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Fourth Cliff Family Recreation Area
Operated by Hanscom AFB, Fourth Cliff is located between Boston and
Cape Cod on Massachusetts Bay. It is a 56 acre military seaside
resort with a beautiful beach. There are 13 modern year-round luxury
cottages or enjoy a rustic WWII vintage seasonal cabin. For the
traveler, there are 11 camper sites, and tenting areas. Class A
luxury cottages accommodate up to 10 people with a large living room
(w/TV), dining area, full kitchen w/microwave, and 2 bedrooms.
Bathrooms either have full bath or shower stall. All cottages have a
scenic water view. The very rustic seasonal B cabins will sleep at
least 6. A Rec Hall has a snack bar (pizza, etc.), beer & wine bar,
video games, table tennis, pool table & juke box. Heat is provided
in the year-round cabins during off season ONLY. Pets must be
tethered with rope or handheld leash and are not allowed in any
cottage or cabin or on the porches.
Reservations taken up to 90 days in advance (0900-1630, M-F, except
holidays). Check-in 4:00pm; checkout 11:00am. A more detailed
pamphlet can be ordered by writing to: Fourth Cliff Family
Recreation Area, P.O. Box 479, Humarock, MA 02047 nor by calling:
1-800-468-9547.
SPACE A Tips
• Remember if you are 65+, Medicare is not valid outside the U.S.
Check on insurance policy to cover you in the event if a serious
medical event while traveling overseas. Most travel agents sell
limited policies. Get in touch with nearest military air terminal to
check on military medical facilities and air evacuation
possibilities.
• Don’t overlook the FREE military bus system to travel in Germany
(i.e., between Ramstein AB and Rhein-Main AB). Vehicle Dispatcher
011-49-6371-47-5961.
• Free bus runs between RAF Mildenhall to Heathrow IAP and Gatwick
in England
• Check for recreational and tour ticket sales on military
installation.
• If waiting for a specific flight, always check with terminal
several hours before to make sure the schedule has not changed.
• If you have signed up for Space-A flights for your return before
your departure from the U.S. or elsewhere, be forewarned that if you
fly out of that same terminal (i.e. Ramstein) during your vacation,
your original request for return will be deleted from the computer.
Should you wish to retain the earlier sign-up date, you should try
departing from another terminal (i.e. Rhein-Main) in Frankfurt.
Don’t forget to re-sign up for your trip home if you travel out of
the terminal where you had planned to depart.
• The new system of FAX or online signup which has been added to the
old methods of appearing in person has made it fair to all.
• Do not even try to travel when school is NOT in session.
• Make a phone call to see if “long term parking” has changed at the
installation from which you will depart.