Mon, Nov 03 - Nashville (BNA) to Newark (EWR)UA 1331 TE08D - Preferred Coach Boeing 737-900 Meal at costDepart 2:47 PM BNA Non Stop 2H 23M Arrive 5:59 PM
Layover - 2 hr & 46 min
Mon, Nov 03 - Tue, Nov 04 - Newark (EWR) to Madrid (MAD)UA 51 TE021B - Premium Economy Boeing 767 MealDepart 7:45 PM EWR Non Stop 7H 30M Arrive +1 9:15 AM Terminal 1
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Sun, Nov 16 - Lisbon (LIS) to Newark (EWR)UA 65 TE021D Premium Economy Boeing 781-10 MealDepart 10:15 AM Terminal 1 Non Stop 8H 10M Arrive 1:25 PM Terminal B
Sun, Nov 16, 2025 - Newark (EWR) to Nashville (BNA)
UA 3518 TE08D Preferred Coach Embraer 175 Meal at cost.Depart 5:00 PM Terminal C Non Stop 2H 20M Arrive 6:40 PMReservation Code (TAUCK)Phone: 203-899-6500
ETA Requirements for people entering the UK
Tauck has partnered with Aon Affinity and United States Fire Insurance Company to provide our guests with travel protection. This document contains all of the relevant information you will need regarding your travel protection plan.Please review the following three (3) sections: Cancellation Waiver—Provided by Tauck, Travel Protection Plan Certificate—Including Applicable State Exceptions, and Non-Insurance Assistance Services—Provided by CareFree Travel Assistance.
Average temperatures in the Douro Valley vary greatly. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and pleasant for the other half, with a fair chance of precipitation throughout the year. The area is somewhat temperate, in the 41st percentile for pleasant weather, compared to tourist destinations worldwide. The average monthly temperatures for the lower half of November should be 60 degrees high and 46 degrees low.
Madrid is similar to the Douro. Lisbon is about 4 degrees warmer.
Rainfall (Expect 26% potential)
November has 26% of rain with a total precipitation of 4 inches.
Madrid is similar to the Douro. Lisbon's total precipitation is about 10 inches.
Humidity (Expect 76% potential)
The relative humidity in November is about 76%
Having a working cell phone internationally is very helpful. We often use a cell phone as a "walkie-talkie" when traveling members roam separately. The options are "burn phones," SIMS, Internet, and Verizon/AT&T/Visible international plans. They usually work while on land, but not so much when on the ship. Avoid using them on planes.
Verizon, AT&T, and Visible International plans, as well as internet, are the simplest and least expensive options for our two-week trip. The international plans only charge $10/day (as your phone uses domestic, voice, text, and mostly data) when used daily.
Before departure, set up your carrier's international plan. When you arrive in Spain and Portugal, your carrier will recognize your location and text you about the connection.
VERIZON TRAVEL PASS
VISIBLE GLOBAL PASS
For $10/day, you can use your domestic plan's talk, text, and data allowances like at home. You're only charged for the days you use your phone. Learn more by visiting our TravelPass FAQs.
If you don't choose an international plan, you'll pay per minute, per text, and per MB of data used (called Pay as You Go) when you're abroad. Learn more on our International Travel page.
Internet connections can be FREE when in a hotel or on a ship with WiFi. At some airports, you can find low-cost or free WiFi (it's best to use a VPN on public WiFi).
When calling between two cell phones on iOS, use FACETIME.
When accessing between Androids and Apple, use WhatsAPP. Set up the app before departure.
POWER
Spain and Portugal use the TYPE F plug and 230 VAC with 50 Hz.Ms Adorinha uses Outlets: Type F plug 220V in the bathroom and above the nightstands and desk, and Type A plug 110V above the dresser.
OBSOLETE (Stuff changed since this blog started)
Mon, Nov 03 - Nashville (BNA) to Washington (IAD)UA 2125 TE08D - Premium Economy Airbus A319 Meal at costDepart 1:10 PM BNA Non Stop 1H 46M Arrive 3:56 PMMon, Nov 03 - Tue, Nov 04 - Washington (IAD) to Madrid (MAD)UA 260 TE021B - Premium Economy Boeing 767 MealDepart 6:55 PM IAD Non Stop 7H 10M Arrive +1 8:05 AM Terminal 1
ETIAS stands for the European Travel Information and Authorization System, a travel security program. Based on its American equivalent, ETAS, ETIAS conducts background checks on applicants to identify potential security risks entering Europe’s external borders. Effective Jan 2026, all Americans must apply for ETIAS for any Schengen Area country.
From: ResCounselor <rescounselor@tauck.biz>
Date: Mon, Apr 7, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Subject: UK ETA
To: cynthia@thetravelgallery.com <cynthia@thetravelgallery.com>
As of January 16, 2025, travelers of any age who are transiting through the United Kingdom are no longer required to apply for the UK ETA. This applies to travelers who "remain airside" or in other words, travelers who do not pass through UK border control. The UK ETA is only required for travelers visiting the United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales).
