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  1. CaliKris

    private jet adventure??

    @figgy999 would love to hear your overall thoughts on the private jet adventure. I followed the trip report on Laughing Place which was fun to read but did not contain any opinions of the trip (pros, cons, good, bad, etc.) I would like to hear what if anything you would change, how exhausting...
  2. CaliKris

    private jet adventure??

    It is very hot and humid in most of these destinations in the summer. Just thinking a different time of year would be more comfortable, especially if the trip has mostly adults who don’t have to travel during summer break.
  3. CaliKris

    private jet adventure??

    Great questions! I am wondering how many kids are on this adventure?
  4. CaliKris

    Hints & tips for July 2023 Arctic trip, from the June trip

    A couple more questions as I start to think about packing. Were the seas choppy at all? I have anti-nausea/sea sickness meds but hoping to not have to use them. Did you generally have two excursions per day?
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    Hints & tips for July 2023 Arctic trip, from the June trip

    Thanks for all the helpful photos @Mathmagicland The ground is much different from what I had envisioned it to be. I really thought it would be walking on snow/ice. I like to use hiking poles and will see if I can fit one in my luggage. Were you able to go on land every day?
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    Hints & tips for July 2023 Arctic trip, from the June trip

    Thanks for the recommendation. I am sure we will be tired the first night so something low key like ramen would be perfect. My guess is that Kira will guide the Arctic trip again since there are only two of them and she is already familiar.
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    Hints & tips for July 2023 Arctic trip, from the June trip

    Did you hear from anyone who did the Camp Barentz activity in Svalbard? I don't understand the appeal of that one but maybe I am missing something. Did the guides recommend any restaurants in Oslo? Trying to figure out where to eat on our pre-night and the last night of the ABD.
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    Hints & tips for July 2023 Arctic trip, from the June trip

    Thank you. These tips are very, very helpful! It sounds like we won't need our ABD water bottles that were mailed to us, so at least that is one less thing to pack. Dinner with a naturalist sounds amazing, so we will be sure to look for that. We also have Joe Rhode on our cruise so hoping...
  9. CaliKris

    So... I feel like I owe you guys a bit of an explanation. Maybe not, but anyways...

    So beyond happy for you!! Maybe Portugal was just not meant to be. Kira is an excellent guide (she was one of our guides on our Greece ABD). New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries I have ever seen! You are going to love it and won't regret your decision for one minute.
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    ABD just cancelled my Portugal trip that's been sold out practically since opening day

    No ABD plans for 2023 or 2024? I started looking at these boards about 10 years ago in hopes of one day taking an ABD. Since that time, @sayhello, you have been a constant source of helpful information, trip reports, tech advice, travel information, etc. Not to mention one of ABD's biggest...
  11. CaliKris

    Changes to the Egypt Itinerary

    Bingo! Exactly why we have switched to Tauck. I have noticed that on many of the ABD itineraries you are left in a city with a small airport. On every Tauck trip we have taken, they make sure to end the tour in a city with a major international airport. Our last trip to East Africa with...
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    ABD just cancelled my Portugal trip that's been sold out practically since opening day

    This is beyond disappointing to read! I have not been on these boards in a while because I am so frustrated with ABD and their policies. Then, I come back on see this. I encourage your TA to work with ABD management for some resolution, especially considering you booked the river cruise right...
  13. CaliKris

    Egypt - Level 4

    Hawaii is one of our favorite places in the world! I can already say I highly recommend. However, we live in California so it is only a 5 hour flight and only a 2 hour time difference this time of year.
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    Egypt - Level 4

    I totally understand her frustration and I am sure being stuck in a hotel room for that long was no fun at all. Luckily, the US allows re-entry with a letter of recovery from COVID signed by a healthcare professional. Some people continue to test positive for months after COVID. At least...
  15. CaliKris

    Egypt - Level 4

    I heard from our travel agent this afternoon as well. Sorry we won’t be able to finally meet you! We feel it is best to take the refund as well. I was getting seriously anxious about being quarantined in Egypt and so I am disappointed but also very relieved. I feel like this Egypt trip has...
  16. CaliKris

    Egypt - Level 4

    I just called and the vacationista said no decision has been made. So frustrating!! I feel like it is cancelled and for what ever reason she did not have the authority to say.
  17. CaliKris

    Egypt - Level 4

    I assume this is not a good sign. I would love to know before the weekend. I’ll probably give them a call later today if we still haven’t heard anything.
  18. CaliKris

    Egypt - Level 4

    Thanks for the update! We are leaving in 3 1/2 weeks, so it would be nice to know this week. The response you received sounds similar to the one our travel agent received. Unfortunately, I am thinking the trip will be cancelled, but mostly I would just like them to make the call (yea or nay)...
  19. CaliKris

    Egypt - Level 4

    Our travel agent says ABD has not made the call yet. He expects an answer by the end of the week. I will keep you posted! Please let me know if you hear anything as well.
  20. CaliKris

    Egypt - Level 4

    In the past, ABD has refunded us in full for the air, trip cost, and vacation protection plan (insurance) booked through ABD. They will refund back to your cc creating a huge negative balance.
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