Package
Specifics:
Prices quoted are per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise
stated). Prices for travel always originate in the US. Prices are
based on flying from New York City to Europe unless otherwise stated.
Air add-ons are available for people not traveling from New York City.
Prices are based on mid-week travel. Weekend travel may incur a weekend
surcharge. Flights on bmi originate from Chicago and Washington D.C.
Three-night minimum stay required on most airlines. Maximum stay is
30 days. Fares may require travel on specific flights or times; blackout
dates may apply. Prices include hotel taxes. Prices do NOT include
Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 roundtrip, September 11th
Security Fees of up to $10 roundtrip, U.S. segment taxes of up to
$3 per flown segment, and departure/arrival/customs and immigration
charges of up to $120 per person. Prices are not retroactive and are
subject to change and availability. Must be purchased through Discover
British Isles and Europe Travel. All of our prices are cash discounted.
If you choose to use a credit card on the final payment a 3.5%
service fee will be applied. Other restrictions may apply.
Booking Conditions:
Full payment is due at the time of purchase. This includes a non-refundable
booking fee of $500.00 per person. Once we have your payment in
house we will request space. If we are unable to acquire your desired
package an alternative will be offered to you. Payment must reach
our office within 10 days of making reservation. If your money does
not make it to our office within 10 days, your reservation will
auto-cancel. If you would like to pay by credit card there will
be a 3.5% service fee added to your total bill. Upon receipt of
payment, Discover British Isles and Europe Travel (a division of
Advantage Travel Network) will forward written confirmation of services
reserved. Final documentation will be sent approximately 14 to 21
days prior to departure.
Cancellation
and Refunds:
If we receive a written cancellation at least 60 days or
more prior to departure, Advantage Performance Network will provide
a refund less $500.00 per person administration fee. For cancellations
received within 59 days prior to departure no refunds will be given.
Due to cancellation
and refund policies we HIGHLY recommend everyone purchase travel
insurance. You may follow the link to the Travel Insured website
on the left hand side of our page to purchase your insurance.
Itinerary
Changes:
Passengers changing itinerary after commencement of travel are subject
to the full applicable penalties. There is no refund for unused
services on land arrangements. Prior to departure, if a change can
be accommodated, a $50.00 fee will be charged for each change in
addition to any other cancellation fees or change fees charged by
suppliers.
This does NOT apply to airline reservation charges, which will be
advised at the time the change is requested.
Documentation:
Each passenger must be in possession of a valid passport. The expiration
date of the passport must be 6 months beyond the date of the end
of the services they request. No visa is required for United States
citizens or European citizens traveling to Europe.
Other nationalities: It is the responsibility of the traveler to
check with their respective Consulate/Embassy as to the travel documentation
required to travel to their destination.
Advantage Performance Network or their agents do not accept any
responsibility for a passenger having incorrect documentation at
the time of travel.
Itinerary
Modification:
Package itineraries may vary in tour schedule due to air schedules.
Additional hotel nights may be required for some tours and/or packages.
These extra night costs are the responsibility of the traveler.
Slight changes
to the itinerary may also occur, due to local conditions, weather
conditions, and/or unexpected operational difficulties beyond our
control (i.e. airline restructuring or schedule changes). Also,
should it be necessary, local suppliers reserve the right to substitute
tours, performances, meals, etc., with those of equal or greater
value, with no further obligation.
Health Requirements:
It is not required for travelers to have any vaccinations or any
other types of inoculations to Europe. Please consult with your
physician for current recommendations.
Services
Not Included:
Cost of passport, excess baggage charges, insurance, personal items
such as laundry, cables, telephone calls, room service, additional
beverage service, meals and transfers not included in your program,
tips to your local guides and drivers, which are subject to your
satisfaction with their services and any items not specifically
mentioned as included.
Insurance:
We strongly recommend that you consider purchasing a passenger travel
protection program that includes protection for trip cancellation
or interruption, baggage loss, damage or delay, accidents, emergencies
and illness. Travel insurance may be purchased through Advantage
Performance Network/Discover British Isles and Europe Travel.
Prices:
Due to the conditions of contract between Advantage Performance
Network and our suppliers, under no circumstances will a breakdown
of our prices be given.
Validity:
All costs are based on tariffs, prices, exchange rates and local
taxes in effect
on September 1, 2004 and are subject to change without notice.
Responsibility:
Advantage Performance Network acts only as an agent of companies
providing services for customized tour programs and constituents
therein. Advantage Performance Network shall not be responsible
for any loss, injury or damage to persons, property, or otherwise,
in connection with any service; nor for flight delays or cancellations
from causes beyond Advantage Performance Network control, or for
any loss or damage resulting from insufficient or improperly issued
passports or other documents; nor shall be or become liable or responsible
for any additional expenses, or liability sustained or occurred,
by the travel member as a result of any of the foregoing causes.
Advantage Performance Network is not responsible or liable for defaults
of those not directly under the control of Advantage Performance
Network.
Personal
and non-commercial use limitations:
This web site is for the User's personal, non-commercial use. User
may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce,
publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell
any information, products or services obtained from this web site.
Copyright
and trademark notices:
All contents of this web site are: Copyright © 2005 Discover
British Isles and Europe Travel, Advantage Performance Network,
and/or their suppliers. All rights reserved. Other product and company
names mentioned herein might be the trademarks of their respective
owners.
Modification
of these terms and conditions:
Discover British Isles and Europe Travel reserves the right to change
this Agreement at any time by revising the terms and conditions
herein. User is responsible for regularly reviewing these terms
and conditions. Continued use of this web site following any such
changes shall constitute the User's acceptance of such changes.