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health, safety & security abroad
We take the safety and security of our clients extremely seriously. If the Foreign Office advises that people should not visit a particular country, then we would act on this and reserve the right to cancel your holiday. However we are sure you appreciate from press and television coverage that the political, economic and social conditions in many of the countries we feature in this brochure are not as stable as we are used to in Europe. Sadly crimes against both people and their property are a fact of life the world over, and when in a foreign country it is very important to be extra vigilant and avoid drawing attention to yourself by wearing expensive jewellery, carrying expensive camera equipment etc. Travellers have the same responsibility for their personal safety and that of their possessions, as they do at home. Kuoni holidays operate to many parts of the world, some of which do not conform to British health and safety standards. We request that all hotels comply with the local regulations applicable in their country for health and safety but we cannot guarantee that these meet British standards and therefore urge that you undertake reasonable precautions to protect your family and yourself whilst on holiday. To make the most of your trip abroad, check out the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website at www.fco.gov.uk/travel. Packed with essential travel advice and tips, this website offers a wealth of country-specific information that only the FCO can provide. Foreign Office advice is also displayed on BBC2 (Ceefax) page 470 onwards or you may wish to contact the Foreign Office Travel Advice Unit on 0845 850 2829.
Many countries including USA now require children to hold their own passports and additional countries are adopting this policy on an ongoing basis. We therefore recommend that all children travel on full passports.
hotel & resort classification
Choosing the right hotel can be a dilemma, especially when travelling to long haul destinations and whilst most have official star rating locally in some of the off the beaten track locations, official rating can not always be relied on. Subsequently we have graded the holiday accommodation throughout the brochure as follows: Simple Medium Class Medium Class First Class Superior First Class Deluxe Two star Three star Four star Four star plus Five Star
kuoni visa service
In most cases, where we have indicated visas are required, the Kuoni Travel Visa Service can obtain these for you. Full details on how to obtain a visa, cost and application time will be sent with your confirmation invoice, these are all subject to change. Residents outside the UK, non British passport holders and late booking passengers should check urgently with Kuoni Travel Visa Service or the embassy direct as it may not be possible to obtain the visa in time prior to arrival. This service is only available to clients who have booked with Kuoni.
For your visa enquiries on the indicated destinations please contact the Kuoni Travel Visa Service on visa@kuoni.co.uk, tel 020 7616 1050 or fax 020 7723 3449.
free parking & up to 40% off uk airport hotels
Why not get your holiday off to a relaxed start or finish? Kuoni have negotiated an excellent deal with Holiday Extras. They have over 90 hotels at 20 airports, plus exclusive packages and prices for Kuoni customers. Free parking for the duration of your holiday is available at selected hotels; with airport parking also available at extremely competitive prices; and valet parking at Heathrow and Gatwick, to avoid all the hassle of finding a parking space. For further details or to book your Extras please call 0870 844 4019 quoting Kuoni. And for that little bit extra, there are 24 lounges at 13 airports providing free drinks and snacks, also available for you to book now!
weather
Information is supplied by the Meteorological Office, local tourist offices and other sources and is given as a guide only. Our Sales team is happy to advise on weather trends as many of the destinations featured in this brochure have a tropical climate where heavy rainfall and strong winds (sometimes hurricane force) do occur at certain times of the year, however world weather patterns are now becoming more and more erratic resulting in unusual rainfall, storms and even floods. Most people go on holiday to spend time in the sunshine and although adverse weather conditions can be very frustrating Kuoni cannot assume any responsibility for the statistical information provided opposite, nor accept liability to make refunds or pay compensation for alternative arrangements, damage to property or curtailed holidays as a result of such conditions.
gift vouchers
We offer a convenient way to save for your holiday, to buy for a birthday present, an anniversary gift, an incentive prize, or most popular of all, to put on your wedding list and get your friends to pay towards the cost of your honeymoon! It's so simple and easy to do, just call our helpful sales staff on 01306 743000 or visit our weddings website at www.kuoni.co.uk/vouchers for further details.
health & vaccinations
Health facilities, hygiene and disease risk vary worldwide. You should take health advice about your specific needs as early as possible and ensure that vaccinations or preventative measures such as malaria tablets are taken early enough (which may be a month or more prior to departure) to be fully effective by the date of travel. Sources of information include the Department of Health free leaflet `Health advice for travellers' (available on request Tel. 0800 555 777), your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic. The advice given in respect of vaccinations was correct at the time of going to press (September 2007). However, for more detailed information we would strongly recommend you contact your GP or one of the specialist vaccination centres immediately.
flying times
The times given in this brochure are approximate and based on outbound flights. They may vary depending on flight schedules, type of aircraft, weather conditions etc., and are indications of the hours spent actually flying (excluding time on the ground during stops en route or when changing aircraft). Where no figures are shown, we do not offer direct or same-day connecting flights.
holiday money direct to your door
Order your foreign currency from us and we can deliver it direct to your door, or you can collect it at the airport. We offer this service in conjunction with Currency Express and all details are available from our team (number as above) or on our website at www.kuoni.co.uk under Travel Extras. It's so simple, so easy to do and so much more convenient than going to the bank.
holiday insurance
This is a vital part of any holiday so please ensure you take out travel insurance with full cancellation cover. Details of the Kuoni insurance may be found on page 111 including: Free children's insurance No upper age limit Scuba diving coverage
passports & visas
We can only advise of the requirements for British and Irish passport holders. For British and Irish passports endorsed in any way and all other passport holders, requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy. You should ensure that you have a valid ten year passport and, as many countries require expiry dates on passports to be a considerable length of time after the return from holiday, we would recommend that your passport is valid for 6 months after return to the UK.
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