Welcome on a journey of discovery as we take you inside a few of our favourite locations, locations and distinctive experiences all over the world.
In 1925, earlier than Arthur Tauck Sr. set off on Tauck’s inaugural tour, he put an advert in an area newspaper hoping to garner curiosity from these wishing to see the nation in a brand new approach – guided journey. The message was easy and succinct. He stated, “All I would like is a congenial get together. Ten minutes after leaving Newark, we will be only one blissful get together, correctly chaperoned, out for an actual good time. I would like no grouches or pessimists.”
100 years later, Arthur Tauck Sr.’s imaginative and prescient of making enriching, worry-free journey experiences continues to face robust. Our journeys are every carefully-crafted and proceed to advertise a spirit of camaraderie and discovery amongst our friends.
We’re so excited and honored to have made this 100-year milestone, and we’re grateful for all of you studying this who’ve taken a journey – or plan to take a journey – with us for letting us make your journey goals come true.
So c’mon, hop aboard the metaphorical Studebaker as we reminisce concerning the years earlier than and sit up for the years forward.
Annually, when the clock strikes midnight and the ball drops, a brand new chapter begins. New 12 months’s resolutions usually spark goals of change—whether or not you want to embrace a more healthy way of life, pursue a brand new ardour, or enterprise someplace fully new. That is your time to pause, mirror, and contemplate: What’s going to outline your 12 months forward? The place will you go, and the way will you see the world?
Let’s flip these goals into actuality! Whether or not you’re moving into a spot you’ve by no means explored or seeing an outdated favourite by a brand new lens, these journeys supply alternatives to make this 12 months unforgettable.
This 12 months, enterprise into the guts of magical Mexico. Uncover Mexico’s wealthy heritage on an immersive journey – delving into the nation’s fascinating tradition, historical past, and artwork, as you discover world-renowned museums, savor distinctive native delicacies, and uncover the tales behind Mexico’s historical civilizations. Start in Mexico Metropolis, the place historical Aztec roots intertwine with up to date creativity. Study concerning the inventive legacies of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, and the UNESCO World Heritage Website of Teotihuacan earlier than venturing onward towards Oaxaca, a cultural haven of culinary delights, vibrant crafts, and the energetic traditions that make Mexico so extraordinary.
In 2025, our catalog of nations continues to develop. We’re happy to welcome Colombia—the land of everlasting spring – to our assortment of South American locations. Full of cultural treasures, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant cities like Cartagena and Bogotá, it’s the right new vacation spot for an unforgettable 12 months of exploration. Study all about Colombia’s historic transformation all through the centuries on visits to museums, historical cathedrals and as soon as notorious neighborhoods now reworked.
In Italy’s sun-soaked Puglia area, significant connections await. On visits to Alberobello, you’ll discover peculiar cone-roofed properties lining its streets. Referred to as trulli, these buildings are a outstanding instance of mortar-less building, a method by which fastidiously chosen interlocking stones are used to bind a construction, and one which dates again to prehistoric instances! Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage web site since 1996, at this time trulli stand as an emblem of human ingenuity. The New 12 months is about making connections that stick with you lengthy after you come back house and your time in Alberobello is highlighted with locals whose heat and hospitality convey this enchanting vacation spot to life.
2025 is about making a distinction. For over six a long time, we now have been dedicated to creating a constructive affect – environmentally, socially and economically – within the locations we journey to. At Tauck, we middle our dedication to making a thriving world on three key pillars: Individuals, Locations, and Planet. By specializing in these areas, we attempt to contribute to a extra sustainable and affluent future for all, making certain a wholesome planet – and significant connections for vacationers and native residents.
On journeys by Tanzania, you’ll help very important conservation efforts like Save the Rain, which promoted the set up of 40 residential rainwater harvesting programs in villages with insufficient providers. Over its tenure, Save the Rain has offered greater than 1,000 people with clear, protected water.
From a cane’s unbelievable journey by Europe to a dialog with 70-time tour taker, Sue Werner, these tales shared from the highway are a testomony to the limitless joys of journey in a number of the world’s finest locations.
The Unbelievable Case of the Circulating Cane
“This previous August, my spouse and I took an exquisite river cruise with Tauck on the ms Esprit down the Danube River from Budapest to Bucharest. I introduced alongside my “Ta Da” Cane Chair with me, as a result of I discover at age 79 that I can’t stand for lengthy durations of time whereas touring. This cane folds out right into a compact tripod seat.
I had my cane with me on our 4-hour bus experience to Transylvania for a tour of Bran Fort, the legendary house of Rely Dracula. Nonetheless, I put it within the overhead bin on our Tauck bus for the journey again to our lodge, and by accident forgot it there. I didn’t discover my cane was lacking till the following day whereas ready for our experience to the airport on our approach house. I had positioned an AirTag on my cane, and found by looking out on the “Discover My” app on my iPhone that my cane was apparently nonetheless on the bus some 2 miles away from the lodge. It was too late to retrieve it then, however I checked once more on its location once we received house. At the moment, it appeared that it was now on its approach again to Transylvania on a brand new tour with the following group of passengers on ms Esprit. A day later, it seemed prefer it had made its approach from the bus again onto the ms Esprit, which was nonetheless docked on the Danube.
I despatched an e mail to Tauck to see if they might discover and return my cane. They have been extraordinarily useful. I used to be in a position to give them a hyperlink to my AirTag. They searched the ship, however couldn’t discover it. In the meantime, I used to be in a position to monitor my cane whereas it journeyed up the Danube. After some time, I noticed that my cane was not monitoring with the ms Esprit, however as an alternative seemed to be on a distinct ship. How the cane received onto the opposite ship is a thriller.
Nicely, by the extraordinary efforts of the great Tauck representatives, they have been lastly in a position to monitor down and retrieve my cane when each ships have been in Budapest a couple of weeks later. I instructed them I used to be in no hurry to get the cane again, and would admire if they might return it to me when it was most handy for them to take action. In the meantime, I had been monitoring my cane on an virtually a each day foundation because it traveled up the Danube and onto the Primary River, after which the Rhine, stopping, amongst different locations, in Amsterdam, Brussels, and Antwerp, till ending up in Basel, Switzerland. From there, a Tauck consultant returning to the USA introduced it again to the Tauck headquarters in Connecticut, the place they despatched it again to me.
Coincidentally, my cane, which I final noticed in Transylvania, arrived again on my entrance porch on October 31, Halloween Day. My because of all of the improbable Tauck individuals who helped within the return of my cane. What an incredible journey firm. This was our sixth Tauck journey, and we now have two extra developing subsequent 12 months. And, once more, how becoming that the cane ended its two-month journey from the house of Rely Dracula in Transylvania to my house in Virginia on Halloween Day.”
– Tauck Traveler Jon Macks
Funnily sufficient, the cane had quite a bit to say when it returned house to Jon…
My Tauck Story – 70-Time Tour Taker Sue Werner
A devoted solo traveler, Sue Werner has saved 70 group photos from her Tauck journeys, relationship from 2019 all the way in which again to 1987 when she traveled with us on Southern Charms: Savannah, Hilton Head & Charleston. Sue, who likes a very good get together simply as a lot as we do, has additionally attended nearly all of Tauck’s occasions, becoming a member of us greater than as soon as on annual occasions just like the Kentucky Derby, Run for the Roses; our New 12 months’s Eve gala, A Celebration of Roses in Hollywood and the Jazz Occasion in New Orleans. Whereas she doesn’t have group photographs of these experiences, “you’ll be able to’t simply match everybody into one image,” she has lasting recollections of the great instances she shared with everybody in attendance.
With so many journeys below her belt, we puzzled how she selected them and if she had a choice for a mode of journey.
“I prefer it all. I benefit from the river boats, however I just like the land excursions too and particularly benefit from the comfy motor coaches Tauck makes use of. Normally, I simply select a vacation spot, understanding that irrespective of the place Tauck goes or how we journey, Tauck goes to care for me.”
Wherever she chooses to discover with us, the draw for Sue is a well-rounded mixture of tradition, surroundings and wildlife. South Africa, An Elegant Journey appeals to her and is on her bucket checklist as are Essence of South America and Essence of Japan. She additionally has been dreaming about Grand Australia & New Zealand, one thing she hopes to do sooner or later. The Christmas Market cruises are favorites and she or he has put each the Belgium and France vacation cruises on her want checklist.
She just isn’t finished touring with Tauck but, though she joked that she must dwell till she is 150 to take all of Tauck excursions she is taken with! What retains her coming again is what Arthur Tauck Sr. had in thoughts 100 years in the past when he based the corporate – one blissful congenial get together.
“The journeys are lots of enjoyable. Tauck does a tremendous job. They put lots of thought and energy into them, and you don’t have anything to fret about. They care for issues that you simply wouldn’t even take into consideration, and you then’re simply free to expertise the vacation spot, free to get pleasure from it and do what you need. They’ve a pleasant even steadiness of tour time and free time on each journey.”
– Sue Werner
Study extra about some present occasions taking place all over the world this month.
Buckeyes high Geese 41 – 21
Earlier this month, the underdog Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the top-seeded Oregon Geese 41 – 21 within the annual Rose Bowl. First performed over 100 years in the past on January 1st, 1902, the Rose Bowl has turn out to be one of many greatest school soccer video games of the 12 months and, lately, has turn out to be a part of the Faculty Soccer Playoff.
Historically performed on New 12 months’s Day, the Rose Bowl is only one a part of “America’s New 12 months Celebration” alongside the historic Rose Parade and has solidified itself as one among, if not the largest sport, in school soccer. In late December final 12 months, we kicked off our one centesimal 12 months in type by welcoming again our iconic “A Celebration of Roses” occasion – combining small group sightseeing, unique gala evenings, in addition to a premier alternative to observe the historic Rose Parade (in VIP seats). Our cherished patrons danced the evening away, ringing within the New 12 months at an unique “Roaring 20s” themed get together!
A International Icon Reopens
On April 15, 2019, a fireplace broke out within the roof house of the Notre Dame Cathedral inflicting the long-lasting wood spire in addition to many of the wood roof to break down.
Fortunately a lot of the historic constructing was saved due to its vaulted stone ceiling, stopping the hearth from spreading additional into the cathedral. Two days after the hearth, President Emmanuel Macron set a five-year deadline to revive the cathedral and by September 2021, donors had contributed over £840 million to its restoration.
After 5 years of reconstruction and restoration work, Notre Dame formally reopened to the general public on December 7, 2024. Its reopening was celebrated with the ringing of its cathedral bells for the primary time because the incident, adopted by the opening of its essential doorways. The ceremony was attended by President Macron, his spouse, Laurent Ulrich – the Archbishop of Paris, in addition to the 160 firefighters who responded and the numerous craftspeople and artisans that aided within the restoration effort.
Some of the iconic cathedrals in Europe, you’ll have a possibility to view this historic monument on lots of our journeys that go to Paris.
Safari Journey Tip
Tour Architect Jess Petretti means that once you exit on safari to convey a common adapter or a small energy wire for your entire devices.
insideTauck – Uncover Flanders’ cultural treasures
Be a part of us for an insideTauck presentation with Marco Frank of VisitFlanders as he takes us on a journey to discover why this small however culturally important area deserves a spot in your must-visit checklist.
insideTauck – Australia – “The Land Down Underneath”
Be a part of us for an insideTauck presentation with Glen Davis and Chris Allison of Tourism Australia, as they carry you nearer to the guts of this bucket-list vacation spot. From the Outback to the Nice Barrier Reef, you’ll achieve insights into the experiences, historical past, and tradition that make any go to to Australia significant and unforgettable.
For Tauck friends all over the world, 2024 has been one other 12 months of exploring unbelievable locations, experiencing magical moments and making lifelong recollections. We’re endlessly grateful that you simply proceed to belief us along with your journey goals – and we’re thrilled to share this heartwarming “From the Highway” video the place we’ve collected a few of these goals as they got here true for our friends over the previous 12 months.
The place ought to we go within the subsequent 100 years?
