Plan a Weekend Getaway with Leisure Travel Services

A Guest Column by Jessica Zen

I stopped by Family & MWR’s Leisure Travel Services office to get some information on weekend trips...and here’s what I learned. You can easily get away from Alabama by taking a short trip to Florida or Georgia, both within driving distance for a mini vacation.

If some quality time at the beach is what you crave, head down to Panama City Beach, where there is more to do than just lay in the sand. After some fun in the sun, head to Gulf World Marine Park, which is fun for the whole family. It offers dolphin, tropical bird, sea lion, and reptile shows, along with shark and turtle feedings, and much more. 

Tired of the beach? Atlanta, Georgia has a lot to offer. The Leisure Travel Center offers an Atlanta City Pass for $69 that allows you to save 45% on trips to the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and Inside CNN Studio Tour. The pass also includes admission to: either the High Museum of Art, or the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, and either the Zoo Atlanta, or the Atlanta History Center.

Looking for more of a thrill but still want to stay in Atlanta? Meander on over to Six Flags Over Georgia and get your adrenaline going on the new Sky Screamer, their tallest ride ever at 24 stories high.

Want more information? Stop by the Leisure Travel Services in the Building 5700 and talk with the knowledgeable staff. They can truly help plan a vacation to remember!


Leisure Travel Services
Located in the Soldier Service Center, Bldg. 5700
Open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Open to authorized patrons.

 

Lake Fest!

Bathing suits. Check. 

Sunscreen. Check. 

A day of fun in the sun at Lake Fest. Check!

Get in touch with your inner "beach bum" and join us for our annual welcome-to-summer celebration at Lake Fest! 

The fun starts on Saturday, May 18th from noon to 6 p.m. as we turn West Beach, Lake Tholocco into a tropical paradise. Lake Fest features a variety of fun activities for all ages including swimming, kids inflatable’s, games, vendors, and more. Sign-up to participate in our Sandcastle Contest or Volleyball Tournament at the event. We will offer FREE use of life jackets, canoes and paddle boats to keep the party going all afternoon! 

Admission is FREE and open to the public.

Body Mechanics Day Spa

Need a gift for Valentine's Day? Give the one you love the gift of relaxation with a Body Mechanics Day Spa gift certificate!

While many patrons attend the gym to embark on a strenuous workout, there are those who go to relax, unwind and rejuvenate. Located inside the Fort Rucker Physical Fitness Facility, is a tranquil getaway created by the Body Mechanics Day Spa.

Body Mechanics offers a variety of body treatments including therapeutic massage, facials, body polish, mud wraps, and even a “retreat for the feet.” Massages are available in sessions of 30, 60 or 90 minutes, using a combination of Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Muscular massages.

Never had a massage before? Not to worry, Body Mechanics will make sure you are comfortable and have all of your questions answered. Whether you visit Body Mechanics Day Spa for a massage, facial, or foot retreat you will leave feeling better.

Pricing 

• 30 minute massage – $25
• 60 minute massage – $45
• 90 minute massage – $70
• Chair massage – $1 per minute
• Facial – $30
• Retreat for the Feet – $30
• Body Polish – $30
• Mud Wrap – $30

Fort Rucker Physical Fitness Facility
Andrews Avenue, Building 4605
Appointments: 334-255-2296

Hours of Operation      
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
*hours of operation subject to change