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Re: Japan-Essence of Japan

klanskyedlin - You might want to move your post. You've posted in the Warsaw, Budapest, Vienna & Prague, Jewish Heritage area a question about the Japan - Essence of Japan tour. At least I think that's what you've done.

Smiling Sam

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Re: Update on Safety and Security - Jordan & Egypt

We are well into our Egypt part of this journey. All of the sites we’ve visited have security everywhere. In fact, we’ve had to go through security checks just to get into most. In addition, we’ve had our armed security man with us. Tourism is back in Egypt. The sites are busy. We’ve had no reason for concern.

MikeCoyner

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Re: Update on Safety and Security - Jordan & Egypt

We are on the tour as I write this. So far, safety has not been anyone’s concern. There are 26 of us (small group size for the price of a regular trip). It’s been fantastic already!

MikeCoyner

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Re: Excursions

Thank you, everyone, for the feedback. We will be doing the countryside tour, as Ben mentioned, so good to know it's an early start. I may call Tauck as well, but am comfortable with the input here. Have decided not to stress about it - just go and enjoy!

Peach12

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Re: visiting Canada in June 2025

Canadians are pretty nice people and I expect most will direct their annoyance at our government not individual visitors. That said, I wouldn't say anything or wear anything to indicate support for our current president without expecting you might get a negative reaction.

Claudia Sails

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Re: Vaccinations for May

Kfnknfzk, I found the Denmark page but then lost it. The page is not very user friendly but it’s interesting to see another country’s info

British

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Re: Considering Pavlus to book our next trip...any thoughts?

I agree with mfrancis about booking directly with Tauck, but also understand the benefits of using a travel agent if you travel with other companies and modes of transportation. We have been Tauck loyalists for a long time; they have pertinent information on file including our preferred airlines and seats, so booking through them is easy, fast and efficient. Besides, I find it delightful to chat with them. Again, it is very much a personal choice.

kfnknfzk

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Re: Vaccinations for May

If you don’t trust the CDC being up to date, and Kfnknfzk may be correct on this in the present situation, then use the UK site, I’ll find the link and post it, I often use it, it’s excellent.

Here we are….. https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/travel-vaccinations/

British

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Re: Vaccinations for May

Given the chaos (this is not a political position, merely fact), I am not sure I would rely on the CDC's website being updated regularly or even with accurate information any longer. I would do what British suggested by conferring with a trusted personal physician.

kfnknfzk

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Re: Considering Pavlus to book our next trip...any thoughts?

I personally like booking with Tauck not a TA. You can call and speak directly with a representative who often has access to details from TD’s about itinerary specifics. They can also put you on hold while they check with other departments to answer any questions you may have. I use a Pavlus TA for other travel such as ocean cruises.

mfrancis

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