Twin and/or Double bedded, run-of-house rooms with private facilities. Tour Operator reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar category. Standard check-out time from hotel is 12:00 Noon.
THIRD BED IN ROOM
There Are No Triple Rooms Available. Triple rates, when a third bed is added to room for tour participants, are available upon request. We Do Not Recommend Such Accommodations For Adults. Children’s rates available upon request.
MEALSAll meals as indicated on each itinerary. Lunches or dinners when included at hotels or restaurants are Table d’Hote and limited to specific dining rooms at hotels.
SIGHTSEEINGCars, minibuses or motorcoaches are used. The complete program as shown on each itinerary includes all entrance fees to sites visited. Tours are operated by local companies specially selected by Isram/Escapade. Different size vehicles may be used dependent upon the number of participants per tour departures. Some tours may be multilingual, with multilingual participants, but an English-speaking, government licensed guide will be provided. Private Car tours utilize the services of an English-speaking driver/escort plus local guides as specified. While the best available air-conditioned vehicles have been contracted for all tours, during the Summer season certain areas may experience extremely high temperatures, limiting the airconditioning capabilities of utilized vehicles. There are no refunds if such circumstances arise, which are beyond our control.
SEQUENCE OF TOUR PROGRAMSAll departures listed in this brochure are Guaranteed where noted. Please Note: Tours that are “guaranteed” may, during certain seasons, operate with fewer passengers than what would normally constitute a “group.” While many passengers consider this a definite advantage, there are others who do prefer to travel in larger groups. We will be happy to advise you of the approximate number of passengers booked on your tour, if you contact us 30 days in advance of your departure. However, please bear in mind that often the passenger count may fluctuate up until arrival date in the destination. During certain periods of conventions, congresses, holidays, hotel renovations and other unforeseen events, the Tour Operator may have to make last minute changes (subsequent to issuance of final itinerary) in the sequence of the tour and reserves the right to make appropriate substitutions in sightseeing and hotels.
MAJOR HOLIDAYSSome shops, restaurants and museums may close on certain days during the year.
TRANSFERS & PORTERAGETransfers to/from airports and hotels are included as indicated in the published itinerary, provided passengers’ flight arrival and departure coincide with their published tour flights. Alterations to the itineraries result in supplements for private taxi services. Luggage carts will be available inside the terminals for passengers to proceed to the awaiting car or bus where porterage services will commence. Please Note: Surcharge applies on all night transfers and during weekends and holidays.
HOTELS & TOUR PRICESAll rates include the cost of Tour Operator planning and operation and may differ from published hotel rates.
GENERAL AIR INFORMATIONIncluded where indicated in specific class of service, subject to change and availability until such time that the ticket is booked and paid for. Contracted net fares in effect at time of printing (Mar 2007) are used for routing as indicated for each tour program. Due to these net fare agreements, supplements or credits for air deviations may not be equal to published airfare differentials. “Land Only” is available. Should airline schedule changes result in a necessity to alter the land arrangements any additional expense must be borne by the passenger.
BAGGAGETransatlantic flights allow two checked bags per person with neither to exceed 62 inches or 50 pounds. Any excess is at the passenger’s own expense. When traveling between countries and on domestic flights within each country, baggage is weighed, allowing 44 pounds in Economy Class. Infants: No baggage permitted. Only 1 suitcase per person, plus a carry-on bag is permitted on all motorcoach and private tours. Baggage insurance is highly recommended, as we cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged luggage or personal items.
BOOKING PROCEDURES DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENTA deposit of $350 per person together with optional insurance must be received within 10 days of booking date. The balance is due for land arrangements not later than 45 days prior to departure. Travel documents will be sent 2 weeks prior to departure. For holiday travel or Fair periods, full payment for all programs is required 60 days in advance. Minimum number of nights and/or special dinner supplements may apply. Late payments may necessitate overnight delivery of documents, an expense that must be borne by the passenger.
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTSMajor credit cards (Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover Card) are accepted for payment. Credit Card charges will not be processed without a signed Authorization Form and credit card photo copy.
CHANGE FEESubsequent to initial reservation, any revision will incur a $25 change fee per booking for each revision, up to 46 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE ALL PROGRAMS (LAND ONLY)AIR PENALTIES APPLY AS PER CARRIER’S RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Comprehensive travel insurance is highly recommended. Travel insurance premium is non-refundable.
UNUSED SERVICES
On all tours, once travel has commenced, no refunds will be made for any unused services or inclusions. In circumstances where sudden illness results in trip interruption, any refunds secured on your behalf will be less $45 processing fee and operator/supplier penalties. Refund requests must be sent in writing no later than 2 weeks after return.
PASSPORTS AND VISASVisas are not required for Spain/Portugal for U.S. citizens (non- U.S. citizens should contact the respective Morocco Consulate for information.) Passports must be valid for 6 months from date of return. No refunds will be given to passengers failing to have proper documentation.
OUR RATES DO NOT INCLUDE: TIPSIt is customary to show your appreciation to hotel staff, porters, waiters and to the guide and driver on your tour. Prior to departure, you will receive an information booklet outlining suggested tipping.
LAND ONLY FEE$25 per person handling fee. Airfare is not included to or between countries/cities in “Land Only” rates.
AIRPORT TAXES, CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION FEES
Not included in rates and must be prepaid together with the airfare.
ITEMS OF A PERSONAL NATURE
Passports, visa fees, baggage insurance, wines, mineral waters, coffee, tea and soft drinks are not included.
INSURANCE
We recommend that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance before departure. Neither Isram World/Escapade Vacations, nor your travel agent is responsible for luggage loss or damage, accidents en route, or ill health which may require you to miss part of your trip or your return to the U.S. as scheduled. Please refer to the Isram World Travel Protection Plan on page 38. Insurance premiums are not refundable and may not be purchased after final payment is made.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Travel Agent and/or Tour Operators, Isram Wholesale Tours & Travel, Ltd./Escapade Vacations and its representatives abroad act only as agents for the various companies, owners or contractors providing the means of transportation, accommodation and other services. Isram Wholesale Tours & Travel/Escapade Vacations does not own, manage, control, promote, run or operate any transportation or recreational vehicle, motel, hotel, restaurant, or any supplier of services. All exchange orders, coupons and tickets are offered subject to the General Information under which such services are offered or provided. Isram Wholesale Tours & Travel, Ltd./Escapade Vacations and its representatives assume no liability in arranging transportation, hotel and other accommodations and are not responsible for any personal injury, illness or property damage or other loss or expense of any nature whatsoever arising directly or indirectly out of any actions of any person or supplier of services providing any of the services, programs or accommodations offered in connection with a tour. Further, by participating in an Isram Wholesale Tours & Travel, Ltd./Escapade Vacations tour, you are bound by our rules and you participate in the activities of the tour at your own risk. Isram Wholesale Tours & Travel, Ltd./Escapade Vacations assumes no responsibility at all and no liability at all for any death, injury, illness, quarantine, sickness, diseases, natural disaster, damage, loss, delay, accident, expense, defect or any other abnormality which may result from your participation in any activity during the tour. The aforesaid Isram Wholesale Tours & Travel, Ltd./Escapade Vacations and/or their agents can accept no responsibility for losses or accidental expenses due, as well, to delays or changes in schedules or departures, hotel overbookings, defaults, sickness, weather, strikes, war, quarantines, riots or insurrections or criminal acts committed by third parties, political disorders of any type, or other such similar causes. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger. Each exchange coupon, order and ticket is to be regarded as one contracted on or in behalf of the particular company or person named in it. The passenger contract in use by the airline concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract of air passage with the purchases of these tours and/or the Passenger. The airline companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. The right is reserved to withdraw any tour announced in this Program and to make such alterations to the itineraries as may be found desirable for the proper carrying out of the tours. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable in the Tour Operator’s discretion to alter the arrangements or itineraries for the passenger’s comfort or welfare for any reason whatsoever, such alterations may be made without penalty to the Operator. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the Passengers. The right is reserved to decline, to accept, or retain any person as a member of any group at any time. This program is issued on the sole responsibility of the Tour Operator. It is not issued on behalf of and does not commit any Airline whose services are used in the course of the tours.
It is agreed by and between the passenger(s) and Isram Wholesale Tours & Travel, Ltd./Escapade Vacations that all disputes and matters whatever arising under, in connection with or incident to this agreement shall be litigated, if at all, in and before a court located in The City of New York, New York State, U.S.A., to the exclusion of the courts of any other city, state or country. The issuance and acceptance of tickets and/or other documents in connection with a tour is considered acceptance of the above items.
Special Notice: Delays, cancellations and overbookings may occur on air flights, cruises, and land reservations by the participating carriers and hotels. While Isram will do everything possible to avoid these inconveniences, it cannot and will not assume responsibility for the respective carriers and hotels.
Fares and surface arrangements are based on tariffs and currency exchange rates in effect at time of printing, Mar 2007. We reserve the right to adjust pricing upward should the value of the dollar decline by more than five (5%) from its value on Mar 2007. Increases in the value of the dollar will not result in a reduction in pricing.
ISRAMWORLD® 2007 All Rights Reserved. The Itineraries and Programs described herein are unique and proprietary to ISRAMWORLD and any misappropriation of same is strictly forbidden.