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Again, this topic. I'm totally in favor of Tauck rolling in their suggested tip amounts into the cost of the tour. As previously noted, the tipping suggestion is not for all Tauck trips. Specifically… (View Post)

A2couple: it looks like we are on the same tour, starting the 17th. Scott & Judy (Reston, VA) and our friend Jo (Salt Lake City). We'll be at Chico a day early (GOT) and enjoying the hot spring. … (View Post)

It is confusing! Just be sure to check for all ETAs at their official government web sites. There are commercial sites which offer to get you the ETAs. At best, you'll pay more. At worst you'll be sc… (View Post)

MCD, et al: The UK ETA has started (in January), but the ETIAS (EU ETA) won't start until 6 months after the EES (EU Entry/Exit System) starts. I think you are conflating the 2 unrelated systems. The… (View Post)

Include the tips! You can always supplement them if there was some extraordinary about the TD (or bus driver). Perhaps not widely known if you've only done land tours, but Tauck already includes tips… (View Post)