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Benefit Partner News: Veterans Advantage and Amtrak Vacations Offer Special Military Discounts on Rail Travel to Thank Those Who Serve the Country

July 20, 2016

Amtrak Vacations Military Discounts

Beverly, MA - Veterans Advantage with its VetRewards Card, that offers secure partner redemption of military discounts, announced an expansion of its exclusive military partnership with Amtrak to include Veterans Advantage discounts on rail fares with Amtrak Vacations and its packages on year-round travel without blackouts.

“We are pleased that our longstanding partnership with Amtrak continues to grow and bring great travel savings to thank those who served our country and their families,” said H. Scott Higgins, founder and CEO of Veterans Advantage, and a Vietnam Veteran. “Just like our 15% everyday savings on Amtrak, our members can now see the country they served with the same discounted rail fare on scenic Amtrak Vacations travel packages, and be rewarded with significant savings.”

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