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Jetabout North America Inc. doing business as Islands In The Sun, hereinafter
referred to as "Islands In The Sun," accepts reservations subject
to these Booking Conditions:
1. Validity
Information is valid from January 1, 2008, until March 31, 2009, or
until superseded.
2. Prices
Prices in this brochure are quoted in U.S. dollars. Islands In The Sun reserves
the right to change our prices, itineraries
and routing without notice. All prices have
been calculated based on air and hotel tariffs
and rates of exchange as of November
1, 2007. U.S./Foreign Taxes, including
September 11 Security Fee, are additional.
PRICES ARE CURRENT AT THE TIME
OF PRINTING. AIRLINES FREQUENTLY
CHANGE THEIR PRICES AS A RESULT
OF FARE INCREASES AND/OR FUEL
SURCHARGES. THEREFORE, PRICES
MAY DIFFER WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR
TRAVEL AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED
UNTIL FULL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED FOR
THE FINAL INVOICE PRICE. PLEASE
CALL FOR OUR CURRENT PRICES.
3. Deposits
A minimum non-refundable deposit of US$200 per person is due and payable
when reservations are initiated. Additional deposits are required for
certain cruises, exclusive island resort hotels, travel over the Christmas/
New Year period and non-brochure products. Your Islands In The Sun
reservations agent or travel agent will advise you of the required
additional deposit at the time of making your reservation.
4. Final Payment
Final payment must be received by Islands In The Sun at least 45 days prior
to departure. For reservations made less than 45 days prior to departure,
full and final payment is due at the time of making the reservation.
Failure to make final payment when due will result in the reservation
being automatically canceled and you will be responsible for the cancellation
fees specified in Sections 6 and 8. Payment of any money constitutes
acceptance of all Terms and Conditions as described herein by the purchaser
and passenger.
5. Method of Payment
Islands In The Sun accepts the following forms of payment: cash, check,
money order, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards.
The authorization to use a credit card indicates you or your client's
compliance with our booking terms and conditions.
6. Airline Ticketing/Cancellation
If you cancel your reservation, it is your responsibility to pay any cancellation
fees imposed by the airline of up to 100% of the airfare. Any deviation
from the set itinerary may also affect the airfare, and you will be
responsible for payment of any increase in the airfare should you change
the set itinerary. After the air ticket has been issued,
any change requiring ticket re-issuance (such as a change in airline
dates, routing, stops, or change of name due to the name provided to Islands
In The Sun not being exactly the same as the name on the passport) will be
assessed a US$100 change fee plus any change and cancellation penalties charged
by the airlines. The airfare excludes taxes and fees such as: U.S. Departure
and Arrival Tax, Customs and Immigration Fee, Inspection Service Fee, Civil
Aviation Security Fee, September 11 Security Fee, Los Angeles P.F.C. Tax,
and International landing and departure taxes. You are responsible for paying
such additional taxes and fees.
7. Amendments to Confirmed Bookings
After confirmation has been received there is a US$100 amendment fee each
time an itinerary is revised. No amendments will be made until a deposit
is received. Amendments made after documents have been issued will
incur a US$150 fee to cover courier costs, communication costs and additional
time to coordinate the changes.
8. Cancellation Fees
If you must cancel, please note that deposits and modification fees are
not refundable. Within 45 days of departure we charge $350 per person
plus any fees assessed by hotels, tour companies or airlines. Separate
cancellation fees apply to yacht vacations, cruises, crewed charters
and Easter Island. Additional cancellation fees may apply for Christmas/
New Year period. No refunds apply for any bookings cancelled after
departure.
We strongly recommend travel insurance to cover insurable risks.
9. Travel Over Christmas/New Year Period.
Additional deposits, cancellation fees, minimum stay requirements and supplements
apply for travel over this period.
10. Document Dispatch
Documents will be dispatched upon the following schedule, but only after
the booking is complete and full payment has been received.
| Days prior to departure |
45+ |
44-21 |
20-10 |
9-1 |
| Day of document dispatch |
21 |
14 |
7 |
6-1 |
11. Refunds & Unused Services
Travel arrangements cancelled, amended or altered within 24 hours of your
departure or once travel has commenced do not qualify for any refund
whatsoever, whether part of a package vacation or individual components,
nor can components be substituted for alternative arrangements. Unused services
are not refundable.
12. Passport/Visas
All passengers require a valid passport and, in some instances, visas.
It is the passenger's responsibility to have a valid passport and the
necessary visas for the countries being visited. Islands In The Sun
accepts no responsibility if you do not have the correct documentation
for your vacation.
13. What Is Not Included
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, telephone and fax charges,
visa and passport fees, vaccinations, meals not specified, gratuities
(unless specified), and foreign and domestic departure taxes.
14. Alterations to Travel Arrangements
a) Every effort will be made to provide arrangements as described, booked
and invoiced. Islands In The Sun reserves the right to alter or cancel
travel arrangements at any time. Islands In The Sun will then provide, wherever
possible, similar travel arrangements. Where travel arrangements of
a lower standard only are available, Islands In The Sun will refund the difference
between the price of arrangements booked and the actual arrangements
provided. If the arrangements provided are of higher standard, there will
be an extra charge to you.
b) In the case of a supplier failing to provide travel arrangements
as reserved, either shortly before or on arrival, Islands In The Sun will
make every effort to provide alternative arrangements on the above basis,
but shall not otherwise be liable to compensate you where such failure on
the part of the supplier to provide travel arrangements is beyond our control.
15. Accommodation
Share twin accommodation is based on two single beds or one double bed
as provided by the hotel. Hotels provide triple accommodation generally
with a twin or double-bedded room and one rollaway bed at an additional charge.
Single room accommodation must be booked by people wishing to travel
alone. Special requests such as non-smoking floors or king-size beds cannot
be guaranteed.
16. Special Requirements
You or your travel agent are responsible for advising Islands In The Sun
in writing of any medical conditions that may in any way affect your
ability to undertake the travel arrangements that you have purchased.
In addition, you must provide a letter from your doctor stating the
nature of the medical condition and certifying that you are physically fit
to undertake the travel arrangements as purchased. You must request in writing
that Islands In The Sun arrange any special requirements considered necessary.
Without such written notice, Islands In The Sun accepts no responsibility
for special requirements not provided.
17. Responsibility
Islands In The Sun purchases transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant
services, and other services from various independent suppliers that
are not subject to its control.
ISLANDS IN THE SUN CANNOT, THEREFORE, BE LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES that may occur due to (a) intentional, wrongful, negligent,
or arbitrary acts or omissions on the part of a supplier, its employees
and others not under the direct control of Islands In The Sun, or (b)
defects or failures of any aircraft, vessel, automotive vehicle or
other equipment or instrumentality under the control of independent
suppliers. In addition, Islands In The Sun cannot be liable for delays
in departure or interruption of your vacation arrangements caused by
weather conditions, technical problems of any aircraft, vessel, automotive
vehicle or other equipment or instrumentality, strikes, war, terrorist activity,
civil commotion, or any causes beyond the control of Islands In The
Sun. In no event will Islands In The Sun be responsible for incidental, consequential
or special or incidental damage or loss suffered by any person. Islands
In The Sun's maximum liability, for any reason whatsoever, will
be limited to the amount paid to Islands In The Sun for its services.
In issuing tickets and coupons for transportation of the purchaser
by any means, and making arrangements for hotel or other accommodation, Islands
In The Sun is not acting as principal but only as agent for the companies,
corporations or persons providing or offering the means of transportation
and accommodation. To the extent Islands In The Sun shall not be acting
as an agent, as stated above, it shall be deemed to be acting as an agent
of the purchasers in arranging or booking transportation and accommodation.
Airlines and other transportation providers (e.g., motor coach operators)
are not liable for any detention, delays, loss, damage, sickness or
injury, however or by whomever caused, during the time passengers are not
on board their planes or conveyances. The contract of carriage used by such
transportation providers when issued shall constitute the sole contract between
the transportation providers and the purchaser of these vacation arrangements.
18. Travel Insurance
Islands In The Sun strongly recommends that you purchase travel insurance
providing coverage for loss of deposit, cancellation fees, medical
expenses, lost baggage and other potential travel-related losses under
certain circumstances. Such insurance must be purchased at the time
of your initial travel reservation, and paid for with your deposit.
The scope of coverage is subject to the terms and conditions of the insurance
policy. Insurance is underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance
Company of Pittsburgh, PA, a Pennsylvania Insurance Company (NAIC #19445)
with its principal place of business at 70 Pine Street, New York, NY
10270. National Union is a member of the AIG Companies® and is currently
authorized to transact business in all states and the District of Columbia.
The Policies will contain reductions, limitations, exclusions and termination
provisions. All coverages may not be available in all states.
19. Maps and Photographs
Maps shown within this brochure are for general information only and may
not necessarily reflect actual routings and services provided. The
hotel photographs may not necessarily reflect the standard of any room purchased.
20. CST #2001136-50
Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the
State of California
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Important Notice: All prices in this web site reflect a 3% discount for purchases made with cash/check. There are no
discounts for sales made by credit cards.
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Islands In The Sun shares the coverage available under the USTOA $1 Million
Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of Jetabout North America
who, as a USTOA Member, is required to post $1 million with USTOA to
be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of
the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Islands
In The Sun customers in the unlikely event of Jetabout North America's
bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Full details of the
USTOA Travelers Assistance Program and a list of affiliates may be
obtained by contacting: USTOA, 275 Madison Avenue, Suite 2014, New
York, New York 10016 or email information@ustoa.com or www.USTOA.com.
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