ABC DESTINATIONS

Mail: 300 Broadacres Drive, Suite 400 Bloomfield, N.J. 07003-7021
Telephone: 800-227-5858
Fax: (973) 338-1663

Email: Info@abcdestinations.com

Website: www.abcdestinations.com

TRIP PAYMENTS/DEPOSIT: We accept payments by check, American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. A deposit or full payment is required to confirm a reservation. Receipt of your initial deposit or payment indicates that you are in agreement with our Terms & Conditions.  Bookings made within 45 days of departure may be limited to credit card payments only. 

You are responsible to ensure that your full, official name is provided to us at the time of booking, exactly as it appears on your valid passport. It can cost up to $200 or more per person for a name change or other ticket adjustments, plus any fare increase if applicable, due to re-ticketing. The airline will deny boarding if your airline ticket does not match your passport.

DEPOSIT (unless otherwise indicated on the specific tour or cruise): All tours and cruises require a minimum deposit of $500 per person inclusive of taxes & fees. Cancellation penalties may apply. See Cancellation Penalties and Refunds.

Generally, bookings made more than 90 days from departure will require only a deposit. Some programs may require you to purchase non-refundable airline tickets at the time of booking, in addition to the required tour deposit. There may also be other exceptions.

Final payment is due as specified on your invoice. If final payment is not received by the date it was due, we will automatically charge the balance due to your credit card.

• If you are using a Debit Card as a Credit Card, your financial institution may set limitations and restrictions. Please check with your bank or financial institution before submitting your reservation or final payment.

FUEL SURCHARGES: Fuel surcharges imposed by airlines are included in the price of your Air/Land combined tours. Cruise Lines' land only tour prices do not include fuel surcharges unless otherwise stated. Cruise Lines reserve the right to impose a fuel supplement on all guests which may vary by Cruise Line and individual itinerary.

 PRICING: Includes airport taxes, air government fees and fuel surcharges on air inclusive tour package prices. We are not permitted to collect certain taxes and fees that must be paid directly to local authorities. Items such as incidentals, passport/visa fees, or items of a personal nature are not included in the price. All charges and fees that are required to be prepaid in addition to the price will display as separate line items on your invoice. Prices and inclusions are subject to change and based on availability. For any questions, call us at 888-868-7722.

DOCUMENTS: Trip documents are sent as E-Documents by email. It is your responsibility to check the accuracy of your airline tickets and all other documents. You are responsible to ensure that your full, official name is provided to us at the time of booking, exactly as it appears on your valid passport. It can cost up to $200 or more per person for a name change or other ticket adjustments, plus any fare increase if applicable, due to re-ticketing. The airline will deny boarding if your airline ticket or documents do not match your passport.

TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN: It is strongly recommended that you take advantage of our Travel Protection Plan in the event that you need to cancel or interrupt your trip or cruise, require emergency medical assistance, experience a travel delay or lose your baggage. The plan also includes a "Pre-Existing Exclusion Waiver" if payment for this plan is received by ABC Destinations within 14 days of Your initial deposit for Your booking (see below). Our plan is administered by Trip Mate, Inc. (in CA d/b/a Trip Mate Insurance Agency). You can review complete details of the plan on our website. The Travel Protection Plan is not in effect until your payment for the plan is received, and that premium is non-refundable. The Travel Protection Plan may not be purchased after final payment has been made.

1. If you purchased the Travel Protection Plan prior to July 1, 2010:
Click here for a PDF of the travel protection plan.

2. If you purchased the Travel Protection Plan on or after July 1, 2010:
Click here for a PDF of the travel protection plan.

PASSPORT/VISAS: A valid Government-issued photo ID is required at time of check-in for all domestic flights. A valid passport is required for travel outside the United States. If possible, you should renew your passport approximately nine (9) months before it expires. Many countries require that your passport be valid at least six (6) months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Select countries require additional documentation for children under the age of 18 years. All travelers are responsible to contact the consulate of the country and/or countries they are traveling to for entry requirements and necessary documents, such as visas. For the latest information on travel requirements, log on to the consulate websites. Non-U.S. citizens may have different entry requirements than U.S. citizens.

SPECIAL REQUESTS: We will make reasonable efforts to secure special request and dietary needs. However, requests cannot be guaranteed. For room requests other than what is advertised, there may be an additional cost. We cannot be held responsible for the failure of carriers, hotels or other suppliers to deliver such requests.

TRAVELERS REQUIRING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE: Any disability requiring special attention should be reported to us at the time the reservation is made. We will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of travelers, but are not responsible for denial of services by carriers, hotels, or other suppliers. We regret that we cannot provide individual assistance for walking, dining, embarking/disembarking transportation, and/or for other personal needs. A qualified companion must accompany travelers who need such assistance.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT/ROOM SHARES: Our prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single accommodations are subject to availability, and may be confirmed for an additional charge. Certain Cruise Lines may charge the single traveler twice for fuel and port charges.

FLIGHTS, FREQUENT FLYER MILES, AND SEAT ASSIGNMENTS: We negotiate special Economy class rates with many major carriers, as well as chartered air carriers. Air arrangements are subject to restrictions on choice of routing, direct or non-stop flights, arrival times, eligibility for frequent flyer miles and seat assignments. We cannot be responsible for flights that are occasionally overbooked, delayed, or canceled by the airlines. All fares and schedules are subject to change without notice. If the airline imposes higher fares, you are required to pay the additional amount. Late bookings are most likely to result in higher airfare.

LUGGAGE/BAGGAGE HANDLING: It is particularly important to observe the rule of one suitcase per traveler on escorted coach trips. Our Tour Directors may assess a onetime fee of $25 per piece if you exceed your luggage allowance on a coach tour. You may also bring one carry-on bag that complies with the airline rules and must fit either under your seat, or in an overhead compartment. It is your responsibility to porter this bag. Baggage handling, if included, begins curbside at the airport upon arrival and is limited to one bag per person. You may be required to handle your own baggage if transferring between terminals.

On all tours, you are responsible for complying with the airline regulations concerning their baggage allowances and with the airline restrictions on the size, weight and contents of your carry-on bags. You may be disappointed if you are carrying items of necessity in your carry-on bag, and the airline asks you to check it in at the airport because it didn’t meet their requirement. You will be responsible to pay for any additional baggage charges imposed by the airline or transportation companies. Check with the carrier for luggage guidelines. Luggage travels at owner’s risk throughout. We are not responsible for loss or damage of luggage or personal belongings. Our protection plan is strongly recommended to cover loss or damage of luggage.

AIRPORT TO HOTEL/SHIP PIER TRANSFERS: Round-trip airport to hotel transfers may be included when the tour is purchased air-inclusive (check details of your tour to see what is included). Occasionally, a transfer may not be available if your flights do not coordinate with the group flight. If you make your own air arrangements, travel from a non-group airport, or extend your vacation, transfers are not included. Transfers may, however, be arranged upon request at an additional cost. Round-trip transfers from the airport to the ship pier are included in the air/sea packages only.

HOTEL CHECK-IN TIMES: Hotel rooms are usually not ready for check-in until mid-afternoon. If your flight is arriving early, especially European flights, you should plan for the day's activity until your room is available. Most hotels will store your luggage until your room is ready.

ITALY HOTEL TOURIST TAX: As of July 1, d011 all visitors to Italy are required to pay an additional tourist tax for their hotel stay. The new tax has been created mainly to help re-build the ancient cities and is based on how many stars a hotel has - more stars mean higher taxes. This tax may vary by city and can range from 3 to 5 Euros per person, per night, for a maximum of 10 consecutive nights and must be paid by the visitor, in Euros, directly to the hotel at the point of checkout, which will be presented as a separate charge from anything accrued at the hotel. This fee does not apply to visitors younger than the age of ten.

OPTIONAL TOURS/SIGHTSEEING: On certain programs, we offer a variety of optional tours that can be pre-purchased prior to your departure. For others, you will receive information about optional tours (if available) for purchase upon arrival in your destination. We review these tours and the companies operating them, for appropriateness and quality. Generally, you should sign up for the optional tours you wish to take at the start of your tour. You are under no obligation whatsoever to participate. Sightseeing is subject to final arrangements by local tourist authorities, based on conditions such as minimum number of participants required to operate, weather, time, etc.  Facilities such as museums and banks, restaurants and sightseeing tours maybe closed on certain dates due to, but not limited to, religious holidays and national and regional celebrations.

GRATUITIES: Gratuities for the tour director, hosts, local guides, drivers and cruise staff (unless otherwise stated) are not included and are at the discretion of the individual traveler. All hotel gratuities are included in the price and when meals are included on land tours, those gratuities are also included. However, gratuities for most major cruise lines are not included and may be automatically charged to your onboard account.

CANCELLATION PENALTIES AND REFUNDS: Cancellation penalties will be strictly enforced. If you must cancel your reservation, the effective date of the cancellation will be the first weekday your cancellation notice is received by fax, overnight courier, mail or email. Cancellation charges are based upon how long before your departure date the cancellation notification is received. Your non-refundable charges and travel protection premiums will be retained in addition to any air cancellation fees or penalties. The charges are as follows; and calculated at the applicable percentage of the total tour price:

Tour/Non-Cruise Penalties: