Deposits and Payments:
Travelrite International has to pay substantial deposits up-front to secure dates on these elite golf courses as well as to book accommodation in the high quality hotels. You are therefore required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $1,000.00, per passenger, at the time of booking. The final balance is due within 60 days of departure. Cancellation by you within 60 days of departure will result in the loss of all monies paid. The Tour is based on arrangements which do NOT allow for refunds for any services not utilised, once the Tour has commenced.

Maximum Handicaps:
US courses do not require a handicap certificate but golfing competence is expected. As a guide, maximum handicaps of 24 for Men and 34 for Ladies would suffice to allow you to enjoy your golf. Everyone most probably has a current handicap certificate or Golf Link print out and it is handy to carry it although you may not be asked to produce it.

Exchange Rates:
At present the Australian dollar is at a near record high level against the green back so, providing that strength is maintained it is an excellent time to visit the USA. Tour prices are based on the average exchange rates as at the end of November ‟09. Travelrite International reserves the right to add a surcharge if the Australian dollar weakens against the US dollar. No change will be made within 60 days of departure.

Minimum Numbers:
The Tour has been based on a minimum of 12 paying passengers. If less than this minimum has booked 60 days prior to departure, Travelrite reserves the right to cancel the Tour, giving a prompt refund of all monies paid, or to offer arrangements to proceed at a modified cost.

Baggage Allowance:
Passengers travelling to and from the USA are allowed to book two bags into the hold providing they weigh less than 22 kg (50 lbs) each, so you should have no prolems with golf clubs. You are also allowed to take on board a cabin bag as long as it meets size regulations and does not exceed 7 kg (15 lbs) in weight.

Travel Documents:
All travellers must be in possession of a valid passport. Before leaving you will need to fill in, a US Visa Waiver form (electronically).

Weather and Clothing:
Reference has been made earlier to the delicate task of picking the right time to avoid the heat of the desert, but not to be too affected by cool spring temperatures in notoriously unpredictable northern California. October is generally considered to be one of the prime golfing times on the Monterey Peninsula and October/November for the desert. To give you a bench mark, for the same time as you will be in the two regions next year, the average daily conditions are: o Scottsdale Arizona – ave max 80 F (26 C) and it is a totally dry heat; ave min 60 F (15.5 C ); rainfall virtually nil o Monterey – ave max 64 F (17.7 C); ave min 47 F (8.3 C); rainfall 1.4 inches. You will no doubt already have appropriate clothing so don‟t buy anything new because excellent golfing gear is available in the USA at very reasonable prices.

Upgrades or Any Other Travel:
Speak with Shawn at Travelrite for any additional arrangements

Travel Insurance:
Adequate travel insurance is strongly recommended; insure your clubs to the maximum

The Legal Responsibility of Travelrite International Pty Ltd in arranging this tour is as follows:
Travelrite International acts only as agents for passengers in making 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, terrorism, acts of God, acts of Government or any other authorities, accidents to or failure of machinery or equipment, or industrial action. The passage contract in use by the carriers concerned, when issued, 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 the accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria. (ABN 64055 817 078; Licence No. 30858)