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Re: So far, not happy with 2 of the 3 hotels...

I’ve never been to a country apart from the US that I have noticed has screens on windows. England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland do not have air conditioning, it’s rarely warm enough and of course Europe in general is more conscientious about the affects of Global warming.

British

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Re: So far, not happy with 2 of the 3 hotels...

When we went to Ireland, several of the places we stayed didn't even have air conditioning, and didn't have screens on the windows. And it was hot. We left the windows open and took the chance on bugs.

I think many hotels give you excuses, but the real reason is they don't want to spend the money air conditioning the rooms. In Morocco, the public areas of the hotel was air conditioned but the AC in the rooms (all the rooms) was shut off.

MikeHenderson

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Re: So far, not happy with 2 of the 3 hotels...

Claudia - Our final prices included the extra GOT night prior to both tours.

Smiling Sam

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Re: So far, not happy with 2 of the 3 hotels...

I know that Switzerland is not part of the EU. It's Swiss law that prohibited air conditioning before June 1 -- at least, that's what we were told.

MCD

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Cruising the Land of the Rising Sun

I am taking this trip on April 26. Any tips from previous guests or are there fellow travelers out there? I am aware of the previous criticisms about this trip but am willing to give it a go anyway because the itinerary fits my interests and because Tauck has supposedly addressed some of these issues.

smarks50

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Re: Cruising the Land of the Rising Sun

I am also gonna be a young 70 in a few weeks. The best gift anyone can give me is to travel and good health and happiness.

OurTravels34

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Re: Wind Star Ship

Whatever size ship my job is to fetch that first cappuccino and maybe a pastry or two. This little device makes it a lot easier and it folds flat for packing. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V5CRLR1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Folsomdoc

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Re: England, Scotland Wales

There's over a hundred threads on this tour alone -- comments, questions/answers and reviews. You could start there.

Claudia Sails

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Re: Christmas Market

Second that on Tauck's hotel in Vienna. Very well placed to walk or take a tram to most all the markets or other sights. The rooms were very nice. My group of 6 women traveling solo in Cat 1 cabins all had great rooms.

Claudia Sails

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Re: Vaccinations

I think they want to protect themselves by recommending a vaccine for every possibility.

You think maybe they want to protect you, huh?

Folsomdoc

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