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Terms
and Conditions
This agreement contains the terms and conditions by which
EastWest International Tours, Inc., 925 Acapulco Street,
Laguna Beach, California 92651 (Tour Operator), agrees to
provide these travel tours in consideration for a Participant’s
payment.
RESERVATIONS AND DEPOSITS: A deposit of $500 per
person and a signed reservation form is required at the time
of reservation. Written confirmation will be sent after the
deposit check has been received. Deposits and all payments
may be made by check or credit card (VISA and MasterCard).
This money will be held in a Trust Account as required by
California Law.
SINGLES WISHING TO SHARE: Singles who wish to share
with another tour member should request this at the time
of booking and will be booked as a "single-share-if-possible"
basis. The single price is charged initially. If at departure we
have another person to "share," the single supplement will
be refunded within two weeks after the tour ends. “Shares”
cannot be guaranteed.
FINAL PAYMENT: Final payment must be paid in full at least
70 days prior to departure. If fuel surcharges and/or taxes on
flights increase, they are added to your final bill.
CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS: Cancellation requests
must be submitted to EastWest International Tours in writing,
either by FAX or by letter. All cancellations will be subject
to a $150 per person processing fee to offset the costs of
handling the reservation. This fee will be charged regardless
of the reason for the cancellation. In addition to the $150
cancellation fee the following charges will apply based on
when EastWest International receives the cancellation with
respect to the date of departure. All fees are per person.
125-70 days prior to departure - 15% of tour cost
69-46 days prior to departure - 35% of cost
45-31 days prior to departure - 50% of cost
30-0 days prior to departure - 100% of cost
VISA: Egypt - $15, Jordan - $20, Australia - $20, Russia - $200,
China - $150. The Russian and Chinese consulates require
the original passport be sent with the visa application.
EastWest will assist in obtaining required visas and in
providing necessary applications for U.S. residents traveling
with the tour. These charges apply to U.S. citizens and include
current handling charges, postage and consular fees. All fees
associated with obtaining visas are subject to change.
Additional charges will apply if visa applications and passport
are received less than 60 days prior to departure. Visa fees
are not refundable.
DOCUMENTS: Participants should expect to receive
passports, tickets and other necessary documentation from
EastWest International Tours at least two weeks prior to
departure.
BAGGAGE: Transportation, transfer and gratuities for one
(1) piece of checked luggage per person is included in the
cost of the tour. The maximum weight will be determined
by program as dictated by the internal flight air carriers.
Each person is permitted to take and be responsible for one
(1) carry-on bag not to exceed 9"X14"X22". Any additional
luggage will be subject to porterage fees.
PARTICIPATION: For the benefit of everyone in your tour
group, EastWest reserves the right to accept or reject any
person as a tour participant, and to remove from the tour
any participant whose conduct or health detracts from the
enjoyment of the other participants.
ELIGIBILITY: EastWest travel programs are considered
active and require participants to be in good health. Step
climbing and walking on cobblestone streets are common
on most programs and wheelchair access on motor coaches
is rare. Any disability or condition requiring special attention
must be reported to the EastWest International at the time
of booking. EastWest International is unable to provide
individual assistance in walking, dining, boarding coaches
and other transportation vehicles, or other personal needs.
If a traveler requires such assistance an able companion must
accompany them in order to be considered for participation.
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INSURANCE: Travelers are strongly urged to purchase
insurance for protection against loss, cancellation, medical and
other emergencies. Insurance applications will be provided for
travelers.
SMOKING: Smoking is not permitted on motor coaches or
during group meals.
NOT INCLUDED: Some meals, some gratuities and personal
expenses
TCRC DISCLOSURES: California: This business is a
participant in the Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation.
You, the passenger, may request reimbursement from TCRC
if you are owed a refund of more than $50 for transportation
or travel services, which was not refunded in a timely manner
by a seller of travel who was registered and participating in
the TCRC at the time of sale. The maximum amount, which
may be paid by the TCRC to any one passenger, is the total
amount paid on behalf of the passenger to the seller of travel,
not to exceed $15,000. A claim must be submitted to the
TCRC within six months after the scheduled completion date
of travel. A claim must include sufficient information and
documentation to prove your claim and a $35 processing fee.
You must agree to waive your right to other civil remedies
against a registered participating seller of travel for matters
arising out of a sale for which you file a claim with the TCRC,
if you were located in California at the time of the sale. You
may request a claim form by writing to:
Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation
P.O. Box 6001, Larkspur, CA 94977-6001
or by faxing a request to: (415) 927-7698. Out of State: This
transaction is “not covered” by the California Travel Consumer
Restitution Corporation.
ITINERARIES: Deviations to the planned itineraries shown
in published sources may occur, even though every effort
will be made to keep them as they are presented. In case it
is necessary to substitute sightseeing, due to unforeseen
circumstances, we will do all possible to provide excursions
that are most similar to the original schedule and there will
be no refunds for such itinerary changes. In addition, we
reserve the right to substitute hotels, as necessary and any
such change will not result in eligibility for refund.
RESOLUTIONS AND DISPUTES: In the event legal
or equitable action is initiated concerning an EastWest
International Tours program, the exclusive venue of such
action will be solely in the state, county and city of EastWest
International Tours’ principal place of business
RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITY: EastWest International
Tours is the Tour Operator responsible for arranging and
providing all the services and accommodations offered in
connection with these tours. The Tour Operator acts on
behalf of Independent travel suppliers associated with the
tours, such as airlines, hotels, and bus companies. Accordingly,
participant(s) agree to seek remedies directly with the
suppliers and not to hold the Tour Operator liable for any
loss, injury, delay, or expense which results directly or
indirectly from any action or omission, whether negligent
or otherwise, of any entity providing goods and services for
the trip. Participants also agree not to hold the Tour Operator
liable for circumstances beyond its control (e.g. force
majeure). Participant(s) acknowledge that neither the Tour
Operator, nor its agents have made any representations or
promises with respect to the tours described herein, except
as expressly set forth in the Tour Operator’s brochure, unless
such agreement is in writing and signed by an officer of the
Tour Operator. At any time, the Tour Operator may decline,
for any reason, any person as a Tour Participant on a trip (or
option) where upon the Tour Operator’s only obligation shall
be to refund to that person the portion of payment allocatable
to the unused services.
Seller of Travel Registration #CST1011359-40
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