The family-owned Bolongo Bay Beach Resort on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands is showing its appreciation for the nation’s military members with a special vacation discount to enjoy a getaway with family, friends or loved ones.

The discount is available on stays of five nights or more from now through December 22, 2013. Bolongo Bay’s Military Salute includes:

• 30% hotel discount on room-only rates in Oceanview rooms, directly overlooking the sand and sea
• Free sunset cocktail cruise for two on board the resort’s award-winning 53’ catamaran, Heavenly Days.

The resort offers complimentary Discover Scuba Dive in-pool lesson with the St. Thomas Diving Club, a five-star PADI facility and non-motorized water sports including snorkel gear, kayaks, Hobie cats and stand up paddle boards.

Military members who register will also receive $150 in island credits from the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism. The certificates include $50 certificates each for dining, retail and activities (such as golfing, scuba diving and tours).

Discounted daily rates begin at $193.90 for two, plus tax and service charge. The discount is available to active duty military members showing valid ID upon check in. Use promo code ‘Military’ at time of booking.

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, www.BolongoBay.com