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to the Information Commissioners Office. We may also send you details of carefully selected partners products and/or services which we think may be of interest to you. We may pass your details on to carefully selected partners who may contact you with details of their products and/or services which may be of interest to you. You are entitled (on payment of a small fee) to access the personal data we hold about you. To obtain a copy of this information please write to the address above. BEFORE YOU GO Do I need a passport? All British Citizens need a full ten year passport for all holidays except those in the UK. To comply with certain countries regulations, it must be valid for at least six months after the date of your return. If your passport expires earlier, it may still be valid for travel to some countries, but you should contact your local passport office, or the consulate or embassy of the countries to be visited, for advice. If you do not hold a British Citizens passport, check with the consulate or embassy of the countries to be visited for further information. We recommend that you apply for a passport at least eight weeks before departure. You can either pick up a Passport Application Form at selected Post Office branches and Worldchoice travel agents or call the Application Form Request line on 0901 4700 110 (calls charged at 60p per minute and should not normally exceed 90p). Alternatively, visit www.passport.gov.uk. Do I need a visa? The following visa requirements apply to holders of British Citizens passports. Intending travellers who are not British Citizens should check with the consulate or embassy of the countries to be visited. RUSSIA We will obtain a Russian visa for you. Ten weeks before you travel we will send you a visa pack. This will explain what is needed for the visa process. You will need to send us your passport as part of the application process. The cost is £95, which will be added to your confirmation invoice at the time of booking. Please note: All fees shown are per person. When Page & Moy obtains visas on your behalf, the fees (where applicable) will be added to your final invoice. Costs are correct at the time of printing but are subject to change. We cannot be held responsible for declined visas, and normal cancellation charges will be levied should this occur. Extended Stays If you choose to extend your stay at the end of your holiday we can help you with your arrangements. An administration fee of £45 is payable. This does not include any accommodation or transportation. All individual extended stays are unescorted. Health and safety overseas Health facilities, hygiene and disease risk can vary considerably around the world and travel to certain countries may make it advisable, or even compulsory, to be inoculated against certain illnesses. Therefore, it is essential that you take professional advice about inoculations and other health precautions at the time of booking. And do bear in mind that certain inoculations and preventative measures such as malaria protection may need to be taken well in advance of your departure. As requirements can change, we recommend that you re-check the situation closer to your departure date. Sources of information include: The Department of Health you can obtain a free leaflet, Health Advice for Travellers, from most main post offices or by calling 0800 555 777. If you are a UK resident, you are entitled to medical treatment at reduced cost, or sometimes free, when temporarily visiting a European Union (EU) country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. Only treatment provided under the state scheme is covered. However, to obtain treatment you will need to take a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with you. Please note: Not all UK residents are covered in Denmark, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. Please visit www.ehic.org.uk for further details. You can apply for an EHIC, free of charge, on this website or alternatively by calling 0845 606 2030; or by picking up an application form from the Post Office. Your GP or practice nurse. MASTA Traveller's Health Line call MASTA on 09068 224100 (currently 60p per minute), answer all the questions asked and they will post you a detailed health brief, personalised to your holiday destination(s). Alternatively, visit www.masta.org To make the most of your holiday and receive the latest information about your destination from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, we recommend that you check the FCO website at www.fco.gov.uk or view BBC2 (Ceefax)
page 470 onwards. Alternatively, you can contact the ABTA Information Department on 0901 201 5050 (calls currently charged at 50p per minute). TRANSPORT Travel arrangements All timings shown in the brochure and on your Confirmation Invoice are provisional and for your guidance only. You will be advised of final timings with your tickets and travel information, sent around 14 days before departure. Holidays by air Where your holiday includes scheduled air travel, it is in economy class. Regional flights are subject to availability and, in some cases, may be at a higher supplement than shown in the brochure. The majority of airlines now operate all nonsmoking flights. This brochure is issued on the sole responsibility of the tour operator; it is not issued on behalf of and does not commit the airlines mentioned therein or any airline whose services are used in the course of these tours. The responsibility of IATA airlines in connection with these tours is limited to the carriage of passengers and their luggage, in accordance with the conditions of carriage of the participating airlines. Please note: For flights within the UK you normally require photographic proof of identity, such as a passport or other acceptable document. Holidays by rail Where your holiday includes rail travel, it is in standard class, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are unable to provide porterage at stations and you will be required to handle your luggage when getting on/off and changing trains. Itineraries While our ocean cruises normally operate as scheduled, please note that changes to itineraries are sometimes necessary at short notice due to adverse weather conditions. Increased security measures Increased security measures are now in place in most countries and while they have been introduced to improve passenger safety, they may result in unavoidable delays. Transport to your departure point
where you can enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, read the papers, check your e-mail or simply relax and watch TV until your flight is called. For more details or to book online, please visit www.pageandmoy.com Holiday and accommodation information Every effort has been made to provide as much information as possible about your holiday, especially regarding accommodation and excursions. All the information has been carefully checked and is correct at the time of going to press. Please bear in mind, however, that from time to time certain facilities, excursions and entertainments may be altered or withdrawn due to lack of demand, weather conditions essential maintenance work or other circumstances beyond our control. Ships cabins are really hotel rooms in miniature, providing more or less the same facilities with one main difference space! Ships have space limitations so therefore tend to utilise every inch efficiently. All cabins are air-conditioned. The main difference between OUTSIDE and INSIDE cabins is that OUTSIDE cabins have natural daylight. A BED refers to a lower berth while BERTHS mean upper/lower berth combinations. AT YOUR DESTINATION Accommodation Our holiday prices are per person, based on the shared occupancy of a double or twin room. Where alternative accommodation is available, supplements are shown in the price panel or with the individual holiday details. Single cabins or rooms are available on most holidays, usually at a supplement. You should be aware that single rooms are sometimes smaller and less well-appointed than twin rooms. Three-bedded rooms are usually twin rooms with an extra bed. Your check-out time is normally between 10am and midday on the day of departure. The hotel grading systems used in this brochure are based on local ratings and these can vary quite considerably from country to country. The term hotel includes motels, inns and other equivalent establishments. Although we always endeavour to use the hotels named in the brochure, circumstances beyond our control may make it necessary to substitute an alternative hotel of an equal standard. We will advise you of any changes at the earliest opportunity. Where holidays include half or full board, meals are normally on a set menu basis, unless otherwise stated. Availability of facilities Please bear in mind that from time to time itineraries may be altered and certain facilities, including optional excursions, withdrawn due to lack of demand, weather conditions, essential maintenance work or other circumstances outside our control. Please bear in mind the following when booking your cruise: from time to time, special interest groups may be on board; on cruises featuring guest celebrities, circumstances beyond our control may make it necessary to substitute a different celebrity; a minimum number of participants are required for on-board lectures and talks to go ahead.
Special £15 return coach offer We can offer you a special return fare of just £15 per person from a network of 1,200 nationwide collection points to your departure point, using the coach services of National Express. If you would like to use this service, we recommend that you call the National Express enquiry line on 08705 808080 or view their website www.nationalexpress.com. You can check which coach times and pick-up point are convenient for you and then advise us of your requirements for National Express vouchers. Approximately six weeks before departure we will send you a National Express voucher number for you to call to book your coach journey direct with National Express who will then make your reservation and send the tickets directly to you. Your reservation guarantees you a seat on your chosen coach. Please allow at least four days for your tickets to be posted to you. If your journey takes you across the English/Scottish border, there is a supplement of £9 per person, payable directly to National Express. Door to door service If you would like the security of having a professional private hire service to pick you up from your home and drive you to and from the airport at a competitive rate simply call Voyager Travel free on 0800 783 1994 for a special Page & Moy price by quoting reference PMC1. Your smartly dressed, experienced driver will assist you with your luggage. Then you can enjoy a relaxing start to your holiday as you sit back in comfort and are driven along in a stylish, non-smoking, air-conditioned car. If you wish you can also book an in-car portable DVD player for longer journeys. Your contract will be with Voyager Travel. We do not accept any responsibility for delays or missed departures etc caused by Voyager Travels services.
Lounge Pass From £15 Get your journey off to a relaxed start by taking advantage of our executive airport lounge offer. Its available at more than 100 airports worldwide. From as little as £15 per person youll enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment
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