MILITARY IN EUROPE AND RETIREES/VETS WISHING TO VISIT
SPECIAL PRICING AND VIP WELCOME FROM VETERANS TODAY
By Gordon Duff STAFF WRITER
I just returned from Germany. While in Bernkastel, perhaps the most popular tourist destination in Germany, located close to Ramstein, Bitburg, Spangdahlem, Wiesbaden and other American installations, I spoke with local representatives of the wine and tourism industry about doing something for Americans serving there and those who want to visit for the first time, or go back and see Germany.
Here’s the deal. I can get 40% off on accomodations, "some" good restaurants and wineries to accept US dollars at par, a huge discount, and private winery and vineyard tours from exclusive prestige producers who are not open to the public.
For groups, I can arrange Mosel cruises and, if the groups are large enough, with wine tastings and live entertainment. We normally do this for VIP groups from the US representing the beverage industry and some of us thought it would be nice to do something for Americans who helped defend Europe during the Cold War and those serving there now.
I am looking for feedback on what is needed and what we can do. Our primary military hospital is in Landstuhl, not far away and maybe we can do something for the guys there. I have a pretty good crew in Germany and we have folks coming thru there who need some TLC.
I would like VSO’s, unit organizations, MWR organizers from local commands to contact me. Any individual vet that wants to go solo I will help personally.
Bernkastel is an hour and a half by car from Frankfurt, 40 minutes from Ramstein and 20 minutes from Spandahlem. Tens of thousands of Americans serving in Germany have visited there and have always enjoyed the Mosel region.
Vets and retirees in the US should, as of now, be able to drive. It is possible to arrange bus tours, depending on group, but we are not trying to turn this into a business.
Air travel for retirees can be Space A. As of now, disabled veterans are banned from Space A flights. As most of you know, we have been fighting this for years and are not winning.
Frankfurt is close and the most inexpensive place to fly in. The drive is easy.
As of now, contact me by email. I know we have thousands of vets who served in Germany who would like to visit but can’t afford the currency difference or don’t have contacts there anymore. More vets who have never been to Europe want to go and may be able to afford it but have nobody there to help them. We can fix that part.
We are ready to work with all European commands to offer outstanding recreation opportunities for those stationed there.
Let me know…
Gordon Duff is a Marine combat veteran and regular contributor on political and social issues.
Gordon Duff posted articles on VT from 2008 to 2022. He is a Marine combat veteran of the Vietnam War. A disabled veteran, he worked on veterans and POW issues for decades.
Gordon is an accredited diplomat and is generally accepted as one of the top global intelligence specialists. He manages the world’s largest private intelligence organization and regularly consults with governments challenged by security issues.
Duff has traveled extensively, is published around the world, and is a regular guest on TV and radio in more than “several” countries. He is also a trained chef, wine enthusiast, avid motorcyclist, and gunsmith specializing in historical weapons and restoration. Business experience and interests are in energy and defense technology.
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