The Fletcher Hotel looks to be quite far outside of the city center, so without a car it would not work, at least not for me.To " WDW" Groupie
Well done in enjoying your trip to Amsterdam & Brussels
. We will be flying , from Cork to Amsterdam and on to family ,after Easter. so we will have a car.
for sightseeing
For your next trip to Amsterdam look up The Fletcher Hotel " Group & The Logis Hotel chain .
Now How did you find the way of paying for things ( Credit Cards )different in Europe ?
How did you pay for train tickets & entrance to Keukenhof Gardens ?
Was it by Chip & Pin or Swipe your card ?
I ask as we only have Chip & Pin & now Tap your card for small amounts
Cheques are gone & " swiping " your card has not been used for ages
We know 2 families whose kids have done Moondance, maybe check that out.Wondering if anyone has any experience with youth / teen group travel? My DS 15 is interested in doing a group trip this summer. Our older DS did a service/cultural immersion trip with a Canadian organization pre-pandemic, but they have since ceased operations for a variety of reasons. We have looked at Travel For Teens but it is hard to find much info online. All reviews are glowing, which makes me a little nervous Obviously our first priority is safety, and supervision is critical - we are not looking for a party experience. Any advice appreciated!
I should have added, they had great experiences.We know 2 families whose kids have done Moondance, maybe check that out.
In regards to your concern about skewing too old, have you been looking at Tauck Bridges trips? Those are Tauck's Family trips, and it sounds like that's more what you are looking for.I was hoping to get some input on Italy. We have done 2 ABDs - Costa Rica and Italy - Rome, Florence, and Venice. My DH wants to do another Italy trip for my DDs high school graduation. Looking at Italy - Amalfi itineraries for Summer 23. Just saw the Sicily trip, that would work, too. I am torn between Tauck and ABD. I feel like ABD is a known for us; but I have some concerns – tour numbers, age skewing young and not having older kids, cancellations (as ABD seems to be canceling more than others). My concerns with Tauck are – skewing too old, 1 guide vs. 2, cost (the three we were looking at are all significantly more expensive than ABD), and not having the pixie dust. Any insight is appreciated. Thanks!
The only family trip the have is the Rome to Venice which we have already done with ABD. They other trips we were looking at were all listed as Classic Land Journeys.In regards to your concern about skewing too old, have you been looking at Tauck Bridges trips? Those are Tauck's Family trips, and it sounds like that's more what you are looking for.
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We did Venice, Florence and Rome through Tauck and thought it was wonderful! Highly recommend. When we booked, the agent told us what the ages of the other young adults were. My kids were 16 and 19 at the time, we went in July, when school was out, and there were several families. It was perfect.I was hoping to get some input on Italy. We have done 2 ABDs - Costa Rica and Italy - Rome, Florence, and Venice. My DH wants to do another Italy trip for my DDs high school graduation. Looking at Italy - Amalfi itineraries for Summer 23. Just saw the Sicily trip, that would work, too. I am torn between Tauck and ABD. I feel like ABD is a known for us; but I have some concerns – tour numbers, age skewing young and not having older kids, cancellations (as ABD seems to be canceling more than others). My concerns with Tauck are – skewing too old, 1 guide vs. 2, cost (the three we were looking at are all significantly more expensive than ABD), and not having the pixie dust. Any insight is appreciated. Thanks!
We’re doing the Rome/Sorrento trip with Tauck Bridges next month. May be too repetitive, but perhaps another option.The only family trip the have is the Rome to Venice which we have already done with ABD. They other trips we were looking at were all listed as Classic Land Journeys.
We’re doing the Rome/Sorrento trip with Tauck Bridges next month. May be too repetitive, but perhaps another option.
Consider Northern Italy & Switzerland. Really spectacular!My DH wants to do another Italy trip for my DDs high school graduation.
Of the list, I've only been to Athens, Santorini and Jerusalem. Jerusalem is, of course, fascinating.DH just saw this advertised, and it sounds awesome. https://www.rssc.com/cruises/VOY231003/summary Just wondering whether anyone has done a trip with Regent. We have been anxious to get to Turkey and Jerusalem so this sounded like a lovely way of doing it. If anyone is familiar with the areas this cruise goes to, I'd love to hear opinions as well. I think we'd look into doing the post-trip as well. We've done the Greece ABD so we have been to Athens and Santorini.
It’s been on our list for a long time!Of the list, I've only been to Athens, Santorini and Jerusalem. Jerusalem is, of course, fascinating.
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Well, let me know if you have any specific questions. I'll try to answer!It’s been on our list for a long time!