TRAVEL TIPS TOP EIGHT European Focus, Inc. European Focus Private Tours Established in 1989 Do NOT hit print unless you want to burn up around 38 pages of paper – smile. Taking 35 – 40 minutes of time to read through these tips, gathered over a period of decades and watching hundreds of people make […]
Category Archives: Europe Tours
Changes coming in 2025
This is a post aimed mainly at those who have never had the pleasure of taking a trip with European Focus. Starting on October 15, 2024 for the 2025 and beyond seasons I will be giving first booking and date selection preference to those who have traveled with me previously. This booking preference “window” will […]
One more benefit to European Focus Private Tours – Travel Tips
I prepare my clients like no other agency! These tips have been developed over decades and many, many tours. https://europeanfocusprivatetourstraveltips.blogspot.com/
Enroll Now in the Smart Traveler Program
Remember to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates. This is especially important during a pandemic. https://step.state.gov/step/
Inbound passengers now required to have negative Covid-19 test
As of January 26, 2021 the CDC guidelines and requirements of the US Government dictate a negative test for Covid-19 prior to boarding the airplane from Europe (for example) to the USA. European Focus Private Tours will make those testing arrangements for our clients. Also, a 10-day quarantine is strongly recommended for all those returning […]
Rothenburg ob der Tauber under a blanket of fresh snow
A gorgeous place in any weather, medieval Rothenburg and the nearby hamlet of Detwang are splendid after a fresh snowfall. This is the European headquarters since 1999 for European Focus Private Tours. Owner James Derheim lives here full-time. Starting with the winter season of 2021-22 James will be offering winter tours in Bavaria as well […]
Shelburne Lodge Owners release “My Wild Atlantic Kitchen” cookbook
What a treat for the eye, heart and stomach! I received mine in June, 2020 and have already made several of the recipes, some of them more than once. This is a treasure for anyone who has had the privilege of staying at Shelburne Lodge, Kenmare, Ireland or who loves Irish cooking. Shelburne Lodge Mon, […]
New as of 2021 Tours – Travel Insurance with “Cancel for Any Reason”
In the wake of the coronovirus and the many upsets to the travel industry, all tours booked for 2021 and beyond will require that clients purchase the “Preferred” policy from Travel Guard (or a similar offer from a competitor) with – and this is the important part – “Cancel for Any Reason” coverage. This protects […]