A couple questions about Tauck Bridges:
Do the Tauck prices rise as the trip fills as ABD prices do? No the price remains the same.
It looks like you lose your deposit if you have to cancel your trip, like ABD, but will Tauck allow you to move your trip to a different departure after you book without penalty (assuming availability)? I've never needed to move my reservation, but I know people who have and I don't believe they paid a penalty. I doubt that any company is going to have a policy that allows you to change your date without penalty. ABD specifically says you can't, but we know sometimes they do anyway. Tauck will also place a hold on a trip for you (not sure for how long), if you haven't completely made up your mind yet, or at least they have in past years.
Does Tauck offer any incentives or early booking offers? I've never seen any incentives for first time guests, but returning guests receive a free pre or post hotel night, which is a nice perk. Also, some TAs have incentives, just like some have incentives for ABD.
Do they have the "front of the line access" that ABD has? Yes.
TIA for your feedback!
Answer above in red. As far as cancelling goes, you can purchase Tauck's trip insurance. For the Italy trip it is $275 pp. I believe you only lose the cost of the insurance if you cancel. You may have a travel agent you like to work with and not be interested in this, but if you have a Discover Card, and book a Tauck trip through their travel desk, you get 5% cash back. Another thing to consider, Tauck Bridges tour director gratuities are included in the price of your trip, ABD guide's gratuities are not. The tips for the guides are a big additional expense.
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