Best Of
Re: July 2025 Tanzania Family Safari
Thanks for everyone's notes. Diane, I am in Philadelphia and my grandson is in Malmö, Sweden. How exciting that you have so much of your family participating in this adventure.
We look forward to meeting you and sharing this journey with you. Anne
farmor
Re: Length of time at Niagara Falls
There was a light, intermittent drizzle the morning our group visited the falls. It was off the bus...view the falls...back on the bus to travel to Niagara on the Lake for lunch. I don't recall the exact time there, but it was sufficient enough to enjoy the splendor and fury of the water. Overall, we thought it was a fabulous tour and rich in culture and history. The four cities are very unique and the Fairmont hotels were destinations in their own right, particularly the Frontenac in Quebec City. Enjoy.
kfnknfzk
Re: Length of time at Niagara Falls
We took this tour in September. We had time to walk around. I don't remember exactly how much but it was enough to walk around and take pictures from every angle. After that we took the under the falls boat tour which took about another 20-25 minutes -- but there was also time spent waiting on line and getting off the boat. I would say that we were at Niagara Falls for more than an hour. I just asked two friends who were also on the tour and both said a couple of hours.
judy05
Re: Recommendations - Eiffel Tower Tour
We've used Viator for other tours in the past and were happy with them. Since they are a tour aggregator (not the operator) you need to read the details carefully - what is included, what is the cancellation policy, where is the pick up point, etc.
Yet another Tauck Freebie
Got a pair of hats from Tauck today. I understand the "1925" (founding year), but I don't get the "Tauck Circle." Anybody know? The actual color of the caps is a light khaki. The auto white balance on my tablet didn't render it well.
The hats seem to be well made. Union made in the USA, believe it or not.
Re: A Week in Ireland
We took the Small Group version of this tour this past April. We had only one day of rain. Otherwise, the weather was just fine Spring weather requiring a jacket or sweater. As far as the drive, I don't think we went more than 2 - 2 1/2 hours without a stop either because we got to our destination or we stoped for a snack/bathroom break or just to enjoy the scenery. Please note that the Small Group and Classic versions of this tour have some differences in itinerary. We also had a great TD, a young Irish fellow maybe 30-ish. Our driver was great too. Bottom line, it was one of the best Tauck tours we experienced and a lot of fun.
Re: Budapest to the Black Sea review
Sandy, MotherOfPoodles - Thanks for the tips. I’m sure we will see the Budapest Opera House, but not via a performance.
Re: What sites are included in Best of Ireland Dublin city tour day?
If you like Irish history, and have free time, go to the GPO and Kilmainham Gaol.
MCD
Re: Northern Lights
Statistically, the Northern Lights are more frequent now than they will be in 2 years. We are currently at the peak of the 11 year sunspot cycle. Solar disturbances occur more often at the peak of the cycle, when there are more sunspots..
MotherOfPoodles - I saw the Northern Lights during the summer I spent in central Maine, when I met the classmate of yours that we talked about. I happened to be in the right place at the right time. It also helped that I was there for 6 weeks. That was also close to the peak of the sunspot cycle in the early 80s.
BKMD