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HOLIDAY INFORMATION
accessing the latest Travel Advice on www.fco.gov.uk, alternatively e-mail traveladvicepublicenquiries@fco.gov.uk or telephone the Foreign Office Travel Advice Unit on 0845 850 2829. correct documentation may be refused carriage by the airline or entry into any country. Where entry is refused, fines or other financial penalty will be imposed on or by the airline and the passenger(s) concerned will be required to immediately return to their country of departure. Any passenger who travels without the required passport/visa/other documentation is solely responsible for and must immediately pay all fines, surcharges, other financial penalty, costs (including the cost of their immediate return flight) and any other sums of any description which are incurred or imposed by the airline or incurred by ourselves. This will be the case regardless of whether the lack of correct documentation is spotted at the departure airport. We can accept no liability in this situation and no compensation, expenses, refund or other sum will be paid. Children: are required to have their own passport. Validity: A valid passport is essential when you travel abroad. Although your passport has been issued for 10 years (5 years for children) you should note that some overseas countries have an immigration requirement for a passport to remain valid for a minimum period after the date of entry to that country (typically 6 months). If your passport is in its final year of validity, you are advised to check the requirements of the destination before you make your final travel plans. Names: At the time of booking please ensure you supply your first name and surname, (as they appear on your passport) as both of these must be stated on your flight ticket. This will reduce confusion and delays at check-in, especially when travelling to the USA. It is anticipated that customers could face more queries and delays as more countries introduce Advance Passenger Information systems. You may not be able to travel and insurance may be invalid if the name on your passport and travel documents dont match. If, after booking a holiday but before travelling, any member of your party changes their name, e.g. as a result of getting married, we must be notified immediately so that we can make the necessary changes to your holiday documentation.
WEATHER HAZARDS
Sun: The sun should be treated with respect the more so the closer you get to the tropics, and especially in the winter, when your skins completely unprepared. Make sure you take enough sun lotion with you it can be hard to find locally use it, and go easy on the sunbathing, particularly in the first few days. Watch out for signs of burning, heat exhaustion or sunstroke (reddening skin, sleepy, dizziness, headaches) and make sure you drink lots of (non-alcoholic) fluids to avoid dehydration. Weather & Natural Disasters: Destinations featured in this brochure may be affected by weather patterns such as tropical storms, monsoons, hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons, flooding and also seismic activity causing earthquakes and tidal waves. An example of which is the hurricane season, which affects the Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico and is generally considered to be between June and November. This is just one example and different weather patterns occur at different times of the year, their impact on destinations can and does vary. Its not possible for us to publish detailed information on weather patterns for each destination in our brochure, and weather advice can frequently change, we recommend you check the latest FCO Travel Advice for your destination. Visit www.fco.gov.uk/travel for information. When a storm or natural disaster occurs, travel and accommodation arrangements may be significantly disrupted. It is extremely difficult to predict with accuracy the actual path, duration or effect severe weather patterns and seismic activity may have and the effects of actual or threatened bad weather and natural disasters are beyond our control (please refer to our booking conditions, section "Circumstances Beyond Our Control" for details of our responsibility to you in these circumstances). If a storm or natural disaster is forecast to affect one of our destinations, we work with local and international authorities, our Health and Safety/resort teams and local agents to try to minimise disruption and keep you well informed. It may be that an evacuation of your resort, or a delay or cancellation of your flight to or from the resort may be necessary. In the event of changes to your holiday due to actual or threatened bad weather, we are not able to offer any compensation. Climate Information: In some of our resort pages in our brochures, we include general climate information. Where this is shown this is usually based on information from the Met Office for a major city or airport in the area, but this can be some distance from specific cities and resorts we feature. The information is subject to change and you should monitor the latest local and international weather updates issued by the Met Office and available on their website: www.metoffice.gov.uk
USA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
British passport holders traveling to the USA (or via the USA) are required to have either individual machine-readable passports or biometric passports. (If you need to check your passport we recommend you contact the UK Passport Office). Families will be required to obtain individual passports for each traveller including all children. If you have a machine readable or Biometric passport you should be able to qualify for travel (of up to 90 days) without a visa, under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP). That is, provided no one in your party has ever been arrested (even if not convicted), or if suffering from a serious communicable disease (visit: www.usembassy.org.uk for details of all restrictions). For passengers with a passport issued prior to 1998, or holding a non-British Passport, or, if you are unsure whether you qualify for travel under the VWP please consult the Identity & Passport Service or US Embassy. Advanced Passenger Information System (APIS): If you are travelling to the USA, please note that Tour Operators and Airlines are required to provide details of the full address of your destination accommodation and country of residence to the US authorities. This is in addition to the Visa Waiver form. Please contact us for further details to ensure your entry to the USA is not delayed or refused.
DISABLED TRAVELLERS
The majority of overseas accommodation, overseas transport (including transfers) and other holiday services provided overseas are not equipped to cater for the needs of many disabled holidaymakers. Furthermore the natural terrain and the layout of some resorts can sometimes make life difficult for wheelchair users. It is therefore important, if you have any disability, that the appropriate enquiries are made about the suitability of particular accommodation, resorts, transport and services, and that you are fully satisfied you have made the correct choice before you book and confirm your holiday. Please note: if special arrangements need to be made for you an extra charge may have to be levied, this may be the case either before you go or when you arrive in resort. We cannot be held responsible if you fail to tell us about special needs/requirements that will affect your holiday experience and this means we will not compensate you. For customers who require support or advice prior to booking, please contact the Special Needs Team on 0800 107 3409. This is a dedicated telephone line for special needs enquiries and we are unable to transfer calls to other departments.
PORTUGAL
A minor under the age of 18 travelling to Portugal must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or carry a letter of authorisation to travel from a parent or guardian. The letter should name the adult responsible for the minor during his/her stay. For the latest advice visit www.fco.gov.uk or contact the Portuguese Embassy.
HOW TO CONTACT THE PASSPORT SERVICE
General passport enquiries should be directed to the Identity and Passport Service. Please visit their website: www.ips.gov.uk or telephone: 0870 521 0410. Apply early: If you need to apply for a passport or renew an expired passport, you should do so well in advance of travel and at least four weeks before. (If you are 16 or over and have never had a passport in your own name, you should apply for one at least six weeks before your holiday. The UK passport service has to confirm your identity before issuing your first passport and will ask you to attend an interview in order to protect your identity). Visit www.ips.gov.uk
PASSPORTS & VISAS
The following information applies to British Citizens holding a UK passport issued in the UK. Non-British Citizen passport holders or British Citizens holding a UK Passport issued abroad should contact the appropriate consulate or embassy for clarification. Please note, both passport and visa regulations can change and you should therefore check with your travel agent or the relevant embassy well in advance of travel. It can often take some time to obtain a visa, so you are advised to apply in plenty of time. Your responsibility: It is the responsibility of passengers to ensure they have valid, acceptable passports and any required visa or any other documentation for the travel they are to undertake - you must be able to meet the entry requirements for both your final destinations and any stop-off points en-route. Passengers without the
COUNTRY VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR BRITISH PASSPORT HOLDERS
CURRENCY & MONEY
We recommend that you carry the bulk of your spending money in a secure form such as Travellers Cheques or the Cashpassport. Don't forget its handy to have local currency for when you first arrive. Major credit and debit cards are accepted in most locations but charges vary and are often not transparent so please check with your card issuer before you travel.
ARRIVAL TAX DEPARTURE TAX TOURIST BOARD/ EMBASSY
PASSPORT VALIDITY
Cyprus Turkey
No £10 sterling per person for entry visa. Visa valid for 90 day stay or less. (Scottish band notes and Irish punts are not accepted)
10 year passport valid for 3 months beyond stay 6 months beyond period of stay
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020 7569 8800 020 7629 7771
NB. tax rates can change without prior notice, we reserve the right to pass on any increases in local taxes which occur after publication of this brochrue (see also Your Holiday Price section.
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