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ReservationsReservations are currently accepted by mail only. Clicking on the RESERVATION FORM link below will show you the Reservation Form using Adobe Acrobat software. If you do not currently have Adobe Acrobat, click HERE for a free download. Please print the form, complete it with your information, and mail it in with a $500 deposit per person. Personal checks accepted. For further information regarding payment policies, please continue reading below.
Policies, Terms, and ConditionsDeposit and Registration: To reserve space, a deposit of $500 per person is required along with a fully completed application. No reservation will be made until application is completed and signed and deposit has been received. Reservations made within 30 days of the departure date are subject to a $50 late registration fee. Full Payment: Payment in full is required 60 days before departure date. If a booking is made within 60 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking. If payment is received less than 21 days prior to departure, please include $50 late fee. Accepted forms of payment are: personal check, bank check, certified check, travelers check and money orders. In order to speed the processing of deposits and final payments, the following information must be clearly stated: Indication of whether this payment is a deposit or full payment, the departure date (shown clearly on the check), telephone number, full name and address (No P.O. boxes) as they appear on the passport. Traveler's insurance will be automatically billed for all passengers unless it is declined at the time of reservation or in writing by the participant. In case of computer or human billing error, we reserve the right to re-invoice participants with corrected billing. Passports, Visas and Travel Documents: Valid U.S. passports are required for U.S. citizens for travel. If you do not have a valid passport, please contact your closest passport office. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after return date. U.S. or Canadian citizens do not need to obtain visas for most countries Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours services. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please consult the country of travel's consulate. When and if visa is required it is passenger's responsibility to obtain one. Cancellations due to lack of appropriate travel documents will incur usual penalties. Final Documents: Final documents are issued only upon receipt of final payment and within 3 weeks of departure. Upon receipt of your documents you are responsible to check your itinerary, spelling of your name, dates, times and other important information to insure their validity. Should your final documents have any errors it is the passenger's responsibility to contact Queen of Peace Travel or 206 Tours immediately. Documents are not guaranteed if final payment is not received on time. Baggage: It is much easier to travel light. You should be able to carry and lift your packed suitcase/s by yourself. Each tour participant
is advised to bring one suitcase and one small carry-on bag (8" x 14" x 22"). Effective Nov 1, 2006 airlines new baggage regulations will change to the
following:
Land Only: Transfers are NOT included in Land Only costs. From time to time, a tour may be cancelled due to non-materialization. If you chose to purchase a Land Only package and arrange your own domestic or international flight independently of us, be advised that Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours are not responsible for domestic or international flights or transfers of any kind. Booked or purchased items outside of Queen of Peace Travel and/or 206 Tours are the sole responsibility of the client. Transfers and Accommodations: Our program includes group round-trip transfers. Pilgrims or passengers who did not purchase "all-inclusive tour" or who purchased land only package and are arriving or leaving independently must transfer at their own expense. Expenses incurred for transfers due to lateness of flights are at the expense of the passenger and may be claimed for reimbursement from the airlines. No smoking is allowed on motor coaches. Hotel accommodations and/or accommodations while in Medjugorje are based on twin-bedded or triple rooms. Single rooms are available for a supplemental charge. Occasionally, when we travel through Frankfurt, the Croatia Airline schedule doesn't coincide with Lufthansa. In this case, an over night stay is required in Frankfurt; this is not included in the tour price. A double room is $75 per night, a single room is $121. Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours reserves the right to substitute similar category hotels without prior notice. In some hotels triple accommodation is possible; however, no reduction in cost is available for triple rooms. A limited number of single rooms (approximately 10% of the total number of participants in a group) are available on a request basis only, at an additional price listed for each tour. If a passenger is traveling with out a companion, Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours will do its best to find a same-sex roommate. If Queen of Peace Travel or 206 Tours is unable to assign a roommate, and it's 45 days prior to departure, the passenger will be solely responsible for the costs of the single supplement for the tour. Cancellations resulting from lack of a roommate will incur the usual penalties. Single Rooms and Supplement: A limited number of single rooms are available (on request basis only) at the supplement price. If passengers are traveling alone and wish to have Queen of Peace Travel or 206 Tours assign a roommate, we will do our best. However, if a roommate is not available, it is the passenger's responsibility to pay the additional costs of a single room. Meals: The trip includes two meals per day: breakfast and dinner which are served at your hotel, local restaurant, or private homes. When traveling outside of Medjugorje, beverages are not included with dinners. In case you chose not to have a meal, there is no refund for unused meals. Meals are not included if your travels are delayed or interrupted. Although we cannot guarantee, we will try and accommodate each special meal request on flights as well as at hotels. Please advise of such a request at the time of booking. We cannot guarantee that special meal/diet requests can be met. Not Included: Lunches (except where noted), drinks with dinners, tips to guides and host family servers and drivers and insurance. Airport taxes ($200 - $450), based on departure city and government increases which are subject to change until tickets are issued (airport taxes include Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and Immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; Agricultural tax, security fees, and other airport related taxes), portage at airports, excess baggage fees and passport or visa fees are not included. Items of a personal nature, such as telephone calls, minibar, laundry, food, beverages or alcohol not included and not on regular d-hote menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); room service and optional activities are not included. Travel and cancellation insurance (optional $129 - $240) is available upon request and is strongly recommended. For details on the Travel Insurance, please click here Health: Queen of Peace Travel is not responsible for the health or well-being of its tour members. Anyone with medical problems must
check with his/her doctor before traveling. Wheelchairs are not available in Medjugorje; motor coaches do not have wheelchair lifts. There are no
facilities in the village at this time for individuals with disabilities.You must report any disability requiring special attention to Queen of Peace
Travel or 206 Tours at the time of registration for any tour. We make every effort to accommodate disabled passengers by reserving wheelchair
assistance for them at airports and handicap accessible rooms where available; however, we cannot guarantee and are not responsible for any denial of
services by carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. Be aware that all tours are operated outside the U.S. where the Americans with
Disabilities Act is not applicable and facilities for disabled individuals are limited. Most transportation services, including the touring motor coaches,
are not equipped with wheelchair ramps or lifts. We regret that we cannot provide individual assistance to any tour participant for walking, dining, while
in their room, on flight, getting on and off motor coaches and other vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion(s) must
accompany travelers who need special assistance. It is the passenger's responsibility to arrange for such assistance prior to making their reservations.
Motorized scooters are unsuitable and impossible to accommodate. Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours is not responsible for any medical
condition that occurs prior to, during or after the tour. Additionally, airlines are not able to guarantee or provide assistance for disabled travelers
including special seating. Young Travelers: Travelers who are less than 18 years old on the departure date must be accompanied by an adult. Due to heightened security, many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a child will be traveling with adults other than the parents or with only one parent, it is recommended that a notarized letter be written by the parents or non-traveling parent granting authorization to travel including the dates of travel. We also suggest that you contact the appropriate consulate and airlines because they may have additional requirements. For the purposes of Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours, an infant is defined as anyone who is under the age of 24 months for the entire duration of their trip. A child is defined as any one between the ages of 24 months and 11 years for the entire duration of their trip. Responsibility Clause: Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours, which supplies Queen of Peace Travel with the travel tickets and provides other arrangements, act as tour operators. Nives Jelich of Queen of Peace Travel is a travel agent for 206 Tours. The suppliers providing transportation, sightseeing arrangements and hotel accommodations for the tour program are independent contractors and are not agents or employees of 206 Tours. All coupons, receipts, and tickets issued are subject to the terms and conditions specified by suppliers. By utilizing the service of the suppliers, you agree that Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours are not liable for any change in flight or itinerary schedule, strikes, delay, acts of governments, fires, riots, theft, pilferage, epidemics, quarantine, medical or customs regulations, accident, loss, injury or damage to you or those traveling with you in connection with any accommodations, transportation or any other services. Additionally, Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours are not liable for accident, loss, injury or damage resulting directly or indirectly from any occurrences or conditions beyond its control. This includes defects in vehicles, breakdown in equipment, thefts, delay or cancellation of or changes in itinerary for any act, omission, or event during the time you are on board the aircraft. Neither 206 Tours, Queen Of Peace Travel nor agents of the airlines concerned are to be held responsible for the late arrival of passengers at airports or resort due to inclement weather, nor are they to be held liable for payment or any other refund for transfers or unused hotel accommodations or meals occasioned by such late arrivals at the hotels holding rooms as confirmed itineraries. Passengers must bear all such losses or expenses. To guard against unforeseen health or other circumstances, we recommend you purchase our optional Travel Insurance. Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours is not responsible for circumstances beyond its control. In circumstances where trip cancellations resulting from the inability for trip to depart as scheduled, such as cancellations due to acts of war and/or terrorism, war, God or nature takes place, Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours is not liable for restitution. Price Guarantee: Due to exchange rates and published airfare changes, we can only guarantee prices when and if the trip is paid in full. Rates shown on website are based on double or triple occupancy. All prices are shown in U.S. Dollars and are calculated on currency rates and fares in existence on December 27, 2006. Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours reserves the right to alter prices at any time prior to departure and without prior notice if circumstances so warrant. Any devaluation or revaluation of currencies may effect published price. Airport Taxes, Security Fees and Fuel Charges: Airport taxes are collected at the time of final payment and paid to the airlines on your behalf at the time of ticketing. Airport taxes are not included in your trip costs as they are subject to change until tickets are issued 3 -4 weeks prior to your departure day. Airport taxes are usually $200 - $450, based on departure city and government increases which are subject to change until tickets are issued (airport taxes include Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and Immigration; International Air Transportation tax; Agricultural tax; security fees, and other airport related taxes). Please note that unless an airline ticket has been paid for and issued, airport taxes are subject to change. Cancellations and Refunds:
Once a partial/ deposit or full payment has been made, cancellations will only be accepted in writing. Cancellation terms will be applied based on the date
that the written cancellation is received. In addition to a $200* per person administration fee, the following charges apply if
a cancellation is made before departure (per person of total tour price):
Additionally, once tickets are issued (approximately 4 -6 weeks prior to departure) the ticket value is non-refundable. Requests for a refund must be in writing (mail, fax or e-mail). Phone calls cannot be used as a form of cancellation. It is the individual’s responsibility to confirm 206 Tours' receipt of cancellations regardless of their form. Refunds will be issued within 30 to 60 days of receipt and pending return of airline tickets and receipt of written notice of cancellation. No refund or cancellation fees will be waived due to death or sickness. We strongly recommend travel insurance which will cover the above fees. Travel insurance is non-refundable. Additionally, once tickets are issued (approximately 4-6 weeks prior to departure) the ticket value is non-refundable. No change of names or substitutions are permitted. Returned checks are subject to an administrative fee of $30. If full payment is not received, as per date stated in letter indicating final balance due, you wil be charged a $50 late payment charge. * At times, for special trips such as canonization, beatification, World Youth Day, etc. your deposit of $400 will be non-refundable in lieu of the $200.00 administration fee. Please carefully read all itineraries, cost information, and additional conditions listed for non-brochure (aka special) tours. Revisions: Revisions of set itinerary, travel changes or cancellation of reservation will result in an administration charge of $100. You may deviate and design your own optional post-tour air at $75 per deviation, plus any additional costs associated with services included in the pre/post tour. There will be a $25 fee per person in addition to possible other charges per revision. Revision fee/s will not be waived for medical reasons. There will also be an administration fee of $100 per person. For changes in itinerary after confirmation is made, there will be a $100 fee per person per change (that is in addition to possible other charges per revision once the pre/post tour package has been confirmed by Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours. Once issued, airline tickets are non-refundable. Airlines do not allow change of names or substitutions. Insurance: Queen of Peace Travels and 206 Tours strongly suggests the purchase of Traveler's Insurance. Travel and cancellation insurance is available upon request and is strongly recommended upon placement of reservation. For tours priced between $1,000 - $1,500, please include a separate check for $129. For all other tour packages, please contact Queen of Peace Travel for insurance premium rates. For details regarding insurance coverage, please click here If you do not have internet access, Queen of Peace Travel and/or 206 Tours is happy to provide a copy of the description of coverage brochure provided by Travel Guard upon your request. We strongly recommend reviewing insurance coverage details and the description of coverage brochure prior to the purchase of the insurance. Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours is not liable for the policies, decisions, procedures, etc of any insurance company. It is the sole responsibility of the passenger to request a brochure, if internet access is not possible, and review the insurance coverage. Policies and restrictions imposed by the insurance company are not limited to that which is stated in the brochure. Traveler's Insurance purchased through Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours will only cover the services, expenses and arrangements arranged by 206 Tours. For additional clarifications, restrictions, regulations, etc., please contact the insurance company directly. Upon purchasing the traveler's insurance you accept all Terms & Conditions as per Travel Guard. Travel Guard Insurance offers a waiver of pre-existing conditions if insurance is purchased at the time of deposit (please review the complete description of coverage for complete details). Traveler's insurance can not be purchased after your trip is paid in full. Travel Guard Traveler's Insurance is available through Queen of Peace Travels and 206 Tours. Travel Insurance premiums are non-refundable. Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours will automatically bill all passengers for traveler's insurance unless it is declined at the time of reservation or in writing by the participant. Airline Clause: The airlines are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board. Air
transportation is in economy class on IATA-approved carriers. Ticketing must be completed no later than 14 days prior to departure. Fares are based on
levels in effect at the time of printing and prices and schedules are subject to change without notice. Seat Assignment: Random seats are assigned for all group participants. If you would like to secure a specific seat, or sit with a travel companion, please advise us of such request at the time of booking. We will make an effort to accommodate you, however we cannot guarantee. If you must have a specific seat, we recommend you be at the airport at least three hours prior to departure and arrange the seat assignment with your airline's gate agent. Bulkhead and exit row seating can never be requested prior to the day of departure. Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours can NEVER guarantee any specific seats. Seats are at the sole discretion of the airline and are pending availability, pending aircraft and seat map changes. Queen of Peace Travel reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the tour prior to departure and decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour if his/her actions impose upon or disturb the other members of the tour. The right is also reserved to amend the itinerary should it be found necessary for the benefit of the members of the group or for other reasons. Queen of Peace Travel, 206 Tours and suppliers contracted for services reserve the right to refuse to accept or retain any person whose behavior is deemed likely to affect the smooth operations of a tour, or adversely affect the enjoyment of safety of other passengers. Queen of Peace Travel, 206 Tours its agents and suppliers shall be under no liability to any such person for refund, compensation, repatriation or any other matters arising. Schedules and fares are subject to change without notice. All rates are based on a minimum of 20 persons traveling together from New York and will change should the minimum not be met. Prices are based on airfares in effect at the time of printing and are subject to change. Safety: Please be aware that during your participation on tours operated by Queen of Peace Travel and/or 206 Tours, certain risks
and dangers may arise beyond our control including, but not limited to, the hazards of traveling in undeveloped areas; travel by boat, train, automobile,
aircraft or other means of transportation; the forces of nature, political unrest and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid
evacuation or medical facilities. Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours does not have liability regarding provisions of medical care or the
adequacy of any care that may be rendered. Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours are not responsible for compensation for cities/sites omitted
from the itinerary due to circumstances beyond its control.
Service Inquiries After the Trip: If, upon returning from your trip, you wish to inquire about any services provided, please ensure that all correspondence is received by Queen of Peace Travel or 206 Tours within 45 days of the tour completion date. This will enable us to make a timely investigation. Tour Cancellation by Operator: Be clearly advised that from time to time a tour departure may be cancelled due to lack of participation. In such case, the operator's sole responsibility is to provide a full refund. Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours is not responsible and does not assume responsibility for any additional costs or any fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not made through Queen of Peace Travel or 206 Tours. Cancellations due to state travel advisories and/or state travel warnings, Acts of War, War, Terrorism, Acts of God, Natural Disaster or any other circumstances outside the control of Queen of Peace Travel or 206 Tours, are not the fault of Queen of Peace Travel or 206 Tours. Great effort will be made to accommodate traveler to another trip or to revise the itinerary. However, cancellation for any of these reasons will not be eligible for refund.
If you have any questions, send us an email at NivesJ@QueenofPeaceTravel.com or call us at (308)-765-0706. Queen of Peace Travel and 206 Tours are not responsible for any typographical errors or printer's errors, including errors in trip cost.
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