to and from Orlando

Hotel accommodations for up to five family members

Hotel restaurant meals

Tickets to the family’s choice of theme parks

One meal at the Boston Lobster Feast

$300 debit card to use for incidental expenses

Benefits Vacations Provide

Allow veterans to provide quality of life for their families, not just sustenance

Reduce stress

Improve mental outlook

Improve job performance

Strengthen family bonds

Positively affect physical health

Eligibility extends to any veteran who has been honorably discharged

Income categories Below threshold = totally free vacation

Above threshold = reduced prices

TCB Caring Hands will require a signed application and proof of discharge status, and will give the veteran written notification of acceptance

Orlando Dallas

Basic items

Accommodations – one room, plus tax 450 400

Meals (3/day x 5 people x $6 each), plus tip 450 450

In-town transportation, plus tax & insurance 95 95

Debit card for incidentals 300 300

Air or Bus Transportation

Attraction Costs (each person, per day) 40 - 90 35 – 78

Doubles for the family requiring two rooms Varies with veteran’s home locationVaries according to location and veterans’ families’ choices

Next states: California and Texas California has more than 2 million veterans Florida has more than 1.6 million veterans Texas has more than 1.6 million veterans

Soliciting VRBO’s (vacation rentals by owner) and timeshares for time donation

Accommodation properties owned by TCB Caring Hands to reduce hotel costs

Partnership with businesses offering military and veteran discounts

Preliminary plan assumes daily activity, but some veterans may only want to relax or take in a theme park one day instead of five.

Economic changes may change local and transportation costs

A survey of veterans using the site can guide program development and expansion plans