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Re: Received the 2026 preview brochure
Sorry about that. Yes that was an auto correct. Ugh. Meant it to say added back a tour they use to do.
Re: Unfortunate mess up of Danube cruise
I just returned from the Xmas markets on the Danube. I also had a fabulous time and we lucked out with good weather. But, I found out the last day before my departure for home that my first of two flights to the states was cancelled because of high winds. I went to the cruise director on board and within an hour had new flights, a post hotel for the nite with all transfers, and she had also notified Tauck and started the claim with my insurance. I booked both flights and insurance with Tauck. I was a solo traveler this time. I can’t say enough good things about Tauck. We have traveled 15 tours over 40 years and each one has been top notch. Merry Xmas everyone
Choc
Re: Unfortunate mess up of Danube cruise
My wife and I went on our 1st Tauck 14 day river cruise from Amsterdam to budapest in sept. Of 24.
We had a great experience!!
Tauck employees all went out of their way to give us everything we wanted.
If we asked for it they came through. The room was great!! [ but it was the largest one available].
Room service was a nice luxury, acomidating anything we wanted, even though it wasn't on the menu.
When the weather was nice we just asked and they took bikes off the boat and parked them on the dock and put them away when we returned. We had very exclusive experiences as promised, a nice variety of things to do and places to see.above all we were very impressed with the handling of any unforseen difficulties.
Which there were, not the fault of Tauck but weather not in their control.
Record breaking high water on the rivers caused trip interruption, the boat couldn't go further , 4 days left until budapest, they shifted the tour the best that could be expected.
Where we missed out on somthing they went over and beyond to make a better experience.I know this last 4 days cost them alot of money but they made our happiness their highest priority.
Even after we returned home we recieved in the mail a sizable refund check as a Justice for any inconvenience.
Also gave us a sizable credit voucher for our next trip.
The staff really cared and we could also see that that the company they represented had the same compassion.
We trusted Tauck with our 40th anniversary trip , and I feel that they didn't take it lightly that we paid a substantial price and trusted them, and they took very good care of us.
Any company can easily be praised for doing a good job when things go smooth,
It takes an exceptional company to come through when the unexpected arises. We will be traveling with Tauck again for sure!!!
Re: Abercrombie & Kent - Comparison with Tauck
The luncheon on the ranch in Camarogue (France, not Portugal) was absolutely fabulous in my opinion. I am not fond of buffets, but the assortment of vegetables was amazing and plentiful. And the ranch owners and hands could not have been any more hospitable. Such a memorable day.
I reported this once before...On a land tour in Sweden, a Tauck guest became irate when the tour director refused to stop the bus because he demanded to be allowed to eat at McDonalds. I don't eat American junk food here; I'm certainly not going to eat it abroad. My opinion.
Regarding the exhausting, rude, immature and illiterate posts from the offender, he seems to delight in being irritating. Some people relish attention, even when the feedback is negative. I'll let Tauck handle his inappropriate posts.
kfnknfzk
Re: Kempinski Ishtar Hotel
Mike - I loved " men wake up, look in the mirror and say I get better looking every day" 😂😂😂
Re: Received the 2026 preview brochure
What is a tractor!
The vehicle Oliver Wendell Douglas rode in the opening to Green Acres.
BKMD
Re: Restaurants for Grand Australia and New Zealand
Yes! We had a wonderful meal at Aria, and enjoyed a window table with an amazing view of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor & Bridge. In Melbourne, we had a memorable lunch at Donovan’s by St. Kilda. It’s right on the beach. St. Kilda is also where you may see Fairy Penguins (we didn’t, but they have a colony there). Food was great and the staff was super friendly. Also really enjoyed lunch at Chin Chin, a casual SE Asian inspired eatery, and a lovely dinner at long-standing upscale Chinese restaurant, Flower Drum. Each restaurant had its own unique character. In Wellington, NZ, we had a dinner in town funded by Tauck - they gave us options, and we chose Monsoon Poon. We went with friends we met on tour, so we got a wide variety of food. Loved it! In Queenstown, we had dinner at Madam Woo (Malaysian inspired hawker food) one night, and for a takeout casual lunch, we tried the famous Fergburger. The line for Fergburger was out the door, but it was festive! Lots of great choices in the cities. Have fun!!
Re: Serengeti and great migration
We have never done this tour, but we have done K&T several times, and we have seen the migration across the Mara River which was spectacular. On our last trip, last summer, we saw the migration on land about two hours drive west of the Four Seasons. I think the migration is more or less continuous and where you find it will largely depend upon the rainfall patterns. It’s a matter of being at the right place at the right time.
Sealord
Re: Abercrombie & Kent - Comparison with Tauck
Honestly really getting tired of the constant put down of Tauck guests and the tours by Henrypoon. Serious if you find us so offensive and mundane, you should seek out exciting friends elsewhere. We aren’t here for your derogatory comments.
MS78