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2020 L U X U RY E S C O RT E D J O U R N E Y S USA, CANADA, PERU, CHILE, BRAZIL, ARGENTINA, COLOMBIA & ECUADOR
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CONTENTS WHY CHOOSE LUXURY GOLD SEVEN GREAT REASONS TO CHOOSE LUXURY GOLD
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USA & CANADA MAJESTY OF THE ROCKIES
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INDULGENCE IN EASTERN CANADA WITH NEW ENGLAND CRUISE OPTION SOUTHERN GRACE
CAPTIVATING PACIFIC NORTHWEST WITH ALASKA CRUISE OPTION LUXURIOUS HAWAIIAN ESCAPE ENHANCED JOURNEY SUMPTUOUS SOUL OF AMERICA
VIBRANT EASTERN CANADA & THE USA NEW
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SOUTH AMERICA ART, CULTURE & CUISINE OF COLOMBIA NEW
TREASURES OF THE INCAS CLASSIC SOUTH AMERICA GRAND SOUTH AMERICA
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GENERAL INFORMATION BOOKING CONDITIONS
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EXTEND YOUR STAY
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GREAT SAVINGS & PEACE OF MIND
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THE CHAIRMAN'S COLLECTION These exclusive Chairman’s Collection VIP experiences are included on select journeys marked with our official stamp and on departure dates highlighted with CC in the journey planner box. KEY ITINERARY Flight
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Visit: You will enter a specific site and applicable fees are included. See/View: You will walk or drive to (or nearby) the site during your guided trip, often with a brief stop and photo opportunity.
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Your Travelling Concierge is with you all the way
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WELCOME TO A
JOURNEY BEYOND THE ORDINARY
We invite you to join us on our immersive luxury journeys to North and South America. At Luxury Gold, it’s our pleasure to make your next journey extraordinary. Allow us to share our unparalleled wealth of expertise accumulated over the past century as a family business, now proudly celebrating its 100th anniversary. Visit Graceland after hours in Memphis or perhaps enjoy a rare meeting with a former Olympic skier in the Canadian Rockies. Along the way you’ll be joined by your expert Travelling Concierge, who’ll be on hand to make your experiences all the more worthwhile. The following pages bring the wonders of North and South America to life. Read on and be inspired by the exclusive experiences that we have curated to bring back the golden era of travel. Bon voyage!
STANLEY TOLLMAN – CHAIRMAN THE TRAVEL CORPORATION
ULLA HEFEL BÖHLER – CEO LUXURY GOLD
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SEVEN
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Visit the studio of Peruvian artist Victor Delfin in Lima
EXCLUSIVE VIP EXPERIENCES
Taste acclaimed cuisine
EXCEPTIONAL DINING
Reserved exclusively for Luxury Gold guests, meet remarkable people and access One of the best ways to get to know a destination is through its cuisine. With iconic sites out of hours. Luxury Gold, you’ll dive into a diverse world of exceptional dining experiences. From your first warm Welcome Dinner to the grand finale Celebration Dinner, and all the Related journey: Treasures of the Incas delicious experiences in between, your journey will be a feast for the epicurious.
Belmond Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
Tailored service
Harbour Air seaplane,Vancouver
LUXURY HOTELS
YOUR TRAVELLING CONCIERGE
LUXURY TRAVEL
Carefully chosen to meet your exacting standards, in terms of comfort, style, excellent locations and impeccable service.
Your Travelling Concierge is with you all the way, always ready to share in-depth local knowledge, take care of all the logistical details, and tailor the journey to you.
From luxury coaches to legendary trains and seaplanes, your mode of transport may vary, but an elegant adventure is assured at all times.
Related journey: Classic South America and Grand South America
Estancia la Bandada, Buenos Aires
SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS
On days marked “Your Way”, the Travelling Concierge will offer you a choice of included experiences.
Related journey: Captivating Pacific Northwest
ME to WE development project, Ecuador
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
Explore the world in a small group of like-minded new friends and enjoy more Partnering with the TreadRight Foundation, we believe in making travel matter and personal service from your Travelling Concierge. On our Special Small Group preserving the places we visit so that they remain vibrant for generations to come. Departures, travel in an even more intimate group of 24 guests maximum. Related journey: Ecuador ME to WE, an extension option for Treasures Related journey: Classic South America and Grand South America of the Incas
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A taste of what’s to come
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Take in the majesty of the Rocky Mountains as you travel in luxurious comfort to the most dazzling national parks, glaciers and historic villages of Western Canada.
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Learn about the First Nations and participate in a unique holistic tea workshop at Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre.
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS VICTORIA:
Victoria is one of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest and the gem of British Columbia. Explore this Garden City with her historic charm, baroque architecture, colourful squares and lively waterfront.
EXCEPTIONAL DINING VANCOUVER:
Enjoy a Welcome Dinner with wine at the Victor, located on the sixth-floor rooftop featuring local ingredients from the Pacific Northwest.
WHISTLER:
Enjoy a delectable Highlight Dinner at SIDECUT, a AAA rated, four-diamond restaurant known for traditional steakhouse fare with a modern take.
VICTORIA:
Join your Travelling Concierge for a lively, farm-to-table Celebration Dinner at 10 Acres Kitchen.
LUXURY HOTELS WHISTLER: The Four Seasons Resort Whistler is a luxurious resort with a gorgeous backdrop and charming local village.
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MAJESTY OF THE ROCKIES BRITISH COLUMBIA
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DAY 6 ALONG THE ICEFIELDS PARKWAY. Travel along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway and witness amazing scenery. At the Icefields Visitor Centre, embark on a specially designed Ice Explorer for a remarkable excursion onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. With your expert driver guide, step out onto the frosty flow, formed centuries ago. Later today you’ll arrive at Lake Louise, where you’ll enjoy an engaging nature talk while strolling lakeside, before continuing to the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for your stay. Why not upgrade to a Junior Lakeview Suite for views of Lake Louise? (B) (DW) ÝÝ The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. | Heritage | ∂
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DAY 8 · RELAXED START BANFF SIGHTS AT LEISURE. Explore Banff Your Way and choose to ride the Banff Gondola or visit Whyte Museum. Later, join a private meet-and-greet with a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman. Hear fascinating tales of what it’s like to wear the famous red serge uniform and have your picture taken with the Mountie. ℓℓ For dinner, choose from a selection of restaurants at your hotel. (B) (DW)
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DAY 9 · RELAXED START CANADA’S EXQUISITE NATIONAL PARKS. As you leave Banff this morning, stop at exquisite Emerald Lake. Journey through some of Canada’s most breathtaking National Parks – Yoho, Glacier and Mount Revelstoke, as you make your way to Kelowna. ℓℓ Tonight, savour a delicious dinner with wine at your hotel, accompanied by a wine ambassador who will suggest pairings for the fresh, seasonal ingredients from the valley. (B) (DW) ÝÝ Grand Okanagan Resort, Kelowna. | Heritage | ∂
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DAY 10 THE NAPA VALLEY OF THE NORTH TO WHISTLER. Depart Kelowna this morning and travel through the lush Okanagan Valley region, known for producing some of the best wines in the world. Explore Whistler and learn about its ascendancy onto the world stage as host of the 2010 Winter Olympics. ℓℓ Dine at the AAA rated four-diamond restaurant SIDECUT, featuring a modern take on traditional steakhouse fare. (B) (DW) ÝÝ Four Seasons Resort Whistler. | ∂
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DAY 11 · RELAXED START FIRST NATIONS CULTURE AND HISTORY. In the morning, a First Nations Ambassador welcomes you at the award-winning Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Center, showcasing the native peoples’ art, history and culture. Learn about the traditional teas important to the region, before taking part in a one-of-a-kind holistic tea workshop.
WITH ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TRAVEL OPTION
1 COUNTRY | 21 BREAKFASTS 2 LUNCHES | 7 DINNERS 13 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 4 RELAXED STARTS DAYS 1-2 As per the regular itinerary. DAYS 3 - 4 ROCKY MOUNTAINEER. Enjoy GoldLeaf Service as you journey through lush forests and winding river canyons to Kamloops, where your bags will be waiting in your hotel room (assigned by Rocky Mountaineer). Your magical ride on board the Rocky Mountaineer continues. Take in dazzling vistas upstairs from the glass-topped dome coach. On arrival in Jasper, you will be transferred to your hotel where your evening is at leisure. (B) (L) ÝÝ The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. | Traditional | ∂
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The rest of the day is yours to do as you please. (B) you are on a Chairman’s Collection ⅔⅔Ifdeparture, today you will meet Rob Boyd, former Olympic alpine skier. DAY 12
℮℮FROM WHISTLER TO VICTORIA.
Leave the mountains of Whistler behind and stop at Shannon Falls, the third highest falls in British Columbia. Travel along a spectacular drive on the Sea-to-Sky highway, before ferrying across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria. (B) ÝÝ Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria. | Traditional | ∂ DAY 13 EXPLORING VICTORIA. ℓℓ Begin the day with breakfast served at Butchart Gardens’ Blue Poppy Restaurant.
Gain access to the grounds before they are open to the general public with ample time to explore. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Victoria. ℓℓ Tonight, join your Travelling Concierge and toast to new friends at a lively, farm-to-table Celebration Dinner at 10 Acres Kitchen. (B) (DW) DAY 14
⅕⅕ DEPART VANCOUVER.
It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travellers. This morning you will board your ferry and relax in the exclusive SeaWest Lounge all the way to Vancouver. An included transfer will take you to Vancouver International Airport, the Douglas Hotel, Vancouver for additional nights, or to the port for your Alaska cruise. (B) VIP DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSFER On arrival at your home airport, your driver will greet and escort you to your waiting car for your private transfer home.
WITH CALGARY STAMPEDE TRAVEL OPTION
WITH ALASKA CRUISE TRAVEL OPTION
DAYS 1 - 7 Days 1- 5 As per regular itinerary Day 6 - Jasper to Banff Day 7 - Banff
DAYS 1-13 As per the regular itinerary.
1 COUNTRY | 15 BREAKFASTS 7 DINNERS 13 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 4 RELAXED STARTS
DAYS 8 - 9 BANFF TO CALGARY. Travel to Calgary, your home for the next two nights. Revel in the evening chuckwagon races and live musical entertainment. Take in all the action of the Calgary Stampede and enjoy access to all the events including the worldfamous rodeo and fairgrounds. (B) ÝÝ Westin Calgary. | Contemporary | ∂ DAYS 10 - 16 Continue your journey. Day 10 - Calgary To Lake Louise Day 11 - The journey continues to Kelowna from Lake Louise as per standard itinerary shown on Day 9.
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2 COUNTRIES | 20 BREAKFASTS 6 LUNCHES | 14 DINNERS 13 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 10 RELAXED STARTS
DAYS 14 - 21
℮℮YOUR ALASKA CRUISE.
After making your journey with the group from Victoria, you will be transferred to Canada Place where your Alaska cruise begins on the MS Koningsdam. Experience the ever-changing panorama and vast wilderness of Alaska. After disembarking on Day 21, take your transfer to Vancouver International Airport or to the itinerary’s hotel if you wish to extend your stay. Airport arrival will be at approximately 09:30. (B) (L) (D) ÝÝ Holland America Line: MS Koningsdam. | Cruise
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JOURNEY PLANNER - 14, 16, or 21 DAYS
YOUR ITINERARY - AT A GLANCE
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Sun 04 Aug Sat 17 Aug $8650 Wed 21 Aug Tue 03 Sep $8825
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$10795 $9475 $9225 $9225 $9225
$8125 CC Sun 02 Aug
Sat 20 Jun $9150 Sat 27 Jun $9150 Sat 04 Jul $9150 Tue 07 Jul $9195 Sat 11 Jul $10795
Wed 05 Aug Sun 16 Aug Sun 23 Aug Sun 30 Aug
Sat 15 Aug Tue 18 Aug Sat 29 Aug Sat 05 Sep Sat 12 Sep
$9475 $9225 $9950 $9250 $9225
Sun 06 Sep Sat 19 Sep $9125 Sun 20 Sep Sat 03 Oct $8995 Sun 27 Sep Sat 10 Oct $8850
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Sun 26 Apr Sat 16 May $11875
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Sat 23 May Sat 30 May Sat 13 Jun Tue 16 Jun Sat 20 Jun
$13325 $12795 $13250 $14250 $14225
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$13950 $13950 $13950 $14375
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Sun 03 May Sat 23 May Sun 10 May Sat 30 May Sun 24 May Sat 13 Jun CC Sun 31 May Sat 20 Jun
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Wed 01 Aug $13775 Sun 19 Jul Sat 08 Aug $13525 Sun 26 Jul Sat 15 Aug $13525
$12825 $12295 $12750 CC Sun 02 Aug Sat 22 Aug $13725 Sun 16 Aug Sat 05 Sep Sun 23 Aug Wed 12 Sep $13450 Sun 30 Aug Sat 19 Sep $13450 $13450 Sun 06 Sep Sat 26 Sep
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NOTES: Twin prices are per person. Triple and Single Staterooms are on a request basis only. The prices shown above include port taxes of $890, tips & fuel surcharge and are accurate as of 06 May 2019, for up to date pricing please visit our website. w These departures operate as per the 2019 brochure. # These departures feature entrance to the Calgary Stampede and include two additional nights at the Westin Calgary. Please see page 8 for Calgary Stampede itinerary details. È These departures have alternative routing and first go to Victoria, then Whistler before returning to Vancouver and will be staying at the Delta Ocean Pointe, Victoria. All departures cruise on the MS Koningsdam, except those marked with Ï which will sail on the MS Volendam and spend an additional night in Vancouver before boarding. Upgrade to Vista and Neptune Suite available. Guests that book a Verandah Stateroom or a Vista Suite by February 28th, 2020 will receive a Shipboard Credit of USD $50 p.p. All hotel room and stateroom upgrades are subject to additional charge. Book the Rocky Mountaineer travel option on selected dates by December 13 2019 and save $100 per person. This itinerary does not offer breakfast in room. For activities marked with an  in the day-byday itinerary, participation is at your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required. FURTHER SAVINGS UP TO: Young Traveller $1,080 | Triple Room Reduction $1,275 | 2nd Trip $270 | Past Guest $540 ROCKY MOUNTAINEER SUPPLEMENT OPTION P.P. (ACRG) From: Twin $2350 | Single Supp. $200 | Triple Red. $125. Prices include all taxes, porterage, gratuities to onboard personnel and transfer to Vancouver International Airport ROOMING OPTIONS: Single Supplement from $4175 p.p. ACRAB: From $7675. ACRAV: From $8550. ACRAN: From $9895. Single and Triple cruise staterooms are available on a request basis only. LOCALLY AVAILABLE EXPERIENCES Victoria (Day 3): Seaplane Tour over Olympic Mountains. From CAD $198 p.p. Whistler (Day 5): Alpine Lake Landing Seaplane Tour. From CAD $383 p.p. Banff (Day 9): Helicopter flight over the magnificent peaks of the Canadian Rockies. From CAD $347 p.p. Subject to change. PREPAID GRATUITIES OPTION (ACRA): For your Travelling Concierge and Driver $241 p.p. (ACRA), $276 p.p. (AC5A)
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CHAIRMAN’S COLLECTION Enjoy an exclusive reception with Rob Boyd on departures marked with a symbol.
SPECIAL SMALL GROUP DEPARTURES Departures marked with are limited to just 24 guests.
Please see inside front cover for information key on dining and itinerary icons.
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Sun 06 Sep Sat 26 Sep $13175
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INDULGENCE IN EASTERN CANADA WITH NEW ENGLAND CRUISE OPTION
Rich in European architecture and striking natural phenomena, you’ve made it to Eastern Canada. A mix of English and French cultures, indulge in all the elegance this romantic journey has to offer. From the sweeping skylines of Toronto to the thundering thrills of Niagara Falls, you’ll be equally inspired by both the natural elements and urban areas of this striking part of the world.
Chateau Frontenac in Old Quebec City in the beautiful sunrise light
VIP DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSFER Your complimentary, private transfer takes you to your local departure airport.
VIP EXPERIENCES MONTREAL:
Experience an exclusive, behind-the-scenes visit of the headquarters of the world famous Cirque du Soleil, available only to Luxury Gold guests.
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS QUEBEC:
Visit a secret gem on the Île d'Orléans and indulge in a variety of jams made with locally grown berries. Enjoy a tasty picnic lunch with cheese, bread, and fruits - all produced right on the island.
EXCEPTIONAL DINING MONTREAL:
Enjoy delicious food and wine at Gibbys, a charming restaurant housed in a 200-year-old building in Old Montreal.
LUXURY HOTELS QUEBEC CITY:
The urban resort of the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac will entice you with its breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence River and Old Quebec. Your complete journey beyond the ordinary is revealed in the itinerary
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DAY 1
ƘƘ WELCOME TO TORONTO.
On arrival at Toronto International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your luxury hotel. ℓℓ At 18:00, join your Travelling Concierge and fellow travellers for a scrumptious Welcome Dinner with wine. (DW)
ÝÝ The Omni King Edward Hotel, Toronto. | Traditional | ∂
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SIGHTSEEING. Enjoy views of Niagara Falls on a narrated cruise. Visit Chateau des Charmes, where you are welcomed with a limited production rosé sparkling wine, followed by a tour and tasting of wines from St. David's Bench Vineyard, accompanied by handmade local ice cream and local fruit. See Ontario's Parliament buildings, Queen's Park and the Royal Ontario Museum. (B)
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DAY 3 KINGSTON AND OTTAWA. Tour Canada's first capital, Kingston and the modern capital of Ottawa.
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INDULGENCE IN EASTERN CANADA
INDULGENCE IN EASTERN CANADA
7 CANADA & NEW ENGLAND CRUISE OPTION
YOUR ITINERARY - AT A GLANCE
COUNTRY | 7 BREAKFASTS LUNCH | 4 DINNERS INCLUDED EXPERIENCES RELAXED STARTS
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Sat 31 Aug Sat 07 Sep $4525
Sat 05 Oct Sat 12 Oct Sat 12 Oct Sat 19 Oct 2020 Sat 09 May Sat 16 May Sat 16 May Sat 23 May
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Sat 12 Sep Sat 19 Sep $4750 Sat 19 Sep Sat 26 Sep $4775 Sat 26 Sep Sat 03 Oct $5095
Sat 06 Jun Sat 13 Jun $4695 Sat 13 Jun Sat 20 Jun $4750 Sat 20 Jun Sat 27 Jun $5095
Sat 03 Oct Sat 10 Oct $4525 Sat 10 Oct Sat 17 Oct $4295
15-DAYS VISTA SUITE - TRIP CODE: AQECB
Sat 09 May Sat 23 May $8575
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Sat 06 Jun Sat 20 Jun Sat 13 Jun Sat 27 Jun Sat 20 Jun Sat 04 Jul
Sat 08 Aug Sat 22 Aug $9795 Sat 22 Aug Sat 05 Sep $9795
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Sat 04 Jul Sat 18 Jul $9695 Sat 11 Jul Sat 25 Jul $9925 Sat 18 Jul Sat 01 Aug $9925
Sat 08 Aug $9925
Sat 12 Sep Sat 26 Sep $10625 Sat 19 Sep Sat 03 Oct $10995 Sat 26 Sep Sat 10 Oct $10525
NOTES: Twin prices are per person. w These departures operate as per the 2019 brochure. The prices shown above include port taxes of $890, tips & fuel surcharge and are accurate as of 06 May 2019, for up to date pricing please visit our website. All departures sail on the MS Zaandam or MS Amsterdam. Guests that book a Vista or Neptune Suite by February 28th, 2020 will receive a Shipboard Credit of USD $50 p.p. Upgrade to Neptune Suite is available. All stateroom upgrades are subject to additional charge. FURTHER SAVINGS UP TO: Young Traveller $510 | Triple Room Reduction $575 | 2nd Trip $128 Past Guest $255 ROOMING OPTIONS: Single supplement from $1850 p.p. (AQEC). ACRAB From $7675 p.p. ACRAV From $8550 p.p. ACRAN From $9895 p.p. Single and Triple cruise staterooms are available on a request basis only. LOCALLY AVAILABLE EXPERIENCES Helicopter Experience: Niagara Falls (Day 2): Niagara Falls Helicopter Flightseeing. Available locally from CAD $158 p.p. Subject to change. PREPAID GRATUITIES OPTION: For your Travelling Concierge and Driver: $130 p.p.
SPECIAL SMALL GROUP DEPARTURES Departures marked with
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Please see inside front cover for information key on dining and itinerary icons.
Meet a retired member of the renowned Royal Canadian Mounted Police. ℓℓ This evening you are invited to a Highlight Dinner with wine at the Courtyard Restaurant. (B) (DW)
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DAY 5 THE WALLED CITY OF QUEBEC. Journey to Quebec City, where a Local Expert will take you on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes, tour of the iconic Château Frontenac, followed by a VIP drinks reception and a lively musical performance. ℓℓ Savour a spectacular dinner with wine at Chez Rioux & Pettigrew. (B) (DW)
ÝÝ Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Quebec City (Deluxe Riverview Room). | Traditional | ∂
DAY 6 QUINTESSENTIAL QUEBEC. See the Citadel of Quebec, Latin Quarter, National Assembly and PlaceRoyale, as you explore this city with a Local Expert. Visit a little-known treasure on Île d'Orléans and indulge in the variety of jams made with locally grown berries. ℓℓ Enjoy a tasting picnic lunch of locally produced cheese, bread and fruits. (B) (L) DAY 7 HISTORIC MONTREAL. Explore historic Old Montreal, including Notre-Dame Basilica to see its stained glass windows.
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SOUTHERN GRACE Step into the heartland of soul music, as you travel from Nashville through Memphis on to New Orleans. Along the way, you’ll meet local singersongwriters, taste the region’s renowned cuisine and experience Southern hospitality at its best.
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Take a private, after-hours tour of Graceland before sitting down to a special dinner inside the Presley Motors Automobile Museum.
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Visit Houmas House, the crown jewel of Louisiana's River Road, previously voted best Louisiana attraction.
EXCEPTIONAL DINING NEW ORLEANS:
Discover the flair of Creole cuisine during a cooking demonstration and special Highlight Dinner.
LUXURY HOTELS NEW ORLEANS:
The iconic family-owned Hotel Monteleone offers an unparalleled combination of Southern hospitality, worldclass service and historic surroundings inside the French Quarter. Your complete journey beyond the ordinary is revealed in the itinerary
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VIP DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSFER Your complimentary, private transfer takes you to your local departure airport. DAY 1
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Upon arrival at Nashville International Airport, you will be met and taken to your downtown hotel.
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Concierge for a Welcome Dinner with wine. (DW) ÝÝ JW Marriott Nashville. | Contemporary | ∂ DAY 2 ENJOY NASHVILLE'S MUSICAL HISTORY. Enjoy a tour of historic Studio B with a professional sound engineer in a 30-minute, choir-style recording session. You'll be able to take home a copy of the recording as a one-of-a-kind souvenir. Head on to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, full of memorabilia from stars such as Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn and Garth Brooks. Once there, you'll join your Local Expert, a songwriter and singer, who will tell you the stories behind the biggest hits sung by well-known country music stars.
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End your day with a trip to the Grand Ole Opry for a live performance. (B) you are on a Chairman's Collection ⅔⅔Ifdeparture, today you will meet Hall of Fame musician Charlie McCoy.
DAY 3 · RELAXED START MEMPHIS AND GRACELAND, HOME OF THE KING. Travel to the birthplace of blues and Rock 'n' Roll, where your day is at leisure to explore. The evening is devoted to a private, after-hours, and docent-led tour of Graceland, the mansion owned by Elvis Presley.
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DAY 5 MISSISSIPPI MYSTIQUE IN NATCHEZ. Depart for Natchez, where you will experience a private, owner-led tour of Sunnyside, a restored antebellum cottage. At your charming country mansion inn, whet your palate during a mixology class and learn the science behind the signature drink of the South, the Mint Julep. ℓℓ Enjoy a delectable three-course Highlight Dinner with wine. (B) (DW)
ÝÝ Monmouth Historic Inn and Gardens, Natchez. | Heritage | ∂
DAY 6 FROGMORE, HOUMAS HOUSE, AND NEW ORLEANS. Stop at Frogmore Plantation and tour the reconstructed 19th century property with your costumed hosts. Next, visit Houmas House plantation, once the largest producer of sugar in the country.
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ÝÝ Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans. | Heritage | ∂
DAY 7 · RELAXED START NEW ORLEANS SIGHTSEEING. Join a Local Expert for a tour of the city and visit one of the city's famous above ground cemeteries. (B) DAY 8 · RELAXED START
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BIG EASY. Board a boat with a bayou expert to meet the resident alligators and other fauna and flora. ℓℓ With live jazz as your backdrop, gather with your new friends for a Celebration Dinner with wine, at the famous New Orleans restaurant, Arnaud's. (B) (DW) DAY 9
✈✈ DEPART NEW ORLEANS.
Bid 'au revoir' to the Big Easy in the morning. A complimentary transfer is provided to Louis Armstrong Airport or choose to extend your stay at Hotel Monteleone. (B) VIP DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSFER On arrival at your home airport, your driver will greet and escort you to your waiting car for your private transfer home.
To book or for more information, visit LUXURYGOLD.COM, call 1800 621 387, or speak to your Travel Agent.
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A taste of what’s to come
10 DAYS
ART, CULTURE & CUISINE OF COLOMBIA Dive into breathtaking Colombia and discover a land of natural beauty, history and culture. Meet locals, gain VIP access to famous sites and indulge in delicious regional flavours as you uncover this fascinating country in luxury and comfort.
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Take an after-hours guided visit to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, built within a salt mine.
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS HACIENDA LA SIERRA:
Visit La Sierra Coffee Plantation. Meet the owner and plant a few coffee bushes. Sit down to lunch and a coffee tasting with your host.
EXCEPTIONAL DINING BOGOTÁ:
Enjoy a Welcome Dinner at Criterion; an award-winning classic offering sophisticated international cuisine with Colombian notes.
LUXURY HOTELS CARTAGENA:
The Sofitel Legend Santa Clara, housed in a former convent, offers the perfect blend of French luxury and colonial architecture. Your complete journey beyond the ordinary is revealed in the itinerary
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ƘƘ WELCOME TO BOGOTÁ.
On arrival at El Dorado International Airport, you will be welcomed and taken to your luxurious hotel. ℓℓ Meet your Travelling Concierge and fellow travellers for a glass of sparkling wine before dining at the esteemed local restaurant, Criterion. (DW)
ÝÝ Sofitel Bogotá Victoria Regia (Superior Rooms). | Traditional | ∂
DAY 2 HIGHLIGHTS OF BOGOTÁ. Start your day at the Gold Museum for a private before-hours guided tour by a Local Expert. Take a guided walking tour of La Candelaria neighbourhood and a cable car to Monserrate Hill. ℓℓ You'll enjoy lunch at San Isidro restaurant. Head out for a coffee tasting experience or ‘coffee baptism'. (B) (L)
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DAY 3 PALOQUEMAO MARKET AND ZIPAQUIRÁ SALT CATHEDRAL. Take a guided produce shopping tour of Paloquemao Market with a chef. ℓℓ A cooking demonstration awaits at the chef's restaurant, before you sit down to a delicious lunch. Later, take an after-hours guided visit to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral. ℓℓ This evening, dinner is served at the colourful Andres Carne de Res. (B) (L) (DW)
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San Felipe Fortress, Las Bovedas and Convento de La Popa. (B) (L)
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DAY 5 COFFEE COUNTRY. Visit Oro Molido's La Sierra Coffee Plantation, one of the oldest in Colombia. Meet the owner and learn about the industry as you help plant coffee bushes. ℓℓ Join your host for lunch and a coffee tasting. (B) (L)
DAY 8 CARTAGENA IN DEPTH. Take a guided walking tour of Old Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop at Plaza Bolivar and meet with an iconic palenquera fruit seller. ℓℓ Lunch will be at the locally prized La Cevicheria. Meet with chef Jorge Escandon and learn about his friendship with Anthony Bourdain. Your afternoon is at leisure. ℓℓ Choose between three restaurants for a Your Choice Dining evening. (B) (L) (DW)
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DAY 6 MEDELLÍN AND COMUNA 13. Visit the Antioquia Museum before it opens to the public, accompanied by the granddaughter of Colombian artist Fernando Botero. Afterwards, learn about the miraculous transformation of Comuna 13, once Colombia's most dangerous neighbourhood, from local street artist Chota and a local person who lived through Comuna 13's most violent period. ℓℓ Dinner this evening is at the elegant El Cielo, created by renowned local chef Juan Manuel Barrientos. (B) (L) (DW)
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✈✈ DEPART CARTAGENA.
Your luxury journey will come to an end after breakfast with an included transfer to Rafael Núñez International Airport. (B) VIP DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSFER On arrival at your home airport, your driver will greet and escort you to your waiting car for your private transfer home.
To book or for more information, visit LUXURYGOLD.COM, call 1800 621 387, or speak to your Travel Agent.
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A taste of what’s to come
12 DAYS
TREASURES OF THE INCAS Discover the mysterious world of the ancient Inca Empire and Peru’s modern gastronomy. From classic ceviche to a traditional Pachamanca feast, these sumptuous dining experiences will fuel captivating days of exploration.
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VIP DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSFER Your complimentary, private transfer takes you to your local departure airport.
VIP EXPERIENCES LIMA:
Visit the home of local artist Victor Delfin, known for his monumental El Beso sculpture, at his workshop in the city's trendy Barranco district.
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS MACHU PICCHU:
Spend a full day exploring the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. A Local Expert helps you understand the enigmatic fortress abandoned by the Incas in the 16th century.
EXCEPTIONAL DINING CUSCO:
Dine at MAP restaurant, one of the city's most prominent restaurants, situated on the lively, modern courtyard of the Museum of Pre-Colombian Art.
LUXURY HOTELS CUSCO:
The elegantly decorated and luxurious JW Marriott El Convento Cusco is built atop ancient Incan ruins. Your complete journey beyond the ordinary is revealed in the itinerary
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ƘƘ ARRIVE IN LIMA, PERU.
On arrival at Lima International Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your luxurious hotel in Miraflores. ℓℓ You can relax before meeting your Travelling Concierge at 18.00 for a Welcome Dinner at MAYTA with Chef Jamie Pesaque. (DW)
ÝÝ JW Marriott Hotel Lima
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DAY 2 LIMA,CITY OF THE KINGS. Experience Lima through the eyes of a Local Expert. Explore the UNESCOlisted Historic Centre of Lima. ℓℓ A Highlight Lunch is served at Amoramar, in the trendy bohemian district Barranco. Experience Lima Your Way and visit the workshop of Víctor Delfín, one of Peru's leading artists, or a take a guided visit to MATE-Museo Mario Testino, created by one of the world's most influential photographers. (B) (LW)
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DAY 4 · RELAXED START EXPLORING THE SACRED VALLEY. Visit the terraced salt pans in Maras, where you'll meet a local family.
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DAY 5 JOURNEY TO MACHU PICCHU. Visit the town of Ollantaytambo. Board the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu village. Enjoy lunch followed by a guided exploration. Discover a working tea plantation and view the world's largest private collection of indigenous orchids. ℓℓ Learn how to blend the perfect pisco sour before your dinner with wine at the hotel. (B) (L) (DW)
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DAY 6 MYSTERIOUS MACHU PICCHU. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu before the crowds with a Local Expert. ℓℓ After a full day of discovery, enjoy a delicious dinner with wine. (B) (L) (DW) DAY 7 · RELAXED START RETURN TO CUSCO. Travel to Cusco by train. ℓℓ Savour a sumptuous Pachamanca Feast of Peruvian cuisine for your Highlight Lunch. Get up-close to llamas, guanacos, alpacas and even the rare vicuñas. (B) (L)
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DAY 8 · RELAXED START COLONIAL CUSCO. Join your Local Expert to explore Cusco, Sacsayhuamán, Qorikancha and San Blas.
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ƘƘ LAKE REGION OF PERU.
Fly to Juliaca and head to Sillustani to explore the impressive burial grounds. (B) (L) (DW)
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TITICACA. Cruise Lake Titicaca to the Uros Floating Islands. ℓℓ On Amantaní Island, join the local community for a lunch of regional specialties. Afterwards, explore local handicrafts before returning to Puno where you can relax this evening. (B) (L) DAY 11 PUNO, BACK TO LIMA. Depart your lakeside retreat and return to Lima. ℓℓ Savour a sensational Celebration Dinner at Matria. (B) (L) (DW)
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✈✈ DEPART LIMA.
Say goodbye to your fellow travellers before transferring to Lima International Airport. (B) VIP DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSFER On arrival at your home airport, your driver will greet and escort you to your waiting car for your private transfer home.
To book or for more information, visit LUXURYGOLD.COM, call 1800 621 387, or speak to your Travel Agent.
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LUXURIOUS HAWAIIAN ESCAPE
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11 DAYS Experience the magic of these tropical islands and meet its gentle people, as you celebrate local traditions and discover lush rainforests, majestic waterfalls and palmfringed beaches. Explore Waimea Canyon while learning about Kauai’s history from our local expert - Aletha Kaohi, descendant of the last King of Kauai.
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BOOKING CONDITIONS & other important information SUMMARY BOOKING AND CANCELLATION TERMS Level 1 - Guided Holiday Deposit per person due on booking $200 Final Payment Due (before journey start date) 60 days Cancellation Charges (per person) if you cancel your holiday No of Days (before journey start date) 90 days and over Deposit
Level 2 - Guided Holiday including Train#, Cruise* and internal flights $350 90 days
Additional Air Tickets
Extra Accommodation
As per airline policy As per airline policy
No additional deposit required In accordance with guided holiday
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$75 plus airline charges
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$75 plus airline charges
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# - Rocky Mountaineer * - Holland America
YOUR GUIDED HOLIDAY BOOKING Luxury Gold is a brand of Insight Vacations. For the purposes of this document reference to “you” or “your” includes all guests in the party. INSIGHT VACATIONS PTY LTD is the ‘Sales Company’; Destination America Inc is the ‘Operator’; collectively these companies are referred to as ‘Insight’ or ‘Luxury Gold’ and these terms can be used interchangeably. Your agreement is with Insight and a contract is formed when you make a reservation with us that we accept. Enrolment in and payment for a guided holiday shall constitute acceptance by the guest of the terms and conditions in this brochure. These cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. The invalidity of any provisions herein shall not affect the validity of any other provisions. The agreement shall be construed as though the invalid provision was not contained herein and was replaced with an enforceable provision as similar as possible to the original provision. Disclaimer: Travel is personal and each individual’s goals and experiences may differ. Luxury Gold will not be bound by, or liable for, any description, photograph, representation or warranty made by or provided by any independent third party sales representative, Travel Agent, or other person or entity relating to any holiday offered by Luxury Gold. Departure Date: The departure date is the date indicated on the booking confirmation. Security: Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation globally is constantly changing. Events around the world, coupled with the “Travel Advisories” put out by various governments, may at times necessitate changes to the accommodation and itinerary or even trip cancellation. You must accept these risks involved in travel to any country that may experience security difficulties and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE GUIDED HOLIDAY PRICE VIP Door to Door :The private, VIP door-to-door transfer service is available for all guests travelling in a party of three or fewer, from one address within a 50km radius of major Australian international airports: Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth & Sydney. For any journeys greater than 50km a surcharge will apply. Mileage is strictly based on journey information calculated by in putting start and end addresses into Google Maps www.google. com.au/maps. Air Transportation: Not included unless otherwise outlined in each itinerary page Journey Planner. Guided Holiday: By private motorcoach, trains, cruises, intra-trip flights and ferries (see itineraries). Rail travel is standard class unless otherwise stated. Luxury Gold’s motorcoaches feature air conditioning, reclining seats, on board washroom and are configured with 40 or 41 seats for just 40 guests. However, the following exceptions apply: - Due to regulations on Driver’s hours, replacement coaches are required once per week on certain itineraries and these replacement coaches may have in excess of 40 seats. - Please note on some regional holidays, smaller motorcoaches without toilet facilities are used. - Transfer coaches, sightseeing motorcoaches or, in the event of a mechanical breakdown, relief coaches, may feature up to 53 seats without a washroom. If due to circumstances beyond our control motorcoaches are used otherwise than as advertised, a refund of $10 per person will be made. Toilets may be affected by higher altitude or extreme weather conditions such as freezing temperatures and for the comfort of those on board the motorcoach the toilets may have to be closed. In these circumstances, additional rest breaks will be incorporated into the itinerary. Hotel Accommodation: Prices are per person, based on two persons sharing with private bath or shower. Triple rooms may be available and will often feature two twin beds. Three adults may find these rooms small and are generally more suitable for two adults and one child. Every effort has been made to reserve two-bed rooms; however, on some occasions, rooms with one twin bed may be the only choice available. These rooms will be allocated to couples first; other rooms may feature a single bed and rollaway bed, murphy bed or sleeper sofa. Special room requests (adjacent, connecting or lower-floor rooms, as examples) must be made at time of booking. Special room requests are not guaranteed and are based on availability at time of checkin. Many hotels are 100% smoke-free, including all guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms and public spaces. Smoking in a non-smoking room may result in a fine. Substitute hotels may be used sometimes. We try to use hotels of similar standard. Hotel Frequent Traveller program points are not earned with hotels on Luxury Gold holidays. Note hotel room sizes, standards, facilities and services provided may vary from country to country and region to region and are often local in style. Cruise Accommodation: Per person prices are based on two persons sharing a cabin with two lower beds and a private bathroom. Verandah categories on both ships are “two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed. A limited number of single cabins are available at an extra cost. Availability can be confirmed with your local sales agent or online reservation agent. Free WiFi Internet Service: Complimentary WiFi service is available in many Luxury Gold hotel guestrooms and/or the public areas of most hotels. In most countries complimentary WiFi is also provided on-board the motorcoaches except in Alaska and remote locations. The WiFi on the coaches uses the mobile phone network and as a result the connection will be slower than standard broadband and at times may not be available. Audio and Video streaming is not available using coach WiFi. Please note that it is not available on train trips or when the main Luxury Gold motorcoach is not being used, such as on transfer and other local services. For further information on which countries WiFi is offered in as well as daily data allowances please refer to the website www.luxurygold.com/au/already-booked/complimentary-wifi Travelling Concierge: Trips are conducted in English by a professional Travelling Concierge. In the unlikely event that there are ten guests or less, Luxury Gold reserves the right to operate the departure on an individual basis, with private transfers and individual arrangements. Pre- or posttrip options operate on a locally hosted basis, using English-speaking scheduled services. While cruising you will enjoy the services of a Cruise Manager. Meals: Meals and sightseeing are included as detailed on itineraries. • Guests need to arrive in the hotel by 18:00 in order to participate in any featured Welcome Reception or Welcome Dinner. For some itineraries, the arrival time will be earlier. Please see individual trip pages for details. No refunds are issued for missed Welcome Receptions and meals due to late arrivals. Sightseeing: Experiences, entrance fees and an English-speaking Local Expert (when required) are included as detailed in the itinerary pages. Featured sightseeing is integral to our guided holidays, therefore no refund will be given (or value attached) if not used or operated for any reason. Transfers: Between airports, hotels, railway stations and piers are included as indicated on each itinerary. There will be no refund for missed or unused transfers. If you did not purchase your flights from Luxury Gold, you will need to provide your arrival and departure flight information to Luxury Gold at the time of booking. It is your responsibility to update Luxury Gold with any changes to your flight schedule to ensure that you receive your transfers. Failure to do so may result in missing these services and no refund shall be due for missed arrival transfers resulting from missing or outdated flight information. Porterage: Luggage handling of one suitcase per person, at each guided holiday hotel and porter service at airports for intra-air inclusive guided holidays, is included in the price.
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Motorcoach Luggage Allowances: Due to limited coach capacity, a single bag is allowed with dimensions not exceeding 30”x18”x10” (76x46x25cm) and weight not exceeding 50 lbs./23kg. Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12”x11”x6” (30x28x14 cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Stricter luggage restrictions may apply on overnight stays. Carry-ons with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments or under seats and therefore, cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage. Carry-on/hand luggage handling is the responsibility of each guest and must be taken on and off the coach by you each day of the guided holiday. A charge of US$6/CA$6 or local currency equivalent per travelling day will be collected by the Travelling Concierge if a second piece of luggage is permitted to be carried, or if suitcase exceeds weight or size limits. This is not assurance that luggage in excess of limits on size, weight and number of pieces will be permitted on the coach. Please be advised that stricter luggage allowances may be in place for other methods of transportation such as flights and cruises. Please confirm with your local sales representative or Travel Agent. Luxury Gold, Insight and Insight’s affiliated entities shall not be liable for loss or damage to luggage or any guest’s belongings. Guests should immediately report lost items to the Travelling Concierge who will assist in completing a lost property form that can be used for an insurance claim. Luxury Gold cannot assist in locating lost items after the guest disembarks or completes the Luxury Gold holiday. Tips/Gratuities: Tips/gratuities are included for services on guided holiday, except to your Motorcoach Driver, Local Host, Local Experts and Travelling Concierge whose tips/gratuities should be extended on a voluntary, individual basis at the end of your holiday. Included tips/ gratuities cover all services provided by dining-room waiters, housekeeping staff and porters at hotels, airports and docks. Gratuities are also included on board Rocky Mountaineer trains. Cruise Line tips/gratuities (aka Hotel Service Charges) to shipboard personnel are included under the ‘twin share’ total price. Optional Prepaid Gratuities: If you have prepaid your gratuities to your Travelling Concierge and Driver, this will be detailed within your holiday documentation. Please note that prepaid gratuities cover only the land portion of your holiday itinerary. We offer this option on the majority of our holiday itineraries. Please check the holiday Journey Planner for the applicable holidays where this option is available. Inter-Trip Flights on Hawaii and Intra-South America flights guided holidays: Hawaii and South America guided holidays include all inter-trip airfares, air-related charges and taxes as per the date on the back cover and are subject to change without notice. Included flights are outlined in each guided holiday price panel. Guests should therefore be aware that published price might change at time of booking due to increases in airline taxes & fuel charges. Due to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Secure Flight rules, airlines in must collect required information from guests. Guests travelling on inter-trip flights must provide full name (as appears on a government-issued ID - i.e. passport, or Driver’s License for US citizens and residents), date of birth and gender. For more information regarding TSA Secure Flight rules, please visit www.tsa.gov. Incomplete or inaccurate information may result in additional charges payable to the airline or delay or denial of boarding.
NOT INCLUDED IN GUIDED HOLIDAY PRICE Any items and matters not referred to above, including, airfares to and from your destination, air-related taxes and fees (except where specified); additional fees charged by airlines such as checked and/or excess luggage, seat selections and any other services; passport and visa fees; insurances of all kinds; tips/gratuities to Travelling Concierges, Local Host, Local Experts and Motorcoach Drivers; laundry; phone calls; minibar; beverages and meals not detailed in the itinerary; and all items of a personal nature. Additional taxes and surcharges may be collected by foreign governmental and non-governmental entities. The price does not cover costs and expenses, including your return home, if you leave the guided holiday whether of your own volition, our decision based on behaviour that disrupts the trip, due to illness, action by any government or other reason. This list is illustrative and not a complete list of every item not included.
RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS 1. Your guided holiday will be confirmed after receipt of a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit as detailed in the Summary Booking and Cancellation Terms table. We reserve the right to refuse a booking without giving any reason and shall in that event return any deposit received. If not received within 7 calendar days of booking, the reservation will automatically be cancelled. On certain departures, deposits may be required at time of booking to hold seats. 2. Air-inclusive bookings may require an additional non-refundable deposit or payment in full at the time of booking, see ‘Air Arrangements’ section below. 3. Final payment for your land reservation will be due prior to departure no later than as detailed in the Summary Booking and Cancellation Terms table. Payment in full will be required at time of booking for reservations made later than the final payment due date (see Summary Booking and Cancellation table) prior to the trip departure date. 4. Luxury Gold reserves the right to cancel the reservation and impose cancellation charges if any payment is not received as detailed within the Summary Booking and Cancellation Terms table. Luxury Gold will not be responsible for lost land and/or air reservations. 5. Credit Card Bookings: Luxury Gold should be advised of your credit card number when making your reservation directly with us. For security purposes, we are required to collect the guest’s credit card billing address, card expiration date and the customer verification code every time a payment is applied. A fee of 1% will be applied at the time of payment when paying by credit card. 6. Any special meal requirements, including allergies, must be provided at time of booking and are received on a REQUEST basis only. Luxury Gold cannot assure special meal requests will be fulfilled and does not assume responsibility or liability if requests are not fulfilled. 7. Your Travel Agent shall hold all monies for each and every person named in the booking until the booking is confirmed at which time your Travel Agent shall provide those monies promptly to us. You consent to us depositing monies received by us as required by law. We will be entitled to keep interest earned on monies. You consent that all monies paid to us whether through your Travel Agent, by deposit or otherwise, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit. Early Payment Discounts: Discounts are applied at the time of booking, apply to the LAND-only portion of holidays featuring the “Early Payment Discount” in the price panel, and require full payment by the applicable discount deadline dates (see “Great Savings and Peace of Mind” section). If full payment is not received by the correct date - as stated on the invoice - the discount will be removed and the booking will be re-priced. These discounts are not valid on all itineraries or departure dates and; do not apply to optional extensions, airfares, government taxes and fees, air flight supplements, extra nights’ accommodation, transfers or any cruise portion of a holiday. Normal cancellation penalties apply. This offer is subject to availability, applies to new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. See the dates and prices section of the itinerary online at www.luxurygold.com for current availability. Travel Documents: Provided full payment has been received travel documents will be sent in
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electronic format no later than 21 days prior to departure. You may opt to receive hard copy documents in which case these will be sent to you approximately 21 days prior to the departure date. If final payment is not received when due, costs to courier documents will be the responsibility of the Travel Agent. If you are leaving home earlier, please ask your Travel Agent to request your travel documents well in advance. Please also make sure that you provide your Travel Agent with the flight details that are booked independently no less than 21 days prior to flight departure date. Passports, Visas and other Entry/Exit Requirements: All guests including children must be in possession of a machine-readable passport valid for 6 months after their trip return date along with applicable visas. Due to government imposed security/ immigration measures, passport and emergency contact information is required for all guests prior to the release of travel documents. It is the guest’s sole responsibility to secure and/or pay for any and all visas, affidavits, Electronic Travel Authorisations, immunisations, etc. that are required to be permitted entry into each destination. In some countries you may be subject to entry (reciprocity) fees and/or departure taxes/ exit fees which will be collected at the airports upon entry/departure by local government authorities. You should check with your Travel Agent or Consular Service for information regarding necessary visa and travel documentation. Where possible we strongly recommend obtaining any required visa or documentation prior to departure. Obtaining documentation while travelling can be a time consuming process and some countries will not issue documentation at the border. For some countries an invitation letter is required from the Ground Handler to send along with the visa application. Please note that entry to any country may be refused even if the required information and travel documents are complete. Luxury Gold will require full passport information (full name, date of birth, passport number, Nationality, issue and expiry dates) prior to final payment. For up-to-date detailed information on travel documents and visas, entry/exit taxes and further information on entry and exit requirements please check with your Travel Agent or local consular services. Obtaining and carrying these documents is your sole responsibility. Luxury Gold bears no responsibility for such information and will not be responsible for advising and/or obtaining required travel documentation for any guest, or for any delays, damages, and/or losses including missed portions of your holiday related to improper documentation or government decisions about entry.
BOOKING CHANGES Names Changes: A fee of $50 per person will be charged for name changes or name corrections together with any airline penalties and other cost or charges incurred. Other Booking Changes: A fee of $35 or more per person, per change plus any further cost we incur, will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Costs and charges may increase closer to the departure date that changes are made. We will try to make your requested change but it may not be possible. A change of guided holiday date or itinerary after final payment is due (see Summary Booking and Cancellation table) of departure date will be treated as a cancellation. Cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier departure date and the guided holiday price is equivalent or greater, in which case a $35 (or more) per person amendment fee will be charged.
CANCELLATIONS AND CANCELLATION FEES Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be cancelled at any time by written notice by the person who made the booking. Please note the following: • If notice of cancellation is received by Luxury Gold before final payment is due (see Summary Booking and Cancellation table), deposit will be retained. • If full payment is not received by the due date (see Summary Booking and Cancellation table), Luxury Gold has the right to cancel your reservation. Luxury Gold will not be responsible for lost reservations. • Notice of cancellation must be made in writing directly to Luxury Gold or through your Travel Agent. Please also refer to Gold Seal Additional Protection. • If a person in a party cancels and there is a room change caused by this cancellation (such as a Twin to Single, or Triple to Twin), charges for the new room type will be the responsibility of the remaining party. The charges detailed in the Summary Booking and Cancellation Terms table (includes GST), representing costs incurred by Luxury Gold in cancelling your travel arrangements, will apply when notice of cancellation for guided holiday is given after the booking is confirmed. Please also refer to Gold Seal Additional Protection. • If a guest fails to join the guided holiday on the day of departure, cancellation fees will be 100% (unless the guest notifies us of the delay and joins the guided holiday later at their own expense). • Cancellation fees as per the Summary Booking and Cancellation Terms table apply to additional accommodation prior to and after the guided holiday or cruise reserved through Luxury Gold and are additional to any cancellation fees or other charges that may be levied by your Travel Agent. Airline Flights/Tickets: After deposit has been received, any change incurs a $35 service fee per person PLUS any additional change/cancellation fee imposed by the Airline. Some airfares including published fares booked by Luxury Gold are non-changeable and non-refundable. See ‘Air Cancellation’ Section below. • Luxury Gold is not responsible for other travel arrangements that you or your party has made outside Luxury Gold and which are affected by cancellations. If the reason for your cancellation is covered under your insurance, you may be able to reclaim these charges from your insurer. You or your Travel Agent are responsible to make the claim to your insurer. Illness or Absence: Early return expenses are the guest’s responsibility. There is no refund for absence or early departure from a guided holiday, including but not limited to missed hotels, transfers, meals or sightseeing. Please also refer to Insight’s Gold Seal Additional Protection. Luxury Gold urges you to purchase travel insurance to cover such circumstances. Luxury Gold makes no representation or guarantees concerning reimbursement, scope of coverage, or other aspects of any travel insurance policy or claim.
AIR ARRANGEMENTS Reservations/Ticketing: If an air reservation is made by Insight full payment may be required for your airfare at the time of booking. On receipt of full air payment your airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges are final. This will be regardless of future price fluctuations up or down. When booking a guided holiday including flights, you will be required, at the time of booking, to provide us the full name as detailed on the passport, passport number, nationality, date and place of issue for each guest. Changes to flight itineraries and name changes and/or corrections may either not be allowed or may result in penalties charged by the airline. These are the guest’s responsibility. Airlines (and other travel providers including Luxury Gold) change prices and routes from time to time. All air routings are in the sole control of the airline and are subject to change at any time. Air Cancellation: Cancellations incur a service fee of $35 per person, plus any airline penalties. Airline imposed penalties may be up to 100% of the air ticket price. Published Fares, Priced Match Fares, Promo Fares and some other airfares booked are non-refundable. No-show: Not showing up for your outbound flight as booked and ticketed will be considered a no-show, and all the connecting flights associated with this one, even a return flight, may be cancelled and no refund will apply. Airline Seating: Seats are limited in our contracted class of service and may not be available on every flight. Luxury Gold does not hold block space on any airline and does not assure seat availability for every single guided holiday departure date. Not all airlines offer pre-assigned seats. Some may charge for pre-assigned seats. Seat assignments are not guaranteed and are subject to change without notice due to a schedule change, equipment change or other unforeseen circumstances. Seating is solely under the airline’s control. Any additional charge imposed by airlines will be at guests’ expense. Where pre-assigned seats are not offered, or different seats are desired, guests must contact airline(s) directly to arrange seating assignments as well as special meal requests. Luxury Gold does not assure that these requests will be granted. Airline Schedule Changes: Itinerary changes due to flight delays and schedule changes is solely under the airline’s control. Luxury Gold reserves the right to offer alternative schedules for itineraries affected by airline schedule changes and equipment. Flight delays, flight cancellation and schedule changes are the responsibility of the airline. Luxury Gold will not be responsible or liable for such delays or rescheduling and extra charges. Airline Frequent Flyers: Frequent Flyer miles may be accrued on most air carriers. Upgrades using mileage are not permitted. Many airlines do not automatically add frequent flyer numbers to
Large print version is available at luxurygold.com records for flights booked and ticketed by Luxury Gold. It is the guest’s responsibility to request frequent flyer credit from the airline. Luxury Gold shall not be responsible for matters concerning frequent flyer miles.
CRUISE ARRANGEMENTS Cruise Fees & Taxes: Your Land & Cruise price includes an amount covering Cruise Fees, Gratuities & Taxes, or “Non-Discountable Amount” as referred to by the cruise line, which is a mandatory fee charged by the cruise line. That portion of the price is not subject to reduction in a discount promotion, nor commissionable to Travel Agents. Cruise Taxes, as used by the cruise line, refers to certain taxes, fees and charges imposed by governments or quasi-government authorities, relating to any aspect of your cruise, for example, customs fees, head taxes, inspection fees, immigration and naturalisation fees, harbour maintenance fees and taxes. Government fees and taxes are subject to change without notice and will apply regardless of your booking’s payment status. The cruise line reserves the right to impose or pass through fuel surcharges, security surcharges or other incidental surcharges. No right of cancellation exists in these circumstances. These additional Cruise Fees & Taxes are listed in the date and price panel of each Guided Holiday & Cruise program. Cruise Line Immigration Questionnaire: Some cruise lines require guests to complete mandatory forms 30 days prior to the cruise departure. These are available online from the cruise company. Shore Excursions: To make your holiday even more memorable, cruise lines offer an extensive program of optional shore excursions. Some cruise lines may allow you to book shore excursions online direct with the cruise operator in advance of sailing. Cabin Assignments: Cabin assignment is strictly controlled by the cruise lines. Please confirm the available options with your Travel Agent.
GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS Guided Holiday Prices: Are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies, exchange rates and other considerations as of the production date of this brochure (see back cover). All are subject to change. For up-to-date pricing contact your Travel Agent or visit www.luxurygold. No surcharges regarding cost or currency fluctuations will be made to the LAND only price once the deposit is received. No refund will be made on account of reduction of any of the above. If the total guided holiday price increases by more than 10%, guests will have the option to cancel the guided holiday within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty. All prices are in Australian Dollars unless specified. Other Fees and Taxes: Taxes and fees are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed at time of booking. Any additional fees charged by the airlines such as luggage handling, seat selections, and/or any other services are the sole responsibility of the guest(s). Additional airrelated restrictions apply. Any additional government taxes and fees charged by the cruise lines are the sole responsibility of the guest. Guided Holiday Participation: On all guided holidays children under 5 years of age are not eligible to travel. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult, who will be responsible for their welfare and supervision. Alcoholic beverages will not be served to guests under the legal age for alcohol consumption in the country being visited. Minors under age 18 travelling to certain foreign countries must be accompanied by both parents or have a notarised letter of consent signed by the parent(s) not travelling. Luxury Gold is not responsible for any losses if you fail to have appropriate documentation. If the other parent is deceased or the child has only one legal parent, a notarised statement must be obtained as proof. Luxury Gold seeks to provide a safe, enjoyable and memorable travel experience for all guests. Luxury Gold welcomes guests with special needs or disabilities. Please note the following: – Guests must advise Luxury Gold, at time of booking, of any physical, medical or other special needs that require accommodating. Luxury Gold will make reasonable modifications to its policies, practices and procedures when necessary, unless doing so will fundamentally alter the nature of the services provided. - Guests must ensure they are medically and physically able to travel. - Luxury Gold may impose safety requirements. Luxury Gold may exclude an individual from participating in a guided holiday or an activity if the individual’s participation poses a threat to the health or safety of others. This decision, made solely by Luxury Gold, to exclude an individual will be based on an individualised assessment based on reasonable judgment that relies on current medical evidence or on the best available objective evidence to determine the nature, duration and severity of the risk, the probability that potential injury will occur and whether reasonable modifications of policies, practices or procedures will mitigate the risk. No refunds will be given if the decision is made to exclude a guest. - Luxury Gold does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature (such as eating, toileting or dressing). A traveller who requires services of a personal nature (eating, toileting or dressing, as examples) should strongly consider bringing a companion to provide such assistance and must understand that other travellers, Travelling Concierges and Luxury Gold Staff will not be available for such purposes. - Regrettably, motorised scooters are not allowed on guided holidays. - Luxury Gold does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention must be sought at a local facility, if available, at the guest’s expense Luxury Gold is not responsible or liable for losses or costs incurred due to unavailability of medical services, or medical services obtained while on holiday, or for the quality of the care or services received. Medical care in other countries is not always comparable to care that you may receive in your local area. You are encouraged to purchase medical insurance that will cover you while on holiday. Your regular health insurance benefits may not apply abroad. - In purchasing your holiday, you attest that you are physically fit for it. If you have concerns please request additional details about your journey from your Travel Agent or Luxury Gold. - Some guided holidays include rough terrain, extensive walking over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, steps and/or locations which may not be easily accessible by wheelchair. During the guided holiday, Luxury Gold may make arrangements with carriers, hotels and other independent suppliers to provide travel services. These parties are independent entities which Luxury Gold does not control. Luxury Gold cannot guarantee disability access or accommodation for guests travelling on international guided holidays. Many Locally Available Experiences are operated by independent third party suppliers, not Luxury Gold. These are not part of the holiday package provided by us. Your contract will be with the operator of the experience. We are not responsible for providing the experience, or anything that happens during the experience. Some experiences involve outdoor activities and/or can be physically demanding and may require signature of a waiver. You must make your own decisions about experiences and participate only in activities that suit your physical ability: we suggest that you speak with your medical provider if you have questions about your abilities. We recommend you check whether any insurance you have also includes your participation in adventure activities you may undertake. Luxury Gold may, in its sole discretion, decline booking any guest or remove any guest who cannot comply or refuses to comply with Luxury Gold’s terms and conditions. If this occurs, you are responsible for the cost of travel back to your hometown and Luxury Gold shall not be liable for your losses and no refund shall be provided. Behaviour: We are here to provide the best services possible but in doing so we will not tolerate abusive or aggressive behaviour from our guests. We will refuse to deal with and may terminate the holiday of guests who assault our Company Representatives or who are abusive or aggressive. When you make a booking, you accept responsibility for the proper conduct of all members of your party during your stay. We reserve the right at any time to terminate the travel arrangements and/ or cease to deal with any party member(s) whose behaviour, in the reasonable opinion of us or our suppliers, may cause danger, upset, disruption or distress to anyone else or damage to property. Full cancellation charges will apply and no refund will be made. We shall have no obligation to pay compensation or meet any costs or expenses (including but not limited to alternative accommodation and return transportation arrangements) guest may incur as a result of the travel arrangements being terminated. If you damage the accommodation in which you are staying or any property, you must reimburse the accommodation provider or property owner concerned for the cost of the damage before the end of your stay if the cost has been established by then or as soon as it has been established if later. You must indemnify us for the full amount of any claim (also including legal costs) made against us. Criminal proceedings may be instigated. Luxury Gold is not responsible for any costs incurred concerning a guest removed from a guided holiday or aircraft, ship or train. Guests agree not to hold Luxury Gold or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and conditions. Young Traveller Discount: Young Traveller discounts may be available to travellers, where accompanied by an adult and sharing a twin, or triple, where available. This is dependent upon destination and age on day of departure. Please confirm availability with your local Travel Agent. Usually, only one Young Traveller discount is available per room, The Young Traveller discount may
not be applicable on certain itineraries or regions and applies to the land only portion of a trip. Some discounts cannot be combined and should be confirmed with your local Travel Agent. Itinerary Variations: Luxury Gold strives to improve guided holiday itineraries, services and features. If improvements can be made, or if circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods multiple departures may operate, sometimes in reverse order; hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages. On guided holidays which include cruises, the ship may be changed for operational reasons. Departures in early and late season are potentially operated in cool weather conditions. As a result, itinerary variations may occur. Certain activities may not be precisely as described or may not be available due to seasonality or weather conditions. We will try to notify you or your Travel Agent of changes. If your enjoyment may be diminished by such limitations, please check with us or your Travel Agent before making a reservation. Relaxed Starts: The ‘Relaxed Start’ means the day’s activities will normally begin after 09:00am. We reserve the right to vary operational start times, in order to fulfil itinerary requirements. Holidays & Changes: During local or national holidays, certain facilities such as museums, sightseeing trips and shopping may be limited or unavailable. In such instances itinerary changes are made by Luxury Gold seeking to reduce inconvenience to guests. Such changes are deemed not to be a major change to the itinerary, and no compensation will be payable to guests. Holidays, closing days and other circumstances may necessitate a change of the day of the week for scheduled regional meals, sightseeing or other activities. If you feel your enjoyment might be diminished by any of these circumstances please check with the respective national tourist office before selecting a specific departure date. Extended stays: If you arranged with us to remain at a destination before or after your guided holiday, your stay will be at your sole expense. Transfers are provided, on the condition that this is to/from one of our Luxury Gold Hotels. Where people have booked their own hotel, which is not one of Luxury Gold’s, the requests can be made for alternate arrangements (e.g. transfers to train stations, to/from hotels that are not used by Luxury Gold), however making a request does not guarantee the request will be confirmed. These requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and will vary depending on region and itinerary. Please see individual Journey Planner boxes for pre- and post-guided holiday accommodation. Space is limited and if available is for up to three nights before and/or after each guided holiday. Breakfast is included unless otherwise stated. Luggage handling is not included unless otherwise stated. For your comfort: Luxury Gold operates a daily seat rotation system and enforces a strict no smoking (including e-cigarettes) and no alcohol policy on board coaches. Regular comfort stops are made on travelling days. Many hotels, restaurants, trains, cruises and other venues are 100% smoke free. Guided Holiday Cancellation: Luxury Gold reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any guided holiday departure in any circumstances, including in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made by Luxury Gold any time prior to departure date of the guided holiday except when you failed to pay the final balance on time, Luxury Gold will either refund the amount received for the guided holiday booking, or offer a comparable holiday if available. Luxury Gold will refund any difference in price if the alternative is of a lower price however, the Guest will be responsible for additional costs if the alternative is priced higher. Luxury Gold is not responsible for other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations and is not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on other travel arrangements including air tickets. Cruise Cancellation: The cruise operator has reserved the right to cancel any departure due to insufficient reservations up to eight weeks before the date of departure. Passengers may be offered alternative cruise dates. The cruise operator also reserves the right to cancel any departure up until the date of that departure due to force majeure or other circumstances beyond the control of the operator that prevents the operation of the tour including governmental and administrative decisions. Neither the cruise operator nor its agents are responsible for any costs or penalties relating to air transport or other services that are cancelled. The cruise operator is not liable for failure to provide the services or accommodation offered to the extent that such services of accommodation cannot be provided due to force majeure or other circumstanced beyond its control. Travel Insurance: Luxury Gold recommends that all guests purchase comprehensive Travel Insurance. Certain countries have a requirement for foreign visitors to have valid medical insurance on entry. Luxury Gold cannot be held responsible for denied entry if a guest is unable to provide details to authorities of insurance or denial of entry for any reason. Disclaimer of Warranties: The Operator warrants only that the services shall be generally, though in view of the vagaries of travel, not necessarily precisely, as described, and subject to changes and the other terms and conditions herein. All other warranties, express and implied, including warranties of fitness for a specific purpose and merchantability are expressly excluded. There is no warranty that extends beyond the description of the face hereof.
RESPONSIBILITY Complete Agreement: These booking conditions, together with the other terms incorporated into this contract referred to below, represent the entire agreement between the parties. Changes: The Operator shall be responsible to the guest for supplying the services and accommodation described in this brochure, except where they cannot be supplied or the itinerary is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the Operator’s control. In such circumstances, the Operator will seek to supply comparable services, accommodation and itineraries and there shall be no refund in these circumstances. Disclaimer of Liability: Neither Luxury Gold nor the Operator nor its agents or affiliated entities (“released parties”) shall be responsible or liable for cancellations, acts of other service providers, diversions or substitution of equipment or any act, variation, postponement, omission or default by air carriers, land carriers, hoteliers or hotels, transportation companies, or any other persons providing services or accommodation to guests including any results thereof, such as changes in services, accommodation or facilities. Nor shall they be liable for loss or damage to luggage or property, or for injury, illness or death, or for any damages or claims whatsoever arising from loss, negligence or delay from the act, error, omission default or negligence of any person not its direct employee or under its exclusive control, including any act, error, omission, default, or negligence of any country, government or governmental authority, officer or employee. The released parties shall not be liable for indirect, special or consequential damages. All luggage and personal effects are at all times and in all circumstances at the risk of the guided holiday participant. Luxury Gold recommends that guest obtain luggage insurance. After return at the end of the guided holiday, if lost articles are found and returned to the owner, a service fee will be charged. The Travelling Concierges, carriers, hotels and other suppliers who provide services on guided holiday are independent contractors; they are not agents, employees or servants of the Operator or its associated companies. All certificates and other travel documents for services issued by the Operator are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the carriers and suppliers and to the laws of the countries in which the services are supplied. Carriage by sea is subject to the Carrier’s Conditions of Carriage which are expressly incorporated into this contract, copies of which are available upon request. The released parties are not responsible for any criminal or other conduct by third parties, whether criminal, intentional, grossly negligent, negligent or otherwise. Additional Risks: Additional risks and dangers may arise including, but not limited to, hazards of travelling in undeveloped areas, hazards of travel by boat, ship, train, automobile, aircraft and other means of conveyance, animal interactions, forces of nature, political unrest, other unrest, hazardous local customs and practices, differing levels of sanitation, differing standards of safety, risks associated with water, food, plants, insects and differing animal regulation, accident or illness in areas lacking means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities, and acts of national and local governments and unrest and acts of others against governments. These risks are not an exhaustive list but are examples of many kinds of risks. You are voluntarily participating in these activities with the knowledge that there are significant dangers involved, and you hereby agree to accept any and all risks. As lawful consideration for the agreement with Luxury Gold to participate in such trips and activities you agree you will not make a claim against Luxury Gold, its related companies or its personnel or sue for bodily injury, emotional trauma, death, property loss or damage or other loss, cost or expense, however caused, as a result of or related to your contracting for, travelling to or from, or in any and every other way participating in the trip. You release Luxury Gold, its related companies and its personnel from any and all claims, known or unknown, arising from contracting for, travelling to or from, and in any and every way participating in a trip. This release of liability and assumption of risk agreement is entered into on behalf of you and all members of your family and party, also including minors accompanying you. This agreement also binds your heirs, legal representatives and assigns. Safety: Where the guest occupies a coach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither Luxury Gold nor the Operator nor its agents or co-operating organisations or service providers will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of such an accident or incident. This exclusion and limitation of liability shall not be used to imply that the Operator or its agents or affiliated entities are liable in other circumstances. International Treaties: Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time guests are not on board planes, transportation or
conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all the benefits of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to guests and luggage. Insight Vacations Pty Ltd’s Limited Role: Insight Vacations Pty Ltd is only responsible for the services of reservations and ticketing. It does not accept any responsibility or liability for any of the acts, omissions or defaults, whether negligent or otherwise, of any of the companies of the Insight group of companies. All matters arising in relation to the services provided by Insight Vacations Pty Ltd, but not in respect of other things, are subject to the law of the state of New South Wales. Errors and Omissions: In the case of computer or human billing errors, we reserve the right to reinvoice participants with correct billing. Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to press; however, Luxury Gold cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. Moreover, photographs and descriptions of locations or attractions are merely representative of conditions that existed at time of brochure printing and conditions may not be the same at the time of your journey. The airline(s) featured or nominated in this brochure do not by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure commit or represent themselves either as contracting with any purchaser of a holiday from Insight group or as having any other legal relationship with them. All bookings made with any provider of any transport, facilities, meals, other goods or of any services are subject to terms and conditions and exclusions and/or limitations of liability imposed by them in relation to matters not covered particularly and expressly by our agreement with Luxury Gold. If you decide that you do not want to visit a country or part of a country you intended to visit because of any law, condition or requirement of any government or governmental authority, official, servant or agent, you are responsible for any costs, expenses, charges, fees, losses or damage incurred as a consequence and any cancellation or amendment fees. None of the companies in the Insight group of companies, or any of their staff or agents, accept any responsibility or liability for your acts, omissions, defaults, conduct, state of health, condition or circumstances.
COMPLAINT PROCEDURES & CONSUMER PROTECTION Complaint Procedure:If you have a problem during your holiday please inform Luxury Gold’s Travelling Concierge/Local Representative immediately, who will try to make things right. If the matter was not resolved locally, please write to Luxury Gold’s Guest Relations Department at the address below within sixty (60) days of the end of the Luxury Gold holiday, as it is important that you provide us the information quickly. Please quote your booking reference number and all relevant information. Failure to follow this procedure may delay or deny us the opportunity to investigate and rectify the problem, which may affect the way your complaint is dealt with and your rights under this contract. All guest claims must be submitted in writing and received by Luxury Gold no later than 60 days after completion of the Luxury Gold vacation. Guest claims not submitted and received within this time shall be deemed to be waived and barred. In any legal action, arbitration, or other proceeding to enforce, interpret or construe the terms of this Agreement, or concerning any grievance relating to the trip, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover actual reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses. Data Protection: To process your guided holiday booking, Luxury Gold will need to use personal information for you and guests in your booking. Personal information may include each guest’s name, address, phone number, email address, passport number, and sensitive information such as health, medical, dietary, mobility, religious or other special requirements. This personal information may be passed on to other suppliers of your travel arrangements in addition to public authorities (such as customs and immigration), security and credit checking organisations, and otherwise as required by law. We may need to provide personal information to contractors who provide services to or for us (e.g. sending mail, providing marketing assistance, etc). This may involve sending personal information (including sensitive information) to other countries that may not afford the same level of protection of personal information. In making your booking, you consent to your personal data being passed to relevant third parties as set out above. We may also use the personal information you provide us to review and improve the guided holidays and services that we offer, and to contact you (by post, email and/or telephone) about other guided holidays and services offered by Luxury Gold that you may be interested in. If you don’t want to receive this information, or if you want a copy of the personal information we hold about you, write to us at Luxury Gold, Attn: INSIGHT VACATIONS PTY LTD, TRAVEL HOUSE, LEVEL 1, 35 GRAFTON STREET, BONDI JUNCTION, NSW 2022. A fee may be charged for supplying you with this information as permitted by law.
OTHER CONDITIONS Each guest is required to comply with the terms, conditions, requirements, laws, rules and/or regulations of any service provider, or any country or governmental authority, and shall be liable for any such non-compliance. Booking Arrangements: Your booking arrangements can be made through your Travel Agent or with us directly. When you make a booking you must be at least 18 years of age at the time of booking. You are guaranteeing that you understand and have the authority to accept and do accept on behalf of yourself and all members of your party the terms of these booking conditions. We will deal only with the lead booking name in all subsequent correspondence and dealings. You are responsible for making all payments due, ensuring the accuracy of all personal details and other information supplied in respect of yourself and your party, notifying us of any changes or cancellations and for receiving correspondence and keeping your party informed. Locally Available Experiences: With Luxury Gold, you will enjoy many famous highlights as included features on your guided holiday, at no extra cost. An exciting array of additional Optional Experiences and Activities may be made available to further enhance your experience. These Experiences and Activities are optional, and are offered at special preferential prices. They can be booked only after you start your guided holiday, as many of them are carefully programmed to coincide with highlights available at the time of your visit. A detailed list and cost of these will be included in your travel documentation as well as available on the Luxury Gold website. You can book and pay for them through your Traveling Concierge, by cash or credit card. Locally Available Experiences may vary due to seasonal conditions and require minimum guest participation. Prices are subject to change without notice. Please also see the relevant section of “Guided Holiday Participation” regarding limitation (exclusion) of our liability for Locally Available Experiences operated by independent third party suppliers. INSIGHT VACATIONS PTY LTD ABN 36 002 640 057) Travel House, Level 1, 35 Grafton Street, Bondi Junction, N.S.W. 2022 Telephone Numbers: SYD Metro area 9512 0767 All other areas 1 300 727 767 Email: reservations@insightvacations.com.au Tour Operators: Destination America Inc, 5551 Katella Avenue, Cypress, California 90630 The Insight group of companies has Marketing/Sales/Administrative offices/agents in: Australia, Canada, China, Guernsey, Hong Kong, India, Israel, United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand and the USA. For further information visit our website at: www.luxurygold.com This brochure supersedes any other prior brochure on the market. See back cover for brochure version and print date. Major Credit Cards Accepted
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Extend your stay with
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CITIES AND HOTEL OPTIONS IN NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA Looking to extend your journey? Arrive early or stay late by booking extra nights at the following luxury hotels. Found in our best itineraries, you’ll have transfers included no matter when you start or end your journey when you stay at one of these highly recommended choices. Another benefit? You won’t have to worry about moving hotels or packing and unpacking. Price PP ($) City
Hotel
Dates
Boston
Hyatt Regency Boston
01 Jan to 31 Dec 2020
Single
Twin
Triple
640
320
233
Chicago
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
01 Jan to 31 Dec 2020
714
357
270
Chicago
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
20 May to 24 May 2020
619
309
238
Chicago
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
17 Sep to 21 Sep 2020
786
393
294
Honolulu
The Ritz Carlton Residences
01 Jan to 31 Dec 2020
1106
553
392
Lima
JW Marriott Lima
01 Jan to 31 Dec 2020
614
307
294
Maui
The Fairmont Kea Lani
05 Jan to 30 Apr 2020
1385
693
501
Maui
The Fairmont Kea Lani
01 May to 31 Dec 2020
987
493
363
Montreal
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel - Standard
01 Jan to 31 Dec 2020
518
291
241
Montreal
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel - Grand Prix
12 Jun to 16 Jun 2020
897
481
367
Montreal
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel - Premium
01 Jan to 31 Dec 2020
582
323
262
Nashville
JW Marriott Nashville
01 Jan to 31 Dec 2020
823
412
302
New Orleans
Hotel Monteleone
01 Jan to 31Dec 2020 (Saturdays)
555
277
205
New Orleans
Hotel Monteleone
01 Jan to 31 Dec 2020 (except Saturdays)
440
220
166
New York City
The Essex House
01 Jan to 31 Dec 2020
984
538
401
Portland
The Nines Hotel
02 Jun to 25 Sep 2020
787
444
369
Portland
The Nines Hotel
01 Jan to 31Dec 2020
740
421
351
Rio
Belmond Copacabana
01 Jan to 31 Dec 2020
684
342
342
Santiago
Mandarin Santiago
01 Jan to 31 Dec 2020
594
297
283
Toronto
Omni King Edward Hotel
01 Jan to 31 Dec 2020
623
344
273
Vancouver
The Douglas Vancouver
01 Apr to 29 Apr 2020
773
419
321
Vancouver
The Douglas Vancouver
30 Apr to 30 Sep 2020
812
439
334
Vancouver
The Douglas Vancouver
01 Oct to 31 Dec 2020
773
419
321
Vancouver
Rosewood Hotel Georgian
01 Jun to 30 Jun 2020
946
539
404
Vancouver
Rosewood Hotel Georgian
01 Jul to 31 Aug 2020
1055
594
421
Vancouver
Rosewood Hotel Georgian
01 Sep to 30 Sep 2020
946
539
404
Vancouver
Rosewood Hotel Georgian
01 Oct to 31 Oct 2020
849
491
371
Blackout dates may apply. All additional hotel nights include breakfast. Flight information is required in order to provide a transfer.
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GREAT SAVINGS Booking early entitles you to some fantastic savings and discounts
PEACE OF MIND
LUXURY GOLD TRAVEL PROTECTION Providing you with “any reason” cancellation peace of mind
THE EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT
LUXURY GOLD’S GOLD SEAL ADDITIONAL PROTECTION PLAN COSTS ONLY $99 PER PERSON (ONLY PAYABLE WITH YOUR DEPOSIT) AND INCLUDES:
AND PAY IN FULL SAVE 10% BOOK BY 18 DECEMBER 2019
On Your Holiday Should you, or your travel companion, leave at any time during the journey for personal sickness* reasons or be required to return to Australia due to injury, illness or death, you and your companion will be refunded up to $90 per person per day for the unused portion of the holiday (note that in some cases hotels require a one night cancellation fee). Return Flight Security If you or a member of your direct family in Australia should fall sick* while you are on your Luxury Gold guided holiday, we will take care of the additional cost of tickets for your earlier or later return home in the same booking class of air travel on the first available flight, provided you hold round-trip tickets booked through Luxury Gold from Australia. Pre-Paid Cancellation Option Your deposit and/or payment to Luxury Gold will be refunded in full or you will have the option to carry it over to another Luxury Gold or TTC holiday should you cancel your holiday for any reason prior to 30 days from departure date from Australia. This cancellation option covers land arrangements made by Luxury Gold only.
If the Australian Government DFAT advice for the destination changes to “Reconsider the need to travel” or “Do not travel” you may have your deposit and / or payment refunded at any time prior to journey commencement or you will have the option to carry it over to another Luxury Gold or TTC holiday.
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By booking early, you get the best deals possible, and the biggest choice of journeys and departure dates. The longer you wait, the fewer departures offer the early payment discount, meaning you have fewer options. So book early to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Prior to departure from Australia your airfares are not covered by this Gold Seal Additional Protection Plan. We recommend you take out Covermore Travel Insurance specifically covering the value of your airfares should you cancel your holiday (please review Covermore terms and conditions around cancellation cover). We are happy to help you with arranging that travel insurance. Any rebooking costs of airfares prior to departure are not covered by this Gold Seal Additional Protection Plan.
SAVE 10%1
EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT
SAVE UP TO 5%2
PAST GUEST DISCOUNT
SAVE UP TO $4823
SECOND JOURNEY DISCOUNT
CONDITIONS FOR SAVINGS & DISCOUNTS page for details. Not applicable to journeys with overnight or multi-day train or cruise components. Can be combined with other discounts.
TRIPLE ROOM4 Triple rooms are based on three guests sharing a room with existing bedding, two beds in the room. Rollaways can be EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT1 requested while on the trip but may be limited, cannot be Only applies to the land portion of selected trips featuring the guaranteed and must be paid for by the guests directly to the Early Payment Discount in the trip planner. See itinerary hotel. Triple rooms are limited and not available on all pages. Can be combined with other discounts, where journeys. A savings or supplemental charge may apply applicable. Pay your deposit when booking and the balance by depending on the journey. See journey planner box on the the date shown on page 23. Offer is subject to availability and individual journey page for details. Can be combined with may be withdrawn at any time and without notice. Please see other discounts. Booking Conditions on pages 20-21 for details. YOUNG TRAVELER/TRAVELLER DISCOUNT5 Must be aged 5-17 at time of travel and accompanied by at PAST GUEST DISCOUNT2 least one adult sharing a twin room. Discounts are limited to If you are a repeat Luxury Gold traveller, or a previous guest of any TTC company, you can unlock special offers such as up one per room. Discounts can often be applied to included cruise aspects of trips – see full itineraries. Can be combined to 5% off certain trips and departures with us or our sister companies. Repeat Luxury Gold travelers/travellers are with other discounts. automatically enrolled into Club Bon Voyage where they MILESTONE CELEBRATION DISCOUNT enjoy access to exclusive sales and savings, including a Speak to a member of our team at the time of booking if you guaranteed 5% off all trips and departures featured in new are travelling as a group of five or more and celebrating a brochures for 60 days from launch and 5% off select special occasion with family and friends. We can offer 5% off departures thereafter – combinable with Early Payment everyone in the group’s trip when guests are booked on the Discount. Redeeming this discount is limited to one trip per same booking, as well as throwing in a cake, a card and a calendar year (you must book after your initial trip is bottle of sparkling wine. Not combinable with Small Group completed) and will be applied to an eligible, higher priced Discount and not applicable to trips with overnight or trip, if you book two trips at once. Can be combined with multi-day train or cruise components. other discounts. Visit TTC.com/loyalty for details. DEPOSIT PROTECTION6 SMALL GROUP DISCOUNTS Should your plans change and you cancel your booking before Available when five or more guests are booked together at final payment is due, you will receive a credit of $200 per the same time and on the same booking. Not applicable to person, valid for up to five years from date of cancellation. trips with overnight or multi-day train or cruise components This credit cannot be used as a deposit against your future at any time. Combinable with other discounts, except booking and can only be used as a credit against your final Milestone Celebration Discount. payment. Only one credit per person can be applied to each booking. SECOND JOURNEY DISCOUNT3 Book two Luxury Gold journeys of seven days or more and Further conditions apply to all offers—visit luxurygold.com/ save on the lower priced one. Take three journeys and save savings for details or call your travel agent. on two. All journeys must be booked at the same time and on the same booking number to qualify. Savings may vary by journey – see individual trip planner box on relevant journey
GROUP BOOKING BENEFITS TRAVEL WITH US AND ENJOY GROUP BENEFITS ON BOOKINGS OF NINE OR MORE TRAVELLERS. CONTACT GROUPS@LUXURYGOLD.COM.AU FOR JOURNEY IDEAS AND SAVINGS
Cancellation option fee and Gold Seal Additional Protection Plan are not refundable for any reason. Please note that travel agent fees and cancellation fees may apply. *Medical certificates as proof of illness claims must be supplied.
GENERAL CONDITIONS Discounts and savings only apply to the land portion of your holiday, may not be available on all journeys and departures, and are not applicable with extra nights’ accommodations, optional extensions, airfares, taxes and fees, flight supplements, surcharges and airport transfers. Sometimes more than one discount can apply.
GREAT SAVINGS & DISCOUNTS
SAVINGS ON ROOMING OPTIONS
SAVE UP TO $16254 TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT
SAVE UP TO 10%5
YOUNG TRAVELLER 5-17 YEAR OLDS
PEACE OF MIND
DEPOSIT PROTECTION6 FIVE-YEAR GUARANTEE
TRAVEL PROTECTION AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
NO CURRENCY SURCHARGES GUARANTEED ON DEPOSIT
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JOURNEY BEYOND THE ORDINARY Personally curated by The Travel Corporation (TTC) Chairman, Mr. Stanley Tollman, Luxury Gold is a collection of travel experiences unlike any other. We explore distinctive destinations in exquisite luxury, taking you on a journey beyond the ordinary. As a member of TTC’s award-winning portfolio, including esteemed luxury brands such as The Red Carnation Hotel Collection and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, Luxury Gold shares a passion for excellence, a commitment to service, and a philosophy that “No request is too large, no detail too small.” Travellers seeking to indulge in the exceptional should look no further than our worldwide collection of immersive luxury journeys.
SINGLE USE PLASTICS Inspired by TreadRight’s sustainable practices and to help us with our pledge to eliminate all non-essential single-use plastics across our business by 2022, you’ll be given a refillable water bottle to use on your journey. Find out more at luxurygold.com/luxurygoldcares
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Insight Vacations Pty Ltd 35 Grafton Street, Bondi Junction NSW 2022 ACN: 002 640 057 ABN: 36 002 640 057 Licence No: 2TA001564 Travel Agent Reservations: 1300 661 828 First Edition April 2019 - AUS - Please consider the environment; pass this brochure to a friend when finished with it.