Traveler Packet China October 18-26, 2010 Victorville Chamber of Commerce 14174 Green Tree Blvd, Victorville, CA 92395 (760) 245-6506 www.vvchamber.com
China 2010 THANK YOU for your interest in our October 18-26, 2010 China Trip! You, your family and friends will visit both ancient and modern memorable sites, and enjoy a multitude of unforgettable experiences of professional interest. You will also learn a great deal about how the country of China runs and operates. We are convinced that this will be one of the most unique trips you will have the opportunity to take. Please do not wait too long to decide whether to accompany us, as space is limited. This wonderful trip is organized as a well scripted, group travel tour package. We feel that this tour is an exceptional value. The cost is $1,999 (per person, based on doubleoccupancy), it includes a Charter Bus to/from Victorville/LAX, your round trip airfare from LAX airport to Beijing, China, 4-star or 5-star hotel accommodation, deluxe tour bus, a knowledgeable Englishspeaking tour guide in each city, three full meals every day, fees for all attractions and any applicable taxes. A $200 per person non-refundable registration fee, payable only by check, is required with your registration and will be deducted from your total tour fare, the balance of which will be due, also payable only by check, no later than July 30, 2010. As you consider whether to travel along with other business people or just as regular tourists, please do not hesitate to ask questions. We highly recommend that you do some "homework" to help with your decision, read a few travel guides, do some research on the Internet. Also consider that this is a very active and precisely scripted tour! Moving forward, whether you have questions on tipping, luggage or lunches, customs, culture or restrooms we will prepare you for your adventure. China is a modern country, so you need not feel as though you are preparing to travel back in time, to a less sophisticated society. In many instances, the country is not "behind" so much as "different." Securing or updating a passport is your responsibility and it must be valid through at least January, 2011. A Chinese Visa is required and although each traveler can obtain their own at a cost of $130, it is required that you allow the Victorville Chamber to work through Citslinc professionals to finalize and approve your Visa application for a fee of $145 to ensure adequate time. Though you will be treated to sumptuous regional foods, you may forgo the chopsticks and grab a Big Mac or a plate of KFC wings. To the dismay of some traditionalists, you may also partake of a genuine Starbucks. We hope you will join us! Sincerely, Heather Ford - Special Events Manager Victorville Chamber of Commerce hford@vvchamber.com www.vvchamber.com
Day 1 LAX/Beijing Itinerary Board a charter bus and travel to LAX for an early morning flight to Beijing. Your adventure begins as you board a wide-cabin jetliner across the international dateline. Day 2 Beijing Land in China s capital city, Beijing, where you will meet your local tour guide. Arrive at your hotel then visit Tian An Men Square, the largest square in the world, and the Temple of Heaven, built in 1420 A.D., where the emperors prayed to the heaven for a good harvest. Day 3 Beijing Sightseeing includes the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, home of 24 emperors with a total space of 9,999 rooms, and the Summer Palace, known for its painted gallery, Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, Seventeen- Arch Bridge and Marble Boat. Day 4 Beijing Take a tour bus excursion to the Great Wall, the 4,000 mile long 2,000 year old wonder of the world, then visit the Ming Tombs. A roasted duck dinner will highlight the evening. Day 5 Beijing/Shangahi/Suzhou Board a morning flight to Shanghai for sightseeing in Suzhou where you will see the Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill and Hanshan Temple. Enjoy the beautiful silk work at the National Embroidery Institute followed by an evening dinner show featuring traditional Chinese music. Day 6 Suzhou/Hangzhuo Board a bus tour and journey to Hangzhou and visit an economic development zone. Tour the centuries old Lingyin Temple to see the 64.3 ft-high Camphor-wood carved Buddha. Day 7 Hangzhou/Shanghai Enjoy a boat cruise on West Lake with stops at the jewel-like pagodas and tea houses, then tour Shanghai in the afternoon. Day 8 Shanghai Spend the day at the World Expo or sightseeing at Yu Garden, a maze of pavilions, ponds and over arching trees, then visit Bund, a famous waterfront park, and Pudong Economic Development Zone. Day 9 Shanghai/Beijing/LAX Take a morning flight to Beijing then an afternoon flight to LAX and arrive on the same day.
SHOPPING FAMOUS CHINESE ARTS & CRAFTS Beijing Jade Factory: China is rich in its jade resource, therefore jade and its cultural impact to Chinese people and later on to Asians has been historical. Tourists will get a chance to visit Beijing Jade Carving Factory which so far is the biggest jade collection in China. Tourists will find hundreds of thousands of precious jade, jadeites and handmade jade carvings, the raw material of which come from Northeast and Silk road area of China. Pearl Farm: The Pearl shop in Beijing has been exhibiting a rich variety of home produced sea pearls and fresh water pearls due to both the historical reason and the modern market. Among them, the king and queen size pearls are really of precious quality. The type of Pearl Powder on sale was first contributed to Qing Dynasty Royal Family as a cosmetic, and they can be found here too. Ming and Qing Dynasty Furniture: It is an Ancient Furniture Fair. Apart from the antique furniture, there are also a lot of newly made furniture of Ming and Qing Dynasty style to be found in the fair. Shipment is available. Cloisonne Factory: Born in Beijing 300 years ago, cloisonne is the kind of handmade arts and crafts article used a great deal by royal family and rich families in the past. Now it is popular to every body. Tourists will take a chance to visit the workshop seeing how the beautiful articles been made with their own eyes. The gorgeous design, hand-made workmanship and tremendous types make cloisonne articles really attractive to both domestic and overseas tourists. Suzhou Embroidery Institute: It is a state owned handicraft research institute. Among the products, the hand-made double-sided embroidery articles of vivid pets and flowers are really gorgeous. Silk Factory: The factory produces one fifth of the country's silk products. The beautifully designed silk clothes and its model show of the factory make it an real attraction to tourists. Besides, the silk quilt of different sizes are specially produced for sale here. Hangzhou Dragon Well Tea Farm: The Dragon Well Tea planted in this village was once contributed to Chinese Royal Family only. It is a famous brand of tea in China. Through viewing the Tea Farm and the tea lecture given by the local farmer, tourists will find the stay both enjoyable and healthy. Shanghai Carpet Mill: Super quality silk tapestries of all kinds and sizes are produced in the Carpet Mill. The hand-made silk tapestries of 400 to 600 knots per square inch are precious merchandises.
Optional Tours offered by Citslinc INternational An optional tour is a trip, excursion or event, is in addition to a function already listed on your itinerary. It is important to note that you have an active schedule, yet you may choose to purchase one or more optional tour packages while in China. These options will be offered in rain or shine, have moderately priced additional costs per person (pp), and are explained by your tour guide plus paid for in United States Dollars (USD) in China, one day prior to the attraction. The final itinerary, received and published approximately three-weeks prior to departure day, will list assigned dates and possible optional tours. Also note that these options are some of the more popular choices and not yet locked in; optional tours are based upon availability and season, and are subject to be modified during your in-country visit. Hutong Tour in Beijing (USD35/pp) Hutong is a traditional living area for ordinary Beijing citizens, the history of which dates back 1000 years. Thousands of houses of traditional architecture style are densely flanked on both sides of narrow and zigzag streets in which people have been living a peaceful and traditional life there through many generations. Tourists will first get on a traditional rickshaw, two for each, for a Hutong tour, riding through the narrow streets tracing the test of the historical life of an oriental country. Afterwards, guests visit local families interviewing their life and cooking dumplings with the family members. During lunch time, tourists will be served delicious Chinese domestic dishes and the Chinese dumplings they made. During the two-hour Hutong tour, tourists will learn a lot about China's modern life and its people. It is another highlight after the Great Wall. Peking Opera (USD20/pp, USD40/pp for VIP seat) Peking Opera is the masterpiece of China's traditional culture and art and it was born in Beijing. Today it is more than three-hundred years old. The Opera lasts ninety minutes, covering several different plays, of which some are full of fighting and some traditional singing and dancing. The show is beautiful for its colorful costumes, impressive facial designs and staging style of oriental culture. Boat Ride on Grand Canal in Suzhou (USD25/pp) Grand Canal is a purely artificial object completed 1300 years ago by the Chinese. It starts from Beijing and ends up in Hangzhou with a total length of more than 1,000 miles. During the fifty-minute boat ride, tourists may enjoy the view of both modern and old life of Suzhou. Evening Cruise on Huangpu River (USD25/pp) The cruise will absolutely build in every one an unforgettable impression of Grand Shanghai! The evening view of Shanghai from the cruise is gorgeous, charming and unbeatable.
ERA-Intersection of Time-by Cirque du Soleil (USD35/pp) The first of its kind in China, as a multimillion-dollar stunning acrobatic extravaganza, ERA is a multimedia odyssey whose inspiration is a direct result of the combination of traditional Chinese acrobatic arts and modern technology. Just like Shanghai, ERA evolves through a constant collision between past and future. ERA is a love story and a fascination with the other dimension man has yet to conquer: time. ERA s acrobats are on a quest to find that tenuous point of balance, the intersection between X, Y and Z. Not only will the audience be amazed by the acrobats control and precision, they will be enchanted by the world that is created through multimedia use, technology, lighting, sound effects, elaborate costumes, original live music and lots more. As such, ERA remains universal, without language or cultural barriers. A thousand-year-old gesture is worth a thousand emotions, a thousand images, a thousand words. Allow us to feed your imagination and bring your dreams back to the present. Shanghai Maglev Train (one way ticket USD15/pp, round trip USD25/pp) Shanghai maglev train, the first commercial rail line of its type in the world, links Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road with the Pudong International Airport by a train traveling at top speed of 431 kilometers per-hour which is much faster than the Bullet Train in Japan. Shanghai Maglev Train takes only 7 minutes and 20 seconds to cover 30 kilometer trip, which currently takes 30 to 40 minutes by driving. Invested with a total amount of 10 billion yuan, it took 2.5 years to complete. It is powered by electromagnetism, when running it is suspended in air, about 10 millimeters above the track on a magnetic cushion. It brings a speed revolution to the world in ground transportation, and riding on the train will be an exciting experience for you! The Legend of Kung Fu (USD25/pp) The Legend of Kung Fu is a production which combines the elements of kung fu, story-telling, acrobatics, modern dance, and original music to celebrate the philosophy and skill of martial arts. The show tells the story of a young boy, Chun Yi (the pure one), who in order to pursue spiritual and physical harmony is apprenticed as a monk to learn kung fu. Along the way he overcomes obstacles, is distracted and tempted, but ultimately achieves the designation of master who will enlighten the younger generations. Invited by Canada's most experienced cultural brokers, John Cripton of Great World Artists, Chun Yi: The Legend of Kung Fu had its first North America tour from August 2005 to January 2006. During the time, it played 150 performances in Vancouver, Toronto, Reno and other North American cities and won numerous audience admirations.
CHINA 2010 Registration Form Passenger ID # Mail this China Registration Form with NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT of $200/person. Check payable to CITSLINC, our tour operator (no credit credits) Please use separate registration form for each person. TRAVELER INFORMATION (please print all information clearly) Nickname: Address: City/State/Zip: Main Phone: Other Phone: Email: PASSPORT INFORMATION This is our primary way to contact you. We do not share our email lists. Passport must be valid through January, 2011. Please list information exactly as it appears on your passport. Passport Type: Passport Number: Surname: Legal Name (First, Middle, Last): Nationality: Date of Birth: Date of Issue: Gender: Date of Expiration: Issuing Country: TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS In Flight Meal Request (check one) Room Type (preference not guaranteed) Regular Meal Non-smoking (2) Queen Beds Vegetarian Meal Smoking (1) King Bed Victorville Chamber of Commerce 14174 Green Tree Blvd., Victorville, CA 92395 (760) 245-6506 www.vvchamber.com
Name of persons you are ROOMING with China 2010 Registration Form Cont. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 Name of persons you are TRAVELING with PAYMENT INFORMATION ITEM COST TOTAL Trip Deposit (non-refundable, due immediately) $200 Trip Fare (Due by July 30, 2010) $1,799 Single Person Upgrade (optional) $450 Business Class Airfare Upgrade (optional) $5,000 Chinese Visa Application Fee (due by July 15, 2010) $145 TOTAL COST OF YOUR TRIP $145 LESS YOUR DEPOSIT minimum payment $200 BALANCE DUE BY 7/30/2010 METHOD OF PAYMENT TYPE (check one ) Check Make checks payable to Citslinc International Cash A non-refundable deposit of $200 per person is required when you register. Please make your deposit check payable to CITSLINC, our tour operator. Final payment balance of $1,799 per person (plus any upgrade option, if applicable) is due no later than July 30, 2010, after which date, NO CHANGES OR ADDITIONS are permitted, and NO REFUNDS are possible for any reason. Please make your final payment check payable to CITSLINC and mail to the Victorville Chamber. You are advised to secure travel insurance to cover unforeseen contingencies. Send Form and Payment to: Victorville Chamber of Commerce - PO Box 997, Victorville, CA 92393 Attn: China Trip 2010 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Received: Entered: Filed: Accounting: Confirmation: Victorville Chamber of Commerce 14174 Green Tree Blvd., Victorville, CA 92395 (760) 245-6506 www.vvchamber.com
Visa Application Instructions A visa will be required to take part in the Victorville Chamber of Commerce s trip to China. In order to obtain your visa, you will need to submit the two-page application, one passport photo and a passport valid through at least January, 2011, with at least one blank visa page. The Chamber will provide each passenger the two-page application form, which may be filled out either online, typed, or in black ink. There is only one option to obtain a Chinese visa. Instructions Drop off or mail in the two-page Visa Application Form of the People s Republic of China to the Victorville Chamber of Commerce no later than July 16, 2010 with a check made out to the Citslinc International, Inc. for the $145 per person Visa fee. You are required to fill in the entire application and your signature with date at the bottom of page two. Along with your completed application form, you must temporarily relinquish your actual passport and submit one passport style photo to us. (Non US citizens must also temporarily relinquish their LPR card; Chinese born passengers may be required to provide an additional document) The Chamber will attach your photo to your application and then forward your materials out-of-state, to the appropriate Chinese Embassy for completion. Your application paperwork and photo remain on file with the Chinese government and are not returned to you. The turnaround process will be in a timely manner and your passport will have a Chinese visa placard permanently pasted inside. The Victorville Chamber will notify you to arrange transfer of your passport back into your hands once everything is complete. From this point on, you will retain your passport and carry it with you all throughout China.
CITSLINC INTERNATIONAL, INC. GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS Victorville Chamber of Commerce China Trip October 18 26, 2010 Tour Fare Includes: a) International air transportation: Round trip transpacific air from designated gateway per itinerary/departure date. U.S. & Canada domestic add-on flights between your home city and the designated gateway is on your own but not part of the tour fare. b) China internal transportation: All intra-china flights are included per itinerary. Private motor coach land travel, private transfers between airport and hotel, and all China domestic transportation within tour are included. c) U.S. and China air taxes & governmental fees, and fuel surcharges. d) Accommodations: First class hotel accommodations are included in your tour cost, based on standard twin-bedded rooms with private facilities. Tour fares shown are quoted on a per person double occupancy rate. Rate for triple occupancy is as same as that for double occupancy. Triple room is a twin-bedded standard room adding a rollaway bed. Single occupancy is subject to Single Supplement charge. e) Sightseeing & Admissions fees: Comprehensive sightseeing, West Lake cruise and evening shows including admission/entrance fees are included per itinerary. The arrangements of these programs are determined by local tour operator and are based on local circumstances such as weather, traffic, holidays, etc. f) Meals: Daily meals and local flavors are included as specified in the itinerary. Buffet style American breakfast is served at all the hotels on your trip. Lunch and dinner are usually served in the Chinese food restaurants in a "family style" with a set menu including one glass of selected beverages per person. g) Escorting/Guiding Services: For a group travel of each tour bus in China, a professional tour guide is assigned along with the program to offer local guiding services. h) Porterage: Luggage handling services are included throughout China. Tour fare does not include China visa processing fee $145/each application; Airfare between your home city and the designated U.S. gateways; A once for all Gratuities for local guides, drivers and porters is $25/each (cash) passenger for the whole journey; Items of personal nature such as laundry, room service, phone bills, excess baggage charges, optional tours, and insurance premium, as well as any items or services not specifically listed in the itinerary are not included. Tour fare validity All tour fares shown are based on the current value of the Chinese (Yuan) RMB in relation to US Dollar as of July 1, 2009 (1USD = 6.7 RMB), and are subject to change. Should US Dollar devalue by 10% or greater to Chinese RMB, Citslinc reserves the right to increase tour prices accordingly. This applies to all tour payments including those that have been paid in full. Passenger Information Passengers and the chambers who purchased the tour are responsible to ensure that Citslinc is provided with correctly spelled name, mailing address, email and phone data for each passenger. Names provided to Citslinc must match exactly the first and last name as appearing on passport(s). Failure to do so will result in denial of boarding.
CITSLINC INTERNATIONAL, INC. GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS Victorville Chamber of Commerce China Trip October 18 26, 2010 Deposit A non-refundable deposit of USD$200 per person is required to secure your reservation. Reservation will not be confirmed until your deposit is cleared with our company. Final Payment Final payment is due by July 30, 2010.Citslinc does not accept any kinds of credit card, while the check or money order should be received and cleared by our bank by payment due date. Reservation is subject to cancellation if final payment is not received by due date; the deposit will be forfeited. Cancellation & Refund Notification of tour cancellation for any reason must be in writing by the chamber who purchased the tour. Verbal cancellation by phone is not acceptable. Any cancellation refunds will be calculated from the date the written cancellation is received in our offices. Traveler(s) unable to complete the purchased trip for any reason acknowledge that any and all unused portion(s) of the vacation package is neither refundable nor exchangeable. Should the traveler(s) cancellation change the room configuration and thereby incurs a single supplement charge to a roommate the amount of charge will be deducted from the travelers' refund. This is in addition to any other cancellation fees that may apply. To receive any refund, all air tickets and all other travel documents must be returned to Citslinc. Applicable refunds will be processed promptly following receipt of the written cancellation and documents. Cancellation Penalty Policy makes any cancellation after the day of August 2, 2010 lose $500/each, while any cancellation after the departure day lose all the payment. China visa handling fee is not refundable and is in addition to the above penalty if the visa is processed. Travel Documentation All foreign nationals traveling to Mainland China must travel with a valid passport and a visa obtained prior to entering the country. Any passengers who participate with the trip with Citslinc have to take care of the passport and visa on their own responsibilities. Itinerary Changes The world of travel is ever-changing. Therefore, the day-by-day itinerary provided on our website is preliminary and subject to adjustment and change. The final verified itinerary will be sent to the chamber who purchase the tour approximately two weeks prior to departure. Citslinc pledges to make every effort to follow tour itinerary precisely, however unforeseen situations do occasionally occur. If a hotel or flight in the itinerary becomes unavailable, Citslinc reserves the right to make substitution with hotel/flight of equal standard and quality. There will be no refunds for any difference in the cost of those accommodations.
CITSLINC INTERNATIONAL, INC. GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS Victorville Chamber of Commerce China Trip October 18 26, 2010 U.S. Add-on Flights U.S. Add-on flight is introduced to some of chambers as an optional service, upon request by the chambers, to facilitate the transportation of their passengers to the designated gateway city. All Citslinc tours start and end at one of the four gateway cities of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver and New York (JFK), where Air China or China Eastern Airlines operates non-stop flights to Beijing or Shanghai. Add-on fare is not part of the tour price neither is considered to be part of the tour. Due to the nature of complexity of the add-on flight arrangement, Citslinc cannot guarantee and is not responsible for any change on the flight schedule, flight route, airfare and the availability of the flight. Upon receipt of your add-on airline tickets, the Customer must phone the airlines related to confirm the flight and get their seats assigned. Travel insurance is strongly recommended to protect you from flight change, flight cancellation and travel delays. Citslinc cannot be held responsible for any delayed and/or missed connections whether the add-on flights are arranged by us or not. Shopping Shopping is always personal matter, and Citslinc is not responsible for any purchases you make during your trip, whether that merchant is part of the scheduled itinerary or not. Gratuities The customary gratuities to the tour guides, motor coach drivers, porters and wait staff are not included in the tour price. A once for all tipping costs $25 (cash) throughout the whole journey. Baggage Baggage is carried at passenger's risk and baggage insurance is recommended. Although every efforts is made to handle clients' baggage carefully, Citslinc cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to baggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or wear and tear throughout the trip. Baggage allowance differs for the transpacific and the China domestic sections of your trip. Baggage allowance for transpacific flight is two pieces of checked baggage per person. Total dimensions (Length + Width + Height) of the two pieces must not exceed 107 inches (273cm); maximum dimensions of single piece shall not exceed 62 inches (158cm). Maximum weight per piece is 50 lbs and total weight of the both pieces is not to exceed 70 lbs. Each passenger may carry one hand baggage, the dimensions of which shall not exceed 45 inches (115cm). Baggage in excess of allowances will incur excess baggage charge payable on site by the passenger. Your luggage should be limited to one large checked suitcase and one small carry-on bag per person. Valuables, breakable items, travel documents and medications must be carried personally in a hand baggage. Health & Medical Issues Our trips are exciting and active vacations. While there is time to relax, there will also be much to see and do, and your excursions may require an extensive amount of walking. Please check with your personal physician to verify your particular needs. You are strongly recommended to purchase a travel insurance to protect you for the unexpected. Citslinc is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of medical services or for the quality of medical care received. For information on health issues while traveling overseas, please contact the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by visiting www.cdc.gov/travel
CITSLINC INTERNATIONAL, INC. GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS Victorville Chamber of Commerce China Trip October 18 26, 2010 Travel Insurance We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance to protect yourself and your investment in case you have to cancel or interrupt your vacation. Documents Final documents including air tickets, hotel lists, final tour itinerary, clothing suggestions, name badges, luggage tags and other pertinent information will be prepared by the chambers who purchased the tour, with the information from Citslinc e-mailed to the chambers approximately two weeks prior to departure. California Seller of Travel Citslinc is Registered Seller of Travel in the State of California. Legal Responsibility Citslinc acts only as independent contractors acting on behalf of neither the customer (herein referred to as "you") nor the travel suppliers. As a tour operator, Citslinc organizes and sells tour programs consisting of certain services, including air, surface, and water transportation, hotel/cruise accommodations, sightseeing excursions and other package programs that Citslinc purchases or reserves from various suppliers (herein referred to as "Suppliers"). Citslinc does not own nor operate any of these Suppliers. The Suppliers providing travel services for Citslinc are all independent contractors, and are not agents, affiliates, or subsidiaries of Citslinc. As such, Citslinc cannot be held responsible for any negligent or willful act of any supplier or of any third party. The passage contracts in use by the Suppliers such as airlines, cruise lines, motor coach lines, rail companies, local land operators, hotels and other travel providers whose services are included in your tour package, when issued, shall constitute the sole agreements between you and such third party suppliers, and are subject to the terms and conditions specified by each individual supplier. Citslinc assumes no responsibility for any itinerary changes imposed by the airlines or China local tour operator. By utilizing the services of the Suppliers, you agree that you will look to such Suppliers for any disputes, accident, property damage or personal loss to you or to those traveling with you, and that neither Citslinc nor any representative of Citslinc shall be liable. Citslinc shall not be in any way liable for any inconvenience, accidents, loss, personal injury or property damage to you or to those traveling with you in course of the trip resulting directly or indirectly from any occurrences or conditions including but not limited to delays, cancellations, change of schedule, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, mechanical or construction breakdown, default of any third parties, criminal or terrorist activities, acts of governmental authority, social or labor unrest, hygiene, disease, customs regulations, weather conditions, Acts of God, or any other actions, omissions or conditions beyond the control of Citslinc. Citslinc shall not be held responsible for any potential risks and/or hazards associated with travel to destinations covered in our tour programs where unanticipated events may occur. Clients must be aware that there may be different living standards and practices outside of their home country including but not limited to standards of quality, hygiene, medical treatment, provision of utilities such as water, electricity, accommodation, food preparations and services of all kinds. In consideration for embarking upon travel for which you have sought the assistance of Citslinc you hereby agree to voluntarily assume all risks involved in such travel, whether expected or unexpected, or whether directly or indirectly the result of such travel.
CITSLINC INTERNATIONAL, INC. GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS Victorville Chamber of Commerce China Trip October 18 26, 2010 Citslinc reserves the right to change the departure date of any trip, withdraw any tours, alter tour itinerary, and substitute hotels, airlines, land travel operators, and any aspect of your tour package for the convenience of the operation of tours. In the event of cancellation, alteration or substitution of such services due to the operation of the Suppliers, delays, weather, act of government authority or other causes of whatever nature beyond the control of Citslinc comparable services would be offered; and, there shall be no refund or penalties in this connection. Citslinc reserves the right to decline to accept, or retain any person as tour member if such person's physical or mental conditions, in our opinion, impede the operation of the tour. Citslinc reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure for any reason. Liability for such cancellation is limited to full refund of money received by Citslinc. Doing so will constitute full settlement with the tour member. Airlines, motor coach and other transportation carriers concerned shall not be liable for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. All transportation carriers herein mentioned shall have or incur no responsibility for liability to any traveler aside from their liability as common carriers. Hotel profiles are based upon information provided to Citslinc by hotels and cruise ships, or their representatives, including images and descriptions of individual properties. Star-ratings may differ from country to country. Citslinc does its best to maintain current information, however, is not responsible for any inaccuracies, changes in features or amenities, or images provided by third parties. Payment of the required deposit constitutes consent to all provisions of the conditions and general information contained herein for all travelers covered by the payment. The General Conditions under which you agree to utilize the services of Citslinc in arranging the tours may not be amended in any way except in writing signed by an authorized officer of Citslinc. Citslinc reserves the right to modify this Terms & Conditions, and Customer's continued use of this service will be conditioned upon the Terms & Conditions in force at the time of use. Citslinc makes every effort to ensure accuracy on the website and brochure; however, Citslinc cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions in the publications. Claims & Jurisdiction All claims against the tour operators must be filed in writing within 30 days after completion of the tour. By utilizing the services of Citslinc., you agree that the exclusive venue for all claims, actions or proceedings against Citslinc of whatsoever nature arising out of this contract shall be the State of California; and, such claim actions or proceedings shall be determined according to the laws and jurisdiction of the State of California. Limitation of Liability By booking one of these vacation packages, you acknowledge that in all events Citslinc shall not be liable for any consequential, psychological or emotional damage and that the sole extent of liability of Citslinc shall never exceed the amount actually paid by you to Citslinc.
CITSLIN INTERNATIONAL, INC. RELEASE OF LIABILTY Victorville Chamber of Commerce China Trip October 18 26, 2010 Please read, sign, and return with your registration form and payment. Passenger hereby acknowledges that all travel, and in particular international travel, carries certain risks, that passenger is voluntarily undertaking this optional recreational and educational activity, and that the Released Parties (as defined below) shall have no liability for property damage, loss or theft; illness, personal injury or death of any person; thirdparty liability; or fines or other punitive measures for breach of public laws (each a Loss ). Passenger hereby agrees to assume all risks of any Loss arising out of the trip that passenger is undertaking in connection with this agreement (the Trip ) or any activity related to the Trip. Passenger, on behalf of its heirs, survivors and assignees and any estate administrator, trustee, or the like, hereby releases CITSLINC International, Inc. and Victorville Chamber of Commerce, and each of their officers, directors, agents, employees, members, affiliates, successors and assignees (the "Released Parties"), from any and all liability for any Loss. In no event shall any of the Released Parties be liable for any special, consequential or punitive damages. CITSLINC International, Inc. and Victorville Chamber of Commerce reserve the right, in their discretion and without notice, to cancel, advance or postpone any scheduled event connected with the Trip and shall have the right to, but shall not be obligated to, substitute another event and shall not be liable for any refund, loss or expense whatsoever to any passenger, event participant, (or person intending or desiring to participate in an event) or any other person by reason of any such cancellation, advancement or postponement. No refund shall be made to any passenger who does not complete the Trip for any reason. Passenger hereby acknowledges that it is strongly recommended that passenger purchase comprehensive insurance for trip cancellation or interruption, accident, emergency medical services and evacuation, and baggage damage, loss or delay through passenger s insurance agent or travel agent. Passenger hereby further acknowledges that passenger is responsible for obtaining a valid passport and all required visas and other travel documentation and inoculations. Passenger hereby consents to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts in, and agrees that any action at law or in equity arising out of or relating to the Trip shall be filed only in, the state or federal courts located in Victorville, California. Passenger hereby consents and submits to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purposes of litigating any such action. If any of the provisions of this Release of Liability/Disclaimer shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then such provision shall be deemed severable from the other above provisions and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any of the remaining provisions. This Release of Liability/Disclaimer is the entire agreement between CITSLINC International, Inc. and Victorville Chamber of Commerce on one part and passenger on the other relating to the subject matter hereof and shall not be modified except in writing signed be each thereof. Signature: Date: Print Name: