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Terrilynn - Were the long meals in fancy hotels mandatory? You probably could have arranged to get a PBJ to go and get back to the markets and rejoined the tour after they had finished their leisurel… (View Post)

My first two tours to Europe were on Globus, a more economical tour company than Tauck. They are more of an Ala carte tour company. It wasn't due to the price so much that we went on the Globus tours… (View Post)

If you're staying at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz in Lisbon then there is a good Italian restaurant within a block or two of the hotel. It is Forno d'Oro. (View Post)

Not sure what your expectations are but having grown up in Seattle the whale watching is similar. It typically would be orcas that would be spotted. While fun to see I don't find them interesting as … (View Post)

Since this discussion has been revived I will toss in a restaurant in Lisbon that is close to the Four Seasons Ritz hotel. The restaurant is Forno d'Oro. Really lovely Italian restaurant, with some n… (View Post)