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100 Years of Tauck | Cuba | Smaller Groups | Self-Booking Link | Take off with Tauck Air Promo | Ken Burns American Journeys | Where 'ya Been? | Christmas Markets on the Danube | Vietnam, Cambodia, & Thailand | Belgium & Holland in the Spring | Gift of Time Promotion | Client Feedback | Welcome to Africa | Meet our Team | New Office Location

As Tauck approaches its 100th year in 2025, we thought we'd focus this entire newsletter on all things Tauck! See below for some highlights of what Tauck has to offer.

Exclusive First Look at 2025 New Journeys & Cruises

We’re excited to share some amazing new journeys – and the return of past favorites – to celebrate their anniversary year. Tauck is still finalizing details and pricing for some of these journeys, but their first-ever visit to Colombia and a family adventure through Japan are open for sale!

For the adventurer that wants to experience Cuba and wants to do so legally and with English-speaking locals, Tauck is the way to go. Everything is organized for the trip, from the travel visa and health documents to paying for meals and tours in advance in US dollars (your credit cards don't work in Cuba). This is a very special trip and one that is in high demand. It was just reintroduced after many years on pause due to COVID. The spots with Tauck sold quickly, as you can see.

If interested, I wouldn't wait long as the remaining spots will be snatched quickly. Call a few friends to gauge their interest and get a deposit in quickly for yourself or a group if Cuba is on your bucket list. You never know when the borders will close again. Keep in mind, although everything from our trips to Cuba went perfectly, you do need to go into this with an open mind, flexibility, and desire to learn about their culture. The things you will hear and experience about "A Day in the Life of a Cuban" will astound you.

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

Five days of "Support for the Cuban People" educational exchange

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

• On-Tour Air (2 flights)
• All hotel accommodations – 1 night in Miami at Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, Miami and 5 nights in Havana at GRAND ASTON La Habana
• All day-to-day travel details taken care of for you
• Escorted travel from the moment your trip begins in Miami, accompanied by a professional Tauck Director and experienced local Cuban guides, all fluent in both English & Spanish
• Discussions with representatives from Cuban community and arts organizations, educational institutions and museums, community art projects, architectural preservation organizations, tobacco and cigar production facilities, baseball organizations and more
• Exclusive Tauck Experiences fostering meaningful cultural connections with Cuban families, artists, musicians, students, educators, agricultural workers, artisans, entrepreneurs, community leaders, baseball coaches and players and others
• All ground transportation; airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
• All gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides and drivers, hotel and restaurant staff; all taxes, admission fees, porterage and departure tax
• 15 meals – including authentic Cuban cuisine at local restaurants and private paladares throughout your trip

Based on feedback from clients such as Young Travel's customers, Tauck is introducing Smaller Group departures, averaging just 15 guests, available on select journeys around the world. These Smaller Groups will provide more time, more flexibility and more opportunities to connect even more closely with your Tauck Director, local guides, fellow travelers, and the incredible places you’ll visit.

At one up-front price with nearly everything included and no add-ons, Tauck Smaller Group journeys are second-to-none. Some of Tauck's Smaller Group journeys include:

• Northern Spain, The Rioja Valley and Madrid
• Switzerland: Europe's Crown Jewel
• A Week In... Ireland
• A Week In... Spain
• Best of the Canadian Rockies (ask Laura about her recent trip on this itinerary)
• Canada's Capital Cities plus Niagara Falls
• America's Canyonlands

And new for 2024, Classica Italia, Small Groups that journeys through Italy for 14 days tasting daily life in the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, Tuscany, Cinque Terre, Rome, Venice, and Florence. All small groups averaging 24 Tauck guests (different than "Smaller Group" journeys).

Do you want all the perks, but prefer to research rates and book yourself? You can use this link to book yourself at intimate retreats, sustainable safari camps, gorgeous beach resorts … and so much more. Click here for a list of complimentary Virtuoso Amenities.

One flat price, fully inclusive, no hidden fees.

• Economy air: $790 per person
• Premium Economy air: $1,590 per person
• Business air: $3,890 per person

Once the summertime travel season winds down, European landscapes come alive with autumn harvests, fall festivals, fabulous foliage and mild temperatures perfect for taking it all in – with fewer crowds and more opportunities to experience their cultural treasures.

And now, we’re making it even easier for you to enjoy Europe this fall with limited-time air savings on Europe flights booked with Tauck. Take Off With Tauck offers a specially priced round-trip airfare package on 2024 European tours or cruises departing in October or November when booked between May 1 and July 31, 2024. Select dates apply; see additional terms and conditions.

Take Off With Tauck is valid on all European land tours, river and small ship cruises departing October 1 through November 30, 2024. Limited time only, book May 1 - July 31, 2024; certain restrictions apply.

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In 2010, Tauck approached award-winning filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan about joining together to develop special travel experiences around the themes of their documentary films. Together, Tauck has enhanced many journeys and created over 100 original film vignettes (Stories by Ken Burns) and exclusive tours (Crafted by Tauck and Ken Burns); they connect guests with destinations in deep and lasting ways. This partnership continues to flourish today.

Their acclaimed film The National Parks: America's Best Idea took them over 10 years to create. Tapping into this, Ken and Dayton share their unique perspectives, behind-the-scenes insights and their extensive network of local experts to maximize your travel experience in the National Parks in ways that add layers of meaning and appreciation. The resulting experiences can change the way you view the world – and maybe even yourself.

Experience Ken Burns American Journeys

Young Travel helped this group of friends with a river cruise on the Rhine through Switzerland, Germany, France, and Holland. Activities included visiting Heidelberg Castle and a working windmill; biking, boating, canoeing, and hiking across multiple cities; scavenger hunts and hands-on cooking classes; eating lots of local food including a day in Gouda eating their legendary cheese; experiencing numerous locks along the river; among other things.

Honored to be recognized in Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best Awards” for the 26th consecutive year, Tauck is the only company to be included on both the “Best Tour Operator” and “Best River Cruise Lines” lists, assuring unmatched experiences onboard and ashore. What’s more, Tauck offers all-inclusive price certainty, a choice of guided shore excursions, unique access to exclusive cultural experiences, and the attentive, caring service by Tauck Directors who travel with you from start to finish.

Tauck Bridges trips are designed for family travelers of all ages and generations to enjoy together. From celebrating different cultures and traditions, discovering natural wonders, and learning about history firsthand, these trips help build bridges of understanding between young and old, locals and travelers, all over the world. They are also designed to include interactive experiences that not only invite everyone's participation, they're lots of fun for every age and generation! Family Travel

Christmas Markets Along the Danube: Vienna, Austria to Nürnberg, Germany

Have you ever dreamed of visiting the Christmas markets in Europe? Picture stalls filled with local products and local artisans selling their wares. You'll enjoy traditional food and warm drinks as you wander through the markets. What a way to get into the Christmas spirit! Join us in December on a Tauck river cruise along the Danube for the best way to experience the traditions and customs of the Vienna, Salzburg, Linz, Passau, Regensburg, and Nürnberg Christmas markets.

This trip is SOLD OUT, but you're in luck since WE RESERVED SPACES for our clients!

What Young Travel has available:

Category 6 – Ruby Deck

Double Occupancy: $5,100pp

Single Occupancy: $8,670pp

Category 7 -- Diamond Deck Suite

Triple Occupancy: $4,851pp

Double Occupancy: $5,390pp

Single Occupancy: $9,163pp

Tauck Value Includes:

• All gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors & Tauck Cruise Director
• All private Tauck shore excursions – $1,558pp value
• Locally guided walking tours of market cities and towns
• Visit to Baroque Melk Abbey in Austria
• Tour of Thurn und Taxis Palace and visit to its private Christmas Market
• Special Christmas lunches ashore
• Traditional European Christmas dinner & holiday events aboard the riverboat
• Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer, and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water, and soft drinks
• All meals included – 20 in total, service charges, taxes, porterage, airport transfers and applicable
• Fuel surcharges

Our travel advisor Sarah Pitts will be onboard with some clients from Charleston and Greenville if you're interested in traveling this itinerary and date with people from your hometown. Contact Sarah, Laura, or Joy for more information or to make your reservation for a magical Christmas experience!

Did you know that when you book back-to-back tours with Tauck, there is no additional insurance premium cost for the second (follow-on) tour? What a deal to get a break on the insurance premium!

Any time you book a Tauck journey, you can be sure you’re going to have the experience of a lifetime. So…why not make that experience last even longer by booking two popular Tauck journeys back-to-back?

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – A buggy ride through the Old Quarter of Hanoi, a cyclo ride through the remains of Imperial Hué

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

• On-Tour Air included (5 flights)
• Guided visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Angkor, Hué and Hoi An
• See Bangkok's golden Reclining Buddha, Hué's Imperial Citadel on the Perfume River, and the Cu Chi Tunnels of Vietnam
• Discover Southeast Asian life on the water on a cruise along the Perfume River in Hué, through the klongs of Bangkok, and on Siem Reap's Tonle Sap Lake
• A private tour of the Jim Thompson House, the art-filled home of an American-born silk entrepreneur and legendary figure in Bangkok
• A scenic drive to the hilltop, 14th-century temple of Wat Doi Suthep, overlooking the verdant landscape of Chiang Mai
• Hill tribe village visits to meet people of the Padong, Palong and Karen tribes of Chiang Mai
• A two-night resort stay on Vietnam's "new" China Beach, one of the finest beaches in Asia
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
• 36 meals; service charges, taxes, gratuities to local guides and porterage

FOR PAST TAUCK GUESTS ONLY:

Don’t miss out! Clients who have traveled with Tauck in the past can receive the Gift of Time – one complimentary hotel night at Tauck’s selected hotels – to enjoy before or after their trip, on all 2025 Tauck journeys booked by July 31, 2024. These rooms are based on availability, so booking early is a true advantage! Gift of Time is for past Tauck guests only, deposit is required at time of booking.

Young Travel advisors Joy Cutchin and Laura Lampe are Tauck Certified! And Sarah Pitts attends regular training webinars from Tauck Academy. What does this mean for you? These ladies are able to offer a unique benefit -- a complimentary pre- or post-stay hotel night at one of Tauck’s hotels for NEW Tauck guests.

These rooms are limited and based on availability, so book as early as possible. Deposit is required at the time of booking. This offer is valid for all Tauck World Discovery land trips, European River Cruises, Small Ship Cruises, Bridges family adventures, and Tauck Events.

As Young Travel continually tries to build the business and bring in new clients, we have found that many people place value in Google Reviews. While this has not been a priority for our agency previously, Greenville has become such a melting pot that we feel this is an important area to address.

Building Credibility & Visibility

We are trying to increase our online presence and are asking customers to complete a Google Review on our behalf. The process is just a couple steps, and you will be done in less than a minute, max.

As always, we value your opinion and always appreciate feedback. We want to continue serving families and our solo guests for generations to come!

What You Will See

Once you click on the link, a pop up box will open, similar to the one shown above. From there, you can select how many stars to rate us. You can also leave comments and/or add trip photos. It's literally a couple clicks and will be very useful and helpful for us. Thank you!

...while tasting wines carefully cultivated and expertly poured. At safari lodges, tented camps and members' clubs luxuriously appointed and wilderness inspired. In private reserves protecting wildlife, hoofed, pawed and footloose all. In national parks pulsing with moving vignettes and seasonal migrations. On forested volcanic slopes sheltering gorillas, endangered and endearing. Inside tribal villages governed by nature. Near watering holes refreshing passing herds. In sanctuaries sheltering rhinos, chimpanzees and orphaned elephants. On wildlife encounters, naturalist led, and aboard a hot air balloon, perspectives heightened. During game drives, sighting rich. In ancient souks and medinas, Moroccan styled. On a dhow cruise and spice walk, Zanzibar bound. And at sundowners, crimson-skyed, with glasses and spirits raised.

When I am travelling, you are most likely to find me at an archaeological site in Egypt, Greece, Turkey, England, France, Italy, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, China, Cambodia, Peru, Norway.... Thus far, I have seen over a hundred sites around the world, and I am delighted to help others discover these treasures.

We've loved our home at Pinnacle Bank downtown for many years and have a longstanding, great relationship with them. Fortunately for them and unfortunately for us, they are expanding and needed to reclaim the space that Young Travel occupied. Property is hard to find right now in Greenville, as Greenville is a hot spot with many new businesses and individuals flocking here to live in our beautiful city.

Young Travel is now located near the East North and N. Pleasantburg intersection. Our new address is 25 Sweetbriar Rd, Suite 7B, Greenville, SC 29615. Come see us!

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