Term and Conditions

Air Transportation
Air transportation (where included) is based on contracted bulk fare(s) in economy class, with participating IATA or ARC carrier. All fares are subject to change and availability. Should airline schedule changes result in a necessity to alter the land arrangements, any additional expenses must be borne by the passenger.

Hotels
All hotels are carefully selected. Room assignments are made by hotel managements upon arrival. We reserve the right to substitute hotels of the same or similar category. Holiday supplements may apply in some cases.

Meals
All meals as indicated on each itinerary. Lunches or dinners when included at hotels are Table d'hote and limited to specific dining rooms at hotels. Meals aboard cruises are provided according to cruise line standards.

Transfers
Land Only - Land only prices available. For land only participants, arrival and departure transfers are not included.

Rates / Tariffs and Exchange Fluctuations
All rates are in UK Sterling unless stated. All fares and rates are based on tariffs in foreign exchange levels in effect on the day of booking and are subject to change. All rates are per person sharing a double room unless otherwise stated.

Travel Documents
Each passenger must be in possession of a valid passport valid for 6 months from date of departure and applicable visas. Passengers must check visa requirements for the countries and obtain necessary visas prior to departure from the UK. Gay Travel Centre and/or Avanti Travel is not responsible for any delays, damages, losses, missed portions of tours or other missed services incurred by passengers who fail to obtain necessary travel documents.

Deposits and Final Payment for Group Departures
A deposit of £200 per person together with optional insurance must be received upon booking. The balance is due for land arrangements not later than 60 days prior to departure. Individual bookings for flights and hotels must be paid for in full at the time of booking

Credit Card Payments
Major credit cards (Visa, Master Card, Amex, JCB) are accepted for payment (+2% per transaction). No charge for debit cards.

Change Fee
Subsequent to initial reservation, any revision will incur a £50 change fee per person for each revision, for each country.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Charges on Accommodation prior to Departure
All Accommodations: 180 days prior to departure - £30 service charge
Less than 90 days prior to departure - 25%
Less than 60 days prior to departure - 100%
NOTE: Some hotels may have a different Cancellation Policy and charge, in this case, the hotel owners policy will be final
All cancellations must be in writing and sent to:
Avanti Travel
The Coach House
Dicconson Terrace. Wigan. WN1 2AA
Additionally, airfare cancellation charges will be incurred in accordance with the rules of the individual airlines involved. Travel insurance is highly recommended. Refunds on Land Arrangements - Once your trip has commenced, no refund can be given for any missed transfers, sightseeing, meals, accommodations, services or any voluntary absence from a tour. In the case of an emergency departure from your tour, based on proper documentation, any refunds secured on your behalf will be subject to a £50 processing fee. Refund requests must be sent in writing no later than 2 weeks after return.

Baggage
All carriers now have different rules concerning hold baggage and carry on baggage, you should refer to the particular airlines terms and conditions when booking. Attention should also be paid to items that you are allowed to place in carry on baggage.

Insurance
Insurance: We recommend that you purchase adequate and comprehensive travel insurance before departure. Gay Travel Centre or Avanati Travel is responsible for loss or damage to luggage, accidents en route or ill health that may require you to miss part of your trip or your return to the U.K.

Disclaimer:
Gay Travel Centre and Avanti Travel acts only as agent for the tour members and suppliers in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, touring, restaurants or any other services in connection with the itinerary. We will exercise reasonable care in making such arrangements. However, we do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity to person and property because of an act of default of any hotel, airline carrier, restaurant, company, or person rendering any of the services.