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Re: Euros and Pounds
only need a small amount of cash. You can either get it here or there depending on your personal preference. We usually get it here because there is no cost through our bank, it is just more convenient for me, and I just like to have cash when leaving the US. Primarily use it for street vendors, quick coffee and bakery goods and bathrooms.
Ben
Re: Kenya Visa
Have been through all and more.that!Just get visa central to get it for you.Their system and website are not up to par.Unless you want more frustration,leave it to visa central . So,you have more time preparing for the trip.
Re: Massage
I did have a massage there. Booked it and a horseback ride shortly after arrival. The staff were.set-up in a common area, where we made the bookings.
Re: Can't decide between excursions.
We did the wine tour on that trip. The little trolley through the vineyards was great, but the wine was not great. We were not offered a chocolate option in 2022. However, you should get some local wineries coming on board the ship for tastings. If you do have a visit from CHENEN BLEU their wines are wonderful!!! We bought some and shipped them back home. This is one of my favorite trips. Enjoy!
Marla526
Re: Massage
Not necessarily. But do be sure you book giving you time incase the safari ends later than expected. This can happen quite often if exciting things are happening out on safari.
British
Re: Hat for Sun exposure
My best hat is with a net that is rolled in a pocket in the back of the sun hat; comes in handy when you go in murky waters to avoid the small bugs; have used the net in our last Africa trip 
Re: Can't decide between excursions.
I looked at the itinerary to refresh my memory. We rode a little trolley around the vineyard either before or after the wine tasting, probably before. The views of the villages below were so beautiful.
I don’t think you can go wrong with either excursion, but I leave chocolate tasting to Switzerland and Belgium.
kfnknfzk
Re: Can't decide between excursions.
Just looked at day nine on the website. It sounds like the wine and chocolate are combined and the hike is the second option. Unless the schedule/choices have changed
Ben
Re: Can't decide between excursions.
I never pass up a wine tasting opportunity, especially in France. This was one of our favorite tours. Enjoy.
kfnknfzk
Re: Can't decide between excursions.
I'd definitely do the chocolate truffle class. I'm not much on alcohol but I love chocolate.
