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terms&conditions By making a deposit payment or paying in full for your Classic Mexico vacation, you acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions set forth below. Refunds: Unused portions of airfare are nonrefundable. Unused portions of your land package (e.g., hotel accommodations, car rentals, tours and activities) will not be refunded for any reason unless The Travel Smart Plan program has been purchased. For changes or cancellations prior to departure, Classic will remit a refund to you or your Travel Specialist within 30 days, less the following: (i) Supplier charges for change or cancellation (which vary and may be significant); (ii) Administrative charge by Classic for processing the change or cancellation (unless The Travel Smart Plan program has been purchased); (iii) Nonrefundable airline tickets will not be refunded once ticketed; (iv) Refundable airline tickets must be canceled before ticketed departure date; (v) All ticketing-service fees; (vi) All express-mail fees; and (vii) Purchase price of each Travel Smart Plan program or Change & Cancellation Waiver. Reservations: Contact your Travel Specialist. Payments: For all bookings made 45 days or more prior to departure, a deposit of $150 per person is required by Classic Vacations (“Classic”) within 5 days of making your reservation unless otherwise noted. If your deposit is not received by Classic within 5 days or by specified option date, your booking will be automatically canceled. Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure. Full payment is due immediately for bookings made within 45 days of departure unless otherwise noted. Hotels may require full payment at time of booking for high-demand periods. Villas and yachts require a 50% deposit at time of booking. Some published airfares may require full payment and immediate ticketing. Prices: Prices are subject to change without notice. Prices listed are per room/double occupancy. All applicable taxes are included in the price of the vacation. Fees or other charges such as surcharges or taxes imposed by the airline after your vacation purchase (if any), however, will be your responsibility. Some airport departure fees may not be included and must be paid direct to the airline. although the requested bedding cannot be guaranteed. At some hotels and condominiums there may be an additional charge if a crib or rollaway is required. These charges are payable to the property upon check-out. Documents: With each booking, Classic Vacations will issue a document wallet. Documents will be released upon receipt of full payment and mailed at least 21 days prior to departure. Documents may be requested earlier if full payment has been received by Classic. Airline tickets are issued with documents in accordance with air-carrier policies. Responsibility & Limitation of Liability: Classic Vacations, dba Classic Mexico (“Classic”), 5893 Rue Ferrari Avenue, San Jose, CA 95138-1857, is an Expedia, Inc. company. Travel Specialists’ reservations line for United States, Canada, Mexico & Puerto Rico: (800) 221-3949 or (408) 287-9101. Reservations fax: (800) 331-3949. Administration: (408) 287-4550. Fax: (408) 287-9272. Classic, as the tour operator, is solely responsible for selecting the suppliers that provide the component parts (hotel accommodations, air transportation, transfers, car rentals, tours and activities, etc.) for the vacations described in this brochure. Classic does not own, control, or operate, nor is it an agent for, any of the suppliers furnishing tour component parts. Therefore, in the absence of its negligence, Classic cannot be held liable for loss or damage to property or injury to persons caused by reason of any act or omission, intentional, negligent, or otherwise, by such third-party suppliers. In addition, Classic will not be liable for any delays, cancellations, strikes, government actions, force-majeur events, or other causes beyond its direct control. Classic makes no implied or express warranties in the offering of any vacation described in this brochure. Classic will not be liable for any indirect, consequential, or punitive damages. In no event will the liability of Classic or its affiliates exceed the amount paid for travel products booked or purchased from Classic. Not Included: Gratuities, meals (except where otherwise noted), telephone calls, airport departure fees, resort fees, local driver’s license fees, car seats, gas, parking, rentalcar overtime fees, some airport departure taxes, and any other items of a personal nature. Air Transportation: All airline tickets are purchased and issued on a round-trip basis. Departure fees are not included. No refunds are allowed on unused portions. Changes to flight itineraries may result in an increased airfare, or a carrier-imposed charge or, in some instances, may not be permitted. Once travel has commenced, routing and/or class-of-service changes are not permitted. Additional cancellation fees are assessed by the airline on special fares. Classic passengers are subject to all airline limitations, liabilities, and tariffs. All air carriers booked by Classic shall be liable only as common carriers to Classic passengers. Classic is not responsible for schedule changes or airline strikes. Some airport taxes are to be paid direct. Name changes are not allowed. Classic is not responsible for multiple connections due to schedule changes. Easter & Christmas Reservations: Various hotels, villas, and condominiums have special cancellation, change, minimum nights, and refund policies for stays during holiday periods and may not be covered by the Travel Smart Plan program or the Change & Cancellation Waiver. These holiday policies are in addition to those stated on this page and will appear on your statement: Easter 3/18/08 – 4/2/08 and Christmas 12/15/08 – 1/5/09. Deposits for Easter and Christmas bookings are nonrefundable. Dates for which this policy applies vary by destination. Contact your personal Travel Specialist for more information. Price Protection: All bookings are price-protected upon receipt of deposit by Classic and purchase of the Travel Smart Plan program or Change & Cancellation Waiver, or when full payment is received for the entire booking prior to any price changes. Published airfares require full payment at the time of booking to qualify for price protection. Tax changes, surcharges, and consumerinitiated changes are not price-protected. General Provisions: This Agreement is governed by the laws of Washington. You hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts in King County, Washington, for all disputes related to your travel from Classic. Classic reserves the right to cancel or alter any itinerary at its sole discretion. The information, rates, and terms and conditions contained in this brochure are accurate at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Last-Minute Bookings: Classic accepts last-minute reservations, provided space is available and full payment has been received. There are no last-minute booking fees. Express-mail charges may apply. Minimum Stays: The length of stay required varies by property, season, and airline tariff. Your Travel Specialist can obtain the details from Classic at the time of booking. Forms of Payment: Payment may be made by agency check or American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, MasterCard, Optima, or Visa credit card. Returned checks are subject to a $35 service charge. Family Plan & Maximum Occupancy: Many hotels and condominiums offer discounts for children when accompanied by full-paying adults. Maximum occupancy may vary when children on family-plan programs are included. Some hotels may not allow children or may restrict children of certain ages. Some airlines offer children’s rates. Front Cover Photo: Paraíso de la Bonita Resort & Thalasso Entry into Mexico: To enter and leave Mexico, all U.S. citizens must carry a valid passport. Non-U.S. citizens should check with their country’s consulate. It is the responsibility of the traveler to determine the proper documents required by the government(s) of the destinations visited at time of travel. Please inquire with your Travel Specialist. Classic will issue no refunds to passengers affected by their failure to provide proper documentation. Protection of Funds: Classic is registered as a Seller of Travel with the Attorney General of the State of California pursuant to Section 17550 of the California Business and Professions Code, under registration #2079429-20. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. Photo Credits: Classic Vacations would like to extend a special gracias to the following for their assistance with photos included in this year’s brochure: Esencia; Paraíso de la Bonita Resort & Thalasso; Hotel Villa Rolandi Gourmet & Beach Club; Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa; and The Lodge at Chichén-Itzá. Gracias also to photographer Justin Lewis for capturing many of the beautiful images used throughout this brochure. http://www.justinlewis.com pg 1 (hammock, balcony, daybeds): Maroma Resort & Spa; Punta Mita Condominium; Maroma Resort & Spa pg 2 (doorman, spa, foods): Paraíso de la Bonita Resort & Thalasso; The Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos; Royal Hideaway Playacar pg 3 (resort exterior, waiter serving): Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Resort & Spa; Maroma Resort & Spa pg 4 (kids, foods, couple): Photo courtesy of Randy Basso; Marquis Los Cabos Beach, Golf, Spa & Casitas Resort; Maroma Resort & Spa pg 5 (golf course, spa): Cabo del Sol Maroma Resort & Spa; Maroma Resort & Spa pg 63 (Campeche, San Miguel de Allende, Guadalupe): Mexico Tourism Board/Guillermo Aldana; Mexico Tourism Board/Bruce Herman; Mexico Tourism Board pg 66 (divers): Cancún Tourism Board pg 67 (Chichén-Itzá): Mexico Tourism Board pg 68 (woman): Mexico Tourism Board/Guillermo Aldana pg 69 (horseback): Mexico Tourism Board/Bruce Herman pg 70 (foods, outdoor spa): Cancún Tourism Boa http://www.justinlewis.com http://www.USTOA.com http://www.classicvacations.com/info/travelsmart-waiver.aspx

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Classic Vacations - Mexico & Costa Rica 2008 Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION The Classic Difference Unforgettable Luxury Travel Create Your Own Classic Style Classic Flower Ratings Begin Your Classic Experience HOTELS & RESORTS YUCATÁN PENINSULA Campeche City Cancún Cancún – Riviera Cancún Chetumal Cozumel Isla Mujeres Mérida Area Riviera Maya SEA OF CORTÉS La Paz Loreto Los Cabos Mazatlán Punta Chivato PACIFIC COAST Acapulco Huatulco Ixtapa Manzanillo & Costa Alegre Nuevo Vallarta Puerto Vallarta Punta Mita Zihuatanejo CENTRAL MEXICO WORLD HERITAGE SITES Cuernavaca (near Xochicalco) Guadalajara Guanajuato Mexico City Morelia Oaxaca Puebla Querétaro San Miguel de Allende (near Guanajuato) Zacatecas COSTA RICA UNESCO World Heritage Alliance Classic Villas in Enchanting Mexico Classic Tours & Activities in Mexico Traveling with Classic Mexico Travel Smart Plan Program Terms & Conditions

Classic Vacations - Mexico & Costa Rica 2008

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