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You will be notified when all portions of your reservation are confirmed. When
your reservation is confirmed, full payment is due.Reservations are subject to
cancellation if payment is not received within 24 hours of confirmation
notification.A copy of the passport for each person should be provided to
Majestic Vacations with the final payment. All documents and tickets will be
issued using the full legal name on each passport.
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Cancellation: All cancellations must be received in writing; either by fax or
mail (e-mail and verbal cancellations are not acceptable).The following fees
will be assessed per person accordingly when you cancel your reservation:
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Prior to ticketing a $150.00 penalty will be assessed.
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After ticketing but at least 14 days prior to departure, a $150.00 penalty will be assessed plus the cost of the first night hotel plus the airlines cancellation penalty (for some promotional packages, tickets are non-refundable after issued. Please check directly with United Vacations agents).
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After ticketing but within 14 days from departure, or after departure/no show, tickets are non-refundable. Also, a $350 penalty will be assessed plus any penalty from hotels.
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When travelers cannot complete their journey for any reason, the unused hotel
nights are not refundable, exchangeable or transferable.
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In addition to the above stated cancellation charges, all penalties and service
charges related to cancellation of optional tours, cruises or other services
may be applicable, please check directly with Majestic Vacations for details.
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Failure to check-in to your first night of hotel could result in cancellation
of all downward reserations.Please notify us if you are experiencing flight
delays so we can attempt to adjust your hotel reservations (please note some
penalties may be charged for these changes).We are not responsible for
irregular airline flight operations.
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Package Price Includes
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Air Transportation: A roundtrip international air ticket is included with the
package price for passengers departing from the U.S.A. as per their
confirmation and payment.
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Hotel Accommodations:Based on 2 adults sharing one room, double occupancy
(please specify single or double beds in your reservation). A customer who
travels alone is required to pay a single supplement rate.
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Optional Travel Protection Insurance is offered at an additional expense when
the reservation is made or payment is received less than 45 days prior to
departure.
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Meals: Most meals are not included unless specified by the hotel.
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Transfers are not included in the price of the package.Optional transfers
can be arranged, please contact us for prices and reservations.
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Package Price Does Not Include
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Any personal charges such as visa fees, passport fees, porterage, excess
baggage charges, phone bills, postage, laundry, drinks, insurance premiums, or
charges arising from deviations.
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Meals and transportation not mentioned in this brochure.
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Tips for your tour guide, driver or bellmen.
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Air fares from your hometown to the gateway city, airport taxes, air ticket
taxes, fuel surcharges, or any other charges levied by local, state, or federal
government agency.
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Fees for delivery of package documentation to international destinations.
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General Conditions
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All fares are quoted in U.S. Dollars and are based on tariffs and rates of
currency exchange [in] effect [as] of January 2006.These rates are subject to
change as deemed necessary by Majestic Vacations.
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Optional Tour Programs will be narrated only in the language specified for that
departure.Please make sure that speakers of English only or Spanish only are
booked on the appropriate tours.
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Passport / Visas: Passports must be valid for at least 6 months validity AFTER
the return date of your trip.Majestic Vacations is not responsible when you are
denied entrance for any reason at a foreign country, even if you have a valid
passport and visa.A multi-entry visa to China costs $180 if arranged by
Majestic Vacations for U.S. Citizens. Please inquire directly at Majestic
Vacations about visa requirements to other countries.
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Baggage:Baggage is the sole responsibility of the traveler. Check-in luggage
allowance for the transoceanic flights is generally 2 pieces that weigh no more
than 50lbs.Most airlines limit carry-on baggage to 1 piece per person that must
be small enough to fit under the seat.Please check directly with your airline
for their latest baggage requirements and related excess charges.Baggage
allowances on domestic China flights are limited to 44 lbs.
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Charges for Children:For children 11 or under, if they share a room with 2
adults and do not request an extra bed, they will be charged the listed child
rate. If an extra bed is required in the room, they must pay 90% of the adult
rate. Children 12 and over will be charged the full adult price.
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Change Fee: One change is allowed free of charge after your reservation is
confirmed if the change ismade more than 45 days prior to departure.A $75 fee
will be charged for any subsequent changes.Once documents or air tickets have
been issued, no changes are permitted.
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The airlines, airports, bus company, hotels, cruise lines, or local travel
agency have their own regulations and insurance policies protecting it's
clients regarding to safety and other issues related to the trip. Customers
should contact related operator directly since Majestic Vacations is not
responsible for what the insurance of the third-party operator is providing.
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By making a reservation and sending payment to Majestic Vacations, the customer
agrees to and consents to all terms and conditions presented in this brochure.
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Responsibility:
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Majestic Vacations, as a tour operator, acts only as agent. All travel
arrangements included in this trip are made on the participants behalf upon the
express condition that, neither Majestic Vacations, nor its agents, shall be
liable or responsible in the absence of its (or their) negligence for any
direct, indirect,consequential, irregularity of any kind which may be
accessioned by reason of any act or omission of any person or entity, including
without limitation, any act of negligence or breach of contract of any
third-party such as airline, cruise vessel, boat, train, private car, bus,
motor coach, or ofany other mode of conveyance, of hotels, ofsightseeing, and
local ground handler, etc., which is to supplyor does supply any goods or
services for this trip.Participant understands that Majestic Vacations neither
owns noroperates such third-party suppliers and accordingly agrees to seek
remedies directly and only with those suppliers and not hold Majestic Vacations
responsible for their acts, omissions, or commission.Without limiting the
foregoing, Majestic Vacations and its agents are furthermorenot responsible
forany losses or expenses incurred due to any of the following:delay or changes
of schedule, overbooking of accommodations, default of any third parties,
sickness, weather, strike, acts of God, acts of terrorism, force majeure, acts
of government's civil disturbances, war, quarantine, customs regulations! ,
epidem ics, criminal activity, or any other cause beyond the control of
Majestic Vacations. All such losses or expenses have to be borne and bepaid for
by the participant.
Majestic Vacations accepts no responsibility for value, reliability, quality or
authenticity of any goods purchased on a tour or for any mailing, freight or
shipping arrangements.
Majestic Vacations reserves the right to decline, to accept, or to retain any
person as a tour participant should that person's health, mental condition,
physical infirmity or general condition impede the operation of the tour or the
rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other tour participants.
Majestic Vacations reserves the right to substitute hotels, and alter the
itinerary, withdraw any tour and make any desirable alteration for the
convenience of the operation of the tours. Majestic Vacations reserves the
right to cancel the tour prior to departure for any reason. Liability for such
cancellations limited to full refund of the money received by Majestic
Vacations and this will constitute full settlement with the tour member. All
tour fares shown, except in China, are based on the present value of the
foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. Dollar on January 2, 2006 and
current tariffs on the same date. All tour fares therefore are subject to
change. In China, costs are quoted by the Chinese handling travel agency.
Increases in cost of any service within China, tour fares and hotels are
subject to adjustment. The right is reserved to cancel the tour prior to
departure for any reason. In such case, a full refund of all payments will
constitute a full settlement with the participant. The Chinese handling travel
agency has sole and exclusive control over the operation of all tours in China.
The Chinese handling travel agency reserves the right to make alterations or
adjustments in the itinerary as to destinations, transportation, accommodations
and all other services. Neither Majestic Vacations nor any subsidiary or
affiliate of Majestic Vacations shall be responsible for any such alterations
made by the Chinese handling travel! agency.
Baggage is carried at the owner risk and baggage insurance is recommended.
Majestic Vacations is not responsible for typographical or printing errors or
omissions in the brochure. Majestic Vacations accepts no responsibility for
cost, which may occur as results of a participant failing to secure adequate
insurance coverage, which coverage is highly recommended. Generally, your
health insurance does not cover expense outside the USA. Majestic Vacations is
not responsible for participant's visa or passport requirements, nor will a
refund of unused services be made, nor reimbursement of any additional
expenditure if the participant is denied entry to a country for this or any
other reason.
General conditions, to which you have agreed when you had decided to utilize
the services of Majestic Vacations, may not be amended in any way, except in
writing, by an authorized officer of Majestic Vacations. By utilizing the
services of Majestic Vacations, you agree that the exclusive venue for
claims shall be the County of Dallas, State of Texas and such claims shall be
determined according to the laws and jurisdiction of the State of Texas.
The issuance of tickets and vouchers shall be deemed to be consent to the above
conditions and to these terms and conditions.
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Omissions
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The company is not responsible for omissionsor errors of printing or
presentation in brochures, on the internet, or through any other media where
such information maybe presented.The company reserves the right to make
corrections as required.
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Travel Protection Insurance |
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United Vacations highly recommends purchasing
additional travel insurance that allows you extra freedom and flexibility to
make changes to your plans without incurring costly revision and cancellation
fees. Travelers receive reassurances that they will be protected from
unexpected circumstances prior to departure or during travel for a reasonable
price. Please inquire with our sales agent for the cost of the policy which
best suits your individual needs.
Depending on the optional plan you purchase, you will have protection for trip
cancellation, trip interruption, trip delay, emergency evacuation, accident
medical protection, sickness and medical expenses, baggage delay, travel
accident protection and access to 24-hour emergency assistance. Please inquire
for a complete list of benefits and coverage.
Please call our reservations office at 1-888-288-7170 and we will assist in
processing your additional insurance.
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Tour Series
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Payment Information (Deposits and Final
payments)
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Escorted Tours: Travelers must pay a $250 non - refundable deposit per person.
Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
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Independent Travel: Travelers must pay a $250 non - refundable deposit per
person. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
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Air Only: Full payment of fare is required at time of reservation.
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Certain special or customized itineraries may require an additional deposit in
order to confirm reservation.
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General |
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Escorted Tours: Deposit plus non - refundable insurance premium is required at
time of making your reservation.
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Independent Travel: Deposit plus non - refundable insurance premium is required
at time of making your reservation.
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For late bookings within 30 days of departure, full payment is due immediately.
An additional fee of $50 per person will be charged for rush handling.
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All payments can be made by check or credit card.
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Credit cards will be taken for deposit and insurance payment without signature
but a signed Credit Card Authorization Form is required within 7 days of such
payment, which will acknowledge that the customer has read, understands and
agrees to the Terms & Conditions. To receive this form, call your travel
professional.
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Cancellation Information
Time prior to departure Cancellation Charges (Per person) |
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Escorted Tours: |
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46 or more days
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$250* |
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45 to 15 days |
25% of tour cost* |
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14 to 5 days
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35% of tour cost* |
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4 to 1 day |
60% of tour cost* |
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On or after departure date |
100% of tour cost |
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*Plus any charges assessed by land suppliers, cruise
companies, and airlines. |
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Independent Travel: |
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46 or more days
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$250* |
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45 to 1 day
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25% of tour cost* |
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On or after departure date |
100% of tour cost |
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*Plus any charges assessed by land
suppliers, cruise companies, and airlines.
Air-only: Rules of carrier apply plus $100.
Special events: Based on contract.
REVISIONS/CHANGES: A handling fee of $50 per person plus any fees charged by
the supplier will be charged for any alterations or revisions to a reservation.
Spelling corrections to clients' names after tickets have been issued are
subject to airline revision fees.
A change of trip date will be treated as a cancellation and new booking and
regular cancellation fees will apply.
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Consumer Disclosure Notice |
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Please read the Terms & Conditions
carefully, as your deposit and payment
for a trip constitutes consent to all
conditions and general information
contained in this brochure. |
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Responsibility: |
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These trips are arranged by United Vacations Inc, ("Operator"). It
has made the travel arrangements as agent for the transportation carriers and
other suppliers of services connected with the tour ("suppliers"), all of which
are independent contractors. The Operator in no way owns or operates the
vehicles or facilities to be used during the trip, and does not guarantee or
assume responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of suppliers, their
employees, agents, etc. All bookings are accepted subject to the conditions
imposed by suppliers and Operator, including airline, cruise line, rail, coach,
hotel, restaurants, insurance and other companies, firms or persons concerned
with the trip, and Operator will make no refund in the event of their delay,
cancellation, overbooking, strike, force majeure or for elements of the package
not used by customer. If there is a difference between Operator's Conditions
and those published by the supplier, the conditions of supplier shall apply.
Price quoted is per person double occupancy, and does not include US or Foreign
Government fees and taxes, airline or airport surcharges and September 11th
Security Fee. Operator reserves the right to cancel a trip, change the
itinerary or adjust rates whenever in its sole judgment conditions warrant, or
if Operator deems it necessary for your comfort, convenience or safety. The
Operator reserves the right to adjust prices due to fluctuations in foreign
exchange rates. Please note that in some cases, your airline tickets will be
electronically issued in lieu of paper tickets. Car Rental and Fly/Drive
programs are subject to the rental terms in the country where you start your
tour. In all cases, you will need to present a current drivers license. Other
conditions such as age requirements, insurance, surcharges, fuel, extra drivers
etc. will be explained to you at the point of rental. You will receive a flight
confirmation with your documents, which you must present at the time of
check-in at the airport counter with proper and valid ID such as your passport.
Trips outside the USA require a valid passport or other acceptable forms of
citizenship proof. You are responsible for, and release Operator from passport,
visa, vaccination, requirements and safety conditions in travel destinations.
For medical information, call the Centers for Disease Control at 877-394-8747;
for travel advisories, go to www.travel.state.gov, or call the State
Department's overseas citizens service center at 888-407-4747.
The Operator reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of
the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the trip at any time
who presents a significant risk to the health or safety of himself or others
which can not be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by Operator's
reasonable accommodation. The Operator reserves the right to correct an error
in the brochure presentation or advertised price prior to your departure.
Prices in this brochure are accurate at the time of printing and are subject to
change without notice due to changes in market factors including but not
limited to foreign currency and supplier cost fluctuations.
Prices set forth in future brochures shall supersede the prices in this
brochure. Airfare quotes and prices for tours that include air in this brochure
are subject to airline capacity limitations and higher airfares may apply
depending on seat availability at time of reservation. A contract is made when
your reservation and payment are accepted by Operator at its office, and any
dispute shall be governed by Texas law and subject to the jurisdiction of
Dallas County, Texas. In calculating the cost of your trip, Operator has relied
on your consent to these terms and in the absence of this release, the trip
cost would have been higher. Operator reserves the right to substitute hotels
of similar quality at any time or to make changes in itinerary of similar
quality. Operator will not be responsible to any person for expense, loss of
time, money or other circumstance resulting from a change in itinerary or
change of tour arrangements. Operator also reserves the right to cancel a tour
prior to departure and in such cases, all payments made to date will be
refunded and shall constitute full settlement. If you purchase an airline
ticket separately, ensure that your travel agent explains the conditions under
which the ticket is issued, as the Operator assumes no responsibility for such
airline ticket cancellation fees. Please understand that not all museums and
attractions are open every day of the year. The Operator reserves the right to
vary the sequence of sightseeing and/or to re-route the order of cities if that
will enable you to visit all listed excursions. In either case, the itinerary
content will be maintained to the best possible extent and there are no refunds
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Travel Protection Insurance |
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United Vacations highly recommends purchasing additional travel
insurance that allows you extra freedom and flexibility to make changes to your
plans without incurring costly revision and cancellation fees. Travelers
receive reassurances that they will be protected from unexpected circumstances
prior to departure or during travel for a reasonable price. Please inquire with
our sales agent for the cost of the policy which best suits your individual
needs.
Depending on the optional plan you purchase, you will have protection for trip
cancellation, trip interruption, trip delay, emergency evacuation, accident
medical protection, sickness and medical expenses, baggage delay, travel
accident protection and access to 24-hour emergency assistance. Please inquire
for a complete list of benefits and coverage.
Please call our reservations office at 1-888-288-7170 and we will assist in
processing your additional insurance.
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Please call 1-888-288-7170
Operation hours: Monday-Sunday 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) except public
holidays.
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