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In accordance with the E.C.Directive 90/314/EC all passengers booking with Jewels Tours Ltd are fully protected for the initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all monies paid to us, including repatriation arising from cancellation or curtailment of your travel arrangements due to insolvency of Jewels Tours Ltd. A certificate detailing this cover will be given to each passengers evidence of cover. Please ensure that you have been given the appropriate certificate's) at the time of booking.
Ring 01474 334434 and our friendly staff will be pleased to reserve the holiday of your choice. The deposit and insurance can be paid credit/debit card (*charges apply), or a cheque can be sent within 7 days of booking. The confirmation of your booking will be sent to you. Or call into our shop at 56 New Road, Gravesend, Kent DA110AD .
The final payment should be paid by the date stated on your booking confirmation form, balance is not paid on time we reserve the right to cancel your holiday and retain your deposit. A REMINDER WILL ONLY BE SENT IF THE BALANCE IS NOT PAID BY THE DUE DATE. The cost of your holiday is not guaranteed against any increase resulting from government action, including an increase in VAT, additional bonding, devaluation of the pound sterling or increased fuel charges.
If after a confirmation of booking has been issued you wish to change your holiday to another destination we will do our utmost to make the changes and you will be asked to pay an administration charge of £15.00 per booking, and any further costs we incur in making this alteration. You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made, in particular once your balance becomes due. Please note, if you want to transfer to a different holiday you must cancel & transfer at the same time, you cannot cancel your booking and transfer the deposit at a later date. It is not possible to transfer any holiday more than once and the money paid cannot be transferred to paying off a balance of another holiday. If you wish to make a significant alteration after you have paid the balance (eg; change of departure date or destination) this will be treated as a cancellation and will be subject to our cancellation charges.
Sometimes it may be necessary at short notice to make changes to an itinerary, a hotel or a coach etc. If a hotel change is involved we will endeavor to offer you a similar standard hotel and keep you informed of any changes. Occasionally we may be forced to alter timings, routes, coach, itineraries or hotels, if this is necessary then any inconvenience will be kept toa minimum. Some changes caused by reason of war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, technical problems to transport, closure or congestion of airports or ports ,cancellations or changes of schedules by our carriers and similar events beyond our control.
We advise that all passengers take out travel insurance cover at the time of booking. For your protection and peace of mind, we can arranged special cover with Towergate Chapman Stevens Limited which is underwritten by Axa Insurance UK plc, London, EC3N 1RE. Jewels Tours are authorized and regulated by Financial Services Authority (f Should you already have adequate cover please advise us of the policy details at the time of booking. Demands and Needs Statement. This travel insurance policy will suit the Demands and Needs of an individual, or group (where applicable) who have no excluded pre-existing medical conditions, are travelling to countries included within the policy terms and who wish to insure themselves against the financial impact of specified unforeseen circumstances/events relating to or occurring during the trip. Full details of these circumstances/events, levels of cover and terms and conditions can be found in the policy booklet.
IMPORTANT - You may already possess alternative insurance(s) for some or all of the features and benefits provided by this product; it is your responsibility to investigate this. We will not provide you with advice about the suitability of this product for your individual needs; we will however be happy to provide you with factual information to aid you in making your own informed buying decision.
Jewels Tours are an Appointed Representative of ITC Compliance Limited who are authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority
If you cancel your holiday IT MUST be confirmed to us in writing. Your cancellation will take effect from the date when we receive written confirmation of your cancellation. A reduction on room occupancy may increase the charges for any remaining passengers by the application of supplements for low occupancy of rooms. Period before departure which written cancellation is received by Jewels Tours, More than 28 days loss of deposit. Less than 28 days 100% of total cost. NOTE: If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of the holiday insurance we advise you to take out at the time of booking, you may be able to reclaim these charges. Insurance claims in respect of cancellations should be submitted as quickly as possible and in any event within 14 days of the date of notification of cancellation to Jewels Tours Ltd.
In certain circumstances we may have to cancel your holiday, for example, our tours have minimum passenger requirements, and if this should occur we will return to you all the money you have paid to us or offer you a suitable alternative. We will not however, cancel your holiday during the 4 weeks immediately prior to the departure date unless: (a) You have not paid your holiday in full (b) Your holiday is influenced by events beyond our control such as war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, industrial action, natural disasters, fire, epidemics, bad weather, technical problems to transport, the closure of airports or ports, terrorist activities, hotel ceases trading, Governmental action or General Election or similar events beyond our control. If we have to cancel your holiday at any time we are liable for any monies you may have paid to us at the time of the cancellation.
Your Holiday price includes all coach travel, hotel accommodation and meals as specified in the holiday description contained in this brochure. Unless specifically indicated in the holiday description, entrance fees, guide fees, city guided tours and optional excursions are not included. Some hotels may make a small additional charge for tea or coffee served after lunch or dinner. All prices and supplements quoted are per person per holiday.
Every effort has been made to ensure that all details enclosed are correct at the time of going to print. The brochure is merely a guide for you to make your holiday choice and we cannot accept responsibility for changes that may occur.
Jewels Tours Ltd reserve the unconditional right to refuse a booking or terminate a passengers holiday in the event of unreasonable conduct which in our opinion is likely to cause distress, damage or annoyance to other customers, employees, property or any third party. This includes passengers who fail to advise us of any disability or special needs as outlined in the 'Special Needs' section below. If you are prevented from traveling as a result of such termination, our responsibility for your holiday there upon ceases. Full cancellation charges will apply and we will be under no obligation whatsoever for any refund, compensation or loss you may occur.
It is your responsibility to advise our staff if you have a disability at the time of booking and any special requests you may have eg; low floor, walk-in shower etc, although cannot be guaranteed we will try to accommodate you. We will of course advise you if we think the holiday you have chosen may not be suitable. Please note we will take fold up wheelchairs and walking aids provided this has been requested at the time of booking as we only have limited space, so please book early to reserve the space. Electric Wheelchairs &Scooters will be allowed provided they are lightweight and can be folded up Please speak to our staff regarding this. PLEASE NOTE If we have not been advised of wheelchairs, walking aids etc, or they have not been booked we have the right to refuse to carry them.
Please note that some tours can be demanding with several hotels being used. Please read the itinerary carefully before deciding on our holiday to make sure the holiday will be suitable for you. If you are unsure about booking, please contact our office and we will do our best to advise you and help you make your decision.
It is common practice in European Hotels that you will not be offered a choice of menu. However, if you have any dietary requirements you must inform us at the time of booking.
It is unlikely that you will have tea/coffee making facilities in European Hotels. Most UK Hotels will have this facility.
As you are aware, it is illegal to smoke in public places in the UK and Ireland, although it is permitted in some Hotel bedrooms. Please request this at the time of booking, this facility cannot be guaranteed as it varies for each Hotel. Also please note that
from 2008, some European Hotels are bringing in the No Smoking Law.
We serve a wide range of Hot & Cold drinks on board our coach. We also have a few snacks on board. We do not allow any Hot Food, Ice Cream or Chewing Gum on board, but you are welcome to eat sandwiches etc. We try to make a comfort stop every 2-21/2 hrs and we always stop for lunch.
Due to Health & Safety and space available, we only allow one medium case 26 x 19 x 9 per person, or one large case between two (which must not weigh more than 20kg). If an overnight stop is involved, you will need to pack an overnight bag which should be a small hold-all or a very small case, which will be put in the hold with the main luggage. Please note main luggage will not be unloaded until we reach the final Hotel, so you must make sure any medication etc, is packed in your overnight bag. In addition to this, one small piece of hand luggage is allowed on the coach.
We reserve the right to alter, without notice, routes, seating plans and itineraries on any tour arranged by Jewels Tours Ltd
When you have paid the balance we will forward to you all the necessary documents/labels/pick up information. You will receive coach holiday information approx. 14 days before departure. Certain documents such as theatre tickets will be retained by us and given to you on departure.
For all continental holidays you will require a full 10 year British Citizen Passport. We cannot accept responsibility if passengers are not in possession of the correct travel documents and no refunds can be given to those unable to complete their journey for this reason. The E111 has been changed to the EHIC European Health Insurance Card, please make sure you are in possession of one when traveling abroad
Our departure point is on the Overcliffe, outside the top entrance of ASDA in Gravesend, Hempstead Valley Gillingham,. & Dartford You are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct departure point at the correct time. We cannot be held liable for any loss or expense suffered by clients because of the late arrival at any departure point. As a precaution we would strongly advise all clients to arrive at their departure point at least 10 minutes prior to the departure of their tour.
Full and half day excursions not included in the holiday cost. These excursions can be arranged by our courier who will be able to advise the costs. These charges may depend on the number of passengers and appropriate admission fees where applicable.
All the amenities described in this brochure will normally be available for the enjoyment of our customers. However, some amenities (lifts, swimming pools etc) may occasionally require servicing or cleaning and therefore we cannot guarantee that they will always be available
Any ratings shown are the official ratings of the country concerned, and may differ from normal British standards. Please note in some European countries, 'twin beds' can be two separate mattresses in a double frame with single duvets.
Requests for particular seats on the coach can be made when booking and these will remain your seats throughout the tour, but allocations are made on a first come first served basis so early booking is advisable. We reserve the right to change your seat and allocate you a different one for operational reasons, but this will happen very rarely. On single bookings we reserve the right to alter your seating to maximize the seating available, this also will happen very rarely. We accept no liability in the event of any such change.
Single rooms get booked very quickly, and we would suggest that if you are traveling alone you should book early to avoid disappointment. AS EACH HOTEL ONLY OFFERS A LIMITED NUMBER OF SINGLE ROOMS, WE WOULD ASK THAT WHERE IT IS POSSIBLE TO SHARE A TWIN ROOM WITH A FRIEND YOU ARE TRAVELLING WITH, THAT YOU SHOW CONSIDERATION TO THE SINGLE TRAVELLER BY DOING SO. Some hotels make a single supplement charge which we must pass on to you. The payment of a single room supplement does not imply that any room allocated will be anything other than a single room. Please note that once our allocation of non supplemented rooms have been used up we may be able to obtain further allocation which may carry supplements that may be chargeable.
If you have any special requests, eg, low floor bedroom, non smoking rooms, special diet etc, THEY MUST BE MADE WHEN BOOKING. These requests are usually fulfilled, BUT THEY ARE ONLY REQUESTS AND CANNOT BE GUARANTEED and we cannot accept a booking conditional on such a request being met. Requests made direct to hotels will not be considered and all requests must be on signed booking form.
We trust that you will enjoy your holiday with us but if there is any reason for you not to be satisfied please inform, in the first instance the supplier of this service and then the courier who will do their utmost to resolve the problem immediately. Failing this you must notify us in writing within fourteen days after you return so that we can investigate the matter. We plan our tours to the last detail but cannot be responsible for wars, strikes, mechanical breakdowns, flight delays, accidents, traffic delays or acts of god. Like all other operators we cannot also accept responsibility for any loss, injury, damage or inconvenience caused by the above. Occasionally we may be forced to alter timings, routes, itineraries or hotels, if this is necessary then any inconvenience will be kept to a minimum.
In some foreign countries, standards of infrastructure, safety & hygiene may be lower than those to which we are accustomed in the UK. You should therefore exercise greater care for your own protection.
Every effort has been made to ensure that all details enclosed are correct at the time of going to print. The brochure is merely a guide for you to make your holiday choice and we cannot accept responsibility for changes that may occur.
Records are held on computer to enable us to offer the best possible service to our customers. Information is held only to send you details of forthcoming holidays or inform you of any changes affecting your booking. We do not pass names & addresses on to third parties without your permission.
Gratuities to our drivers/couriers are not included in the cost of the holiday. Any donations should reflect on the service you have been given by our representative. We also recommend that gratuities should be made on an individual basis rather than a group collection. Check with your courier regarding gratuities for hotel staff as each hotel has its own system.
It is a legal requirement that everybody must wear a seat belt in the UK and Europe. If you refuse to wear a seat belt or you forget to use it, you will not be covered by the Company's Insurance and any fines incurred will have to be paid by yourselves.
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