Vacations 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

OrlandoDallas Basic items Accommodations – one room, plus tax  Meals (3/day x 5 people x $6 each), plus tip450 In-town transportation, plus tax & insurance95 Debit card for incidentals300 Air or Bus Transportation  Attraction Costs (each person, per day) – 78  Doubles for the family requiring two rooms  Varies with veteran’s home location Varies 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