Texas and New Orleans 6th Oct

[tam777]

Hi,

I am very interested in this trip next year but couldn't find any information on the cost of the excursions particularly:

1. NASA
2. Ranch experience
3. Dinner on paddle steamer

I would be grateful for any information

Many thanks

Tam777

[tam777]

(16/10/2011 08:43 PM)Robert W Wrote:  Hi Andy
I've just got back from the Texas and New orleans tour. Had a holiday to remember forever.
Met some fabulous people and new friends.
Regards Robert.

Hi Robert,

I am very interested in the trip did you do ant of the optional excursions. How much did they cost and were they worth it?

Regards

Tamsin

[Robert W]

HI Tamsin.
YES. I did all the excursions on our trip and enjoyed them all. But looking at the itinerary for the next texas trip i noticed that it is different, some that were included are now optional. Our trip cost £2215 + optional excursion of £22 for the Rodeo, £30 for the swamp trip and £68 for the Ranch trip.
To answer your question were they worth it, Swamp tour YES, silver spur Ranch YES, the lady's all left with the hot's for a cowboy named Robert.
Now the Rodeo, it was good but you do not get the rodeo dinner, and paying J.U. £22 ($33) for tickets that you can buy in the afternoon for $15 left a bad feeling towards our tour guide at the start of the tour.
Which i think is just a big mistake by J.U.
Our tour guide did a excellent job.

Regards
Robert

[Olly]

Hi Tam
Prices for 2012 excursions are just being finalised so I will get back to you when I know more - hopefully within the next week.
Kind regards
Olly, your editor

[Olly]

Hi Robert
I'm glad you enjoyed your holiday.
I just want to explain the cost difference between booking through us and making your own arrangements for the rodeo. The extra money covers factors such as transport to the stadium (and petrol), the driver's fee, the tour manager's fee and our administration costs back at head office.
However, I have passed your comments on and been told by a colleague that we will try to find a way of reducing the price in future.
Kind regards,
Olly, your editor

[patr]

(21/10/2011 04:40 PM)Olly Wrote:  Hi Robert
I'm glad you enjoyed your holiday.
I just want to explain the cost difference between booking through us and making your own arrangements for the rodeo. The extra money covers factors such as transport to the stadium (and petrol), the driver's fee, the tour manager's fee and our administration costs back at head office.
However, I have passed your comments on and been told by a colleague that we will try to find a way of reducing the price in future.
Kind regards,
Olly, your editor

Hi Olly - perhaps you could also pass on the fact that the bus was totally unacceptable (it leaked, had no suspension etc) as the tour was over 1000 miles I would have expected something better from Just You.
I have already put this in writing to the Customer Care Team, with a request for compensation.

Best wishes
Pat R

[Olly]

Hi Pat
I will pass your comments on.
Kind regards,
Olly, your editor

[Olly]

Hi Tam
Here are the provisional prices for 2012.
Kind regards,
Olly, your editor

Prebookable Championship Rodeo Show (£12.00)
Howdy partners - take up this opportunity where you will enjoy this spectacular Rodeo Show in Fort Worth, the heart of the American Cowboy country. Here you will experience a fantastic two hour Rodeo Show.
Minimal walking- Evening excursion - Not to be missed!
How to book : Pre-bookable and bookable in resort

Prebookable Dinner Cruise aboard an authentic paddle steamer ( £43.00)
Savour the beauty and romance of the New Orleans skyline aboard the last authentic steamboat on the Mississippi River.The price includes a meal accompanied by a live jazz music.If you choose this dinner cruise you will undoubtedly experience New Orleans at its best from the river.
Minimal walking-Evening excursion- Not to be missed!
How to book : Pre-bookable and bookable in resort

Prebookable NASA Space Centre ( £15.00)
Join this optional excursion to the world famous NASA space station where you can take a virtual journey into space.
Minimal walking with short periods of standing-Highly recommended!
How to book : Pre-bookable and bookable in resort

Prebookable Silver Spur Ranch ( £65.00)
This unique ranch is almost 300 acres in the most beautiful part of the Texas Mill County.You will have the chance to experience life as a cowboy or girl on the Silver Spur Ranch as you go horse riding and enjoy a traditional Western lunch.
Full day - Minimal walking - Best Seller!
How to book : Pre-bookable and bookable in resort

NB on the 23.04.2012 departure only we have reserved tickets for the Fiesta San Antonio. Tickets are pre-bookable and cost £20pp.

If you would like to pre book any of these excursions, please call us on 01858 581024.