Dear Friends, Thank you for your interest in the
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Dear Friends, Thank you for your interest in the
Dear Friends, Thank you for your interest in the New England & Canada Cruise, September 22 – October 1, 2016. This fabulous vacation will be hosted by Dave Webber, Retired WOWT Sports Director. You'll appreciate these included Holiday Vacations Extra Value Features: Roundtrip airfare from Omaha to New York City Excellent hotel accommodations featuring two nights in Manhattan New York City highlights including a Circle Line Cruise of New York Harbor, a Broadway musical and a Radio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour Seven night New England Cruise aboard Princess Cruise Line’s Regal Princess Intriguing ports of call including Newport, Boston, Bar Harbor, Saint John and Halifax 21 excellent meals including all meals aboard ship All port charges, government fees, airport and departure taxes (minimum value of $461 per person) A professional Holiday Vacations Tour Director who will accompany you throughout the tour Guaranteed prices upon receipt of your deposit $100 Travel Voucher for use on a future Holiday Vacations tour There's no better way to experience the charming ports of the Canadian Maritime and New England than with Holiday Vacations. Our 43 years of experience and dedication to personalized service will assure you that this 10-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 $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 10 days | A ll airfare included! New England & C anada Cruise September 22 - October 1, 2016 with host Dave Webber, Retired WOWT Sports Director Local Departur e • Low Deposit • Guar anteed prices dave webber One of the most familiar faces and voices in the Omaha community is that of Sports Anchor Dave Webber. In demand as a speaker, emcee, and genial host, he’s been a popular television figure in the area since 1978. Dave started his broadcast career as a disc jockey for KLNG Radio, and has also performed professionally as a folk singer. He joined KFAB Radio in 1970 then moved to Sioux City in 1973 to cover sports news for KMEG-TV. He returned to Omaha in 1977 to do the same for KMTV. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Dave attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He was Sports Director for WOWT from 1978 to 2010. He’s spending more time with the grandkids now that he is semi-retired but is still helping anchor during busy sports seasons including Friday Night Fever & Husker Football in the fall. Dave has previously hosted Holiday Vacations New England, Hawaii, Railroading in the Rockies, Alaska and America’s Canyonlands tours. He and his wife Terri invite you to join them and WOWT viewers on this exciting cruise to New England & Canada. W CK NE NSWI U BR ME St. John Bar Harbor VT NH Boston MA Newport New York Additional dates may be available Experience the neon lights of Broadway, then set sail for the charming ports of Canadian Maritime Provinces and New England! Day 1: F ly to New York City We board our pleasant flight to New York City. Our accommodations for the next two evenings are in the heart of Manhattan. Day 2: New York City, Harbor Cruise & Musical An expert local guide joins us this morning to see the famous landmarks of Manhattan including Central Park, Lincoln Center for the Preforming Arts, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Wall Street and more. Afternoon finds us seeing New York from the water when we embark on a one-hour Circle Line Cruise. We’ll pass the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and have spectacular views of the newly risen One World Trade Center. Tonight enjoy a special treat! A delicious included Holiday Vacations Welcome Dinner followed by a marvelous Broadway Musical. D NOVA SCOTIA Halifax EAN OC IC T N LA AT 7 Flights Cruise 1 2 3 # of Overnights Day 3: R adio City & Set Sail Peggy’s Cove Day 5: Boston Enjoy a leisure morning at the hotel before departing on a behind-the-scenes tour of Radio City Music Hall for an insider’s view of the most iconic theater in New York! Later we board the Regal Princess for our seven-night cruise. Enjoy the luxurious amenities on this new state of the art ship including exceptional dining and entertainment options. D Today the Regal Princess visits Boston, steeped in America’s colonial history and one of the focal cities of the American Revolution. Choose from a variety of optional shore excursions that visit historical sights and tour the city including walking the Freedom Trail with stops at Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. B,L,D Day 4: New port We arrive at Newport, Rhode Island. This area began as an important colonial seaport and the city’s harbor is now a haven for sailboats and other pleasure craft. During the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, America’s wealthiest families built opulent mansions as summer “cottages.” All meals are included aboard ship. B,L,D Located on the shores of Mount Desert Island and sitting on the entrance to Acadia National Park is the resort town of Bar Harbor, Maine. The incredible scenery of the region transformed the area into a popular resort for such notables as John D. Rockefeller and Joseph Pulitzer. You may choose to visit the iconic lighthouses of the area or enjoy a traditional lobster bake. B,L,D Newport www.holidayvacations.net Keyword: omaha Day 7: st. John St. John is the largest city in the Canadian province of New Brunswick and is the oldest incorporated city in the country. The city is situated along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy, famous for the tremendous discrepancy between its high and low tides. St. John’s city market is the oldest market in North America, built in 1876. B,L,D YOUR HOLIDAY VACATIONS EXPERIENCE INCLUDES Day 8: Ha lifa x • This morning the ship docks in Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia and one of the first English cities in Canada. Its vast harbor extends 16 miles inland. Today we’ll enjoy an included excursion to the picturesque fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, followed by time to explore Halifax on our own. B,L,D September 22 - October 1, 2016 Radio City Music Hall RI 2 New England & C anada Cruise 1-800-826-2266 Day 6: Bar Har bor Boston • • • • • All airfare, taxes & fuel surcharges All government fees, taxes and fuel surcharges (minimum value of $461 per person) Holiday Vacations Tour Director All accommodations Hotel and cruise ship transfers $100 travel voucher for a future Holiday Vacations tour 21 Excellent Meals Featuring • Holiday Vacations Welcome Dinner in New York City • All meals aboard ship with Anytime Dining B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner Exclusive Cruise Ship Benefits Day 9: At Sea We spend the day at sea and enjoy the opportunity to take in the worldclass facilities of the Regal Princess. Relax on deck or in comfortable lounges. Revel in the included offerings of our grand sailing vessel including the Lotus Spa, an on board casino and many bars, cafes and restaurants to discover a thrilling culinary experience. This evening, enjoy a social gathering with included cocktails to celebrate our time together. B,L,D Day 10: Fly Home We arrive in New York City early this morning and disembark the ship. After transferring to the airport, we fly home with wonderful memories of our fantastic New England cruise experience. B Princess Cruises® Ships are of British and Bermudan Registry • • 7 nights aboard the Regal Princess Included Halifax Shore Excursion: Peggy’s Cove & Hop On Hop Off tour (minimum value of $59.95 per person) Ports of Call • Newport, Boston, Bar Harbor, St. John and Halifax Attractions & Highlights • • • • • • 2 nights in Manhattan New York City guided tour Circle Line Cruise of New York Harbor Broadway Musical Radio City Stage Door tour Scenic Atlantic Coast Price Per Person ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED! Balcony Stateroom Double...............$4899 per person Single...................7099 per person Inside Stateroom Bar Harbor Double............... $4199per person Single...................5699per person 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: June 20, 2016 Full refund 96 days prior to departure Guaranteed Price: Your price is guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit. Additional fees applied by Princess Cruise Line 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 continued on back charges and optional shore excursions. Travel on the Stunning Regal Princess ® Princess’s opulent new ship, the Regal Princess® provides truly world-class amenities. Enjoy sweeping views of the ship from the breathtaking Atrium or explore the thrilling SeaWalk,® a dramatic glass-bottom walkway. Discover exquisite new eateries featuring a wide array of culinary offerings and experience the thrilling onboard entertainment. You’ll find everything to make this journey the vacation of your dreams. Vines Atrium SeaWalk 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 Final payment is due January June 20,12, 2016 2016 Your tour is fully refundable up to 96 days prior to departure. Thank You! 2727 Henry Ave. | P.O. Box 87 | Eau Claire, WI 54702-0087 B16WOWTCP WaterColor Fantasy Printed on recycled paper containing post-consumer waste. Departure Point: OMAHA Eppley Field Airport FREE TRAVEL SHOWS Holiday Vacations invites you to attend an informative travel show featuring the New England & Canada Cruise, September 22 – October 1, 2016. This fabulous vacation will be hosted by Dave Webber, Retired WOWT Sports Director. Omaha Fremont Tuesday, February 16 Wednesday, February 17 Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 11818 Miami St. 10 a.m., 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Holiday Inn Express 2145 North Lincoln Ave. 10 a.m. Bellevue Wednesday, February 17 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 10804 South 15th St. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. GENERAL INFORMATION 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Prior to final payment date Final payment date to 31 days prior to departure date 30 days to 48 hours prior to departure date Less than 48 hours prior to departure or after tour departure Cancellation fee Full refund $200 25% of tour price 100% of tour price Air Tours–Canada & Lower 48 U.S. Notice received Prior to final payment date Final payment date to 35 days prior to departure date 34 days to 48 hours prior to departure date Less than 48 hours prior to departure or after tour departure Cancellation fee Full refund 25% of tour price 50% of tour price 100% of tour price International & Cruise Tours, Alaska, Rail, Hawaii Notice received Prior to final payment date Final payment date to 46 days prior to departure date 45 days to 8 days prior to departure date 7 days or less to departure or after tour departure Cancellation fee Full refund 25% of tour price 50% of tour price 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 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. 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. 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. Checked Luggage (Not to exceed 62” total dimensions) Carry-On Purse, Tote, Camera Bag, Backpack (Not to exceed 8” x 14” x 20”) Width Height 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. 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 Length 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. ALASKA TRAVEL INDUSTRY A S S O C I A T I O N