I have received, read and agree to the PAYMENT TERMS, TERMS & CONDITIONS, and BINDING ARBITRATION CLAUSE. I understand that Inheritance Pilgrimages, NFP, (IP), highly recommends the purchase of travel insurance, including “Cancel for Any Reason” policies, (see terms and conditions for details) and that the cancellation terms and penalties cannot be waived for any reason. If I decline to purchase travel insurance, I understand I could lose substantial prepaid monies, and that there may not be full monetary recourse for any flight cancellations or delays by the airlines. I agree to the cancellation terms and penalties.
PAYMENT TERMS: $300 deposit online due upon registration. The remainder is to be paid via check following the schedule above. Pilgrimage price including registration discount available ($249 discount available until 9/30/2023), $3,999 regular price for students. $4499 for parents & alumni and $4999 for specially invited board and donors. In order to meet deposit schedules with suppliers for this tour, IP asks for prompt payment by the scheduled dates. Please see the reservation form for the payment schedule. Late payments may result in cancellation of your reservation. IP also accepts Visa and MasterCard for payment by request with an additional 3% surcharge. Traveler agrees not to dispute any credit card charges associated with this trip.
CANCELLATION POLICY: NO REFUNDS. IF YOU WANT THE OPTION TO CANCEL YOU MUST PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND CANCEL FOR ANY REASON COVERAGE.
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PASSPORT: A valid U.S. Passport is required of all passengers. Please apply for your passport immediately as passports may take a long time to process. Make sure to have it in your possession at all times while on tour. It must be valid for 6 months following the return date of the trip or boarding or entry into the destination may be denied. Please provide IP with a copy of the inside page of your passport (showing your name and photo) at the time of reservation.
GROUP AIR: Group Air Restrictions: Due to the airlines’ reduced capacity and restrictive group reservation terms, group air reservations are often difficult to coordinate. The number of connections, length of layovers, and all conditions surrounding air travel cannot be guaranteed and may change before departure. Accordingly, if you require specific air travel needs and are not flexible concerning group air travel, you may wish to consider purchasing a Land-Only package and secure your own preferred air arrangements. Deviations: Not allowed on group air tickets. If you want to travel on different dates, you must take travel land only (see topic below) and purchase your own independent flight tickets. Group Air Seat Assignments: Please note that group seats are assigned “at the discretion of the airline”, although every effort will be made to fulfill requests, SPECIFIC SEAT ASSIGNMENTS CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED. Seat numbers will not be advised until check in at the airport. If you require specific seats, IP suggests you book the tour package as “land only” and arrange your own air. Note that 'bulkhead' and 'exit row' seats are assigned by the carrier at the airport. Group Air Mileage Credit - Reduced: It is common for carriers to give partial or no credit for group flights. It is important to give your frequent flyer number when checking in at the airport to make sure any eligible miles will be recorded. Group Air Not Upgradable: Group Air is economy class and is not upgradable to first class, business, economy plus, etc. To travel with an upgrade, you must choose "Land Only" and book independent air. (See "Land Only" topic.) Land Only: Those electing to make their own air arrangements will travel "Land Only". In this case, you must notify IP no less than 120 days before departure, be responsible for meeting the group at a specified location and time on the tour, and sign a IP Land Only Waiver. Land only passengers are responsible for arranging and the cost of transfers to and from the Tel Aviv airport. Do not purchase independent airline tickets until notified in writing that the minimum number of passengers has been met to operate the trip.
Flight Cancellations and Delays: IP will not be responsible for any loss incurred by travelers due to a canceled flight or other means of transportation. Please investigate purchasing travel insurance to cover any type of loss associated with canceled air or other transportation.
Hazardous Materials: Federal law forbids the carriage of hazardous materials aboard the aircraft, in your luggage, or on your person. A violation can result in five years imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 USD or more(49 U.S.C. 5124). Hazardous materials include explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives, and radioactive materials.
DOMESTIC AIR: If you are not joining the group leaving AMU’s campus for the Miami airport, you will need to make arrangements for your own travel to the Miami airport.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Unless otherwise notified, IP will provide you your travel information approximately 10-14 days before departure.
ITINERARY: The Itinerary as presented on the AMU Resources Webpage is tentative and represents what we are planning for you, however it is subject to confirmations from many organizations. Because of changes in local schedules, we may need to alter specified events, dates and/or venues to better fit the overall plan. The right is reserved to alter or cancel the itinerary, at IP’s sole discretion, as it may deem necessary or advisable.
GRATUITIES: Gratuities for your escort, driver and guides are included.
ROOMS: Tour prices are per person according to a room type: a “Single” room is one person in a room and a “Double” is two persons in one room. Triples are one double bed with two persons sharing the bed and one single bed. Triples are not always available and are discouraged because of cramped quarters.
LUGGAGE: Baggage is at owner’s risk throughout the tour. Checked Baggage : Fees are not included in this tour package price. Most airlines charge fees ranging from free to $75 per bag one way. If traveling with group air, the air carrier for your flight will be announced in your final travel documents and an online link provided to learn the exact charges of your carrier. (Note: The website iflybags.com may be helpful and gives sample fees for all carriers.) Checked baggage is limited to one bag per person. There can be no exceptions. For most airlines, the one checked bag is limited to 50 pounds and 62 inches (length + width + height). If these specifications are exceeded, excess charges may be collected by the airline at the airport. Do not lock baggage you intend to check in at the airport. Please confirm these specifications when you receive your final travel documents, as they can and do change. Carry On Luggage: You may also bring a small carry-on bag that will fit under an airline seat and on the small parcel racks of the motor coach, which average about 8 inches high by 18 inches deep. It is best if your carry-on bag is soft sided, as the parcel racks on the motor coaches are small. Currently, travelers are allowed to transport only small amounts of liquids, gels, lotions, aerosols or similar items on their person or in their carry-on luggage. Details will be in your final travel documents and at TSA.gov.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Travelers must be medically and physically fit for this tour. This tour requires significant walking, as motor coaches are not permitted to pick up and drop off in front of major attractions. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for motorized scooters, walkers, and canes. Any special medical conditions or equipment must be advised in writing, for evaluation of feasibility, at the time of making your reservation. Should any special assistance be required, traveler agrees to bring a companion capable and willing to assist traveler.
CHILDREN UNDER 18: For a minor under the age of 18 to travel out of the United States without both parents or legal guardians, a notarized affidavit from the non-travelling parent(s) or guardian(s) must be obtained and presented upon departure and return to the United States.
STATE DEPARTMENT & OTHER AGENCIES: From time to time the State Department (www.state.gov) and the Center for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov) and other government agencies and departments issue travel advisories or warnings for one or more of the destinations that you may be visiting on tour. We encourage you to contact these agencies directly to obtain the most current information. IP cannot change the cancellation terms or conditions based on the issuance of any such warning or advisory or the occurrence of any terror, health or other incident in one or more of the places this tour is scheduled to visit. All cancellation penalties remain in full force and effect.
PHOTOGRAPHY: IP may take photographs or film of its trips and trip participants, and participant grants IP express permission to do so and for IP to use such for promotional or commercial use without payment of any fee or royalties.
UNUSED SERVICES: There is no right to a refund for any unused services including airline tickets.
CHANGES: Changes in any of the terms and conditions can be made only in writing signed by an officer of IP.
PARTICIPATION: IP reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any participant on any of its tours if, in its sole discretion, it deems accepting or retaining any such participant as being detrimental to the tour. In the event any participant is removed from a trip, IP’s only obligation is to refund to that person that portion of the payment allocable to unused services.
BINDING ARBITRATION: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating in any way to these Terms and Conditions or any other information relating in any way to the trip, or to the trip itself, shall be settled solely and exclusively by binding arbitration in Dekalb, IL, in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association then existent. Substantive (but not procedural) Illinois law shall apply in any such arbitration. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formation of this contract. Including but not limited to any claim that all or any part of this contract is void or voidable.
