Claudia Sails

Yes, it should have been Venice. I've corrected. We walked up to the ticket office opposite the Baptistry and got the Ghiberti pass for the same day. Gave entry to the Baptistry, the museum and 2 pm … (View Post)

We didn't bother with the TD since we know they have little or no influence on room assignments. Or at least that's what we've always been told. We just very politely asked a man at the reception des… (View Post)

Here’s my overall thoughts on the tour. I’ll do a day by day for those who care with photos once I get them sorted. Physical Demands: First off, Tauck isn’t kidding this is a 3/3 tour. You will be wa… (View Post)

We're off on our next adventure Mon and I've had a chance to use the new Tauck packing cubes. I have to say they picked some good ones. If I knew the brand I'd buy them. They're made from fairly stur… (View Post)

Classic Italy. In the past for my dressy pants I've mostly taken ponte knit pants from either Coldwater Creek or Chico's. They travel really well but are a bit heavy. I also have a pair of pants from… (View Post)