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GENERAL INFORMATION


        Guaranteed Prices Once we have received your deposit, your   Travel Protection Safeguarding your travel investment is   Cruise Line Charges Additional fees applied by the cruise lines
        price is guaranteed and any subsequent price increase by   incredibly valuable and wise in today’s world, for all guests. We   are not included in your tour price. These fees include but are not
        airlines, hotels, or other vendors is at our expense. All tour prices   offer several optional, customized travel protection plans through   limited to: daily service charge for cabin and waitstaff, specialty
        listed in this catalog are subject to change without notice due to   a trusted third-party provider. These plans offer coverage for trip   restaurant cover charges, and optional shore excursions.
        fluctuations in supplier pricing and other variables.  cancellation, trip interruption, emergency medical, emergency
                                            evacuation/repatriation, trip or baggage delay, and more. If you   Photography & Video on Tour Holiday Vacations reserves the
        Reservations All reservations made by phone will be held for   would like to add travel protection, please purchase your desired   right to take photographs and/or videos on any of its tours and to
        five business days pending receipt of the required deposit.   plan in the Guest Portal or contact us at 888-867-2190.
        Reservations made after the final payment date must be paid   Important Note: The Cancel for Any Reason travel protection   use such records for promotional and/or commercial purposes.
        in full immediately.                policy must be purchased within 15 days* of your initial trip   Insecticide Use On Aircraft Some countries require aircraft
        $200 Deposit Per Person Reservations are not confirmed until   payment. If a policy is purchased within this same 15-day*   to be treated with insecticide in order to protect agricultural,
                                            window, the full cost of the tour is covered, and you are
        a deposit is received. We accept personal checks, money orders,   medically able to travel at the time of purchase, a pre-existing   environmental, and public health. For more information,
        Discover, MasterCard, or Visa. Guests who book and pay their   condition waiver is included. For full details, visit   please visit transportation.gov/airconsumer/spray.
        deposit online will receive a reservation confirmation email with   holidayvacations.com/travel-protection-plan.
        details to access their Guest Portal.                                   Responsibility Tours are arranged and operated by Holiday
        Final Payment Any balance must be paid in full by the date   Tour Documents You will receive your Guest Travel Booklet   Vacations, LLC. Holiday Vacations, 2727 Henry Ave., Eau Claire,
                                                                                WI 54701. Holiday Vacations and their agents act only as an
                                            approximately 10-14 days before your tour departure date.
        indicated on your statement. You may check your balance and             agent for such other parties, firms, or corporations providing
        make a payment anytime using our secure Guest Portal at   This includes information like your tour itinerary, hotel list, name   services herein. No liability shall be incurred by Holiday
                                            badge, luggage tags, and more. All detailed tour information
        guestportal.holidayvacations.com. Alternatively, you may make   can also be found on your Guest Portal or your Holiday Traveler
        a payment over the phone or by mail.                                    Vacations, their agents, presenters, or co-sponsors because
                                            Mobile App beginning 21 days before your departure.  of injury, loss, delay, or other complication experienced by tour
        Refunds All deposits and payments are fully refundable when   Other Terms Holiday Vacations reserves the right to correct   participants. Holiday Vacations reserves the right to decline
        a cancellation is made before the final payment date. Refunds           any person as a participant of our tours.
        are issued via the original payment method. Fees apply for   printing errors and make any changes in the itineraries, including
                                            dates, routings, hotels, or other features, before or during the
        cancellations made after the final payment date. Please see   tour, as necessary for a smooth and efficient operation.  Persons Needing Special Assistance Persons requiring
        the chart below for details.                                            additional assistance for mobility or other reasons should relay
        Discounts Travel credits can be earned through travel shows,   Solo Travelers Please tell us upon booking if you are interested   the information upon booking. We will make reasonable attempts
                                            in sharing accommodations with a fellow solo traveler at the
                                                                                to accommodate your needs, but we are not responsible for any
        our Refer-a-Friend program, loyalty credits, online sweepstakes,        denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants, and other
        and Group Travel. Some credits/discounts may be layered on the   double occupancy rate. We are happy to assist in finding a
        same tour. Limit one travel show credit, per person, per tour.  roommate, but the single rate applies if one is not found.  independent vendors. Airport personnel can often provide
                                                                                wheelchair assistance upon request. Holiday Vacations does
        Refer-a-Friend Referring travelers must have completed at least   Triple & Quad Inquire upon booking if you’re interested in a   not provide personal attendant services. Travelers unable
        one tour with Holiday Vacations to participate in the Refer-a-  triple or quad occupancy rate. These rooms typically feature   to independently perform the activities on a tour should be
                                            two double beds, with a rollaway or cot option if available at
        Friend program. The new guest cannot share your address and             accompanied by a companion who is capable of and completely
        must have no past or current bookings with Holiday Vacations.    your request.  responsible for providing the necessary assistance.
        For both parties to be eligible for referral credits, the referred   Minors Children traveling on tour must be at least eight years
        traveler must follow the instructions provided in the referral   old and accompanied by an adult.  Activity Level Evaluate if a tour is right for you by using our
        email or call to provide the referring traveler’s full name and ZIP     rating system which identifies a tour’s average activity level,
        code within seven days of booking. View the full program details   Real ID Beginning May 7, 2025, all U.S. travelers ages 18 and   ranging from “leisurely” to “very active.” All activity levels are
        at holidayvacations.com/refer-a-friend.  older must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights.   relative to your individual mobility and fitness ability. We are
                                            Learn more at tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.
        Gratuities All tours include gratuities for baggage handling,           unable to determine your travel health and fitness ability;
        group meals, and featured attractions. If you feel that your Tour   International Passport Requirements Your passport must be   please consult your doctor to evaluate your proper activity level.
        Director and Bus Driver have met your expectations, please tip   valid for six months from your tour’s flight home date. It is   Learn more at holidayvacations.com/activity-levels.
        accordingly. Gratuity amounts are an individual decision and are   Holiday Vacations policy that all international tours require
        given directly to your Tour Director/Bus Driver at the end of the   a valid passport book. Passport cards are not advised.  Hazardous Materials Federal law forbids the carriage of
        tour. You can find gratuity guidelines on our Travel Planning Hub       hazardous materials aboard aircraft, in your luggage, or on your
        at holidayvacations.com/travel-planning.  Travel to Canada Even with a valid passport, Canada considers   person. A violation can result in five years imprisonment and
                                            a person inadmissible if they have had a DWI, DUI, or OWI in   penalties of $250,000 or more (49 U.S.C. 5124). Hazardous
        Special Requests If you have specific requests such as airfare   the past 10-15 years. Other offenses such as multiple DUIs,   materials include explosives, compressed gases, flammable
        upgrades or special dietary needs and non-smoking, adjoining, or   theft, or assault can bar one’s admissibility for life. More
        accessible rooms, they must be made upon booking. Room types   information can be found at cbsa-asfc.gc.ca or through your   liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives, and radioactive
        are subject to confirmation and cannot be guaranteed. Requests   lawyer. Holiday Vacations does not accept any responsibility   materials. Examples: paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gases,
        for changes in flight schedules, early or extended hotel stays, or   and travel insurance will not cover losses due to inadmissibility   oxygen bottles, and radiopharmaceuticals. There are special
        for other eligible components of the tour should be made prior to   or an individual’s legal status.  exceptions for small quantities (up to 70 ounces total) of
        the final payment date. A non-refundable processing fee of $50          medicinal and toiletry articles carried in your luggage and certain
        per person will apply for any change requested prior to the final   Train Routes & Schedules Please note that train schedules   smoking materials carried on your person. For the most current
        payment date and $100 per person for any change requested on   and/or routes are subject to change by railroad passenger   information, visit www.faa.gov.
        or after the final payment date. These fees are in addition to any   services. No liability shall be incurred by Holiday Vacations
        costs or penalties from suppliers.  for subsequent changes.             *Subject to change.
         CANCELLATION FEES                                     CHECKED LUGGAGE  Checked Luggage One piece of checked luggage per person will be
         Should you cancel your tour, you will receive a refund minus the corresponding cancellation fee.  Dimensions: (LxWxH)<62”  handled for you at hotels while you are on tour. Additional pieces of
         Motorcoach & Air Tours – Canada & Lower 48 U.S.   Cancellation fee  Weight: <50 lbs.  checked luggage will incur a $20 fee per hotel or cruise stay, paid
         Prior to final payment date            Full refund            Length  directly to your Tour Director. Please note: There are no guarantees
         Final payment date to 46 days prior to departure date    25% of tour price  that extra space will be available in the luggage bay beneath the
                                                                               motorcoach. If space is unavailable, you are responsible for the
         45 days to 31 days prior to departure date   50% of tour price        arrangements and expense of transporting your extra bag between
         30 days to 3 days prior to departure date   75% of tour price         locations. For this reason, we highly recommend that you have
         2 days or less prior to departure or after tour departure   100% of tour price  additional checked bags approved before departure. Airlines may
         International, Hawaii & Alaska         Cancellation fee  Height       charge for checked luggage and/or carry-on bags. These fees are
         Prior to final payment date            Full refund                    your responsibility and payable directly to the airline before or at
         Final payment date to 66 days prior to departure date   25% of tour price  the time of check-in. Your checked luggage may not weigh more
         65 days to 46 days prior to departure date   50% of tour price        than 50 pounds with the total dimensions (length + width + height)
         45 days to 8 days prior to departure date   75% of tour price         not exceeding 62 inches. Luggage outside these parameters may
                                                                               incur an additional fee with the airline. Please attach your own
         7 days or less prior to departure or after tour departure   100% of tour price  Width  luggage tag in addition to the Holiday Vacations tag provided in your
                                                                         DAY BAG
         Ocean Cruises                          Cancellation fee  Dimensions: <20”x15“x8”  final tour documents. Restrictions on container sizes and liquid
         Prior to final payment date            Full refund           Weight: <15 lbs.  amounts do not apply to checked luggage.
         Final payment date to 96 days prior to departure date   25% of tour price  Day Bag & Personal Item You may bring one small day bag, such as a soft-sided backpack or tote
         95 days to 66 days prior to departure date   50% of tour price  bag, that would fit into the overhead bins of the motorcoach. This day bag acts as your carry-on and
         65 days to 36 days prior to departure date   75% of tour price  cannot weigh more than 15 pounds nor exceed 20 x 15 x 8 inches. Although wheeled carry-on
         35 days or less prior to departure or after tour departure   100% of tour price  luggage is popular for airline travel, it is not suitable for motorcoach travel due to limited space.
         River Cruises & Canadian Rail Journeys   Cancellation fee  Day bags exceeding these dimensions must go beneath the motorcoach, but space is not
         Prior to final payment date            Full refund    guaranteed. If space is unavailable in the luggage bay, you are responsible for the arrangements
                                                               and expense of transporting your extra bag between locations. You may also bring one personal
         Final payment date to 81 days prior to departure date   25% of tour price  item, such as a camera bag or purse. The day bag and personal item are your responsibility to
         80 days to 66 days prior to departure date   50% of tour price  handle at all times and should only be used for items you need to access throughout each day.
         65 days to 51 days prior to departure date   75% of tour price
         50 days or less prior to departure or after tour departure   100% of tour price  Important Certain destinations may have special luggage restrictions. For more information, please
                                                               review the Weather & Destination Specific Information in your Guest Travel Booklet or on the Travel
         If you are sharing a room and your partner cancels their booking, you will be responsible for the single rate.  Planning Hub at holidayvacations.com.
                                                   PHOTO CREDITS
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        10    VIA Rail’s Canadian Train   VIA Rail Canada     25    Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam   Holland America Line
        13    Holland America Line’s Koningsdam   Holland America Line  27   Inside Passage   Holland America Line
        15    Alaska Native Heritage Center   Visit Anchorage  29   Alaska Native Heritage Center   Visit Anchorage
        18    Riverboat Discovery III   Riverboat Discovery   35    Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theater   ???
        21    Windstar Cruises’ Star Seeker   Windstar Cruises  35   Anchorage Guided City Tour   Visit Anchorage
        24    Glacier Viewing Aboard Nieuw Amsterdam   Holland America Line
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