Re excursions for Texas and New Orleans 7th April.

Just got list of pre-bookable excursions for above. Be honest, is it imperative these are pre booked as I, and others, prefer to book when at the destination so we can see who is doing what? I've always found that part of the fun is the 'discussions' that go on with regard to excursions and who is doing what.

Just didn't want to get there and either find no one has booked what I have or there is no places left for what I want to do.

Steve

The San Antonio Fiesta River Parade does need to be pre-booked at least five days prior to departure but you can book the others once you're in America. If there are any of the other four that you really have your heart set on, it's probably a good idea to pre-book just in case they sell out but, if not, you should be fine.

Kind regards,

Olly, your editor

Now you are confusing me. I havn't got any details for 'The San Antonio Fiesta River Parade'. It's not shown on my list.

Steve

I have received details of the optional excursions for this trip, but there is no mention of the San Antonio Fiesta River Parade, has this just been added? Could you give me details.

Regards

Carol

This is the information I received from a colleague:

USA - San Antonio Fiesta River Parade 2011

On our April 7th departure, there is a special opportunity to join the celebrations at the San Antonio Fiesta. Since 1891 every year, the streets of San Antonio come alive with parades, art festivals and concerts. This year is extra special as it is the 175th anniversary of the Alamo. The highlight is the river parade and we have arranged seating at the Parade. – Please note that this excursion is prebookable only; it is not available to be booked in resort.

Please note this Optional excursion will need to be pre-booked at least 5 days prior to departure (£20.00)

The other four were:

USA - Prebookable Championship Rodeo Show With Standard Seating 2011

USA - Prebookable Championship Rodeo Show With VIP Tickets and Dinner 2011

USA - Prebookable Louisiana Swamp Tour - Half Day 2011

USA - Prebookable Silver Spur Ranch - Half Day 2011

Kind regards,

Olly, your editor

I've just called the office to pre-book the San Antonio River Parade seats. The office seems to be under the impression that those of us departing the 7th April have been notified about this excursion but as with Steve and Carol I didn't received notification either - Had I not read here on the forum about it I would have been none the wiser about this excursion. Perhaps the office needs to sent out details again to those departing 7th April.

Best Regards

Jacqueline

Hi Steve and Carol

This is the information I received from a colleague:

USA - San Antonio Fiesta River Parade 2011

On our April 7th departure, there is a special opportunity to join the celebrations at the San Antonio Fiesta. Since 1891 every year, the streets of San Antonio come alive with parades, art festivals and concerts. This year is extra special as it is the 175th anniversary of the Alamo. The highlight is the river parade and we have arranged seating at the Parade. – Please note that this excursion is prebookable only; it is not available to be booked in resort.

Please note this Optional excursion will need to be pre-booked at least 5 days prior to departure (£20.00)

The other four were:

USA - Prebookable Championship Rodeo Show With Standard Seating 2011

USA - Prebookable Championship Rodeo Show With VIP Tickets and Dinner 2011

USA - Prebookable Louisiana Swamp Tour - Half Day 2011

USA - Prebookable Silver Spur Ranch - Half Day 2011

Kind regards,

Olly, your editor

Hi Olly

What day is the Fiesta River Parade, is it the same day as the ranch excursion, if so would it be posible to do both on same day?

Regards

Carol

The Fiesta River Parade is the same day but in the evening, at around 7pm, so you will be able to do both.

Kind regards,

Olly, your editor

I understand that the excursion is mentioned in a list of optional excursions in the letter you received but not in the day by day itinerary, which may have caused the confusion.

The good news is that it looks like this trip may now be available to book in resort anyway, so everyone will be able to attend if they want.

Kind regards,

Olly, your editor

Another company- we waited till the trip and then booked a whole lot of excursions. The tour of Jack Daniels factory in Lynchburg was on a Sunday-no alcohol so could not buy or taste any! Hurricane Ike put paid to the alligator swamp tour, Lafayette and Cajun cooking and evening dance trip and the Mississippi Jazz boat went ahead in a brilliant electric storm-remnants of the hurricane.

I have pre-booked the extras for the Lake Garda tour and then I know that they have been paid for.

Jan.