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CONFIRMATION OF ARRANGEMENTS Revised: September 19, 2012
Group Southwestern University Choir
Director:
Dr. Kenny Sheppard
Departure Date
March 8, 2013
Itinerary
Friday, March 8, 2013 Saturday, March 9, 2013 Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Friday, March 15, 2013
Depart Austin for Italy Arrive Venice Transfer to Mestre Transfer to Rome Depart for US
Tour Price University Choir Members Faculty and Friends
Base Price: $2,920 Includes Travel Insurance plus Air taxes and surcharges: $450 (subject to change) Base Price: $2,795 plus Air taxes and surcharges: $450 (subject to change
Individual Performances:
Mar 10: Mar 11: Mar 13: Mar 14:
Concert at Chiesa degli Scalzi (tbc) Sing Mass at St Mark’s Basilica Concert at Chiesa S. Andrea della Valle (tbc) Sing Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica
For the individual performances to be confirmed, the following is required: - Repertoire (tentative) with composer/arranger and duration times - Director’s Biography - Group’s Biography - Picture of Director - Picture of Ensemble
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Inclusions in Tour Price
Roundtrip airfare from Austin, economy class Private motor coach throughout with driver Three star accommodations, based on double occupancy Breakfast and dinner daily Professional tour escort per coach throughout tour All scheduled sightseeing and entrance fees Performance arrangements and promotion including venue, provision of digital piano if no acoustic piano at venue, conductor’s music stand. Group tips
Additional to Tour Price: Optional
Travel Insurance: $125 Single Room Supplement: $530 Rental of musical instruments and percussion or other equipment for performances Meals other than specified in the itinerary Personal expenses, e.g. drinks, laundry, phone calls
Payment
Prior to each payment date, a statement will be submitted to the Director. Payment will be by one check. It is the group’s responsibility to pay by the due date specified in the payment schedule irrespective of whether a statement is received.
Payment Schedule University Choir Members Current Students University Choir Members Fall Semester Students
February 13, 2012 April 7, 2012 May 27, 2012 July 22, 2012 September 27, 2012 May 27, 2012 June 27, 2012 July 22, 2012 August 27, 2012 September 27, 2012
$500 per passenger $750 per passenger $750 per passenger $750 per passenger
Balance of Account as per invoice/statement
$500 per passenger $750 per passenger $750 per passenger $750 per passenger
Balance of Account as per invoice/statement
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Faculty and Friends February 6, 2012 March 31, 2012 May 20, 2012 July 15, 2012 September 20, 2012
$500 per passenger $750 per passenger $750 per passenger $750 per passenger
Balance of Account as per invoice/statement
The total of the amounts due at the time of joining must
be paid by those joining after the first payment date.
Exchange Rate All prices are projected for 2013 and are subject to change. They are based on an exchange rate of $1USD = 0.72 EUR. Adjustments may be made if the exchange rate varies more than 5% on November 9, 2012.
Group Numbers
The services specified are based on a minimum of 40 paying passengers. If this quota is not reached, the price of the tour may be increased proportionately.
Airline Tickets Air Surcharges and Taxes
KI will issue airline tickets after the final payment is received and no later than February 7, 2013. Individuals showing a balance due on their account will not be issued an airline ticket therefore will be subject to flight availability and airfare increases. Actual air taxes and surcharges will be invoiced at time of ticketing, between 90 and 30 days prior to departure. The estimate of air surcharges and taxes listed above will be included on invoices. The actual amount will be known at the time airline tickets are issued. This may require collection of a further payment after final payments.
Complimentary Positions
The tour price is based on 1 free position for every 20 passengers purchasing the full package, including air, (i.e. the 21st, 42nd, 63rd, etc.). Those receiving a free position must still pay air surcharges and taxes and travel insurance if they wish to take it. Note: Land Only travelers do not count towards complimentary positions.
Group Tips Basic group tips are included; however please feel free to give additional tips for exceptional service.
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Cancellation
The following cancellation charges will apply if anyone cancels their tour (the insurance premium is not refundable): 50% of funds paid by the passenger will be refunded from the receipt of the first payment through September 19, 2012. No refunds after September 19, 2012 or if the account is in arrears at the time of cancellation
Substitution
Substitutions are encouraged so that cancellation fees can be avoided. The only additional cost for a substitute is the insurance premium, when an insurance package has been purchased, as these payments cannot be transferred. Substitution payments must be received by KI before a refund to the original passenger is made. Substitutions must be made no later than December 9, 2012 or charges will apply.
Terms and Conditions
The full terms and conditions for the tour program which govern the relationship between Kingsway International, LLC and the group, except as amended above, are appended. Receipt of the first payment constitutes full acceptance of the terms and conditions.
The parties confirm that this document accurately sets out the arrangements for the agreed tour. Note that the agreement applies unless KI is advised to the contrary in writing, even if a signed copy is not received. KINGSWAY INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Michael A Clohesy Chief Executive September 19, 2012
GROUP: Southwestern University Choir Name _________ Signature _________ Title _________ Date _________
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KingswayInternational,LLC,aColoradolimitedliabilitycompany,hereinafterreferredtoas“KI”,acceptsreservationssubjecttotheseTerms&Conditions.ThefirstpaymentconstitutesacceptanceofallpartsofthePackageDetailsandtheTermsandConditionslistedbelow.
PAYMENTSThefollowingpaymentschedulewillapplyperperson.Paymentsaretobemadeaccordingtothisschedule,irrespectiveofwhetherKIissuesaninvoiceorstatement
Payment Due Date to University
$500 February6,2012
$750 March31,2012
$750 May20,2012
$750 July15,2012
Fullandfinalpayment September20,2012
No order will be processed without a first payment and reservation is not guaranteed ifpaymentsarenotmadebytheduedate.Shouldanypaymentbeinarrearsmorethanonepaymentperiodandnopaymentarrangemententeredinto,KIreservestherighttocancelapassenger’sparticipationinthetourandtoholdallpaymentsmadetodate.Shouldafinalpaymentnotbereceivedontime,KIreservestherighttonotissueanairlineticket,tocancelapassenger’sparticipationinthetourandtoholdallpaymentsmadetodate.
Applicationsmaybesubmittedaftertheduedateforthefirstpaymentand,subjecttoflight,coachandhotelavailability,willbeaccepted.Suchapplicationsmustbeaccompaniedbyapaymentequaltotheamountduebythedateoftheapplication.Shouldthatamountnotbereceived,thepassengerwillbedeemedtobeinarrearsandtheaboveconditionswillapply.
FORM OF PAYMENTKIacceptspaymentbycreditcard:(Visa,MastercardandDiscover–paymentincursafeeof2%)andAmericanExpress(paymentincursafeeof4%)orbycheck.ChecksshouldbemadepayabletoKIconcerts:checksattractnochargeexcept inthecaseofadishonoredcheckinwhichcaseafeeof$75isapplicable.
TOUR PRICESAlltourpricesquotedforlandarrangementshereinarebasedonthenumbersoutlinedinthePackageDetailsandforeignexchangeratesineffectatthetimeofpublicationandaresubjecttochange.TheexchangerateatthistimeisassetoutinthePackageDetails.Adjustmentswillbemadewhentheexchangeratevariesmorethan5%at120dayspriortodeparture.
NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICEThoseitemslistedinExclusionsinthePackageDetailsaswellasexcessbaggagecharges,laundry, valet service, food not included on the regular hotel menu, after-meals tea andcoffee,alcoholicbeveragesorotherexpensesofapersonalnatureoranyother itemsnotspecifiedontheitineraryarenotincludedinthetourprice.
GROUP SIZEThepricespecifiedisbasedonthepassengernumbersoutlinedinthePackageDetails.Ifthisquotaisnotreached,thepriceofthetourmaybeincreasedproportionately.
ITINERARY VARIATIONKIiscommittedtocontinuallyimprovingitineraryfeatureswheneverrealisticimprovementsarepossible. If unforeseencircumstancesbeyondourcontrolnecessitate,we reserve therighttovaryitinerariesand/ordestinationsandtosubstitutehotelsifcircumstanceswarrant.Venues,repertoireandperformancesmaybeadjustedormodified,withfinalarrangementscontingentuponthenumberofperformanceparticipants.
TERMS and CONDITIONS
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KingswayInternational,LLC,aColoradolimitedliabilitycompany,hereinafterreferredtoas“KI”,acceptsreservationssubjecttotheseTerms&Conditions.ThefirstpaymentconstitutesacceptanceofallpartsofthePackageDetailsandtheTermsandConditionslistedbelow.
PAYMENTSThefollowingpaymentschedulewillapplyperperson.Paymentsaretobemadeaccordingtothisschedule,irrespectiveofwhetherKIissuesaninvoiceorstatement
Payment Due Date to University
$500 May20,2012
$750 June20,2012
$750 July15,2012
$750 August20,2012
Fullandfinalpayment September20,2012
No order will be processed without a first payment and reservation is not guaranteed ifpaymentsarenotmadebytheduedate.Shouldanypaymentbeinarrearsmorethanonepaymentperiodandnopaymentarrangemententeredinto,KIreservestherighttocancelapassenger’sparticipationinthetourandtoholdallpaymentsmadetodate.Shouldafinalpaymentnotbereceivedontime,KIreservestherighttonotissueanairlineticket,tocancelapassenger’sparticipationinthetourandtoholdallpaymentsmadetodate.
Applicationsmaybesubmittedaftertheduedateforthefirstpaymentand,subjecttoflight,coachandhotelavailability,willbeaccepted.Suchapplicationsmustbeaccompaniedbyapaymentequaltotheamountduebythedateoftheapplication.Shouldthatamountnotbereceived,thepassengerwillbedeemedtobeinarrearsandtheaboveconditionswillapply.
FORM OF PAYMENTKIacceptspaymentbycreditcard:(Visa,MastercardandDiscover–paymentincursafeeof2%)andAmericanExpress(paymentincursafeeof4%)orbycheck.ChecksshouldbemadepayabletoKIconcerts:checksattractnochargeexcept inthecaseofadishonoredcheckinwhichcaseafeeof$75isapplicable.
TOUR PRICESAlltourpricesquotedforlandarrangementshereinarebasedonthenumbersoutlinedinthePackageDetailsandforeignexchangeratesineffectatthetimeofpublicationandaresubjecttochange.TheexchangerateatthistimeisassetoutinthePackageDetails.Adjustmentswillbemadewhentheexchangeratevariesmorethan5%at120dayspriortodeparture.
NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICEThoseitemslistedinExclusionsinthePackageDetailsaswellasexcessbaggagecharges,laundry, valet service, food not included on the regular hotel menu, after-meals tea andcoffee,alcoholicbeveragesorotherexpensesofapersonalnatureoranyother itemsnotspecifiedontheitineraryarenotincludedinthetourprice.
GROUP SIZEThepricespecifiedisbasedonthepassengernumbersoutlinedinthePackageDetails.Ifthisquotaisnotreached,thepriceofthetourmaybeincreasedproportionately.
ITINERARY VARIATIONKIiscommittedtocontinuallyimprovingitineraryfeatureswheneverrealisticimprovementsarepossible. If unforeseencircumstancesbeyondourcontrolnecessitate,we reserve therighttovaryitinerariesand/ordestinationsandtosubstitutehotelsifcircumstanceswarrant.Venues,repertoireandperformancesmaybeadjustedormodified,withfinalarrangementscontingentuponthenumberofperformanceparticipants.
TERMS and CONDITIONS
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AIR TRANSPORTATIONAirTransportationisinEconomyClassonairlinesdeterminedbyKIthatareIATA(InternationalAirTransportationAssociation)andARC(AirlinesReportingCorporation)membercarriers.
AIR TAXES AND SURCHARGESAirtaxesandsurchargesincludeairport,governmentagencyandsecurityfeesaswellasfuelsurcharges.Theactualairlinetaxesandsurchargesaredeterminedbytheairlinesatthetimetheairlineticketsareissued.
AIR DEVIATIONThosewishingtodeviatefromtheairarrangementsmadeforthegrouphavetwooptions:
1.Tomaketheirownflightarrangements(‘LandOnly’):thosewishingtotakethisoptionwillneedtomakealltheirownflightarrangements,includingsectorsbyairwithinthetour.Anypersonchoosingthe‘landonly’optionmustarrangetheirowngroundtransportationtoandfromtheairports.Ifthe‘landonly’optionisselectedaftertheinitialfull-tourreservationhasbeenmade,a$175changefeeupto120dayspriortodeparturewillapply.Anyonechangingtoa‘landonly’optionlessthan120dayspriortodeparturewillbesubjecttoa$1,000change fee.Thosechoosinga ‘landonly’packagewillnotcount towards thegroup’scomplimentarypositions.
2.Mostairlineswillpermitsomemembersofthegrouptodeviateonthereturn.Thespecificconditionsapplicabletothegroup’stourwillbeadvisedoncetheflightsareconfirmed.Adeviationfeeof$350plusanyapplicableadditionalairfarewillbecharged.Noapplicationswillbereceivedafter120dayspriortodeparture.
CANCELLATIONSThefollowingcancellationchargeswillapplyifanypassengercancelstheirtour(theinsurancepremium,whetherincludedinthetourpriceorpaidseparately,isnotrefundable).
50%offundspaidbythepassengerwillberefundedfromreceiptofthefirstpaymentuntilthedatepriortotheduedateforthefinalpaymentNofundswillberefundedtothepassengeraftertheduedateforthefinalpaymentorifanypaymentsareinarrearsatthedateofcancellation
Shouldworldconditionsaffectthestagingofthetour,theU.S.StateDepartmentbanstraveltothecountriesincludedintheitineraryorshouldKIdeterminethatthesafetyofitsclientsisotherwisebetterserved,KIreservestherighttoofferacomparableprogramatanalternatedestination. Should this offer not be accepted by each passenger within 10 days of theoffering,thecancellationpenaltiesoutlinedabovewillapply.Allcancellationsmustbemadeinwritingandsentbymail,faxore-mailtoKI.
SUBSTITUTIONSKIrecognizesthatcircumstancesoccurwhereitmaybenecessarytocancelparticipationinthisprogram.Substitutionsareencouragedsothatcancellationfeescanbeavoided.Theonlyadditionalcostforasubstituteistheinsurancepremium,whereaninsurancepackagehasbeenpurchased,asthesepaymentscannotbetransferred.KImustbenotifiedofsubstitutionatthetimeofcancellation.Substitutiondeposits/paymentsmustbereceivedbyKIbeforearefundtotheoriginalpassengerismade.Substitutionsmustbemadenolaterthan90dayspriortotravelorchargeswillapply.ThisclausedoesnotapplyifKIhascanceledaperson’sparticipationinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthesetermsandconditions.
TRAVEL INSURANCEThose purchasing travel insurance will enter into a relationship with Trip Mate Inc., theinsuranceproviderwhosecoverageKIoffers.Informationonthepolicycanbefoundatwww.tripmate.com/wpF390V,includinginformationaboutthecancelforanyreasonpolicyandthewaiverofpre-existingmedicalconditions if thenon-refundablepremium is receivedbyKIwithin7daysoftheinitialpayment.
PASSPORTSEverytourmembermusthaveavalidpassportthatwillbeineffectforatleastthreemonthsafterthedateofconclusionofthetour.KImustreceiveacopyofthepassportnolaterthan120dayspriortodeparture.
TERMS and CONDITIONS
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TERMS and CONDITIONS
VISAS: U.S. CITIZENSU.S.citizensdonotrequireavisatoentermostcountriesinEuropeprovidedtheirstayisnolongerthan90days.SomeEasternEuropecountries,mostnotablytheRussianFederation,dorequireCanadiancitizenstohaveanentryvisa.
VISAS: NON-U.S. CITIZENSCitizensofallothercountriesmustconsultwiththeEmbassyorConsulateofeachcountrytobevisitedtodeterminewhatformofvisaisneeded.Itistheirresponsibilitytoobtainthevisa
HEALTH REQUIREMENTSKIrefersyoutotheU.S.CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention(the“CDC”)inAtlantaforthelatesthealthandvaccinationrequirements.TheTravelersHealthHotlineis(877)3948747andthewebsiteis:www.cdc.gov/travel.
FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAM MEMBERSKIwillpassfrequentflyerprograminformationtotheairlinesifsuchinformationisreceivednolaterthan60dayspriortotravel.Itistheindividualtraveler’sresponsibilitytoensuretheairlineinsertsthisinformationintotheirbooking.Manyairlinesdonotprovidemileageaccrualforgrouptravel.Travelersshouldcheckwiththeirfrequentflyercarriertodetermineiftheyqualifyforanymileageaccrual.KIisunabletoprovideticketcopiesafterdeparture.
ARBITRATIONAnydisputes shall be resolvedbybinding arbitration in theCounty of El Paso,ColoradothroughtheAmericanArbitrationAssociation.
RESPONSIBILITYThe responsibility of KI is strictly limited. KI acts only as agents for transportationcompanies,hotels,andotherpublicservicesandit istheexpressconditionthatweshallnotbecome liable fordelays, losses,oraccidents incurredbysaidpersonsoroperatorstopassengersandbaggagefromwhatsoevercause.KIalsoreservestherighttochangetherouting,hotels,and/orsightseeingandanyserviceoffered,should localconditions inouropinionwarrant; theextracost, if any,mustbepaidby thepassengers.The right isreservedtorefuseanypersononthistour.Theairlinesandothertransportationcompaniesconcernedarenottobeheldresponsibleforanyactoromissionoreventduringthetimepassengersarenotonboardtheirplanesorconveyances.Thispassage contract in use by thecarriersconcernedwhenissuedshallconstitutethesolecontractbetweentheairlinesorothercarriersandthepurchasersofthetourand/orpassengers.Alladditionalexpensescausedbywar,landslides,strikes,weatherdelays,illnessoraccidentsaretheresponsibilityofthepassengers.ByutilizingtheservicesofKI,thetourmemberagreesthatthemaximumliability forKI is thepriceof the tourand that theexclusive venue for all claims,actionsor proceedings against KI of whatsoever nature arising out of this contract shall be theCountyofElPaso,Colorado,andsuchclaims,actions,orproceedingsshallbedeterminedaccordingtolawsandjurisdictionoftheStateofColorado.
VARIATIONS TO TERMS AND CONDITIONSAnyvariationsoradditions to theseTermsandConditionswillonlybevalid ifprovided inwritingbyanOfficerofKI.