Spring is calling, so enjoy a vacation in Texas! Whether you are stationed near the airport in Bakersfield or San Diego, cheap airline tickets for military personnel are available on May 4. Round trip travel from Bakersfield to Houston Intercontinental Airport is only $453.72 and it costs just $410.34 to fly round trip from San Diego International Airport to Hobby Airport in Houston.
Texas is all about going big and Houston lives up to this promise. It is the largest city in the state and the fourth largest in the U.S. The Port of Houston handles more international waterborne tonnage than any other U.S. port. More than seven million people visit the Houston Museum District each year and the city has a team in every major professional league except the NHL.
Just like there are military discounts for airline tickets, there are special offers for hotel accommodations. Doubletree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport is offering a 15 percent discount on its Bed and Breakfast Package, which feeds a small family. There are two restaurants onsite, including a Texas Saloon, and guests will also enjoy dining at Philippe, where they can people watch, or Danton’s, which serves amazing Cajun food.
Visitors could spend their entire vacation exploring the Museum District. It includes 18 museums celebrating history, art, nature, and culture. Each offers free admission either all the time or during certain hours. A visit to nearby Old Town Spring, a 1900’s-style railroad town featuring restaurants, shops, art galleries, and more museums, is also recommended.
Temperatures in Houston are currently in the mid to upper 80s, perfect for sightseeing. With a military discount, airline ticket prices are drastically reduced, allowing you to fly from Bakersfield or San Diego, California, for under $500 round trip. Click here to check out these and other great airfare deals for military personnel.