AlanS

  • Re: Pompeii April 30, 2020

    We avoided pre-tour excursion guides in our earlier trips (worth the cost?), but were really sold on them after taking Classic Italy!! I would also check with the company I mentioned above (excellent…
  • Re: Pompeii April 30, 2020

    Be aware, while it is not too far as the crow flies (17 mi.) from the Hotel Vesuvio to Pompeii it can take awhile (28 min.+) to navigate the terrible Naples traffic. Our Best of Italy tour included P…
  • Re: Got our Green Book (UPDATED)

    I find it is especially difficult to compare departure dates/availability/boat/cabin cost, etc. for river cruises, something that could be by looking at one chart (page) on the old website!
  • Re: Got our Green Book (UPDATED)

    Gee, I'm getting a lot of heat on the topic of TA's! Many people feel their TA is great, so by all means they should continue to use them if they feel they see a need or see some value adde…
  • Re: Got our Green Book (UPDATED)

    So you book through a Travel Agent? That seems to be a common reason for poor communications or delays in getting tour info and materials, and the reason we never use a travel agent- no need to have …