Terms and Conditions



Proper Documentation
Countries we’ll be visiting require that passports be valid at least through December 21, 2008. U.S. citizens will not need visas, but non-U.S.-passport holders may have other requirements. LP will be happy to help assist those passengers in determining needs. If your passport is not already current through 2008, or if you will be applying for a new one, please don’t delay. New requirements have caused some long processing times. Call TMI-TTi if you have questions. TMI-TTi cannot be responsible for passengers denied boarding of planes or entry into any country visited as part of this tour.

Limitations
The air carrier(s), group operators and TMI-TTi must reserve the right to substitute equipment and properties to and to add or delete en route stops at our discretion with or without notice. And the hotels, ground operators, and other vendors used by TMI-TTi may, in special circumstances, be forced to substitute accommodations or transportation of similar or better quality.

Number of bags allowed
U.S. airline baggage regulations for international flights will apply to all of your flight arrangements. However, because you’ll be traveling in motor coaches (with their limited baggage capacity), we ask you to try to limit your luggage to one checked piece and one carry-on.

Making your Deposit/Reservations
A total deposit of $1250 per person is due with your signed registration form and is non-refundable. This deposit does not include trip insurance. The balance of your payment will be due no later than April 1, 2008.

Changes/Revisions
If your roommate(s) have to cancel, and neither you nor we can locate a replacement roommate for you, you will be charged the applicable single supplement or other resulting room rate adjustments. Depending on the circumstances, your trip insurance may cover such charges.

Airport Arrivals/Security
Plan to check in at your departure airport at least 2 hours prior to scheduled departure (3 hours, if your first flight is your international flight.)

Cancellation and Refunds
If you have to cancel your reservation, or payments are not received by specified deadlines, refunds are made in accordance with the following schedule:

If your written notice of cancellation is received
• 150-95 days prior to scheduled departure, the cancellation fee will be $500 per person plus any domestic air add-on costs paid to TMI and insurance purchased.
• 94-21 days prior to scheduled departure, the cancellation fee will be (1) 65% of the total package price plus all air costs and insurance paid or (2) all deposits, air fare, and insurance paid, whichever is greater.
• 40-0 day prior to scheduled departure, no refunds will be made.

Fuel Charges and Exchange Rates
Due to widely fluctuating fuel prices, air carriers and ground transportation vendors occasionally add surcharges over which TMI has no control. Should this happen, such surcharges may be passed on to participants. In addition, your tour cost is based on the current exchange rates between the U.S. dollar the the Euro. If that rate changes more that 5%, your tour rate could increase.

Responsibility
Living Passages, herein referred to as TMI, is located at 105 North 1st Street, Suite 200, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. TMI has the responsibility of booking with airlines, hotels, ground operators, tour guides, cruise lines, and various other service providers to provide you with the services described in this brochure. The carriers, hotels, cruise lines, and other suppliers providing services are independent contractors and are not agents, employees, or servants of, or joint ventures with TMI or its affiliates. All certificates and other travel documents for tour services issued by TMI are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the supplier, and to the laws of the countries in which the services are supplied.

Each participant agrees not to hold TMI-TTi or their respective tour leaders or representatives liable, in the absence of their own negligence, for any loss, act or omission, whether negligent or otherwise, of any person or firm which is to, or does provide goods or services for the trip. TMI-TTi shall not have any liability to the participant for the quality of services or the condition or cleanliness of accommodations or for any transportation delay, including but not limited to liability for inconvenience, shortened vacation time, additional expense, or any other kind of damage. TMI-TTi is not responsible for government actions, weather, mechanical breakdowns, war, terrorism, acts of God, or other circumstances beyond their control.

Optional Activities
During this tour, you may choose to engage in various activities including, but not limited to, swimming, jogging, water sports, horseback riding, hiking, and other “activities.” You are hereby notified that such activities may be dangerous and may result in a serious injury and that participation in such activities are at your own risk. TMI-TTi shall not be liable for any injuries sustained which are a result of your engaging in such activities.

Travelers needing Special Assistance
If you need special assistance while traveling, you’ll need to advise TMI at the time of booking. We will make every effort to accommodate special requests, but we cannot confirm a reservation until all travel suppliers have acknowledged that they can provide the services requested. Note: Understand that TMI-TTi or its suppliers may have to deny participation in this tour if not advised in advance of the special need. We regret that, due to the nature of the planned itinerary, we cannot guarantee full participation to anyone whose physical needs cannot be met.

Flight and Vacation Insurance
The cost of the 360° Travel Protection Plan is included in the deposit amount. A 360° Travel Protection Certificate will be sent to you along with the receipt of premium payment. You may request a copy of the 360° Travel Protection Plan insurance certificate prior to purchase by contacting Living Passages. The travel protection plan is underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, OH, and designed by Travelex Insurance Services. Coverage includes trip cancellation/interruption (for specified reasons), reimbursement for emergency medical expense, emergency medical evacuation/repatriation, travel delay, and loss of baggage.