AlanS

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… (View Post)

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… (View Post)

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! (View Post)

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… (View Post)

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 … (View Post)