Prices:
All prices and inclusions are based on rates in effect at the
time of advertising, and are subject to change.
Not Included in Tour Price:
Items of a personal nature; passport and visa fees; taxes; and
any other items not listed in the included features.
Deposit:
A deposit is required at the time of reservation. A $400 per
person deposit is required on all tours.
Deposits for tours that include Cruises may vary. In addition,
full payment for certain airline tickets will be required at the
time of booking, which will be non-refundable once issued. Full
payment is required for all reservations made within 60 days of
departure.
Form of Payment:
We accept all major credit cards (i.e. American Express,
MasterCard, Visa, and Discover Card), as well as checks and
money orders when reservations are received by mail. Third party
payment is not accepted. Note that charges will appear on your
credit card statement will appear as ABC Destinations.
Travel Protection Plan:
We strongly recommend the purchase of our comprehensive Travel
Protection Plan, for which the premium is added to your initial
invoice. You will receive a detailed description of the plan,
and must notify us in writing if you wish to decline. Once paid,
premium for the Travel Protection plan is non refundable. The
Travel Protection Plan cannot be purchased once full payment is
made.
Late Reservations:
Reservations made 21 days or less than the departure date are
subject to a $50 per booking fee. Credit card, certified check,
or money orders are the only methods of payment accepted for
late reservations. All monies will be refunded in full if we
are unable to confirm the travel arrangements requested.
Passenger Names:
Passengers are responsible for providing us with their names
exactly as they appear on their passports. We will not be held
responsible if the airline denies boarding due to name related
discrepancies on your travel documents.
Travelers with Disabilities:
Any disability requiring special attention should be reported to
us at when making a reservation. We will make every reasonable
effort to accommodate special needs, but are not responsible for
any denial of services by airlines, hotels and/or other
independent suppliers. We regret that we are not able to provide
individual assistance to travelers for walking, dining, getting
on or off motor coaches and/or other forms of transportation
included in our Tours. A qualified companion must accompany
travelers requiring such assistance.
Final Payment:
Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
Revisions:
In addition to the penalties imposed by suppliers, a fee of $50
per booking is applied for revisions made to a booking 60 days
or more prior to the departure date. Revisions made less than 60
days are subject to our cancellation policy and penalties.
Cancellation Penalties:
Our cancellations penalties are strictly enforced. The effective
date of cancellations will be the first weekday on which a
written cancellation notice is received either by fax, mail, or
e-mail. The cancellation fees are calculated at the applicable
percentage of the total package price, and are as follows:
| 61 days or more | 5% (max. $50 per person) |
| 60 to 46 days | 10% |
| 45 to 31 days | 20% |
| 30 to 15 days | 40% |
| 14 to 8 days | 50% |
| 7 days or less & no show | 100% |
Passports & Visas:
A valid passport is required for U.S. citizens traveling
internationally. Many countries require your passport to be
valid for six (6) months after your return date. All non-U.S.
citizens must contact the respective consulate(s) for
information on visas and/or other documents they may require.
Final Travel Documents:
Travel documents will be mailed 21 days prior to departure via
US mail for bookings that are paid in full. If a 2nd
day or Next day delivery method is required or requested, a $15
fee will be charged.
Revisions in Travel Arrangements: Due to
unforeseen circumstances, there may be an occasions where we are
required to make changes to your planned travel arrangements. We
reserve the right to make modifications on conveyances, hotels,
etc. as deemed necessary. If this happens, we will not be
responsible for travel arrangements you have made on your own in
conjunction with our Tours.
Air Transportation:
We recommend that you call the airline to reconfirm your
flight(s) 72 hours prior to departure, and before you
leave home for the airport to verify the status and exact
departure time. Seat assignment rules vary with each airline;
some may take your seat requests in advance, while others may
restrict seat assignments solely to airport check. Plan to be at
the airline check-in counter at least 3 hours prior to departure
for all international flights.
Hotels:
All hotel accommodations are with private bath. Check-in times
are generally 3 to 4 pm, and checkout times are from 11am to 12
noon.
Public Holidays:
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:
Tips for local guides and hotel staff are not included in the
package prices. We suggest you use your discretion based on the
quality of the service received.
Responsibility:
ABC Destinations acts only as a sales agent for any airlines,
hotels, car rental companies, cruise lines, transfer and
sightseeing companies, or other service providers named on your
air ticket and/or other travel documents such as your itinerary
(“Suppliers”). ABC Destinations is also not responsible for acts
or omissions of the Suppliers, or their failure to provide
services or adhere to their own schedules. ABC Destinations
assumes no responsibility for, and shall not be liable for, any
refund, personal injury, property damage (including damaged
baggage), or other loss (including lost baggage), accident,
delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be caused by:
(1) any defaults, wrongful or negligent acts, or omissions of
the Suppliers; (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle,
craft, equipment, or instrumentality owned, operated, or
otherwise used or provided by the Suppliers; or (3) any wrongful
or negligent acts or omissions on the part of any other party
not under ABC Destinations’ control. ABC Destinations has no
special knowledge regarding the financial condition of the
Suppliers, unsafe conditions, health hazards, weather hazards,
or climate extremes at locations to which you may travel. For
information concerning possible dangers at destinations, we
recommend contacting the travel warnings section of the U.S.
State Department at (202) 647-5225 or
www.travel.state.gov. For
medical information, we recommend contacting the Centers For
Disease Control at (877) FYI-TRIP or
www.cdc.gov/travel. You
assume full responsibility for checking any and all passport,
visa, vaccination, and/or other entry requirements for your destination(s), and all conditions regarding health, safety,
security, political stability, and labor or civil unrest at such
destination(s). You hereby release ABC Destinations from all
claims arising out of any matter covered by this paragraph.
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating in any way to the aforementioned Terms and
Conditions, to this statement of Responsibility, to this
brochure, or any other information relating in any way to your
trip, or to the trip itself, shall be settled solely and
exclusively by binding arbitration in New Jersey, in accordance
with the rules of the American Arbitration Association then
existent.
We are not responsible for typographical errors and omissions. These conditions apply to
ABC Destinations, LLC doing business as Spanish Heritage Tours and
The Women’s Travel Club.