Doug Taeckens
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Luxury Cruises & Multigenerational Travel
I enjoy luxury cruises and enjoy planning luxury cruises and multi-generational travel for my clients and have multiple experiences with both - sometimes combining them for a multi-generational luxury cruise. I have also booked luxury land tours with Tauck and Abercrombie & Kent, and I am a certified Tauck Specialist. Alaska, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Hawaii and Italy have all certified me as a Specialist. The Travel Institute has recognized me as a Certified Luxury Specialist. I look forward to working with you to book your next travel adventure.
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My Travel Stories
Wine Tasting in Paris
We had a great wine tasting experience at the Secret Wine Door in Paris. We had a party of seven and we booked it just for our group. Erwan Leo, the owner, selected eight French wines to taste, accompanied by a cheese selection for each wine.
Erwan did a great job of discussing ... Read more from my Wine Tasting in Paris story.
Etrusco Restaurant, Corfu, Greece
Etrusco, located on the Greek island of Corfu has been rated the best restaurant in Greece for several years in a row. It is located about a 20 minute taxi ride from the port. We made reservations well in advance for a party of twelve and hired a car and driver ... Read more from my Etrusco Restaurant, Corfu, Greece story.
Turks & Caicos Dolphin Encounter
At restaurants in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, restaurants on the beach often have a sign that says "Ring the Bell if you see JoJo",the resident dolphin.
On a multi-generational family trip with twelve family members along we had an encounter with JoJo. We had chartered the 69 foot sailboat Atabeyra, from Sun Charters for ... Read more from my Turks & Caicos Dolphin Encounter story.
Another Fantastic Trip!
Best Travel Planner!
We have traveled to London, Paris, Rome, Tuscany, Florence, the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Athens, Anchorage and Vancouver plus several trips within the continental U.S.
He has arranged stays in Turks and Caicos at a wonderful house with a phenomenal sailboat excursion where we were able to swim with Jojo - a wild dolphin and his mate.
He has pre-arranged dinners at exceptional restaurants throughout Europe in conjunction with our cruises or pre/post cruise travels.
I could not recommend anyone higher than Doug. He made all the travels wonderful and worry free even during Covid.
Wonderful trip with no complications.
Essence of South America
Hands down, best vacation taken thus far!
Great Travel Planner!
Doug has handled my travel arrangements on several trips including cruises to Alaska, the Baltic and most recently from Venice to Athens and arranged stays both pre and post cruise at exceptional boutique hotels. We have traveled to London, Paris, Rome, Tuscany, Florence, the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Athens, Anchorage and Vancouver plus several trips within the continental U.S. He has arranged stays in Turks and Caicos at a wonderful house with a phenomenal sailboat excursion where we were able to swim with Jojo - a wild dolphin and his mate. He has pre-arranged dinners at exceptional restaurants throughout Europe in conjunction with our cruises or pre/post cruise travels. I could not recommend anyone higher than Doug. He made all the travels wonderful and worry free even during Covid. ? I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.