WHAT IS INCLUDED · Deluxe accommodations based on twin occupancy. · All breakfasts, three lunches, six dinners and two receptions. · All special visits, excursions; all transportation and sightseeing with expert guides as set forth in the itinerary. · A lecturer from the staff of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, an Irish Blue Badge Guide and a tour manager. · Transfers to and from Shannon Airport. · Baggage handling for one bag plus one overnight or carry-on bag (not to exceed 44 lbs.) per person; pre-trip notes and guidelines; service charges and basic gratuities.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED Transportation to and from Shannon Airport; passport photos and fees; personal items such as wines, liquors, a-la-carte orders, room service, and valet/laundry charges; the costs incurred by ATA in making individual arrangements before or after the program; and other items not specifically mentioned as included.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE · $500 deposit on application. · Balance due upon receipt of invoice, 90 days before departure. · If payment is not received by 30 days prior to departure, your space is subject to cancellation.
ELIGIBILITY National Trust for Historic Preservation Study Tours are open to members only. Membership dues for 2004 are $24 for family or $20 for individual membership. The minimum age limit for the program is 14. Children must pay the full price, and those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is no maximum age limit. Participants must be in excellent health and able to participate in tour activities. If you have any doubt about your ability to participate fully due to health conditions or disabilities, contact the National Trust Study Tours office at (800) 944-6847 or (202) 588-6300. The National Trust for Historic Preservation and/or Academic Travel Abroad, Inc. reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of this tour at any time.
CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS After confirmation on the tour, a nonrefundable processing fee of $300 per person will be charged upon written cancellation. Written cancellation within 90 days of departure: full refund, minus your deposit (including nonrefundable processing fee). Written cancellation between 60 and 30 days prior to departure: 50% refund of the tour price. Written cancellation within 30 days prior to departure: no refund. Airfare is fully refundable up to time of ticket issuance, generally three to four weeks before departure. Thereafter tickets are nonrefundable and no changes are allowed. Cancellation on day of departure or after tour departs: no refund. No refund for unused portions of tour, including, but not limited to, missed meals, hotel nights and sightseeing. Cancellation of program by The National Trust for Historic Preservation and Academic Travel Abroad: full refund. Cancellation of the program after departure by The National Trust for Historic Preservation or Academic Travel Abroad: full refund of all land fees, less the cost of service up to the time of the group’s return. NOTE: Neither The National Trust for Historic Preservation nor Academic Travel Abroad accepts liability for any airline cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable domestic ticket to the tour departure city and return.
INSURANCE The National Trust for Historic Preservation strongly recommends that all tour participants purchase Trip Cancellation, Emergency Medical Evacuation, Baggage, Accident and Medical insurance for their tour. Upon our receipt of your initial tour deposit, a comprehensive travel insurance plan, underwritten by the Monumental General Casualty Company, will be made available to all National Trust study tour participants. This insurance offers an important, time sensitive feature regarding pre-existing medical conditions: Trip Cancellation and Medical insurance gives you coverage for pre-existing medical conditions (even for immediate family and travel companions) provided (1) you purchase the insurance within 14 days of the date of your confirmation letter from National Trust Study Tours receiving your initial deposit; (2) you insure all prepaid trip costs that are subject to cancellation penalties or restrictions; and (3) you are not disabled from travel at the time you pay your premium. Please call Travel Insurance Services at (800) 937-1387 if you have questions regarding the offering. Also note Academic Travel Abroad will automatically include up to $150,000 air flight accident insurance with each air ticket they issue.
ITINERARY OR PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS While every effort will be made to carry out the program as planned, the program as described is subject to modification and change by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Academic Travel Abroad.
SINGLE ROOMS A limited number of single rooms are available at extra cost on a first-come, first-served basis, but availability cannot be guaranteed. Academic Travel Abroad will assist persons requesting a roommate. However, neither a single room nor a share can be guaranteed. Participants will be notified if we are unsuccessful in finding a suitable roommate. In this case, the single supplement will be charged.
A NOTE ABOUT COST The program price is based on current currency values and group airfare in effect as of June 2006, and assumes an enrollment of 25 participants. While we will do everything possible to maintain the listed price, it is subject to change. If Academic Travel Abroad finds it necessary to levy a surcharge, notification will be given at the time of invoicing (approximately 90 days prior to departure). In any case, the usual cancellation penalties as outlined above apply.
RESPONSIBILITY The National Trust for Historic Preservation, in order to make an educational opportunity available to its members, has arranged for Academic Travel Abroad, Inc., an independent contractor, to organize this tour and procure carriage, accommodations and other tour services from other parties. Tour members must contract and otherwise deal with Academic Travel Abroad. Neither Academic Travel Abroad nor any other suppliers of tour services are joint venturers with or in any way controlled by the National Trust. The National Trust can undertake no responsibility for the accuracy of representations in tour promotion literature, for tour reservations, accommodations, transportation or safety or for any other aspect of the tour except preservation related educational programs and liaison between National Trust members and other preservationists. Consequently, the National Trust shall not be construed to make any covenants or warranties, expressed or implied, regarding this tour and shall not be liable in any way for any personal injury, death, property damage or any loss incurred by any person in connection with this tour.
Academic Travel Abroad, Inc. is the tour operator and is responsible for the services provided. However, in the absence of negligence on its part, the tour operator is not responsible for personal injury or property damage arising out of the act or negligence of any direct carrier, hotel or travel service or other person rendering any of the services being offered in connection with the tour.
CALIFORNIA SELLER OF TRAVEL PROGRAM CST #2059002-40 ATA is a participant in the California Seller of Travel program. California law requires that certain sellers of travel have a trust account or bond. ATA has a trust account. ATA is not a participant in the California Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation.
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