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Great trip!
We just returned from our Toronto to Chicago cruise and had a great time. Here are a few tips. First, if you can manage the upgrade to the Four Seasons in Toronto, do it, because the Toronto Fairmont is not up to the hotel's usual high standards. The rooms are very small, the breakfast offerings were mediocre, and the coffee was really bad. Second, opt for the Dune Buggy excursion at Muskegon. The highlight of that excursion is not actually the dune buggy ride (nice, but tame) but instead the visit to Pleasant Valley winery nearby for wine tasting and lunch. What a beautiful little place! Third, opt for the Art Institute tour in Chicago (where the Fairmont was much more up to expectations). The Millennium Park walking tour is superfluous since your hotel is literally across the street from the park. Fourth, if you were excited about the prospect of visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, temper your expectations. I am a huge rock fan, but I was frankly disappointed in what the museum had to offer--mostly just collections of guitars and clothing worn by famous artists. Finally, be prepared for Detroit to surprise you in a good way! A beautiful downtown area awaits, and the excursion to the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village was superb. Oh, and the Ponant ship that you sail on? It is absolutely fantastic all around--cabins, public spaces, food, bar, and service all top-notch. We would sail again on Le Champlain in a heartbeat. It never felt crowded with just 180 guests aboard. The five tour directors did excellent work overall. High marks to Tauck for this trip!
Re: Is there time to see the Louve?
We just got back from the Sept. 7th trip and also had an unannounced after hours trip to the Louvre. There were two Tauck riverboats in Paris so we shared the experience with about 150 people. It was incredible. They divided us into groups of around 20 with the local guides taking different routes so there were never 150 people in the same room. We certainly didn't see as many pieces of art as we would have with more time, but I was very pleased to see what we did. And with the crowds during normal hours, I am not sure we would have been close enough to appreciate the detail. Our local guide shared her expertise which was extensive and certainly added to the experience. It was one of the highlights of our trip.
cvc
Re: American Canyonlands Tour June (th 2025
This was an excellent trip - it was one of our favorites. The raft trip was great. - and I agree with others' comments - we did not get wet at all. When at the Grand Canyon, our tour director recommended we hike to Yavapai Point to see the Grand Canyon at sunrise, about a 1 1/2 mile hike from the hotel. We did the hike - my husband wasn't thrilled - but I thought it was beautiful and well worth the hike.
cvc
November?
Has anyone done this trip early November? There are a few spots left this year and we thought we'd jump in if it was a good time to go. We understand it might be more rainy but want to be sure to see things and not have stuff closed for the season. TIA
A2couple
Re: Is there time to see the Louve?
I was on the same departure as Raymond_Rowland. What a fabulous intro to the Louvre and a total surprise as it wasn't on the official itinerary. We had great museum guides and it was a pleasure to be there without crowds. I think there were more security guards on hand than there were Tauck travelers! British you are correct - 90 minutes is not long enough to see such a huge museum, but it was a very special evening for those of us lucky enough to partake. Some of us will be back for more.............................
Goddess
First Tauck Trip - A Portrait of India 10/26/25
Hello, this is my first Tauck trip. Although I have traveled with other companies, Tauck had the best itinerary for what I wanted to see and how I wanted to travel.
I'm arriving the evening of October 24, 2 days before the trip officially starts.
When I visited Bhutan, 10 years ago, I flew into New Delhi a day early and took a Bollywood class. Would that interest any other early arrivals?
I will be traveling solo, having lost my husband 2 years ago.
A brief summary Classic Kenya and Tanzania
We got back early August, but just got around to posting. This trip is amazing! We were overwhelmed with the geography, the animal life, the people, and the quality of the Tauck drivers and TD's. Actually would go back in a second, except it's a long ride (lol).
A few notes - I brought only Safari clothes - I'd recommend a few lightweight dresses and sandals for evening - you are at the Four Seasons and the Fairmont for a few nights, and most travelers I was with had clothing with them other than Safari outfits. As a matter of fact, you really didn't need "Safari clothes" per day - lightweight slacks and layered tops worked great.
I did not see any mosquitos (right time of year for us); used DEET but didn't get bitten at all, and stopped the malaria medication after a few days (I was very sick to my stomach and either had to skip the tours or stop the medication).
The gift shops, even in the nice hotels, sell VERY LITTLE, so make sure you bring everything you need. I tried to see if I could buy an outfit but stock is very limited.
Overall it's an amazing experience and I would highly recommend!
Canadian Maritimes July 2024
I'm booked on the Canadian Maritimes trip for July 2024. I live near DC and having a heck of a time finding good flights to Halifax. Does anyone have any suggestions? I don't think Tauck offers any flights for this trip.
Video Compilation of our TAUCK Italy Tour - May 2025!
I wanted to share our TAUCK Tour of Italy that we did this past May 2025! Please click on the link to view a compilation video of our journey. We toured Venice, Florence, Tuscany, and Rome for our 20th Anniversary. It was an unforgettable experience that we will never forget!
https://youtu.be/LGpLbUTqJQ8
Amorie
Re: Nairobi airport concerns
Qatar. We don’t often book flights with Tauck days They suggest Delta KLM flights thru Amsterdam. That’s the flight their tends to leave your luggage behind in Amsterdam. Happened to us one of the two times we used it. Apparently about 1 in 7 bags don’t make it until 24 hours later.
British