Dear Friends, Thank you for your interest in the Polar Bear Adventure, November 4-10, 2016. This fabulous vacation will be hosted by Bonnie Lucas, host of Van and Bonnie in the Morning. You'll appreciate these included Holiday Vacations Extra Value Features: Roundtrip transportation provided from convenient locations throughout central Iowa to Minneapolis or Chicago Roundtrip airfare from Minneapolis or Chicago to Winnipeg Excellent hotel accommodations with three nights in Winnipeg and three nights in Churchill Polar Bear experiences including Manitoba Conservation s Polar Bear Facility and Tundra Buggy Adventures Intriguing attractions and highlights including a Winnipeg city tour, Manitoba Museum, Churchill Eskimo Exhibit and dog sledding 15 exceptional meals featuring a WHO welcome dinner Exclusive WHO Radio Doc Party A professional Holiday Vacations Tour Director who will accompany you throughout the tour Expert Driver/Guides for our tours and sightseeing Guaranteed prices upon receipt of your deposit $100 Travel Voucher for use on a future Holiday Vacations tour Exclusive WHO Radio Doc Party There's no better way to experience Canada s natural wonders and fascinating wildlife than with Holiday Vacations. Our 42 years of experience and dedication to personalized service will assure you that this 7-day tour will exceed your expectations. Holiday Vacations' inclusive attractions, sightseeing, many meals and all accommodations as listed in our tour itineraries offer our guests extraordinary value. Due to the tremendous interest, we anticipate this tour to sell out quickly - book today! A risk-free deposit of only $200 will reserve your space and is fully refundable prior to final payment date. We look forward to having you travel with us! Sincerely, Courtney Nelson Tour Consultant Manager Holiday Vacations
1-800-826-2266 7 days ALL airfare included! Polar Bear AdvENTure NOVEMBER 4-10, 2016 with host Bonnie LuCAs, host of Van and Bonnie in the Morning Local DepartureS Low Deposit Guaranteed prices
1-800-826-2266 www.holidayvacations.net Keyword: who C A N A D A bonnie lucas Bonnie Lucas has been co-host of the Van & Bonnie in the Morning show since she joined WHO Radio in 1994. Bonnie and Van Harden air from 5 9 a.m. every weekday. Bonnie worked as an office manager for a telecommunications company, owned her own fitness center, worked for KRNT Radio for seven years, the Des Moines Register for one year, typed legislation for the Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Division and worked as a secretary right out of high school. Bonnie s husband, Gene, works for Vermeer Corporation as a Production Manager and has been there for 40 years. They live in rural Monroe. Bonnie and Gene have one child, Joel. He and his wife, Shelli, have two children, Madison who is twelve and Carter who is five. Bonnie and Gene have previously hosted the Holiday Vacations Panama Canal Cruise, Holy Lands Cruise, African Safari, Alaska Land & Sea, Wonders of Peru and Swiss Alps, Glacier Express & Lake Como tours. They invite you to join them on this fabulous Polar Bear Adventure. Churchill MANITOBA Winnipeg 2 UNITED STATES 1 3 HUDSON BAY ontario Flights Motorcoach 1 2 3 # of Overnights Polar Bear Adventure November 4-10, 2016 Experience Canada s natural wonders and fascinating sights on this exciting tundra adventure. Day 1: Fly to Canada Our ultimate arctic adventure begins with a flight to scenic Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba. Known as The Gateway to the West, this vibrant multicultural city offers many fascinating attractions and restaurants and will be our home for the next two nights. Day 2: DISCOVER winnipeg After enjoying a delicious included breakfast, we ll discover Winnipeg s rich, historic past on a city tour. We ll learn about St. Boniface Basilica, Winnipeg s French Quarter that is home to a thriving Franco-Manitoban community, and the Exchange District, a National Historic Site home to one of North America s finest collections of turn-of-the-last century architecture. We ll also visit The Forks, home to yearround shopping, dining, entertainment and 6,000 years of history. Later we ll visit the stunning Manitoba Museum, home to over two million artifacts. We ll round out our day at Assiniboine Park where you ll experience the world s most comprehensive Northern species exhibit: Journey to Churchill. This 10-acre site features cold-climate species such as Arctic fox and muskox. We ll also watch Northern Lights dance around the 360-degree domed Aurora Borealis Theatre. At a special WHO Radio welcome dinner, we ll meet our fellow travelers and listen to an interpretive guide talk about our upcoming adventure. B,D Dog Sledding Day 3: arrive in churchill Today we board our short flight to The Polar Bear Capital of the World, Churchill, Manitoba! We ll enjoy a tour of Churchill including Cape Merry, a stone battery designed to protect the area; the Port of Churchill, Canada s only arctic seaport; and Manitoba Conservation s Polar Bear Holding Facility, home to many of the cubs and full-size bears from the area that are in need of extra attention. After an included lunch we ll continue to the Churchill Eskimo Museum, featuring one of the finest collections of Inuit artifacts and carvings in the world. This evening we ll check in to Arctic Wildlife our hotel, enjoy an included dinner then prepare for our tundra journey with an evening presentation. B,L,D Day 4: POLAR bear adventure An amazing day is in store for you as your Polar Bear Adventure truly begins! We board Tundra Buggies in search of the Kings of the Arctic in addition to keeping our eyes open for the Arctic Fox and Snowy Owl. Churchill is one of the few areas where polar bears can be observed in the wild. Each fall, the world s greatest concentrations of polar bears convene on the edge of Hudson Bay, waiting for the ice to form and their hunting season to begin. B,L,D Day 5: DOG SLEDDING EXcursion Find your wild side today as we go on an exciting dog sledding excursion. Learn about the history associated with dog sledding in Northern Canada then enjoy an exhilarating ride behind a strong team of huskies on a custom-made sled. Afterwards, we ll join the mushers for hot chocolate and freshly made bannock and listen to their dog sledding stories. This afternoon we ll visit the Parks Canada Interpretive Centre to take in their impressive collections from the native Dorset people who inhabited the area between 1,000 and 3,000 B.C. B,L,D Day 6: EXPLORE THE Tundr a After breakfast, we board the Tundra Buggies for our last day on the tundra. Meandering slowly along the way, we ll enjoy a picnic lunch while keeping a watchful eye and cameras ready to capture the arctic scenery and majestic polar bears. After our final excursion is complete, we ll bid these incredible surroundings farewell and board a short flight back to Winnipeg, where we ll enjoy our accommodations for the evening. B,L Day 7: RETurn home Enjoy breakfast at our hotel before returning home with new friendships and lifetime memories of our Polar Bear Adventure! B,L YOUR HOLIDAY vacations EXperience includes All airfare, taxes & fuel surcharges All government fees, taxes and fuel surcharges Holiday Vacations Tour Director Experienced local guides and drivers All accommodations Baggage handling at hotels Exclusive WHO Radio Doc Party $100 travel voucher for a future Holiday Vacations tour 15 Excellent Meals Featuring WHO Welcome Dinner Holiday Vacations Farewell Lunch B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner All Accommodations Featuring 3 nights in Winnipeg 3 nights in Churchill Attractions & Highlights Winnipeg city tour Manitoba Museum Assiniboine Park Northern Species Exhibit: Journey to Churchill Aurora Borealis Theatre Cape Merry Port of Churchill Manitoba Conservation s Polar Bear Facility Churchill Eskimo Museum Parks Canada Interpretive Centre Two days of fully-guided Tundra Buggy Adventures Dog Sledding Price Per Person ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED! Double...$7799 per person Single...8999 per person Triple & Quad subject to availability A valid U.S. passport is required for all U.S. citizens. Passport cards and enhanced driver s licenses are NOT acceptable Deposit: $200 per person Final Payment: May 9, 2016 Full refund 181 days prior to departure Guaranteed Price: Your price is guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit.
Tundra Buggy Adventure Enjoy a truly once in a lifetime experience in Cape Churchill, known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World. Located in Wapusk National Park, this area draws visitors from around the world and is described as the best location on Earth to witness polar bears in their natural habitat. We ll enjoy two full days on the tundra in specially designed buggies for taking up close photos and standing in awe as we experience breathtaking views of the majestic polar bears and other arctic wildlife in this beautiful and surreal environment. We are also joined by expert local guides and drivers who provide us with a wealth of world-class knowledge and information. RESERVATIONs require a $200 per person deposit Printed in the U.S.A. Holiday Travel, Inc. SPACE FILLS QUICKLY, BOOK TODAY! For more information, to make a reservation, or to refer a friend, please call: 1-800-826-2266 2727 Henry Ave. P.O. Box 87 Eau Claire, WI 54702-0087 Final payment is due May 9, 2016 Your tour is fully refundable up to 181 days prior to departure. Thank You! DepartuR E PointS: Des Moines Holiday Inn Airport West Des Moines Target Store Ames Econo Lodge Ankeny Best Western Metro North Williams Flying J Travel Plaza Clear Lake Perkins Transportation will be provided to/from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Chicago O Hare International Airport B16WHOPF Printed on recycled paper containing post-consumer waste.
Guaranteed Prices Holiday Vacations published tour prices are based on the rates known at the time of publication and are expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Once we have received your deposit, your price is guaranteed, and any subsequent price increase is at our expense. Reservations Make reservations well in advance. Space requested by phone will be held for five business days, pending receipt of the required deposit by mail, telephone or in person. Reservations made after the indicated final payment due date must be paid in full at the time of reservation. A Deposit Of $200 Per Person A deposit must accompany all reservation requests. Personal check, money order, Discover, MasterCard or VISA are acceptable forms of payment. The deposit is fully refundable prior to the final payment due date. Final Payment A balance due date and amount will be indicated on your tour invoice deposit receipt. We accept credit cards but appreciate final payments to be made by check or money order. Special Requests Individual requests must be made when booking. Requests for (non) smoking, special dietary needs, and adjoining, handicap accessible or other room types are subject to confirmation and cannot be guaranteed. Surcharges Included Tour prices are guaranteed and include airfare, federal taxes, airport security charges, airline segment fees, airport passenger facility charges and fuel surcharges, if applicable. International airfare also includes applicable airport fees and taxes assessed by individual countries. Airline luggage fees are an additional charge and are payable directly to the airlines at check-in. GENERAL INFORMATION Hazardous Materials Federal law forbids the carriage of hazardous materials aboard aircraft in your luggage or on your person. A violation can result in five years imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more (49 U.S.C. 5124). Hazardous materials include explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives and radioactive materials. Examples: Paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gases, oxygen bottles, and radio-pharmaceuticals. There are special exceptions for small quantities (up to 70 ounces total) of medicinal and toilet articles carried in your luggage and certain smoking materials carried on your person. For further information contact Holiday Vacations or visit faa.gov. Airport Departure Cities Departure cities are subject to change due to limited or discontinued airline service. The availability of airline seats may be limited from each departure city. Holiday Vacations reserves the right to provide ground transportation to or from a larger or alternate airport. Departure From Cities Not Listed You may request a departure from a city not listed. Holiday s air department will determine the feasibility of your request and advise you of any additional cost, if applicable. Land Only Price You may request a land only price. If the tour is purchased as land only, it will be your responsibility to meet the group at the arrival airport at the time designated by Holiday Vacations. If you prefer, you can join the tour at the first night s hotel. Taxi or other airport transfer costs are not included for independent arrival or departure. CANCELLATION FEES Should you cancel your tour reservations for any reason, the following cancellation fees will apply: Motorcoach Tours (no flights) Notice received Cancellation fee Prior to final payment date Full refund Final payment date to 31 days prior to departure date $200 30 days to 48 hours prior to departure date 25% of tour price Less than 48 hours prior to departure or after tour departure 100% of tour price Air Tours Canada & Lower 48 U.S. Notice received Cancellation fee Prior to final payment date Full refund Final payment date to 35 days prior to departure date 25% of tour price 34 days to 48 hours prior to departure date 50% of tour price Less than 48 hours prior to departure or after tour departure 100% of tour price International & Cruise Tours, Alaska, Rail, Hawaii Notice received Cancellation fee Prior to final payment date Full refund Final payment date to 46 days prior to departure date 25% of tour price 45 days to 8 days prior to departure date 50% of tour price 7 days or less to departure or after tour departure 100% of tour price Note: If you are sharing a room and your partner cancels or leaves the tour en route, you will be responsible for the difference between the double and single accommodations tour price. Airline Seating Seat assignments are controlled by the airline. We will no longer solicit requests and seating cannot be guaranteed by Holiday Vacations. Award Miles Please be advised that some commercial airlines offer reduced award miles to travelers booked on a group reservation. Holiday Vacations is happy to submit your frequent flyer number to the airlines, but makes no guarantee that full mileage will be awarded. Tour Participation The ability to perform assorted levels of activity while traveling varies between each individual. Although we welcome your questions regarding the amount of activity on any tour, Holiday Vacations is unable to determine your travel health and fitness level. Please consult your doctor with questions when evaluating your ability to travel. Persons Needing Special Assistance Holiday Vacations does not provide personal attendant services. Any disability requiring special attention should be reported to us at the time you make your reservation. We will make reasonable attempts to accommodate special needs, but we are not responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants, and other independent suppliers. Travelers requiring extraordinary assistance must be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the necessary assistance. Children On Tour Children traveling on tour must be at least eight years old and accompanied by an adult. Reservation Changes Requests for changes in flight schedules, early or extended hotel stays or for other eligible components of the tour should be made prior to the final payment date. A nonrefundable processing fee of $50 per person will apply for any change requested prior to the final payment date and $100 per person for any change requested on or after the final payment date. These fees are in addition to any costs or penalties from suppliers. Insurance Holiday Vacations recognizes the value and importance of travel insurance for our customers. We offer an optional Travel Protection Plan, which includes accident and sickness coverage, baggage protection, trip interruption and cancellation insurance. An insurance brochure will be sent with your tour invoice deposit receipt or may be requested in advance. For your convenience, the insurance premium is included in the balance
due on your tour invoice. Processing fees for a voluntary change in airport departure or for other requested changes are not covered by this insurance. Insurance must be paid for on or before your final payment due date. Solo Travelers Holiday Vacations welcomes solo travelers. We will try to assist in arranging a roommate for any person wishing to share accommodations at the double occupancy tour rate. Should a shared arrangement not be available, the single price applies. Triple & Quad These accommodations are usually in rooms with two double beds. A rollaway bed or cot is subject to availability on a request basis. Reservation Name/Identification The requirement to collect your date of birth, gender and full name as it appears on the government issued photo identification you will use on your tour is federally mandated by the Transportation Security Administration. TSA s privacy policy as well as additional details, can be found at www.tsa.gov using the keywords Secure Flight. Passport Required (FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL) Your Passport must be valid for 6 months from the end date of your tour. It is Holiday Vacations policy that all tours traveling outside of the United States require a valid U.S. Passport in the form of a Passport book. Passport cards and enhanced driver s licenses are NOT acceptable forms of identification for any Holiday Vacations tour traveling outside of the United States. Tour Documents Tour packets will be mailed at least ten days before your tour departure date. This material includes tour pickup location and time, a tour itinerary, hotel list and luggage tag. Gratuities Tips for all the included features of your tour (baggage handling, included meals, etc.) will be taken care of by your Tour Director. Tips for meals on your own or for other services are at your discretion. Customary tips for the Tour Director & Driver are on a voluntary basis and given individually. Suggested gratuities will be provided with your tour documents. Train Routes & Schedules Please note that train schedules and/or routes are subject to change by railroad passenger services. No liability shall be incurred by Holiday Vacations for subsequent changes to train schedules and/or routes. Cruise Line Charges Additional fees applied by the cruise lines are not included in your tour price. These fees include but are not limited to: daily service charge for cabin & wait staff, specialty restaurant cover charges and optional shore excursions. Photography & Video on Tour Holiday Vacations reserves the right to take photographs and/or videos on any of its tours and to use such records for promotional and/or commercial purposes. Responsibility Tours are arranged and operated by Holiday Travel, Inc., d/b/a Holiday Vacations, 2727 Henry Ave., P.O. Box 87, Eau Claire, WI 54702. Holiday Vacations and their agents act only as an agent for such other parties, firms or corporations providing services herein. No liability shall be incurred by Holiday Vacations, their agents, presenters or co-sponsors because of injury, loss, delay or other complication experienced by tour participants. Holiday Vacations reserves the right to correct printing errors, to make any changes or alterations in the printed itineraries, dates, routings, hotels or in included features prior to or during the tour, necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the tour. The hotels used may change without notice. Holiday Vacations reserves the right to accept, decline or retain any person as a participant of these tours. Luggage The cost of checking luggage with the airlines is the responsibility of each guest. This cost, if any, will be charged by the airlines when checking luggage for your flight and is payable directly to the airlines. An excess fee or Height handling charge may be collected by the airlines for each piece over the designated allowance and for oversize or overweight baggage. On tour, each person is allowed one suitcase which will be handled for you at hotels. In addition, you may carry a small bag aboard. Carry-on articles are the responsibility of each person. Carry-ons that do not fit in the overhead compartments may be charged as an additional piece of luggage. Additional pieces of luggage will be handled for you at hotels at a cost of $4 per bag, per day or at the cost specified for some tours. Though every effort will be made to safeguard your baggage, Holiday Vacations accepts no liability for loss or damage. Checked Luggage (Not to exceed 62 total dimensions) Carry-On Purse, Tote, Camera Bag, Backpack (Not to exceed 8 x 14 x 20 ) Length Width United States Tour Operators Association $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program Holiday Vacations, as an Active Member of USTOA, is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Holiday Vacations customers in the unlikely event of Holiday Vacations bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by Holiday Vacations may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Holiday Vacations. More details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, New York 10001, or by email to information@ustoa.com or by visiting their website at www.ustoa.com. 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