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Re: Dinner in Ephesus.
The dinner and event are hosted by Windstar/Wind Star so all passengers, including non-Tauck, attend. Menu was limited choice, maybe 3 - 5 mains(?) chicken, beef, fish, vegetarian(?), ordered the previous day or that morning. The round tables are large enough to seat 8 (maybe
Have you read my report from 2022? You'll find it at this linki: https://forums.tauck.com/discussion/15806/on-the-road-again-again/p1
AlanS
Re: Small"er" Group Tours??
As long as the hotel is in a place with lots to do I prefer having some free time. After a while on tour I can get a bit "guided out" and need some time to do what I want at my own pace. However I'm not all that interested in the tours where the free time is just hanging out at the resort. If I wanted that I'd just book in at the resort.
That smaller group might be a good option for a family or group of friends. Basically a private tour.
Re: Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
Some pictures (I finally uploaded)
Lighthouse in George"s Island
Halifax waterfront 
Town Clock
Lighthouse at Peggy's Cove
Halifax Publix Gardens
With Rob White TD
Brackely Beach in Prince Edward Island
St. Dunstan's Basilica in PEI
Whale watching
Sail boats coming in PEI
Re: Michigan's Lakes and Mackinac Island
Our breakfast was better this morning so people must have complained yesterday. There was fruit, sausage but no bacon, waffles, scrambled eggs. One couple did not realize that we had to have breakfast in this location yesterday and went to the regular place and the bill was $100. The TD reimbursed them.
British
Re: Michigan's Lakes and Mackinac Island
Last night, for dinner on our own, we ate at Brindille, a high end French restaurant. It’s an Iber ride away. Every at the hotel entrance was using the service and the doorman is fun to talk to.
A note on the elevators, there are six, or is it eight of them. Most of us were waiting up to twenty minutes for them yesterday morning. Someone reckoned only two were working so bear that in mind incase it’s still the same of you stay here.
Also, the beds are very high, I was having to do a running jump to get in as every time I tried to climb in, my knees would slide off. It took me until almost the morning to figure out that the best way was to do a Fosbury flop, getting in backwards 😀
British
Re: Walking with a cane on excursions
Beach_Travel1219:
I was on this tour in April of this year. I have to say that since I didn't need to stop and rest during the tour, I didn't really observe if there were places to rest along the various excursions. You may want to reach out to Tauck and perhaps there is a way to be put in touch with a Tour Director to address these concerns.
I think that most of the excursions on this tour are not extremely taxing and provide possible places to rest for a few minutes. However, the two excursions in Paris to the Opera Garnier and The Pantheon involved alot of walking/standing and many staircases. The Opera Garnier tour wasn't terribly long and I believe there were some places to rest in the main public areas. I believe it does have handicap access so hopefully there is an elevator to the 2nd floor. The Pantheon tour was much longer and I have to say that I became quite tired at the end. There were many staircases and you were on your feet for quite awhile. I don't recall if there were benches along the way, it seems like we were constantly on the move. The Pantheon tour could be challenging for your Mom and you may want to sit that one out.
The Chateau des Versailles, while huge, had benches around the estate and gardens to rest a bit as did Monet's Garden. The D-Day sites on Omaha Beach don't involve alot of walking unless you wish to wander. You will walk and stand for about an hour at the American cemetery, but I believe there are places to rest. The pace is slow. There is not that much walking on the Les Andelys area tours. You are seated while listening to the presentation at the Farm visit and you drive up to an overlook for the Chateau Gaillard. At the Gothic Cathedral Notre-Dame in Rouen, you are in a church so plenty of opportunity to sit while the Guide speaks. You will will take a short tour down the main street of Rouen, but you are on your own after the tour, so you can wander at your own pace or walk back to the ship with the guide.
I hope this helps some and that your Mom will be ok to travel.
Re: Walking with a cane on excursions
Beach_Travel1219,
If you don't already do this, go online to your airline's website and arrange for a wheelchair to take your mother through security and to the gate. If traveling business class, they will also take you to the lounge and will pick you up and escort you to the gate. Do this for all legs of your trip. Before landing at your destination, remind the flight attendant that you arranged for a wheelchair. She/he will check the roster to confirm. Sadly, our experience with wheelchairs at U.S. airports can be slow, but we have always received fast and efficient service in Europe, especially at Charles de Gaulle Airport. If Tauck arranged your airfare, call them and they will gladly assist you.
All the best to you and your mother. Please consider posting a review after your journey.
kfnknfzk
Re: Walking with a cane on excursions
Have you thought about getting her one of those canes that folds into a seat? Amazon lists quite a few so it might take some research to get the right one. But it would let her sit and listen to the guide or take breaks as needed. Just a thought.
Re: Small"er" Group Tours??
Alan. A smaller group is 15 people. It was published about that in the past couple of months. To me it’s not worth it especially as you spend so much time on your own on that particular tour. Buy your wife a nice diamond instead with the difference 😀
British
Re: Just Returned from Zambia, Botswana and South Africa
No one slept outside on the Pans last night. It was much too windy. I thought our glamping tent would blow away! We did see the Meercats in the late afternoon.
