Terms and Conditions
These terms and conditions (“Term and Conditions”) govern the relationship between Adventure Dreams Travel and authorized independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel and you , the purchaser and/or traveler (“Client” and “passenger” and “you/ your”) By planning travel with Adventure Dreams Travel, you agree to be bound by these terms and acknowledge that Adventure Dreams Travel acts solely as a booking for disclosed principal supplier, tour operators, cruise lines, hotels, airlines, air charter, bus companies, ground transportation, boat purveyors or owners, and other independent contractors providing accommodations, transportation, and other services (“Supplier(s)”) and is not the source or provider of the travel services. These terms include warranties and disclaimers and exclusions of liability and may restrict your rights and remedies and provide protection to Adventure Dreams Travel. 1. USE OF Adventure Dreams Travel SERVICES, ACCESS AND INFORMATION FOR TRAVEL BOOKINGS You warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and possess the legal authority to enter into this Agreement and to make travel bookings make on behalf of yourself and any member of your traveling party and warrant that all information supplied by you on behalf of yourself, members of your household, or others for whom you are authorized to transact business with us is true and accurate. You agree that you will only make legitimate reservations or purchases with Adventure Dreams Travel, Authorized Independent contractors and its Suppliers, and acknowledge that, without limitation, any speculative, false, or fraudulent reservation is prohibited. All bookings are accepted by Adventure Dreams Travel as agents for travel Suppliers on your itinerary. Separate Supplier terms and conditions will apply to your reservation and purchase of travel-related goods and services that you select, and you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions of purchase imposed by any Supplier that you have selected as a service provider on an itinerary you have selected. 2. PAYMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS You shall be completely responsible for all charges, fees, duties, taxes and assessment arising out of your travel booking through Adventure Dreams Travel by submitting a credit card authorization form to Adventure Dreams Travel, you agree to allow Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent Agent contractors of Adventure Dreams Travel to use the payment method to purchase travel products from our Suppliers on your behalf. EXCEPTING IN CASES OF FRAUD, YOU AGREE NOT TO FILE ANY DISPUTE WITH YOUR BANK OR CREDIT CARD COMPANY TO AVOID OR VIOLATE ANY BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent Agent of Adventure Dreams Travel OR ITS SUPPLIERS. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO CHARGEBACK, REVERSE OR RECOLLECT A PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED TRIP PAYMENT, Adventure Dreams Travel RESERVES THE RIGHT TO COLLECT ALL ADDITIONAL COSTS, FEES AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH CHARGEBACK, REVERSAL OR RECOLLECTION, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ATTORNEY FEES. All payments for travel are due prior to departure according to each Supplier’s terms and conditions of booking. You understand that the failure to make final payment or any violation of the Supplier's conditions of purchase may result in cancellation of your reservations, in your being denied access to any flights, tours, hotels, cruises, or other travel services, or in your forfeiting any monies paid for your reservations. You may not be entitled to a refund if you change or cancel your travel plans after confirmation of a booking. ALL cancellation requests must be sent to Adventure Dreams Travel in writing. As a result of cancellation, Adventure Dreams Travel and third-party Supplie’s cancellation penalties will apply. Cancellation fees will be charged to the credit card or other method you authorized to pay for travel services or deducted from the Supplier’s refund. 3. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING TSA AND DHS ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS It is the responsibility of each Client to obtain and carry a valid passport, visa(s), and all other documents required by applicable government regulations. When traveling domestically or internationally, the U.S. Transportation Administration (TSA) and U.S.Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advise that everyone carry acceptable identification to board a flight or cruise ship.Acceptable identification can be found at www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/accetable-ids: examples are DHS-designated enhanced driver’s license, Passport, a foreign government passport. The name, date of birth and gender that appears on the identification card MUST exactly match the same such data that is listed on the airline ticket(s) and booking records. You acknowledge any failure to strictly comply with these requirements may result in denied boarding or any undue delay at an airport security checkpoint causing the Client to miss flight(s), and subsequent scheduled travel bookings on cruises and/or tours. WHEN YOU RECEIVE ANY AND ALL TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW AND VERIFY ALL INFORMATION FOR ACCURACY. CONTACT Adventure Dreams Travel IMMEDIATELY IF CHANGES OR CORRECTIONS ARE REQUIRED. Adventure Dreams Travel recommends that you take into account that certain countries will not admit a passenger if their passport expires within six (6) months of anticipated date of return. Non-United States citizens may require additional documentation. Client is responsible to make Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel aware when traveling on a passport from a country other than the United States of America. Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams neither controls nor warrants the issuance of VISAs or approval of VISA waivers related to travel. Should a VISA not be issued, Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams is not responsible for the lost payments made toward the contemplated trip. Please note that rules of each country regarding entry and exit change on a daily basis. Children and infants also require travel documents. Minors traveling with one parent, and/or without both parents, may be stopped and not admitted, unless authenticated and verified consent forms are provided to authorities; refer to www.help.cbp.gov/s/article/article-3643 for additional information. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency requires that for groups of children under the age 19 arriving to the United States by land or sea from contiguous territory and traveling with school group, religious group, social or cultural organization, or sports team, may also present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate, or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Naturalization Certificate. Parental or legal guardian consent must be provided to the supervising adult/Group Leader in writing. 4. INDIVIDUAL ENTRY AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS Each country holds different views of past criminal offenses, whether or outside of their boundaries. If you have a current or prior criminal offense, contact that country directly for entry and exit requirements. Visit U.S. State Department Website for further information about these requirements at www.travel.state.gov/content/travel.html We do not inquire about an individual’s criminal record in the interest of respecting our Client’s privacy. 5. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Federal law prohibits passengers from bringing hazardous materials on the aircraft. (1) Federal law forbids the carriage of hazardous materials aboard aircraft in the passenger’s luggage or on the passenger’s person. A violation can result in five (5) years imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more (49 u.s.c. 5124) Hazardous materials include explosives, compressed gasses, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives and radio-active materials. Examples: Paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gasses, oxygen bottles and radiopharmaceuticals. (2) There are special exceptions for small quantities (up to 70 ounces total) of medicinal and toilet articles carried in the passenger’s luggage and certain smoking materials carried on the passenger’s person. For further information, each passenger should contact the relevant airline representative(s) on their itinerary. Restrictions on hazardous materials are listed at www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items 6. INSECTICIDE NOTICE We recommend that you refer to the Department of Transportation (DOT) list of airports in countries that require airlines to treat cabin with insecticides prior to flight or while on the aircraft. The list of insecticides is located on the DOT website, www.dot.gov/office-policy/avaition-policy/aircraft-disinfection-requirements 7. HEALTH/ IMMUNIZATIONS You must have the proper immunizations, health screenings and required documentation of such immunizations and screenings before travel. Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams shall not assume responsibility for the accuracy of health, vaccination or documentation prior to departure or upon landing at the final destination. In some cases, required inoculations must carry proof of inoculation. If you are concerned about taking any medications or receiving certain inoculations, check with your health practitioner BEFORE booking. Check the State Department Web site www.travel.state.gov for relevant information relating to travel to specific destinations and Center for Disease Control (CDC) wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel relating to health issues related to travel. 8. AIR TRAVEL, SCHEDULE RECONFIRMATION, CHECK-IN Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel shall not assume any responsibility for any air schedule changes. In some but not all cases, upon departure from a country, certain departure taxes must be paid in cash only, and may vary in price. Failure to use a reservation may result in automatic cancellation of all continuing and return flights, as well as forfeiture of airfare. Airline e-tickets expire a year from issue date unless carrier fare rules in passenger’s itinerary fare provide otherwise. Due to enhanced security, it is strongly recommended that you check in a minimum of 2 hours prior to scheduled departure for domestic flights and 3 hours prior to scheduled for international flights. Reconfirm flight times at least 24 hours prior to scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and 72 hours prior for international flights. 9. RIGHT TO CORRECT ERRORS/ OFFERS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY We reserve the right to correct errors. In the event of any pricing error or omission, we reserve the right to adjust such pricing or make any corrections. All offers, incentives and Supplier promotions are subject to availability and may change without notice. Prospective Clients are advised to reserve early to avoid increases in fares and additional late booking fees. 10. UNUSED ARRANGEMENT, MINIMUM PASSENGER REQUIREMENTS AND ALTERATIONS TO BOOKINGS When tour, cruise or package prices are based on Supplier’s contract rates, you will not be entitled to any refund for any unused portion of travel. Some group tours are based on the minimum number passengers traveling; if the number of passengers falls below the minimum required, a surcharge may be imposed, or the tour may be canceled. Any cancellations of a tour or package for reasons of failing to meet the minimum traveler requirement will be governed by the tour operator’s cancellation policy. If you decide to change any portion of your confirmed arrangements prior to departure or during your trip, we will attempt to assist you. Certain bookings may not be able to be changed. All requests for changes to a booking must be made in writing to Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel. The Supplier may determine that alterations in an itinerary are necessary for any number of reasons, including but not limited to severe weather. Any alterations to an itinerary are at the sole discretion of the Supplier, Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel bear NO responsibility for any changes. 11. LIMITATIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCLOSURE Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel acts solely as a booking agent for disclosed principal Suppliers and is not the source or provider of any travel service. Each Supplier is an independent entity with its own management and is not subject to the control of Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel. The Suppliers whose names appear in travel documentation are those actually responsible for providing the travel services purchased, and you consent to the use of those Suppliers. BECAUSE Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel ACTS AS AGENT FOR DISCLOSED PRINCIPAL SUPPLIERS AND DOES NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONTROL THE OPERATIONS OF SUCH INDEPENDENT OPERATIONS AND SUPPLIERS.YOU AGREE THAT Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF THESE SERVICES. Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WEATHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES IN CONNECTIONS WITH THE GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY ANY PRINCIPLE SUPPLIER BOOKING THROUGH Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LIABILITY FOR ANY ACT, ERROR, OMISSION, INJURY, LOSS, ACCIDENT, DELAY OR IRREGULARITY WHICH MAY BE INCURRED THROUGH THE FAULT,NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL ACTS, OMISSIONS OR OTHERWISE OF SUCH SUPPLIER, OR OF ANY SUPPLIER OR THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES,AGENTS, SERVANTS, OR REPRESENTATIVES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEIR FAILURE TO DELIVER ON THEIR PARTIAL OR INADEQUATE DELIVERY OF SERVICES, THEIR CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES, FUEL INCREASES, BANKRUPTCY, OR CESSATION OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS OUTSIDE OF Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel CONTROL, AND YOU HEREBY EXONERATE SAID SUPPLIERS FROM ANY LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE SAME. Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel HAS SOLELY RECEIVED COMMISSION AND FEES FOR TRAVEL TRANSACTIONS AND CLIENT AGREES AND UNDERSTANDS THAT ANY RECOVERY FROM Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel WILL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF THE COMMISSIONS AND FEES ACTUALLY RECEIVED FROM SAID SUPPLIER. 12. RISK/ SAFETY Travel to certain destinations may involve greater risk than others. Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent Agents of Adventure Dreams Travel urges Clients to remain informed on a daily basis as to the current news events, as well to review travel prohibitions, warnings, announcements and advisories issued by the United States Government prior to booking travel to international destinations. Information on health and safety conditions in various countries and the level of risk associated with travel to a particular international destinations can be found at www.travel.state.gov , www.tsa.gov , www.dot.gov , www.faa.gov , www.cdc.gov , www.cbp.gov . The Start Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service provided by the U. S. Government to U.S. Citizens who are traveling to, or living in a foreign country. STEP allows you to enter information about your upcoming trip abroad so that the Department of State can better assist you in an emergency. Registration is recommended and provided by going to www.step.state.gov/step. BY OFFERING FOR SALE TRAVEL TO PARTICULAR DESTINATIONS. Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT TRAVEL TO SUCH POINT IS ADVISABLE OR WITHOUT RISK, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR COSTS, DAMAGES, OR LOSSES THAT MAY RESULT FROM TRAVEL TO SUCH DESTINATIONS. CLIENT’S PARTICIPATION CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH EVENTS AT CLIENT’S OWN RISK. In the event of emergent health or safety concerns, once Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel das investigated the prevailing situation, Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel shall have the sole and absolute discretion whether to proceed with any Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel escorted trip or private departure, or to make alterations to the itinerary. 13. FORCE MAJEURE Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel will not be in breach of these terms and conditions or otherwise be liable to you (Client) for any failure or delay in performing an obligation under this Agreement that is due to any of the following causes, to the extent beyond its reasonable control: acts of God, accidents, riots, war, terrorist act, epidemic, pandemic, quarantine, civil commotion, breakdown of communication facilities, including web host and internet service provider, breakdown or malfunction of equipment, destruction of or serious damage to facilities, natural catastrophes including, but not limited to extreme weather events, floods and volcanic eruptions, governmental acts or omissions, changes in laws or regulations, natural strikes, fire, explosion, generalizes lack of availability of raw materials or energy, and any other unforeseen circumstance which is beyond the control of Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel. THE PURCHASE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ON ALL TRIPS. In addition, each of Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel Suppliers have terms and conditions which include Force Majeure provisions. In the event Force Majeure event occurs, those suppliers may be entitled to, and may in their sole and absolute discretion, vary, postpone or cancel any itinerary or arrangement in relation to the trip. Payment of any refund to you as a result of the non-performance of any obligations hereunder shall remain in the sole and absolute discretion of the Supplier, pursuant to their policies, although Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel shall use its reasonable efforts to secure reimbursement for you (Client) where possible. 14. CLIENT CONDUCT Each participant in any trip booked or escorted by Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel is expected to act responsibly and adhere to all behavior guidelines established by Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel and or Suppliers. Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel and all local Suppliers reserve the right to remove you (client) from any facility, hotel or resort property, tour location or means of transportation if your health or your conduct on any element of your trip or interferes with the operation or security of the places we visit. In such cases, there will be NO refund. When you book with Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel, you accept responsibility for any damage or loss caused by you. Full payment for such damage or loss (reasonably estimated if exact price is unknown) must be paid directly at the time of accommodation owner or manager or another Supplier. You (client) must indemnify us Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel for the full amount of any claim (including legal costs) made against Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel. We Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel are not responsible for any costs incurred concerning a guest removed from a trip, or any portion of a trip. You (client) agree NOT to hold Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and conditions. Baggage and personal effects are at all times the sole responsibility of the participant. 15. TRAVEL INSURANCE Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel OFFERS ACCESS TO TRAVEL INSURANCE TO PROTECT PASSENGERS AND THEIR INVESTMENT IN TRAVEL. UNLESS SPECIFICALLY NOTED, TRAVEL INSURANCE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF CLIENTS ITINERARY TO PROTECT AGAINST THIRD PARTY SUPPLIER DEFAULT/ BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION, DELAY, INTERRUPTION, MISSED CONNECTION FOR CRUISES, CANCELLATION, MEDICAL EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION/ EVACUATION AND REPATRIATION, BAGGAGE AND PERSONAL AFFECTS/ LOST LUGGAGE AND BAGGAGE DELAYS, ILLNESS, JOB LOSS PROTECTION AND CHANGE OF PLANS, ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISABILITY, TRAVEL ACCIDENT/ SICKNESS MEDICAL EXPENSES, AND MORE. PROPER INSURANCE MAY PROTECT YOU (CLIENT) FROM FINANCIAL LOSS IN ALMOST ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, Without appropriate travel insurance, Client understands and agrees that if Client cancels or interrupts Client’s travel for any reason, portions of the trip/ tour may not be refunded and Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel and travel Supplier’s cancellation penalties will apply resulting in the loss of monies up to the full cost of the Client’s travel booking and related costs. The purchase of travel insurance is not required in order to purchase or other product or service offered by Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel, however if you (client) decline to purchase travel insurance, Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel will require that you execute an insurance waiver. Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel is not a licensed insurance broker, and its advisors are not qualified or authorized to answer any technical questions about benefits, exclusions, and conditions of any the travel insurance offered, nor evaluate the adequacy of the insured’s existing insurance coverage. An additional charge applies for any travel insurance selected. Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT ANY INSURANCE PROVIDER WILL APPROVE COVERAGE FOR A CLAIM MADE UNDER THE INSURER’S POLICY AND MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE EXTENT OF THE COVERAGE FOR ANY POLICY IT MAY OFFER OR QUOTE. 16. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS, CHANGES TO THESE TERMS We, Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to change these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updated versions of the Terms and Conditions will be provided to the Clients, will e posted on website www.adventuredreamstravel.com and are effective immediately on posting. 17. GENERAL The laws of the State of Georgia govern these Terms and Conditions. You hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Paulding County Georgia in all disputes arising out of or relating to travel bookings with Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel. If any part of these Terms and Conditions is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law including, but not limited to , the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and agreement shall continue in effect. These Terms and Conditions (and any other terms and conditions referenced herein) constitute the entire agreement between the Client and Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel with respect to travel bookings made with Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel by any means, and it supersedes all prior contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written , between Client and Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel with the respect to communicate with Adventure Dreams Travel and/or Authorized Independent agents of Adventure Dreams Travel. A printed version of this agreement and of any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to these Terms and Conditions to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form.