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Kathy, This year predicting weather in Europe (everywhere, really) seems to be a dice roll. We arrived the week after the first major heat wave in Europe (it had been over 100 in Lugano) and so the t… (View Post)

Claudia (with regard to carry-ons): As normal, Tauck arranges for your large bags (or, really, anything with the Tauck bag tag) to be picked up inside your room. Likewise, as you note, for carry-ons … (View Post)

Kathy: I think riding a cogwheel train up is always more interesting. You see the summit where you are going (new to you since you haven't been there yet). Going down, you are just dropping back into… (View Post)

Mt. Pilatus, for those interested. Doesn't appear you can ticket this in advance on-line. Only same-day ticketing in Lucerne. Head to the train station (10 minute walk from the hotel) to arrive at 9 … (View Post)

(A not so) Mini-review of Switzerland: Europe’s Crown Jewel based on our July 3, 2019 Small Group tour Bottom line up front: a wonderful trip with a great group which left us feeling we really saw th… (View Post)