What are your thoughts on the changes of edelweiss eligibility?

SFC Michael Jackson, MBA — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 11:37:37 -0400

One of my friends shared this and it caught me by surprise. Apparently, military members and retirees can no longer stay this facility unless they've been in Germany for 30 days or stationed there. This effectively squeezing out all military members from staying here on a vacation! I'm concerned that this may set an precedent. We do have lodges in Alaska, Hawaii, Seoul, South Korea and Orlando, Florida. Will military members and military retirees be squeezed out of using these for vacation as well? The military is undercut right in front of us, time to start paying attention because the same is being done to our benefits! I personally feel this is a backstab to the military retirees and armed forces vacationers.
http://www.edelweisslodgeandresort.com/reservation-eligibility

Reservation Eligibility - Edelweiss Lodge and Resort - Garmisch, Germany

Internal reviews calls for limits on eligibility to comply with SOFAPress Release as of July 22, 2015 A recent internal review of the Status of...

Response by SN Jennifer M. made May 10 at 2016 9:06 AM

SN Jennifer M. — Tue, 10 May 2016 09:06:26 -0400

It is unfortunate, but policies change all the time.

Response by SN Jennifer M. made May 10 at 2016 9:07 AM

SN Jennifer M. — Tue, 10 May 2016 09:07:55 -0400

And to add... there are TONS of other accommodations in the area that are a LOT cheaper anyways. When we go to Edelweiss (as a family of 5) it is about $200+ per night. Book on Wimdu, AirBnB or Booking for lot CHEAPER rate. :) Happy travels. If you need help with travel in Europe please message me! I am a travel writer. :)