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Re: Currency and Gratuity for Guide and Driver
I always tip in United States Dollars. If I’m not mistaken, all of the final documents I have read implies to tip in U.S. dollars. The documents you receive have never ever suggested to tip in another currency. What am I not understanding? When tipping in another currency, it could mean that one may not be tipping the suggested U.S. currency equivalent. On the two upcoming trips I am taking in May, it plainly reads: 15.00 per day per person for the tour director and 10.00 per person per day for the bus driver in U.S. currency.
Re: would you recommend this trip
Yes, definitely go. We think this is an excellent mix of city (Capetown and J'burg), and the wild (4 days on safari). The accommodations are all first class and the guides are well versed in the environment. We saw lots of animals,too
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Re: would you recommend this trip
Go for it! This is a fabulous tour with memorable experiences! We went with friends in early October a couple years ago and all of us loved it. We saw the Big Five numerous times (including mating leopards!) as well as other amazing animals. We absolutely loved the game drives and sundowners, and enjoyed viewing the animals at the watering hole from the lodges. This tour is a great mix of culture, history and wildlife/nature. I definitely recommend going early and visiting the Winelands (Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek). I’m happy to answer any specific questions you may have about it. This remains among our very favorite trips.
Re: Currently on MS Savor-Amsterdam to Milan
We are going on the Amsterdam to Milan in July, 2025. Do you happen to recall how much time there is on Day 2 between the end of the canal cruise and the time the ship departs Amsterdam? We would like to go to the Anne Frank House, but tickets are online and must be purchased in advance with a time selected.
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Tick Tauck - Paris to Normandy 6/19/2025
Super excited to be cruising with the family on June 19th 2025 on Paris to Normandy route! Any others with kiddos traveling on this date?
Re: Classic Safari color choices
Dark blue and black are the ones that tsetse flies are attracted to the most. You don’t always encounter them, but if you do and are bitten by one, it hurts! I can attest to that, I was bitten though a black band on a sock. Last year, my son was bitten through beige pants, actually drew blood which came to the surface of his pants. They can also spread sleeping sickness which is not a good thing. Deet Mosquito sprays do not work on them.
British
Re: 1920's Night -Dressing up?
Same with accessories here. I'm lucky in that we used to participate in cowboy action shooting where you dress up (victorian/early 1900's) and we both have a fair number of accessories close enough to that era to work. There used to be a company called 1928 Jewelry that sold modestly priced reproduction jewelry. I have a couple of sets along with beaded wraps, etc. I am tempted by the elbow length gloves on Amazon. My husband has several fancy vests, garters, suspenders and a pocket watch.
Re: 1920's Night -Dressing up?
Terrilynn, you think very smart and wise for packing for a trip.
Re: Tour director tips on River Cruise
Our most recent driver back to the airport stopped and picked me a bunch of flowers from the roadside. We tipped him, he was so sweet. Of course we could not take them past security but I was so touched..
British
Re: The GEM will finally have its Grand Opening!! Maybe(?)
We visited the GEM April 7 2025. It was amazing.
