Veterans Day 2024 vacation deals and discounts announced to honor American heroes

As Americans prepare to honor heroes on Veterans Day, some travel companies are offering specials to give veterans and military personnel well-deserved vacations.

Sarah Basham, a travel adviser and supervisor at Travelmation, a licensed travel agency based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been a military spouse for more than 25 years.

Basham told Fox News Digital that for active-duty families, time together is "often fleeting." 

"We don't always know what our schedule for the year will be, so when our service members are home we make the most of every minute," said Basham. 

"Vacations are a way for us to get away from the pressure of service and really connect and bond as a family."

"Many service members had very strong travel restrictions, so when those were lifted, they were eager to get out and see the world with their families."

Bashman said there are many travel benefits for military families, and they should "take advantage of them and book a much deserved getaway."

"Norwegian Cruise Line is passionate about supporting the military community as David Herrera, our company president, is a veteran of the Army National Guard," a representative for Norwegian Cruise Line told Fox News Digital via email.

Sandals & Beaches Resorts is offering military personnel a 15% discount that can be applied to promotions as well. 

The Veterans Day deal will be offered through Nov. 16.

"When you are part of a military family, you go through many major life changes - like a move, quite regularly, so it's essential to have something like a vacation to look forward to. It's what keeps us going," said Bashman.