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Posted by (Atlanta, GA, USA) on

So my official retirement date is September 2027. (Of course things have changed then I may be retiring much sooner, but we’re still pretending that’s the plan.)

I was looking at the new Rick Steves tours and want to book the new Greece tour as my retirement present in October 2027

I asked my partner if he wanted to go and he says it’s too far away to make a decision, but I’m going to make the decision anyway and buy the tour as a solo.

So just out of curiosity, what happens if a year from now he decides he wants to go any chance they adding? If not, he’s stuck. I travel without him a lot, it won’t be the end of the world.

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Carol, of course I've never taken a Rick Steves tour, so you will probably want some verification of what I say. But from everything I've read, I know that solos can actually change their minds later on and get someone else to join in with them, and then they can get a double room. I know I've read that before.

So I would think that, as long as there's room on the tour (and I think that would be the biggest drawback for coming in late), he would be able to make his booking and then the two of you could request a room together. At that time, the single supplement fee would then be eliminated from your account.

And congratulations on your upcoming retirement!

Posted by
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It's all based on availability. If it's full, your partner joins the waitlist. One thing to know, normally when space opens up, they send an email to everyone on the waitlist and it's a first come first serve. BUT, I would reach out directly to the RS office when you partner makes up his mind, because if you've already reserved and are confirmed on the the tour (and since you have a room), there may be a way to work that. But, they keep the groups small and to a specific number, so that will be a factor.

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