TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The following contains trip information you will need. It also outlines the policies and procedures of Celebrations International Travel Agency, LLC (DBA Celebrations International Travel; hereinafter referred to as Celebrations International Travel). Please read carefully.
1. Traveler(s) are responsible for checking their documents and itineraries upon receipt. Call Celebrations International Travel immediately if you see any discrepancies or have any questions.
2. Traveler(s) are responsible for reconfirming airline reservations before travel: 24 hours for domestic and 72 hours for international. Reconfirmation is mandatory for international flights. Failure to use all ticketed segments may result in automatic canceling of all continuing and return flights. Duplicate bookings may result in automatic canceling of all flights.
3. It is recommended that all travelers check in at the airport at least 1-1/2 to 2 hours in advance for domestic flights and 2-1/2 to 3 hours for international flights.
4. Security and flight issues can be accessed at www.faa.gov or www.tsa.gov and through the various individual airline Web sites.
5. Documents: Domestic –– valid government issued photo ID. International –– Celebrations International Travel recommends that each traveler obtain a passport or visa (if applicable). It is the traveler(s) responsibility to obtain necessary documents. Celebrations International Travel is released from liability for incomplete, invalid, or lack of proper documents.
6. For international country entry requirements, traveler warnings, and advisories, it is recommended that traveler(s) call the Travel Advisory Section of the US State Department (202-647-5225) or access the State Department’s on-line travel advisory service at www.state.gov/travelinformation/travelwarnings.
7. Customs Information: Please visit the Customs Dept. Web site at www.customs.gov.
8. Prescription Medicines: It is recommended that all prescription medicines be kept in original bottles and only enough be taken to be consumed while traveling. Check with your physician to see if any are narcotic-based. If so, request your physician to provide you with a notarized letter on letterhead listing medications and reason for taking. A printout from your pharmacy for all prescriptions, stating their use is recommended. For medical information about vaccines, diseases, etc. for the countries you are visiting, call your county health department and/or physician. To obtain Center for Disease Control information: Phone (404-332-4559) or access their Website at www.cdc.gov/travel.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY:
CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, IN GOOD FAITH, IS ACTING AS AN INTERMEDIARY ONLY BETWEEN INTERNET OR OFF-LINE SUPPLIERS/PROVIDERS AND TRAVELER(S) FOR PURCHASES OF TRAVEL-RELATED SERVICES AND PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT DIRECTLY SUPPLIED BY CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) AIR AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION, HOTEL/RESORT ACCOMMODATIONS WITH OR WITHOUT MEALS OR OTHER INCLUSIONS, TOURS, CRUISES, VACATION PACKAGES, TRAVEL INSURANCE, TRAVEL-RELATED PRODUCTS, ETC. CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL RESEARCHES A VARIETY OF SUPPLIERS AND THEIR PRODUCTS FOR EACH TRIP REQUEST, SELECTING FOR RECOMMENDATION THOSE OFF-LINE AND INTERNET SUPPLIERS WHO OFFER THE BEST PRICE AND/OR VALUE. WE ATTEMPT TO RECOMMEND WELL-KNOWN AND REPUTABLE SUPPLIERS, BUT WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER ANY SUPPLIER AND DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN RUNNING THEIR BUSINESSES, THEIR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, OR THEIR
TERMS AND CONDITIONS. WHILE CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL’S AGENTS RECOMMEND TRAVEL SUPPLIERS AND SERVICES TO CLIENTS, IT IS THE CLIENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHOOSE WHICH TRAVEL SUPPLIERS TO MAKE RESERVATIONS WITH. THEREFORE, TRAVELERS SHALL HOLD CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS AND/OR INCONVENIENCES THAT MAY ARISE IN THE EVENT THE CHOSEN TRAVEL SUPPLIER AND/OR THEIR PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES DO NOT MATCH THE TRAVELER’S PERSONAL PREFERENCES. TRAVELERS SHALL HOLD CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL HARMLESS AND NOT HOLD CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY OMISSIONS, ERRORS, OR ACTS (KNOWN OR UNKNOWN) COMMITTED BY ANY TRAVEL SUPPLIER, THEIR SUBSUPPLIERS, OR EMPLOYEES. THIS INCLUDES (BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO) ANY INTERNET SUPPLIER, HOTEL/RESORT, CAR RENTAL AGENCY, AIRLINE, RAIL PASS SUPPLIER, MOTORCOACH COMPANY, CRUISE LINE,
TOUR OPERATOR, OR VACATION PACKAGER. CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL DOES NOT WARRANT OR
GUARANTEE THE SERVICES, QUALITY, OR PRODUCTS OF ANY TRAVEL SUPPLIER, THEIR SUB-SUPPLIERS OR EMPLOYEES OR THEIR QUALITY OF SERVICE, PRODUCTS, RATES, BOOKINGS, RESERVATIONS, CONNECTIONS, SCHEDULING OR SAFE HANDLING OF TRAVELER( S)’ PERSONAL BELONGINGS, OR THEIR SAFETY/SECURITY PROCEDURES FOR TRAVELER(S).
TRAVELER( S) SHALL HOLD CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPLIER FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY/ALL DOMESTIC AND/OR INTERNATIONAL LAWS, BREACH OF CONTRACT, FAILURE TO PROVIDE PAID-FOR RESERVATIONS, INTENTIONAL OR UNINTENTIONAL ACTS OR OMISSIONS THAT RESULT IN (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO) LOSS/DAMAGE/DELAY/INCONVENIENCE/INJURY TO TRAVELER(S). CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSOLVENCY, RECEIVERSHIP, BANKRUPTCY, LIQUIDATION, OR SIMILAR CONDITION (KNOWN OR UNKNOWN) OF ANY TRAVEL SUPPLIER. CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS AND/OR OMISSIONS IN INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY CLIENTS. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CLIENT(S) TO PROVIDE ALL INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THEIR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS. TRAVELERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING AND HOLDING SAFE ALL SUPPLIER DOCUMENTS/TRAVEL DOCUMENTS/MONEY/TRAVELERS CHECKS/CREDIT CARDS BEFORE/DURING TRAVEL, CONTACTING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS REGARDING INOCULATION AND VACCINE REQUIREMENTS, OBTAINING THE NECESSARY INOCULATIONS AND VACCINES. TRAVELER(S) WILLINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY RELEASE CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FROM THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CHECKING AND VERIFYING EXISTING FLIGHT SCHEDULES, ALL PASSPORT/VISA/VACCINATION AND/OR OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH DESTINATION OR STOP-OVER DESTINATION EN ROUTE. TRAVELER(S) SHALL HOLD CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING OUT OF OUR CONTROL BEFORE/DURING/AFTER TRAVEL THAT CAUSES TRAVELER INCONVENIENCES, PAIN OR SUFFERING SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) EXPECTED/KNOWN OR UNEXPECTED/UNKNOWN TRIP INTERUPTIONS/ DELAYS, DOCUMENTS LOST IN TRANSIT FROM SUPPLIER TO CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL
TRAVEL OR TO CLIENT FROM CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, SAFETY AND SECURITY ISSUES AND
CONDITIONS TO/AT/FROM DESTINATION(S), TRAVELER(S) COMPLIANCE WITH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL
LAWS, ANY AND ALL INCURRED INJURIES, DAMAGES TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCONVENIENCES CAUSED BY (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) SUPPLIERS, CIVIL/ SOCIAL/LABOR UNREST AND/OR DISPUTES, CLIMATIC WEATHER CONDITIONS, ACTS OF GOD, TERRORIST ACTIVITIES, CONDITION OF SUPPLIER EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION FAILURES OR DIFFICULTIES, HOTEL/RESORT/SHIP/VEHICLE/ PLANE CONDITIONS, JUDGMENT ERRORS BY A
SUPPLIER/SUBSUPPLIER/OR ANY SUPPLIER EMPLOYEES, ANY AND ALL CONDITIONS/CIRCUMSTANCES THAT DO NOT ALLOW TRAVEL TO TAKE PLACE, ABNORMAL CONDIT IONS OR DEVELOPMENTS, ANY RISKS OR CONDITIONS
(KNOWN OR UNKNOWN) TAKING PLACE BEFORE/DURING/AFTER TRAVEL OR ANY OTHER ACTIONS, OMMISSIONS,
OR CONDITIONS.
TRAVLER(S) SHALL HOLD CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
LIABILITIES INCURRED BY CREDIT CARD HOLDERS FROM ANY CREDIT CARD UNAUTHORIZED USE, FRAUDULENT, UNSCRUPULOUS ACTS COMMITTED BY ANY PERSONS RESULTING FROM THE RELEASING OF CREDIT CARD INFORMATION TO INTERNET COMPANIES OR OFF-LINE SUPPLIERS BY CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL OR BY WEBSITE VISITORS TO HOLD, OBTAIN, OR BOOK RESERVATIONS OR PURCHASE TRAVEL-RELATED PRODUCTS. ALL MONEY AND/OR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION GIVEN TO CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL TO MAKE ONLINE OR OFF-LINE RESERVATIONS IS DIRECTLY PASSED ON TO SUPPLIERS, EXCEPT FOR AGENT COMMISSIONS AND FEES, IF APPLICABLE. CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR REFUNDS OF ANY MONEY DUE TRAVELER( S) BY ANY TRAVEL SUPPLIER(S) OR FOR INCREASED CHARGES BY ANY SUPPLIER(S). ANY REFUNDS DUE TRAVELER(S) ARE DUE FROM SUPPLIERS AND ANY REFUNDS ISSUED TO TRAVELER(S) FROM SUPPLIERS AND RECEIVED BY CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SHALL BE FORWARDED TO THE CLIENT, LESS ANY FEES OR MONEY OWED TO CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL.
CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL'S RESPONSIBILITY AND OBLIGATIONS TO A CLIENT BOOKING OFF-LINE ARE LIMITED TO MAKING EVERY EFFORT TO FIND REASONABLE PRICING PER THE CLIENT'S TRAVEL REQUEST, MAKING APPROVED RESERVATIONS FOR CLIENTS -- INCLUDING FORWARDING TIMELY PAYMENTS TO SUPPLIERS VIA CHECK OR CLIENT CREDIT CARD INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CLIENT TO SUPPLIERS, INFORMING CLIENTS OF ANY PRE-OR-POST DEPARTURE RESERVATION CHANGES MADE KNOWN TO CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL BY SUPPLIERS, CHECKING TRAVEL DOCUMENTS BEFORE THEY ARE ISSUED TO CLIENTS, AND FORWARDING TRAVEL DOCUMENTS RECEIVED BY SUPPLIERS TO CLIENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER, ASSISTANCE WITH ANY TRAVELER(S)’ REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NOT OUTLINED IN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONCERNING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) DESTINATION INFORMATION, COUNTRY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, SUPPLIER TERMS AND CONDITIONS, DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR TRAVEL.
CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL
PURCHASES MADE BY VISITORS TO THE CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL WEBSITE, WWW.CELEBRATIONSINTERNATIONALTRAVEL.COM THROUGH THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES, BANNERS, ADVERTISEMENTS, OR LINKS OF ANY TYPE. ALL PURCHASES MADE THROUGH ONLINE COMPANIES/PROVIDERS ON THE CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL WEBSITE ARE DEEMED TO BE TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE PURCHASER AND SUPPLIER/PROVIDER. PURCHASERS ARE DEEMED BY THE INTERNET SUPPLIERS/PROVIDERS AS THE CLIENTS OF THE SUPPLIER. ANY DISPUTES MUST BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE SUPPLIER AND NOT CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL. CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL OWNS AND OPERATES THE CELEBRATIONS TRAVEL ONLINE WEB SITE, WWW.CELEBRATIONSTRAVELONLINE.COM, AS AN ADDED SERVICE ENABLING TRAVELERS TO RESEARCH, BOOK, AND PURCHASE TRAVEL AND TRAVEL-RELATED SERVICES AT THEIR CONVENIENCE.
CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, IN GOOD FAITH, IS ACTING ONLY AS AN INTERMEDIARY BETWEEN INTERNET AND/OR OFF-LINE SUPPLIERS/PROVIDERS AND TRAVELER(S) FOR PURCHASES OF TRAVEL-RELATED SERVICES AND PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT DIRECTLY SUPPLIED BY CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) AIR AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION, HOTEL/RESORT ACCOMMODATIONS WITH OR WITHOUT MEALS OR OTHER INCLUSIONS, TOURS, CRUISES, VACATION PACKAGES, TRAVEL INSURANCE, TRAVEL-RELATED PRODUCTS, ETC. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL TO SERVICE ANY TRAVEL RESERVATIONS MADE VIA THE CELEBRATIONS TRAVEL ONLINE WEB SITE IN THE SAME MANNER IN WHICH WE WOULD FOR OUR IN-HOUSE, OFF-LINE CLIENTS. ALL STATED AGENCY TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND DISCLAIMERS OF LIABILITY APPLY TO TRAVELERS BOOKING ONLINE VIA THE CELEBRATIONS
TRAVEL ONLINE SITE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE TRAVELER(S) OR THEIR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF OUR AGENT(S). BOOKING AND/OR PURCHASING TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS OF ANY TYPE VIA THE CELEBRATIONS TRAVEL ONLINE WEB SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY.
IT IS THE POLICY OF CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL TO ONLY MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR CLIENTS WHO AGREE TO AND SIGN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND WHO, IF APPLICABLE, HAVE COMPLETED AND SIGNED A CREDIT AUTHORIZATION FORM. PERSONS MAKING ONLINE PURCHASES MAY CONSIDER THEMSELVES DULY INFORMED.
SUPPLIER FEES AND POLICIES:
Airline charges for Re-Ticketing/Re-issue of Tickets; Airline Cancellation Fees, Escort for Minor Child Traveling Alone, Baggage Policies, etc.: Varies depending upon airline and destination. For specific information, visit the individual airlines’ Web sites. If you need assistance navigating these sites or do not have Internet access, please request information from Celebrations International Travel.
Hotel/Resort Cancellation Deadlines vary, depending upon the supplier. Credit card information must be given to the hotel/resort at time of booking as a guarantee. Hotel or Resort charges for ““No Shows/No Cancellation By Deadline”” usually result in your credit card being charged for 1 night plus tax by the hotel/resort. Deadlines will be supplied at the time of quote or automatically with the preliminary itinerary.
Rental Car: Possible charge for ““No Show/No Cancellation”” on pre-booked rentals is usually 1 day plus tax and is charged by the car rental company.
Tour Company/Vacation Package Supplier Policies and Terms/Conditions vary between suppliers. Information will be supplied at the time of quote or automatically when the preliminary itinerary is sent to you.
NOTE:
1. Air bookings may have flight restrictions: a change in carrier, flight, time, and/or routing could result in penalty fees and an increase in fare cost.
2. Lost or stolen tickets requiring a ticket reissue will result in re-ticket fees and the cost of new tickets. If tickets are found and returned to airline, a refund may be issued for cost of tickets.
3. If you arrive at an airline ticketing or passenger check in counter with your confirmed ticket/passenger receipt and find that the airline shows no reservation for you, do not leave the counter. If the status box located in middle of tickets, next to date shows “OK” for your flights, the airline must accommodate you on the flight, find you a substitute flight or pay you denied boarding compensation. If necessary, speak to a supervisor.
4. Hotel rooms are usually booked on a guaranteed payment basis with your credit card being used as a guarantee. If you change or cancel your plans without notifying the hotel by their cancellation deadline, you will incur penalty fees. Pre-paid hotel reservations are usually nonrefundable, unless otherwise noted in the preliminary quote provided. Change fees and policies vary. Check your travel documents carefully.
5. Car reservations sometimes require prepayment or a credit card guarantee. If the reservation is not cancelled by the cancellation deadline, you will incur penalty fees. Car reservations require a major credit card (not debit) at time of pickup.
6. Tours/Packages: Cost can change without notice due to international currency fluctuations, tariff changes, or increase in operational cost. Group packages are based upon a minimum number of passengers. If the number of passengers falls below the minimum required, a surcharge and increase in rates may be imposed upon all remaining passengers. Cancellation fees will apply to persons who cancel.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all travelers. Upon request, Celebrations International Travel will suggest a provider of travel insurance appropriate for the trip in question. Celebrations International Travel is not responsible for underwriting decisions on claims made by traveler(s) to the insurance company.
This contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona. Any disputes will be heard by the appropriate federal and/or state courts located in Maricopa County, AZ. If the court’s decision falls in favor of Celebrations International Travel, all legal costs will be paid by disputer.
