LAS VEGAS & CARIBBEAN $2999 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE USA PUERTO RICO ST MAARTEN US VIRGIN ISLANDS BAHAMAS THE OFFER Viva Las Vegas! This city will set your soul on fire and then some. Combined with the chill of the Caribbean, this 13 day fly, cruise and escape package is the perfect combination of fun, relaxation and culture. Kick off with two nights in the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, and one night to soak up Miami s sun-kissed beach vibes. Then it s time to cruise the Caribbean, from Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, St Maarten and the Bahamas. Lap up the vibrant colours and history of San Juan s streets and St Thomas, renowned for its lush green cliffs, turquoise seas and lavish shopping. Take the opportunity to walk on the white sand of Philipsburg s Great Bay Beach and take a dip in the stunning aqua water. Then, take in Nassau, the only city in the Bahamas, teeming with a rich, if not risqué history filled with pirates, rum drinkers and tax dodgers. What s left behind is in marked contrast to the atmosphere of the rest of the region, and it s hard not to be taken in by its charm. This incredible package includes return international flights, domestic flight from Las Vegas to Miami, seven night cruise aboard MSC Seaside, three nights pre cruise accommodation, 20 meals, and more! INTERIOR CABIN $2999 OCEAN VIEW CABIN $3599 BALCONY CABIN $3999 * all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at tripadeal.com.au or contact our customer service team on 135 777 for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure.
THE ITINERARY Day 1 Australia - Las Vegas, USA Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Perth for Las Vegas, USA. Fly with airlines such as Delta Airlines, United Airlines or Virgin Australia to name a few (subject to availability). Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight: Circus Circus or similar, Las Vegas, Nevada Meals included: In-Flight Day 2 Las Vegas Free Day Today is free to explore Las Vegas at leisure. Referred to as the city that never sleeps, it s home to many mega hotel and casino complexes, and some of the biggest stage shows. Overnight: Circus Circus or similar, Las Vegas, Nevada Meals included: None Day 3 Las Vegas, Nevada - Miami, Florida Today you will be transferred to the Las Vegas Airport for your flight to Miami, Florida. Upon arrival, make your own way to the hotel or make use of the complimentary shuttle offered by the hotel. Overnight: Holiday Inn Miami Airport or similar, Miami, Florida Meals included: None Day 4 Miami - Begin 7 Night MSC Caribbean Cruise Today make your own way to the Miami Cruise Port to board the MSC Seaside, your home for the next 7 nights. You will have time to explore Miami if you choose before the cruise departs at 5.00pm. Meals included: Dinner Day 5 At Sea Day 6 San Juan, Puerto Rico 5.00pm to 1.00am (day 7) San Juan is one of the world s top cruise ship destinations, with most ships docking at the port by the old town. Old San Juan (Viejo San Juan) has benefited from extensive restoration, so these days the compact seven-block-square area is a wonderful reflection of Spanish colonial architecture and is a World Heritage Site. In the balmy evenings, the streets offer up plenty of dining and relaxed entertainment options only a short stroll from the Port. Day 7 St Thomas, US Virgin Islands - 7:00am to 7:00pm The island of St Thomas is famous for its stunning natural beauty, colonial history and fabulously glitzy shopping precinct. The lovely harbour town of Charlotte Amalie is very popular for duty-free shopping. Or, for a more active day, choose from one of the water sport based shore excursions to Magen s Bay (not included). Day 8 Philipsburg, St Maarten - 7:00am to 2:00pm Philipsburg is a long-time cruise favourite. Everyone, from sun-worshippers to those looking to bag a bargain, will find something to suit. Don t miss out on St. Maarten s beaches, starting with Great Bay Beach, a crescent of sand one kilometre and a half long located in front of Philipsburg. Day 9 At Sea Day 10 Nassau, Bahamas - 12:00pm to 7:00pm
THE ITINERARY Nassau is a beautifully preserved Caribbean city with Victorian mansions, cathedrals and 18th-century fortresses. Located on the eastern portion of New Providence Island, it s linked by a charming bridge with neighbouring Paradise Island, where Atlantis Waterscape theme park is located. Day 11 Miami, Florida Arrive at 7:00am - Australia Enjoy breakfast onboard before disembarking and making your own way to the airport for your return flight back to Australia. Meals included: Breakfast;In-Flight Day 12 In Transit Day 13 Arrive in Australia
TOUR INCLUSIONS HIGHLIGHTS Experience the spectacle and drama of Las Vegas Stay the night in tropical, vibrant Miami Cruise to Puerto Rico, US Virgins Islands, St Maarten and Bahamas Cruise to the historic city of San Juan, Puerto Rico Take in the gorgeous scenery of Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands Relax on the white beaches of Philipsburg, St Maarten Admire the blend of old and new in Nassau, Bahamas FLIGHTS Return international flights (economy class) departing SYD/ MEL/BNE/*ADL/*PER 1 way internal flight (economy class): Las Vegas, Nevada to Miami, Florida CRUISE 7 night Caribbean cruise with MSC Cruises Sail aboard the innovative and beautifully designed MSC Seaside ship ACCOMMODATION 2 nights pre-cruise quality hotel accommodation in Las Vegas 1 night pre-cruise quality hotel accommodation in Miami DINING Enjoy 20 meals TOUR ESSENTIALS Airline and cruise taxes and surcharges TRANSFERS Transfer airport to hotel (day 1) Transfer hotel to airport (day 3)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION * all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at tripadeal.com.au or contact our customer service team on 135 777 for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure. BOOKING INFORMATION After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. The Passenger Information Form must be completed within 72 hours of purchase. Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below. On purchasing this Travel Offer you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions, in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information. all additional charges are payable direct to your Travel Consultant in AUD (unless otherwise stated). OFFER ESSENTIALS Travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 8th May 2019. This travel offer is priced for one person based on twin share. Single Traveller Supplement For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement applies: Interior Cabin: $1300 Ocean View Cabin: $1600 Balcony Cabin: $1850 Departure Dates (2019) Please see TripADeal website for current departure dates. Surcharges dates/months with a * incur a cruise high season surcharge of $250 per person. Departure Cities Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Perth Interstate Surcharges *Adelaide or *Perth: $400 per person FLIGHTS Full Service Airline(s) Used Delta Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Virgin Australia plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability). One way flights can not be accommodated. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation. Arrive early in Las Vegas, Nevada $250 per person, subject to availability This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers. No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued. Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking. Stay behind in Miami, Florida $250 per person, subject to availability This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers. No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued. Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking. Stopover Packages Not available. Flight Class Upgrades Premium Economy (International sectors only): Buy now for $4200 per person Business Class (International sectors only): Buy now for $6600 per person All Premium Economy and Business Class upgrades are subject to availability (if we are not able to fulfill your business class request the upgrade cost will be refunded). On any upgrade purchase, short haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed in a Premium or Business cabin; subject to aircraft configuration. CRUISES Cabins All cabins are subject to availability; some cabins may have restricted views. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Used 3 Star (self-rated): Las Vegas: Circus Circus or similar Miami: Holiday Inn Miami Airport or similar Cruise: MSC Cruises MSC Seaside ship Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel. Extra Nights Not available. Maximum Room Capacity 2 people. Child Policy No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their parents. Valid for Children/infants 2 years old and over. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed. Triple Share Not available. Bedding Configuration Double or twin bedding (subject to availability).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms Subject to availability and at the hotels discretion. Please enquire on booking if you require this option. GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Minimum group size 2. Optional Tours / Activities Shore excursions can be booked/ reserved directly with the cruise line prior to travel (subject to availability) Shore excursions can also be booked whilst onboard (subject to availability). EXCLUSIONS Visa fees and requirements (A USA ESTA visa waiver is a strict requirement if travelling on an Australian passport). Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary (including any specialty restaurants onboard cruise). Gratuities/tipping: *Recommended land: $5USD per person/day (approx. $7 AUD) payable on tour to your transfer driver. *Mandatory Cruise: $12USD (approx. $17AUD) per person per night charged to your onboard account. Las Vegas Resort Fee approx. $30USD (approx. $42AUD) per room per night plus tax, payable on checkout of the hotel. Transfer airport to hotel (day 3). Transfer hotel to port (day 4). Transfer port to airport (day 11). Optional activities/tours (including any onshore excursions as part of cruise). Personal expenses. Travel insurance (Mandatory). A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER Tour Guide: Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves the group at the end of the tour, they do not travel with the group. Tour Leader: An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides in each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village, and offer information on the place visited on the bus, however they are not required to have specific knowledge on art, architecture, or history. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and if caught doing so, can be fined. Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES The Caribbean is renowned for having one of the most desirable climates on the planet, with temperatures averaging around 24-29 C year round. Water temperatures vary from 22-31 C all year making it the perfect destination for a beach holiday. Las Vegas has a subtropical hot desert climate with abundant sunshine throughout the year. The summer months of June through September are very hot, though moderated by extremely low humidity and the winters are short and generally very mild, with chilly (but rarely cold) daytime temperatures. FLIGHTS Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points: At TripADeal we do not arrange seat selection. It is important to highlight that some Airlines do not allow preselected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the Airline directly with seating allocation requirements and or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the Airline once you have your flight information. Passport Validity: Customers are required to provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase, or no later than 45 days prior to departure date. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the booking. In this instance customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred. CRUISE Disembarkation: Begins approximately 2 hours after docking. Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing. Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice. Check your specific sailing for exact departure and arrival times. All times are local to the port. Cruise Loyalty Discounts: Travellers booked via TripADeal will not be entitled to receive any cruise line customer loyalty discounts. Similar to airline frequent flyer programs, this is outside of the TripADeal booking process. However, customers may contact the cruise line direct upon receiving their TripADeal travel documents to request any membership benefits they are entitled to. Luggage: You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry
IMPORTANT INFORMATION your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach. The driver will assist with the uploading and off-loading of the luggage from the coach. OTHER Fitness Level Required / Mobility: Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair access, so unfortunately our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair users and those less mobile. a basic level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel. Gratuities / Tipping: Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of drivers, concierge staff, porters etc. The recommended tip for the transfer driver is $5 USD per person per day, payable to the driver. Tipping for the cruise is mandatory at $12USD (approx. $17 AUD) per person/night and will be automatically charged to your onboard account. Any optional extras purchased onboard the cruise will have up to an 18% gratuity added. Sightseeing: In the event entrance to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary will be adjusted to ensure you do not miss out on the experience. Shopping: Shopping overseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all of your receipts. Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into. If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions in regards to shopping for further information. VISAS An ESTA (Visa Waiver) for the USA is a strict requirement when travelling to or flying through the USA. Once a USA ESTA Visa Waiver is issued it is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires (whichever is sooner) and will allow multiple entries into the USA. For information on ESTA eligibility or to apply, please visit: https://esta.cbp. dhs.gov/esta/ Due to recent changes in the USA Immigration policies, TripADeal recommends all travellers visit US Customs & Border Protection: https:// www.cbp.gov/ Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required. It is also important to note, some areas of employment such a journalism, government authorities and charity organisations may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may in turn affect the type of application required. INSURANCE We are proud to offer a range of travel insurance products - please ask your Travel Consultant for more information. SCHEDULE OF FEES Voluntary Changes This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue. 1st Change - $100.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/ 2nd Change - $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/ Subsequent changes - $250.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/ Changes within 30 days of departure $350.00 person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel provider. Changes within 14 days of departure $500.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel provider. Name Changes Due To Passenger Error If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/