PLEASE READ THIS AS IT CONSTITUTES PART OF YOUR CONTRACT FOR YOUR TRIP AND ANY RELATED SERVICES. ​PLEASE CALL US IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. ​Please thoroughly review these terms and ​conditions of Travel Prestigious Travel Agency and Travelprestigious.com herein referred to as Travel Prestigious. The ​addressee of this notice will be the only recipient of this booking receipt and terms and conditions. It is the sole ​responsibility of the addressee to inform all other parties traveling of the contents of these terms and conditions. The ​booking passenger, by accepting this receipt and making payment to Travel Prestigious, acknowledges that they ​have been advised of, reviewed, and hereby accept these terms and conditions and contract for travel related ​services. BOOKING ACCURACY/LEGAL NAMES: Passenger is required to immediately review all aspects of their ​booking to verify (but not limited to): passenger names, mailing address, email address, telephone number, date of ​birth, pricing, airfare, arrival/departure airports, accommodations, and organized activities on your booking receipt. ​Please notify Travel Prestigious immediately if any omissions and/or corrections are needed regarding the booking ​details. Passenger(s) voluntarily assumes full & sole responsibility for any and all risks and/or costs involved with ​failure to report such errors and/or omissions. Passenger is required to verify the accuracy of the passenger’s LEGAL ​first & last names. It is mandatory that guest names be identical to the Passenger(s) LEGAL first and last names and ​identical to the names as they appear on booking and travel documents. ​TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Passenger(s) ​assumes sole responsibility to independently confirm all documentation requirements for all passport, visa, ​vaccination, or other entry and/or travel requirements of each destination. Passenger(s) assumes sole responsibility ​for, and hereby releases Travel Prestigious from any claims or responsibility for any and all damages incurred as a ​result of Passenger(s) failure to comply with applicable documentation requirements, including but not limited the ​requirement that all Passengers procure, and have on their person the proper travel documents at all times. Travel ​Prestigious recommends the Passenger(s) consult with the appropriate domestic and foreign governmental ​agencies for the current document requirements. Please note, effective January 23, 2007 a valid passport will be the ​only acceptable document for travel to Mexico. Suggested reference materials for passport, visa, health ​requirements as well as travel advisories: ​For US Citizens: Click here. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative: Click here. ​US State Department Travel Warnings: Click here. US State Department Travel Alerts: Click here. US Center for ​Disease Control for required vaccinations: Click here. Visa information for US citizens: Click here. (examples of ​countries requiring Visas: Australia, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Russia, & Turkey) ​For Canadian citizens: Click here. ​*Note that this is not a comprehensive list of reference sites and is provided solely for your convenience. These sites ​are owned and operated by third parties who may alter the URL at any time without notice. ​PAYMENTS: Travel ​Prestigious accepts Visa, American Express, Discover, and Mastercard. Failure to remit payments on a timely basis ​will automatically put your booking at risk of cancellation. Please contact us immediately, and in advance of your ​payment due date, if you will be unable to meet this obligation. Without limitation, Passenger(s) voluntarily hold ​Travel Prestigious harmless for cancellation of any booking for either late payment or declination of a credit card. ​​Payments for Travel Research Fees are non refundable and non transferable. ​PRICING: Prices and availability quoted ​by Travel Prestigious are not guaranteed until deposit is fully paid. Pricing and availability may change without ​notice. Passenger agrees that Travel Prestigious is not responsible for any errors or omissions in any quotes, ​advertisements, including on our website, resulting in inventory, content, or pricing discrepancies nor is Travel ​Prestigious responsible for any errors or omissions that may occur as a result of incorrect information from third ​parties. Suppliers reserve the right not to honor any published prices that it determines were erroneous due to ​electronic, printing, or clerical error. You acknowledge this right and agree to hold Travel Prestigious harmless for ​any actions or damages arising from Supplier pricing. Travel Prestigious reserves the right to charge Passenger(s) for ​any increase in taxes, fees or surcharges (i.e. fuel). Passenger(s) acknowledge this right and agree to pay any such ​additional taxes, fees, and surcharge. ​AIRFARE: a. General Conditions Governing Air Transport Airline tickets are ​highly restrictive, non-refundable, and non-transferable. Modification of passenger names, dates, times, routings, or ​departure/arrival airports is at the sole discretion of the airline and, if permitted, will likely be subject to a substantial ​change fee. Passenger is responsible for any such fees. With regard to the purchase of air tickets, Travel Prestigious ​acts simply as an intermediary between you and the airline. Once you book a reservation, your credit card or debit ​card will be charged for the amount shown – regardless of whether or not the reservation is used. Credit will not be ​given for any unused airline tickets and cannot be used toward any future bookings. ​All tickets will be issued for ​economy class unless otherwise specified. All travel will be round-trip unless otherwise specified. Seat assignments ​are subject to the airline's policies and may not be able to be made until you are at the airport on the day of ​departure. Airline tickets booked through Travel Prestigious may not be eligible to earn frequent flyer miles. You ​agree to confirm all bookings with the airline prior to the stated date of departure (Travel Prestigious recommends ​confirming 72 hours prior). Direct flights may be “non-stop” or may involve one or more layovers (in the latter case ​this means the same flight by the airline, because the flight number remains the same). The same applies to ​connecting flights that may be subject to crew changes. ​When you reserve a scheduled or charter flight involving a ​layover in a town, and the second flight takes off from a different airport to the airport of arrival, ensure that you have ​sufficient time for reaching the second airport. The journey to the other airport is at your own expense. Travel ​Prestigious will not be able to reimburse you for these costs, nor will it be liable if you miss the second flight. ​Travel ​Prestigious’ responsibilities in respect to air travel are limited by the relevant airline’s conditions of carriage. The ​airline fulfilling your contract for carriage may change from the airline mentioned by Travel Prestigious. Travel ​Prestigious is not able to specify the type of aircraft to be used by any airline. If an airline cancels or delays a flight, ​you must work directly with the airline to ensure you arrive at your destination on or ahead of time. Travel ​Prestigious will not provide any refund for trips missed, in part or full. ​b. Prohibited Practices You agree that you will ​not deviate from your booking by making any unscheduled layovers. Tickets may not be purchased and used at ​fare(s) from an initial departure point on the ticket which is before your actual point of origin of travel, or to a more ​distant point(s) than your actual destination being traveled even when the purchase and use of such tickets would ​produce a lower fare. This practice is known as “Hidden City Ticketing” or “Point Beyond Ticketing” and is prohibited. ​The purchase and use of round-trip tickets for the purpose of one-way travel only, known as “Throwaway Ticketing” is ​prohibited. The use of two or more different tickets issued at round trip fares for the purpose of circumventing ​applicable rules (such as advance purchase/minimum stay requirements) commonly referred to as “Back-to-Back ​Ticketing” is prohibited. ​Where a ticket is purchased and used in violation of these rules, Travel Prestigious and the ​applicable air carrier have the right in their sole discretion to take all actions permitted by law, including but not ​limited to, the following: ​1) Invalidate the ticket(s); 2) Cancel any remaining portion of your itinerary; 3) Confiscate any ​unused Flight Coupons; 4) Refuse to board you and to carry your baggage; 5) Assess you for the actual value of the ​Ticket which shall be the difference between the lowest fare applicable to your actual itinerary and the fare actually ​paid; 6) Delete miles in your frequent flyer account and/or terminate your participation in the frequent flyer program; ​7) Take legal action against you. ​c. Loss of air tickets ​You agree to safeguard your tickets and bear any and all costs ​related to loss of theft. If you lose your air ticket or if your ticket is stolen, Travel Prestigious advises that you ​immediately report it to the police and to the airline. ​d. Luggage Each airline has its own policy regarding luggage. ​We recommend that you check with your airline ahead of time for any weight restrictions and additional charges ​relating to checked baggage. You will be responsible for paying to the airline any additional charges for checked or ​overweight baggage, including, but not limited to, golf bags and oversized luggage. If you exceed the weight limit ​set by your airline, and excess weight is permitted, you must pay a supplement directly to the airline at the airport. ​​The airline is liable to you for the baggage you entrust to it only for the compensation contemplated in the ​international conventions and relevant statutes. In the event of damage, late forwarding, theft or loss of luggage, you ​should contact the airline and declare the damage, absence or loss of your personal effects before leaving the ​airport, and then submit a declaration, attaching the originals of the following documents: the travel ticket, the ​baggage check-in slip, and the declaration. Travel Prestigious Travel Agency strongly recommends that you obtain ​an insurance policy covering the value of your items. ​e. Limitation of Liability for Air Transport IN ADDITION TO THE ​LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY SET FORTH ABOVE, YOU AGREE THAT TRAVEL PRESTIGIOUS TRAVEL AGENCY IS NOT ​LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO ANY AIRLINE TIMETABLE CHANGES, DELAYS, ​CANCELLATIONS, MISSED CONNECTIONS, MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, INCLEMENT WEATHER, SEATING ​REASSIGNMENTS, LOST/DELAYED BAGGAGE, SCREENING AND SECURITY DELAYS, REFUSED BOARDING OR ​FAILURE TO CHECK-IN PROPERLY. ​ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACTIVITIES: “Accommodations” are defined as ​lodgings in a dwelling or similar living quarters afforded to travelers including, but not limited to, hotels, condos, ​quarters in cruise ships, motels, time shares, camp grounds, and resorts. ​a. Accommodation classifications The ​number of stars attributed to the hotels and other providers of accommodations quoted by Travel Prestigious ​correspond to a classification established as a point of reference in accordance with local standards in the host ​country. Please be advised that accommodations and the “star” designations may vary from country to country. The ​comments we make in our descriptions are based on our knowledge of the establishments and the comments we ​have received from customers. Travel Prestigious makes no guarantee about the suitability or availability of ​accommodations, and if the particular accommodations sought are unavailable, we will do our best to reserve ​comparable accommodations, if possible. You would bear any additional costs, i.e. upgrades, etc. We reserve the ​right, for technical reasons, in cases of force majeure or actions by third parties, to replace the planned hotel with ​accommodation of the same category offering equivalent services. This would only be in exceptional circumstances ​and in such cases, we will inform you as soon as we are aware of this necessity. ​b. Taking possession of and vacating ​your room Policies regarding taking possession of and vacating rooms often vary by hotel and/or country, so it is your ​responsibility to check with the hotel ahead of time to verify the relevant policies and times. Travel Prestigious is not ​responsible for any charges and damages resulting from your failure to timely take possession or vacate your room. ​​c. Types of room Room classifications and amenities may vary by hotel and/or country, so it is your responsibility to ​check with the hotel ahead of time to verify the specific amenities offered at the time of your stay. Travel Prestigious ​makes no guarantee that its descriptions and photographs are an exact representation of the particular rooms ​offered. ​d. Meals These depend on the meal plan chosen / applicable. All-inclusive. This includes accommodation, ​breakfast, lunch, dinner and normal drinks (mineral water, fruit juice, sodas, wines, local alcohol). ​e. Activities offered ​during your stay An activity may not be appropriate for all ages or for individuals with certain medical conditions. ​Travel Prestigious may not be held liable in the event of an incident or accident which is due to a lack of vigilance on ​your part. ​It may happen that certain activities referred to in the Trip description are no longer provided by our local ​provider for climatic reasons, in the event of force majeure, during a stay out of the tourist season, or when the ​minimum number of participants required for providing a given activity is not reached (examples: group sports, ​children’s clubs). In the early or late season some activities may not be available, some of the facilities (restaurant, ​swimming pool, etc.) may be closed, or maintenance work may be in progress. As a general rule, entertainment and ​sports activities may vary in frequency depending on how many people are staying at the time and on climatic ​conditions. Particularly during the high season it is possible that the number of parasols, loungers, sports equipment, ​etc., are insufficient for the demand. The opening hours of bars, restaurants, and clubs, etc., may be irregular and ​dependent on the management of the establishment in question. You agree that Travel Prestigious is not liable for ​activities unavailable due to any of the reasons listed above. ​The sports activities offered for collective participation ​are often organized by outside providers. Any travel costs related to such activities are at the customer’s expense. ​Similarly, these activities may be withdrawn at the discretion of the organizer if there is insufficient demand. This will ​not give rise to any entitlement to compensation. ​YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE USE OR ENJOYMENT OF AN ​ACTIVITY MAY BE HAZARDOUS AND INHERENTLY RISKY, AND, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ​TRAVEL PRESTIGIOUS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH; LOST, STOLEN, ​DAMAGED OR DESTROYED PROPERTY; OR OTHER LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE ​AND OPERATION OF THE ACTIVITY, AND ALL ACTIONS OR EVENTS OCCURRING PRIOR TO, DURING, AT OR AFTER, ​THE ACTIVITY. ​f. Infants We ask parents travelling with infants to bring with them the appropriate food for their child, ​as they may not be able to find it at their destination. You may be asked to pay a charge, for example for provision of ​a cot and/or for heating baby food and drinks. You should request this when making your reservation, though we ​cannot confirm the availability of such services. ​g. Pregnant women Travel Prestigious advises pregnant women to ​consult their doctors before making any reservation, in order to confirm that it is appropriate for them participate in ​the Trip. You agree that Travel Prestigious will not be liable for any damages arising from inability to participate in ​any or all of the Trip due to pregnancy or related illness and no compensation will be payable under such ​circumstances. ​h. Travelers with special needs or disabilities If you have special needs or a disability you must call the ​provider of your accommodations ahead of time and verify that special needs can be met. Travel Prestigious make ​no guarantee as to the ability of any accommodations, activity provider, or facilities advertised on its site to meet the ​special needs of disabled clients. Travel Prestigious has no special knowledge regarding the suitability for disabled ​persons of any portion of any tour or activity offered. For information concerning the suitability for disabled persons ​for any portion of any tour or other reservation, contact the supplier directly. ​CANCELLATION POLICIES: All ​cancellations or no-shows are subject to penalties imposed by the supplier. If you require a copy of these terms, ​please contact the supplier or your agent at Travel Prestigious. ​TRAVEL PROTECTION: Travel insurance protection is ​Strongly Recommended. As your travel agent, we have a professional responsibility to recommend the purchase of ​travel protection to protect both you and your vacation. While we do offer coverage through certain carriers, we ​cannot compare all the policies or companies currently in the marketplace. This responsibility rests solely with you ​the customer and we advise you to do your research and find coverage that best fits your individual needs. Travel ​Prestigious is limited to advising you of the need for such coverage. ​By declining travel protection, you acknowledge ​and accept liability for any cancellation penalties, damages and/or out–of-pocket expenses incurred. You also ​acknowledge and accept responsibility for arranging and paying for any treatment in case of a medical emergency ​while traveling. Please note that if you decline this type of coverage, you have waived your right to this important ​coverage and your confirmation will note “declined” next to the travel protection section of your confirmation. If you ​HAVE purchased travel protection, please remember to review your confirmation for accuracy and call us ​immediately if you believe you have travel protection and your confirmation indicates declined. Failure to contact us ​will be considered a waiver of travel protection. ​We urge you to read your policy when it arrives as it contains ​important information. This information includes, but is not limited to, details on the extent of coverage and ​procedures for making a claim. ​All requests for service under the policy must be filed directly with the travel ​insurance provider, in accordance with the policy terms and conditions, which you the passenger are responsible for ​reviewing upon receipt of your travel protection policy. Travel Prestigious is not able to give advice with regard to ​possible cancellations and any associated claims processing. All queries regarding cancellation, penalties, coverage ​should be directed to your particular travel insurance provider. Please note that the travel insurance provider may ​not be allowed to discuss your claim with Travel Prestigious due to privacy laws (e.g. HIPAA). Accordingly, you ​acknowledge that Travel Prestigious cannot be involved in any aspect of your claim/request for service. Passenger(s) ​acknowledge and agree that Travel Prestigious has no control over the travel insurance provider or its coverage ​decisions, and as a result Travel Prestigious is not responsible for and shall not be liable for policy coverage, claims ​processing, or the denial of any claims. ​AGENT/INTERMEDIARY: Travel Prestigious is simply an intermediary between ​the Suppliers and the public. Travel Prestigious does not own or operate any of, hotels, shore excursions, tours, ​transportation providers, cruise lines, vessels, airlines, travel protection companies, attractions, or other travel-related ​Suppliers who provide goods or services for the Passenger(s)’ trip. Passenger(s) acknowledge and agree that Travel ​Prestigious shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, delay, inconvenience or injury to Passenger(s) or group ​members as a result of a breach of contract, act or omission whether willful or negligent, criminal or otherwise of any ​person other than Travel Prestigious or its direct employees, including but not limited to these Suppliers, their ​employees, agents, servants, or representatives. ​Suppliers reserve the right to deviate from the direct, customary ​and/or scheduled route or itinerary for any reason, without limitation and without notice. Passenger(s) acknowledge ​and agree that Travel Prestigious is not responsible for Supplier deviations, delays, cancellations, mandated ​overnight stays, missed connections or any other condition beyond its control. Travel Prestigious is not liable for any ​loss due to Passenger’s gambling and is not responsible for any purchases made while on the trip. ​Travel Prestigious ​recommends that all Passengers be in good physical and mental health and have medical approval to travel. Any ​physical disabilities must be reported to Travel Prestigious at the time of reservation upon initial booking so Travel ​Prestigious can contact the Suppliers to investigate amenities and/or special accommodations offered. Passengers ​are required to provide his or her own personal or individually prescribed devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, or ​similar devices. If more than minor assistance is needed, Suppliers may require that the Passenger be accompanied ​by a companion who is capable of, and responsible for, providing such assistance. Suppliers often reserve the right to ​reject Passengers whose mental or physical condition may interfere with the itinerary. Passenger(s) acknowledge ​and agree that Travel Prestigious shall be held harmless for any and all claims relating to Supplier rejection relating ​to mental or physical condition. ​While Travel Prestigious prides itself on selecting top quality Suppliers, no ​undertaking, guarantee or warranty is given or shall be implied as to the fitness or condition of the Supplier’s ​accommodations, transportation, or any food, drink, medicine, or provisions supplied. Passenger(s) acknowledge and ​agree that Travel Prestigious shall not be responsible for refunding, either fully or partially, any amounts paid due to ​unsatisfactory services from any supplier. In no event shall Travel Prestigious be liable for any accident which occurs ​in hotels, in resorts, on airplanes/in airports, on buses/in bus stations, on trains/in train stations, on board a cruise ​ship, on tenders, on shore excursions, or during any mode of transportation encountered during the trip, resulting ​from equipment or any other cause. The Passenger admits a full understanding of the nature and character of the ​mode of transport and assumes all risks of travel, transportation and handling of passengers and baggage. ​​LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Without limitation, Passenger(s) assume the risk of, and agree that Travel Prestigious is ​not liable for any damages arising from or related to any act of God or public enemies, arrest, restraints of any ​government or rulers of people, piracy, war, revolution, extortion, terrorist activity, threatened or actual rebellion, ​political upheaval, civil unrest, riots, fire, lockouts, explosion, collision, weather conditions, dangers incident to the sea, ​mechanical or construction failures or difficulties, diseases, local laws, abnormal conditions or developments, closure ​of airports/seaports/hotels/train stations, carrier or supplier logistical problems, computer problems stranding, food ​or water poisoning, illness, grounding, perils of the sea, rivers, canals, locks or other waters, perils of navigation of any ​kind, theft, accident to or from machinery, boilers, or latent defects even though existing at commencement of the ​trip, desertion or revolt of crew, or lost/damaged/delayed luggage. ​MODIFICATION OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The ​Terms and Conditions may be amended or modified by Travel Prestigious at any time without notice. It is therefore ​essential that you consult the Terms and Conditions prior to making each and every booking, particularly in order to ​ensure what provisions are in operation in case they have changed since the last time an order was placed by you. ​​Only those who have accepted the Terms and Conditions and affirmatively indicated their consent to be bound by ​the Terms and Conditions may make a booking with Travel Prestigious. Without this acceptance any order is subject ​to cancellation at any time. ​The failure of Travel Prestigious to act with respect to a breach of these Terms and ​Conditions by you, or others, does not waive its right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches. Travel ​Prestigious does not guarantee it will take action against all breaches of this these Terms and Conditions. ​​SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this agreement shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that ​provision shall be deemed severable from this agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any ​remaining provisions. ​HEADINGS: Headings are for reference purposes only and do not limit the scope or extent of ​such section.