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Please read the Terms and Conditions contained herein
very carefully. They outline the terms under which A & S Travels, Inc. tours
will operate and they limit the liabilities of A & S Travels, Inc. These
booking conditions will form part of your contract with A & S Travels, Inc.
located at 8301 Old Fence Court, Woodridge IL 60517.
Different terms and conditions may also apply between you and any one of the
hotels, car rental companies, cruise companies, trains, and airlines etc.,
associated with your itinerary. |
Reservations, Deposits & Final Payments:
A non-refundable deposit of US$ 500 per person is required together with A &
S Travels, Inc.'s booking form to proceed with your reservation. The balance
payment must be received no later than 60 days before you commence your
tour. If your tour includes a cruise, flight or luxury train booking you may
be required to pay a higher deposit towards the booking of these services.
If a reservation is made within 60 days of departure, full payment is due at
the time of confirmation of services. A & S Travels Inc., reserves the right
to cancel your bookings if full payment has not been received by the due
date and apply cancellation charges as specified in A & S Travels, Inc.'s
cancellation policy.
Any changes to the tour itinerary once finalized will result in a minimum
charge of US$100 per person per change.
Cancellation:
All cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing. All confirmed
bookings are subject to an administrative fee in addition to a cancellation
fee.
A refund less US$ 500 per person handling charges plus any cancellations
which may be levied by service providers such as cruise ships, luxury
trains, hotels etc., will be made, provided that the cancellation has been
received by A & S Travels, Inc. in writing no less than 60 days prior to
departure. Thereafter the following fees will be imposed based on the number
of days prior to departure plus any cancellation charges levied by service
providers.
59 - 35 days 25% of the tour price
34 - 14 days 50% of the tour price
Cancellation less than 14 days will be non refundable
If written notice of cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to
commencement no refund will be made. No refund can be made for any tour
accommodations, tour services or tour feature that you do not utilize. If
you should cancel whilst the tour is in progress no refund will be made for
unused portions. All claims for refunds must be received in writing by A & S
Travels Inc., within 30 days from the date of the termination of the tour. A
& S Travels Inc. will not accept any liability for any claims received after
30 days of the termination of the tour. A & S Travels Inc.'s subcontractors
or service providers must endorse all complaints and claims in writing.
Air fares are subject to different regulations and cancellation fees which
may be non-refundable.
A & S Travels Inc., may be forced to curtail the holiday after departure
where circumstances amounting to 'force majeure: rise'. In this situation A
& S Travels, Inc. will not make any refunds or pay any compensation or be
responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by you as a result.
Travel Protection Plan:
We strongly recommend that you purchase a travel protection policy should
there be any unforeseen circumstances, which may lead to the cancellation of
your tour. A & S Travels, Inc. can assist with your travel protection plan
so please check with us at the time of booking, and before making your final
payment.
Prices, Rates & Fares:
Unless otherwise indicated all price rates shown are in United States
Dollars and are per person sharing a double room. These prices are in effect
at the time of providing you A & S Travels Inc.'s proposal and are subject
to change at any time prior to departure. Quoted tour prices are based on
current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes at the time of preparing your
proposal. A & S Travels, Inc. reserves the right to increase tour prices to
cover increased costs of tariffs, entrance fees, air fares, taxes and
fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. International Air fares (if shown)
are from major gateways in U.S.A and act only as a guideline. Best available
air fares will be quoted, applicable at the time of departure, based on
individual gateways for the complete air itinerary.
Tour Price Exclusions:
Your tour price does not include: Air transportation (unless specifically
stated as included): Cost and fees to obtain or extend your passport/s: visa
fees and processing fees: any inoculations /vaccinations (If required):
health certificate: airport taxes and country departure taxes (if
applicable): all items of a personal nature including alcoholic beverages:
meals not specified, gratuity to escorts, drivers and guides: excess baggage
charges: insurance: airport facility charges: sightseeing tours not included
in the itinerary: private non group transfers: laundry: room service and any
items not specifically listed as included in your confirmed itinerary.
Variation In Rates:
A & S Travels Inc., may alter the rates in writing in case of arbitrary
changes in rates related to park entry fees, fuel increases, flight rates or
accommodation suppliers. Once you have booked the tour and made full
payments a full 60 working days prior to tour departure, the contract rates
are fully guaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges.
Taxes, Tips And Gratuities:
All normal room taxes and service charges as levied by hotels are included.
Gratuity to waiters, bellboys, drivers, guides are left to individual
discretion.
Accommodation:
Room accommodation is provided at the hotels/lodges/tented camps as
indicated in your itinerary or of comparable categories. Rooms will be
assigned by the respective supplier/s in the standard category, unless
otherwise indicated. Accommodation is based on two persons sharing a room.
Single rooms are available upon payment of a single room supplement. Quoted
single room rate does not necessarily mean single occupancy of a double
room, as some of the properties have specially designed single occupancy
units.
Special Requests:
Any special requests (e.g. for a single room or a special diet) must be
requested in writing when the booking is made. While A & S Travels, Inc.
will endeavor to honor such requests, they cannot be guaranteed and any
failure to comply will not be a breach of contract.
Travel Documents:
It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure that all of his or her visa
and passport requirements are met. All participants must be in a possession
of a passport valid for at least six months beyond the re-entry date into
the United States. Visas and necessary vaccinations may be required for some
or all of the countries visited on your tour. Please check the visa
requirement/s at the time of booking. A & S Travels, Inc. will assist you
with visa formalities and we do recommend that you use the services of a
reliable visa service to obtain your visas. Additional fees will be
applicable. Non U.S. citizen/s may have different requirements and it is
recommended that you consult your local consulate/embassy on visa
requirements.
Health Requirements:
Health regulations for some countries visited on your tour may require proof
of inoculations and/or vaccination certificate; such certificates should be
in your possession throughout the entire tour. It is our recommendation that
you consult your personal physician or Passport Health via the web at
www.passporthealthusa.com in regards to your itinerary and required
inoculations. A & S Travels, Inc. will not be held liable if you do not have
proper vaccinations / inoculations.
Airline Baggage Regulations:
Flights originating from the U.S. permit
between 1 to 2 checked bags and a carry on bag with weight and size
restrictions per person, which can vary with each airline. First and
Business class travelers are provided additional weight allowance. It is
important to check your baggage allowance with your confirmed itinerary or
with the respective airlines prior to your departure. A & S Travels Inc.
will also be able to provide this information to you upon request.
Domestic or Internal flights within certain countries have limited checked
in baggage allowance. Allowance may vary from 15 to 44 pounds per person.
Charter flights, if and when used, will also have limited weight allowance
and may require soft-sided luggage. These limitations are strictly enforced.
Baggage and personal effects are at owner's risk throughout the tour and
baggage insurance is strongly recommended (See travel protection clause).
Carrier liability for travelers baggage can be obtained from the respective
airline. A&S Travels, Inc. will not be liable for damaged, lost, stolen
checked and unchecked baggage. Please read all the conditions of your
ticket. Federal Law and treaties limits the amount of recovery for loss of
or damage to your luggage or its contents. To protect against such
limitations we strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance (See
insurance clause).
Reservation Of Rights:
A & S Travels, Inc., (when deemed necessary) reserves
the right to:- cancel any itinerary any part of it
- make any
alteration to the itinerary (including but not limited to, alteration to
substitution of hotels): and
- decline to accept to retain any person as a
tour passenger should such person's health, mental or physical condition, in
the sole opinion of A & S Travels. Inc., impede the operation of the tour
for the other passengers. Tour members are held responsible for being in
sufficient good health to undertake the tour. If a passenger is asked to
leave while the tour is in progress, that person will be responsible for
charges incurred on account of such departure from the tour and/or their
return to the U.S.A. In such a case A & S Travels, Inc. will refund any
monies that can be recovered from the unused portion of the tour, taking
into account additional charges incurred by A & S Travels, Inc., and we will
accept no further liability or obligation toward that person or third party.
Every effort will be made to ensure that each tour package follows the
contents of the itinerary. However on occasion, conditions or situations
beyond A & S Travels Inc.'s control may require a revision, offer
substitutes or cancel the whole or any portion of a tour, should conditions
necessitate. The right is also reserved to decline the acceptance of any
person as a member of a tour should the presence of that person be
prejudicial to the good conduct of the tour or be contrary to the laws of
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What our clients
are saying…
“I was extremely impressed with A&S Travels’ ability
to organize a very elaborate vacation. They made it a very enjoyable and
memorable adventure.”
-H. Hauserman
Chicago
“I have traveled to four continents with A&S Travels. Each trip has been a
cultural odyssey that has expanded my horizons and perceptions.”
- P. Lynn
SanFrancisco
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