From the Istanbul/earthquake post: <BR> <BR>"A spokesman for the Association of British Travel Agents said: 'Although the tourist areas are unaffected and the airport is open, people are best advised not to travel to Istanbul at the moment. They will be offered their money back, an alternative or the chance to travel later in the year.'" <BR> <BR>Not with Rick! His tours are still going to Turkey, and people who have signed up with him aren't being offered compensation . . . what a bummer, taking a vacation in a country plunged into a state of emergency. Just my 2 cents. <BR>

From the Istanbul/earthquake post: <BR> <BR>"A spokesman for the Association of British Travel Agents said: 'Although the tourist areas are unaffected and the airport is open, people are best advised not to travel to Istanbul at the moment. They will be offered their money back, an alternative or the chance to travel later in the year.'" <BR> <BR>Not with Rick! His tours are still going to Turkey, and people who have signed up with him aren't being offered compensation . . . what a bummer, taking a vacation in a country plunged into a state of emergency. Just my 2 cents. <BR>