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We are pleased that you have chosen Judy & Maria’s Travel, Inc. to assist you with your travel arrangements. It is our goal to make your vacation and business travel as pleasant as possible so that we can count on your continued patronage.

Passengers of all ages returning to the U.S. by air from any international destination require a valid passport.  A state issued birth certificate with government issued photo I.D. is NO LONGER acceptable.  All passengers 18 and over traveling within the United States or to any U.S. territory (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) require only a valid government-issued photo ID.  For US citizens traveling to Barbados, a passport valid for 6 months after the day of arrival is required.  For U.S. citizens traveling Costa Rica, a passport valid for 30 days after the day of arrival is required.  For details on how to obtain a passport, contact your local courthouse or post office.      If you were born in the United States and need to obtain a birth certificate, please contact: www.vitalcheck.com

If you are not a U.S. citizen, contact the embassy of the country to which you are traveling to be advised of proper proof of citizenship. We regret that we cannot sell travel to unaccompanied miners under 18.  Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in denied boarding.

Customs   
U.S. Customs currently imposed an $800 limit per person ($1200 for U.S. Virgin Islands) on the value of goods you can bring into the country duty-free from most countries.  The amount does vary depending on the particular country to which you travel.  Also, you are restricted from bringing certain types of goods (e.g. fresh fruits, vegetables) back into the U.S. 

Getting Married and Honeymooning in Resort
If you plan to get married in your resort destination, be sure to check with the local tourist office and consulate of the country in which you are getting married for legal documents that may be required.  Honeymoon packages require you to supply a valid marriage certificate.

Special Requests
Judy and Maria’s Travel, Inc. will provide the services for your vacation package as described by APPLE Vacations.  If you would prefer special arrangements other than those described, such as adjoining rooms or rooms on a lower floor, special meals or specific assistance needed, we will be glad to pass on your special request to the appropriate vendor on your behalf.  However, since these requests lie outside our contracts with supplier APPLE Vacations, Judy and Maria’s Travel, Inc. cannot guarantee special requests unless otherwise stated.

Credit Cards and Travelers Checks
MasterCard, Visa and American express cards are accepted in most destinations.  Most local banks and hotels provide a currency exchange. 

Nights in Your Hotel
The “Nights in Hotel” listed on your confirmation travel voucher indicates the number of nights that your room has been reserved for you.  If your return flight departs late evening, it is normal for your hotel to require that you check out of your room at midday.  In these cases, a room MAY be made available for storing hand baggage and for changing prior to departure.  However, this is at the discretion of the hotel.

Dining Dress Code
Although casual dress is the standard by day, many resorts have dress code requirements for dinner.  In many cases “casual yet elegant” dress is suggested for women.  Men are required to wear long pants (excluding jeans), proper footwear and shirts with collars.  Many gourmet restaurants may require men to wear a jacket. 

Items Not Included
Unless specified, wines, liquors, meals, sightseeing and excursions are not included in the price of your vacation.  Passport and visa fees, port and embarkation fees, laundry, telephone calls, other items and services of a personal nature, tips to airport baggage handlers are NOT included in the price of your vacation.  Departure / immigration taxes, passenger facility charges, September 11 Security Fee and any applicable fuel surcharge are not included and will be invoiced and collected with final payment.  In some instances, departure taxes or tourist card fees are payable at the airport on your day of departure or arrival.

Caribbean Only (Items not included)
Tourist Cards for the Dominican Republic must be purchased at your destination  airport upon arrival.  Airport / hotel transfers are not included in Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe or the Turks & Caicos Islands.  Hotel gratuities and levy are not included in Bermuda.  Energy Surcharges are not included in Nassau and at some resorts in Aruba.

Valuables and Personal Items
Valuables and other personal items are your responsibility.  Most hotels offer safety deposit box facilities.  You may want to deposit cash, traveler’s checks, passports, jewelry and other valuables for security.  Do not pack cash, medication, jewelry, cameras, film, important documents or fragile items in your checked luggage.

 Baggage Allowance
On most airlines, each person (except infants under age two that have not purchased a seat) is allowed two bags at 50 lbs. each with some exceptions.  All persons should check with their airline for specifics.  Carry-on luggage is limited to one bag per person and must be small enough to fit beneath the seat in front of you.  PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT EXCESS/OVERSIZED BAGGAGE MAY BE DENIED AT CHECK-IN.  If accepted, there will be additional charges.  Anyone attempting to check-in excess baggage should arrive at the ticket counter a minimum of 2 hours prior to departure (3 hours for Mexicana Airlines), or risk being denied boarding.  Lap children under age two do not receive a separate baggage allowance.  Judy and Maria’s Travel, Inc. accepts no liability for loss or damage to luggage, although maximum care will be taken to ensure safe handling. 

Airlines
Judy and Maria’s Travel, Inc. has made arrangements for international air transportation to your vacation destination via APPLE Vacations and certified air carriers duly filed under D.O.T. regulations or with scheduled carriers.  Judy and Maria’s Travel, Inc. and APPLE Vacations reserve the right to substitute alternate aircraft if necessary.

Traveling with Children
Infants under two years of age throughout the duration of their vacation fly and stay free, but must sit on adult’s lap and do not receive a separate baggage allowance.  Please note that some scheduled airlines may charge infants for air-related taxes and some countries do not charge infant departure taxes.  Any such charges by independent suppliers or governments are the responsibility of the client.  Restrictions may apply to “Kids Stay, Play and Eat FREE” programs and most hotels require that children must be accompanied by full-paying adults and pay airfare.  Policies may vary by individual hotels.  Hotels may check the passports of children at check-in to verify they qualify for any discounted child room rate. 

Handicapped Services and Facilities
Should you desire any special service or equipment to assist with a disability, please inform us in advance so we can advise the air carrier (services available vary by carrier).  Although we will do our best to assist you, Judy and Maria’s Travel, Inc. does not guarantee the availability of wheelchairs at any airport.  Wheelchair accessibly rooms may be requested but cannot be guaranteed.  Standards may vary from property to property and country to country and are not within the control of Judy and Maria’s Travel, Inc. 

Safety Tips for Travelers
Traveling to destinations, domestic or foreign, is rewarding. Tourists must be aware, however, that potential problems and risks to your personal safety could exist anywhere.  Please use the same personal safety precautions and common sense on your vacation that you would at home.  For example, apply sunscreen, don’t swim along, avoid display of cash, be especially careful of low railings on hotel balconies, avoid venturing out alone, beware of dark places and isolated areas. .  just as you would at home.  You may also wish to review the travel information on the State Department’s website as www.travel.stage.gov .

Website Accuracy
We check and re-check prices and facts about the vacations we offer to ensure accuracy at the time of booking.  Sometimes, however, you may find that prices have been changed or features we describe may become unavailable.  Whenever possible, we will inform you about such changes.  However, all prices and descriptions on the website are subject to change without notice.  Some hotel room photographs on the websites do not depict the standard room category.  Judy and Maria’s Travel is not responsible for errors and omissions.

Customer Comments
Should you have a complaint while on vacation, please notify the APPLE Vacations Representative in resort who will make every effort to help you.  If the matter cannot be settled on the spot, you must write and forward a letter to Judy and Maria’s Travel, Inc. within 28 days of the completion of your vacation.  Your letter will be forwarded to the APPLE Vacations Consumer Care Department.  The few complaints we receive are normally resolved by amicable settlement.  We reserve the right to give any compensation in the form of vacation certificates, cash, or credit card credit. 

 Document Delivery Address:  Documents will be forwarded approximately 7 to 14 days prior to departure.