
Touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this tour without the need of assistance from others.
Tour costs:
The tour costs are based on airfare, general transport,
and accommodation costs and foreign exchange rate at 12/12/ 2011.
No alterations to costings will be made within 60 days of departure
from Australia.
Deposit and Payment:
A non-refundable deposit of $500 per
passenger is required at the time of booking. Full payment will be
required 64 days before departure. Payment by Visa and Mastercard
will incur a one percent administration fee and AMEX and Diners
a three percent fee. Travelrite reserves the right to cancel the tour,
giving a full refund of all monies paid or offer arrangements to
proceed with the tour at a modified cost. Travelrite International
reserves the right to change advertised entrances if necessary for the
smooth operation of the tour.
Cancellations:
Cancellations 64 days or less from the date of
departure will result in the loss of all monies paid. Travel insurance
is recommended to cover the costs of cancellation fees due to illness,
death in family, etc.
Changes to the tour itinerary:
Travelrite International reserves
the right to make changes to the itinerary to fit in with operational
requirements. Any change to the itinerary will be replaced with
similar arrangements with an equal or greater value.
Travel insurance:
Travel insurance is recommended to cover the
costs of cancellation fees due to illness, death in family, etc.
Minimum tour numbers and conditions:
he tour has been costed on the basis
of a minimum of 20 passengers having booked 64 days prior to
departure.
Refunds:
The tour is based on arrangements which do not allow
for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals,
airfare or other services not utilised after the tour has commenced.
Travel Documents:
All passengers will require a valid passport and
a United States ESTA (Visa) authorization to enter the United States.
The ESTA is issued on line for Australian passport holders. If you
hold another passport please check with Travelrite International.
Baggage:
All passengers qualify for 20 kilos of free baggage
allowance on the flight.
Responsibilities:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd. (Licence number
30858) is the tour organiser. Travelrite acts only as agents in the
making of arrangements with carriers, hoteliers and others for the
tour. As a result we cannot accept liability for any act or omission
whatsoever, whether negligent or otherwise of those carriers,
hoteliers or other persons providing services in connection with the
tour over whom we have no direct or exclusive control. We do not
accept responsibility for any injury, damage, loss, delay, change of
schedule or any other events which are beyond our direct control,
such as, but not limited to, war, flood, fire, civil disturbance, acts
of god, acts of Government, terrorism or any other authorities,
accidents to or failure of machinery or equipment, or industrial
action. The passage contract in use by the carriers concerned shall
constitute the sole contract between the transportation companies or
firms and the purchasers of these tours and the passengers. Baggage
is at own risk throughout the tour. The contract shall be construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria.
How to Book:
Bookings can be made by sending full names and
addresses of intending tour members with a deposit of $500 for
the tour.
Pleaase send to:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd
182 Canterbury Road
Heathmont Victoria 3135
Further information can be obtained by telephoning
Toll Free:1800 033 436
Telephone: (03) 9729 8722 or
Fax: (03)9729 0682
Email: heathmont@travelrite.com.au
www.travelrite.com.au/booking.shtml
About Travelrite International:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817
078) is a well established travel company which has been operating
in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for more than 31 years. It is fully
licensed (Licence No. 30858) and has two fully credited IATA offices
Heathmont and Balwyn. As such, it directly represents the major
airlines of the world and all major domestic and international tour
and transport operators. Travelrite International has been operating
special interest tours for 27 years, and now runs over 50 tours a year.
Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian
Federation of Travel Agents – AFTA.