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LUGGAGE TAGS:
Approximately one week prior to departure you will receive a letter listing departure times, pickup points, luggage tags, seating assignment on the bus and hotel telephone numbers. Luggage tags are coded for hotel use and do not reflect your assigned seat number.
LUGGAGE:
One piece of luggage for each person, weighing not more than 40 pounds, is included in the tour cost. A second piece of luggage, not weighing more than 40 pounds, will be handled at the cost of $5.00 per day. WE MUST ENFORCE THE LUGGAGE WEIGHT, AS OUR DRIVERS CANNOT HANDLE BAGS OVER 40 LBS. PLEASE BRING AND PAY FOR A SECOND BAG IF YOUR BAG IS OVER 40 LBS. BAGS WILL BE WEIGHED THIS YEAR, ANY BAG OVER THE WEIGHT LIMIT WILL BE CHARGED $5.00 PER DAY EXTRA. In addition, a small piece of hand luggage may be carried on the coach and will be your responsibility for the entire trip. This carry-on piece must be small enough (8” x 16” x 20”) to fit in the overhead bin. Soft sided will fit better in this bin. Although every effort is made to handle luggage as carefully as possible, we cannot assume liability nor accept claim for loss or damage of luggage due to breakage, theft, hotel, or carrier handling. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO EXAMINE ALL CARRY-ON LUGGAGE AND BAGS. DUE TO STAFFING ISSUES AT SOME HOTELS, BAGGAGE HANDLING MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE. Bear this in mind when packing, you may need to handle your luggage at times yourself. Luggage with wheels would be helpful.
SEATING:
You determine the location of your seat for the first day of the trip based on when your deposit is made. Seats are assigned in accordance with the order deposits are received, and are rotated each traveling day on multi-day trips. (NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE TO THIS RULE.) On single day tours seats are not rotated, and assignment is made by order of full payment.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:
Absolutely no alcoholic beverages or tobacco on the motor coach. This includes all types of vaping.
FRAGRANCES:
We request that you refrain from using heavy perfumes/colognes as many people are allergic. Our trip could be delayed by an allergic reaction.
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TRIP PROTECTION:
Low-cost Trip Protection is available and is recommended for all tours. Especially, for tours of a longer duration, day tours which include a theatre ticket or in case of emergencies. This protection could prevent a costly cancellation fee. The cost is $14.00 per person/per day for multi-day trips and $10.00 per person/per day for day trips. A complete refund of the cost of the tour will be made up to 48 hours before departure. To cancel a tour, a telephone call must be received in our office by this deadline. In the case of a Monday or Tuesday departure, the cancellation must be received in our office before 5 p.m. the Friday before the tour departs. If you desire coverage, which includes trip interruption, baggage claims, cost of returning home during the tour, last- minute cancellation, etc., we can advise you where you can purchase this type of insurance. THE TRIP PROTECTION MUST BE PURCHASED AT LEAST 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE DATE.
REFUNDS: ON MULTI-DAY TOURS:
A telephone cancellation must be reconfirmed in writing. A complete refund will be made of deposits up to 60 days prior to departure. If a double reservation is made, and if for any reason, one of these people cancels, the single rate would apply to the person remaining on the trip. The same would be true of a triple changing for any reason to a double. From 60 days until 29 days before departure a $25.00 charge per person will be made plus any deposits for meals, lodging, and attractions made by McCarter Coach & Tour that cannot be recovered by McCarter Coach and Tour. There will be no refunds on cancellations with less than 29 days prior to the trip departure. It is assumed that all portions of the tour will be used by each individual. There can be no refunds for unused sightseeing or missed attractions or meals. All included items are listed at the end of each trip description. Tour protection information will be sent to you on receipt of your deposit on multi- day tours. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY!
REFUNDS: ON ONE DAY TOURS:
On one day tours complete refunds will be made up to one month prior to departure. Less than one month to two weeks prior, we will refund monies we cannot recover, such as tickets, attractions, etc. Less than two weeks there can be no refund.
CLOTHING:
The wise traveler travels light. Wear clothing suited to the climate of your destination. A light sweater may be a clever idea for use on the air-conditioned
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