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Kenya and Tanzania- A classic Safari
We just got back from this trip and we checked this forum before our trip so we figure, we return the favor. We had a wonderful trip. August is a great time to visit, not too hot and very few tse tse flies- hardly needed our premethrin spray and lotion but used them anyway. We did all the pre-spray business with all our clothing before packing. For Serengeti, only bring earth tone clothing. Also, if you are sensitive to dust, bring dust masks. None of the hotels provide hair conditioner so bring some if you can't live without them. For meds, Mucinex for cold and Cipro for stomach issues was helpful to some that really needed them. Few people had reaction to Malarin. A light jacket proved very useful. Slip on shoes was a great idea-makes stepping on safari jeep seats very easy. Binoculars were helpful. Everyone in our tour got along and shared pictures. I have an iPhone 15 Pro max and almost didn't need my big camera- except for very far shots. Happy trip everyone. I am attaching some pictures
Re: Another forum glitch?
Tauck Tech put out a bulletin on that. They called it Alzheimer's! 😂
Kenya Tanzania- A Classic Safari 7/31 to Aug 12, 24
We just got back from this trip and we checked this forum before our trip so we figure, we return the favor. We had a wonderful trip. August is a great time to visit, not too hot and very few tse tse flies- hardly needed our premethrin spray and lotion but used them anyway. We did all the pre-spray business with all our clothing before packing. For Serengeti, only bring earth tone clothing. Also, if you are sensitive to dust, bring dust masks. None of the hotels provide hair conditioner so bring some if you can't live without them. For meds, Mucinex for cold and Cipro for stomach issues was helpful to some that really needed them. Few people had reaction to Malarin. A light jacket proved very useful. Slip on shoes was a great idea-makes stepping on safari jeep seats very easy. Binoculars were helpful. Everyone in our tour got along and shared pictures. I have an iPhone 15 Pro max and almost didn't need my big camera- except for very far shots. Happy trip everyone. I am attaching some pictures.
Re: Michigan's Lakes and Mackinac Island
Kfnknfzk. My negative experiences were with Fairmont in both Canada and Europe. Sigh. As I indicated above, my experiences were mixed and some were just OK.. And yes, I have enjoyed Ritz Carlton both in the US and in Europe (not with Tauck tours). BTW, I have never been on this Michigan boat tour with Tauck, but earlier I was on the Michigan land tour with Tauck and it was wonderful, especially our stop at the Michigan Music House in Traverse; unique and an experience that I have never had anywhere else in the world. I highly recommend it. :-)
tomh
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