Section 5 – Cancellations/Changes by the Client
- A) The Client may cancel their booking/reservation at any time and for any reason, provided they notify the Company in writing or via email. Cancellations made within 24 hours of booking/reserving will be entitled to a full monetary refund, minus all processing fees. After 24 hours of booking/reserving, the refund policy in Section 8A will apply.
- B) Payments made towards a booking/reservation are non-transferable and cannot be reallocated to a different booking/reservation or to another person. Once a payment is made for a specific vacation, it is considered non-transferable and cannot be used for any other purpose or by any other individual.
- C) The Client may request any changes or amendments to their booking/reservation, provided they notify the Company in writing or via email. If the Client requests any changes to their booking/reservation after it has been made, a $100 rebooking fee payable to the Company will apply. The $100 rebooking fee will apply to each rebooking made. The $100 fee must be paid prior to rebooking. Furthermore, any additional expenses for such changes are the sole responsibility of the Client, and must be paid prior to rebooking. Changes, amendments, and rebookings are subject to availability and pricing.
Section 6 – Cancellations/Changes by the Company
- A) Occasionally, it may be deemed necessary to make changes to the Client’s booking/reservation, and the Company reserves the right to do so at any time. The Client will be notified of any changes in writing or by email at the earliest convenience.
- B) If a minor change to the Client’s booking/vacation is necessary, the Company reserves the right to do so without any liability or compensation to the Client. Minor changes include but are not limited to minimal changes to the departure/arrival times, changes to the type of
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aircraft used, comparable restaurant, accommodation and/or activity changes.
- C) If a major change to the Client’s booking/reservation is necessary, and it is beyond the Company’s control, the Client may choose to (1) accept the new arrangements or (2) cancel the vacation. Major changes include but are not limited to cancellations or changes to the departure/arrival airport, changes to the departure/arrival time by more than 24 hours, and downgrades in accommodation standards. If the Client chooses to accept the change of arrangements, any additional expenses are the sole responsibility of the Client. If the Client chooses to cancel the booking/reservation, the cancellation policy in Section 8A will apply.
- E) If the Client fails to pay for their booking/reservation in full 30 days prior to the departure date, the Company reserves the right to cancel the booking/reservation without compensation to the Client. All monies paid, including the deposit, will be forfeited and the cancellation policy in Section 8A will apply.
- F) If the Client becomes delinquent in their monthly installments by more than two months, the Company reserves the right to cancel the booking/reservation in full. Subsequently, the cancellation policy in Section 8A will apply.
- D) The Company reserves the right to cancel the Client’s booking/reservation at any time before the date of departure, even after a Confirmation Letter has been sent. If the Client’s booking/reservation is canceled by the Company, the Company will issue a full refund including the deposit.
- G) For Group Tours, the Company reserves the right to dismiss any Client as a member of the Group Tour at any time, if in their opinion, the Client could endanger the health, safety and/or enjoyment of themselves or others. If the Client is dismissed from the Group Tour, all reservations from the date of incident onwards will be forfeited without compensation.
Section 7 – Cancellations/Changes by the Vendor/Supplier
- A) If a Vendor/Supplier cancels any part of the Client’s vacation, the Company can not be held liable. The Company highly recommends that the Client purchases travel insurance to ensure protection against unforeseen circumstances.
- B) If the Vendor/Supplier cancels any part of the Client’s booking/reservation, the Company may either (1) replace and rebook a comparable good/service or (2) issue a
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refund based on the Vendor/Supplier’s refund policy. Rebookings are contingent upon the Vendor/Supplier’s refund policy, as well as, the price and availability of the new booking/reservation. Refunds are also contingent upon the Vendor/Supplier’s cancellation/refund policy and are subject to their terms and conditions. The Company reserves the right to levy any additional fees or cancellation charges, in addition to those imposed by the Vendor/Supplier.
Section 8 – Refund Policy
- A) The following refund policy applies to cancellations made by the Client. All $250 deposits are non-refundable. For bookings/reservations paid with a 50% deposit or in full, a $250 non-refundable fee will apply per adult. Any remaining balance owed to the Client will be issued as a J&J Travel credit, redeemable on any future bookings. Bookings/reservations canceled within 24 hours of booking will receive a full refund, minus any processing fees, as outlined in Section 5A.
- 0-30 days prior to departure = $250 deposit + 100% of funds paid forfeited ● 30-60 days prior to departure = $250 deposit + 75% of funds paid forfeited ● 61+ days prior to departure = $250 deposit + 50% of funds paid forfeited
- B) The following refund policy applies to cancellations made directly by the Company. The following refund policy does not apply to cancellations made by the Company due to Client fault or negligence as outlined in Section 6C, 6E and 6F.
- All funds, including the deposit, will be refunded back to the Client’s original form of payment.
- Refunds will be issued back to the Client by the Company within 3 business days of notifying the Client of cancellation. The time it takes for the refund to reflect back to the Client is contingent upon their banking institution.
- C) The following refund policy applies to cancellations made by the Vendor/Supplier.
- Refunds will be contingent upon the Vendor/Supplier’s refund policy and are subject to their terms and conditions. Any funds sent back to the Company will be refunded back to the Client’s original form of payment.
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- The Company reserves the right to levy any additional processing fees, in addition to any fees imposed by the Vendor/Supplier.
- Refunds will be issued back to the Client by the Company within 3 business days of notifying the Client of cancellation. The time it takes for the refund to reflect back to the Client is contingent upon their banking institution.
Section 9 – Travel Insurance
- A) The Company highly recommends that all Clients purchase travel insurance to protect their travel plans. The Company can not be held liable for any mishaps. The Company has partnered with Allianz to offer travel insurance for all Clients. If the Client does not purchase travel insurance via Allianz or another provider, and they need to cancel their booking/reservation, the refund policy in Section 8A will apply without exception. Any funds owed to the Client will be issued as a J&J travel credit for any future travels.
Section 10 – Group Tours
- A) Solo Clients who request and pay for a double occupancy package will be matched with another solo traveler. If no roommate is available, the Client may either (1) upgrade their package to single occupancy or (2) cancel their booking/reservation and receive a full refund minus the $250 non-refundable deposit. If the Client chooses to upgrade their package, the Client is solely responsible for all additional costs.
- B) Group Tour packages with flights include round-trip airfare from JFK in New York. The Company may, at their discretion, use a comparable international airport. The Company reserves the right to use any international airport, based on budget and availability. The Client is responsible for their own transportation to/from the departing airport. Clients may also upgrade their package to include departure/arrival from their residential city. If a Client chooses to upgrade their flight, the Client is solely responsible for all additional costs. Flights may or may not include luggage. Each airline has its own luggage policy for flights. If luggage is not included, the Client is solely responsible for any additional costs.
- C) Prior to the start of the Group Tour, the Client must sign a Release of Liability and Waiver Form, as well as a Photo Release Form. These forms are mandatory for participation in the Group Tour. Failure to sign or comply will result in immediate
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termination of participation in the Group Tour, and all monies and reservations will be forfeited without compensation.
- D) The Client is responsible for their personal belongings and luggage. The Company can not be held liable for any loss, damage, or delay to the Client’s personal belongings.
- E) The Company reserves the right to dismiss any Client as a member of the Group Tour at any time if, in their opinion, that Client could endanger the health, safety and/or enjoyment of themselves or others. If a Client is dismissed from the Group Tour, any and all reservations from the date of incident onward, will be forfeited without compensation. Any dispute that may arise during the tour will be governed by local laws, and all parties involved shall submit to the jurisdiction of local courts.
- F) The Company prohibits smoking in any vehicle, accommodation, or activity/excursion arranged, operated, and/or provided by the Company and its Vendors/Suppliers. Failure to comply may result in termination of the Client’s participation in the Group Tour. If a Client is dismissed from the tour, all reservations from the date of the incident onward will be forfeited without compensation
Section 11 – Coupons, Promotions & Special Offers
- A) The Company reserves the right to activate or deactivate any coupons, promotions, or special offers at any time.
- B) Coupons, promotions, and special offers can not be redeemed or used in conjunction with any other offer. This includes but is not limited to (1) discounted group tours, (2) flash sales, and (3) early bird specials. One coupon, promotion or special offer per booking/reservation, unless otherwise specified.
- C) Coupons, promotions, and special offers are only applicable to adults and full priced packages; children are excluded from these offers.
- D) Any travel credit issued from the Company is valid for two years from the date of issue.
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Section 12 – Data Protection Act
- A) The Company respects the privacy and sensitive information of the Client and complies with all data protection regulations. At times, it may be necessary for the Company to ask the Client for personal information (i.e. passport details, date of birth, address, etc.) to complete the Client’s bookings. Personal information provided by the Client will only be used for the purpose of processing bookings and will not be shared or sold to third parties without the Client’s consent. In some cases, Vendors/Suppliers may request the Client’s personal information for booking purposes, in which case the Company reserves the right to provide this information to complete the Client’s booking.
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