Terms & Conditions

The following contains trip information you will need. It also outlines the policies and procedures of Your Time Travels. Please read carefully.

  1. Traveler(s) are responsible for checking their documents and itineraries upon receipt. Call Your Time Travels immediately if you see any discrepancies or have any questions. 
  2. Traveler(s) are responsible for reconfirming airline reservations before travel: 24 hours for domestic and 72 hours for international. Reconfirmation is mandatory for international flights. Failure to use all ticketed segments may result in automatic canceling of all continuing and return flights. Duplicate bookings may result in automatic canceling of all flights.
  3.  It is recommended that all travelers check in at the airport 1-1/2 to 2 hours in advance for domestic flights and 2-1/2to3 hours for international flights. 
  4. Security and flight issues can be accessed at www.faa.gov and through the various individual airline web sites (see below). 
  5. Documents: Domestic –– valid government issued photo ID. International –– Your Time Travels recommends that each traveler obtain a passport or visa (if applicable). Certain Caribbean destinations, Mexico, Canada require a minimum of certified birth certificate with raised seal issued by government agency and a driver’s license. It is the traveler(s) responsibility to obtain necessary documents and releases Your Time Travels from liability for incomplete, invalid or lack of proper documents. 
  6.  For international country entry requirements, traveler warnings, and advisories, it is recommended that traveler(s) call the Travel Advisory Section of the US State Department (202-647-5225) or access the State Department’’s on-line travel advisory service at www.state.gov/travelinformation/travelwarnings 
  7. Customs Information: Please visit the Customs Dept. website at www.customs.gov. Prescriptive Medicines: It is recommended that all prescription medicines be kept in original bottles and only enough taken to be consumed while traveling. Check with your physician to see if any are narcotic-based. If so, request your physician to provide you with a notarized letter on letterhead listing medications and reason for taking. A printout from your pharmacy for all prescriptions, stating their use is recommended. 
  8. For medical information about vaccines, diseases, etc. for the countries you are visiting, call your county health department and/or physician. To obtain Center for Disease Control information: Phone (404-332-4559) or access their website at www.cdc.gov/travel.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY:

YOUR TIME TRAVELS, IN GOOD FAITH, IS ACTING AS AN INTERMEDIARY ONLY BETWEEN INTERNET OR OFF-LINE SUPPLIERS/PROVIDERS AND TRAVELER(S) FOR PURCHASES OF TRAVEL-RELATED SERVICES AND PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT DIRECTLY SUPPLIED BY YOUR TIME TRAVELS SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) AIR AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION, HOTEL/RESORT ACCOMMODATIONS WITH OR WITHOUT MEALS OR OTHER INCLUSIONS, TOURS, CRUISES, VACATION PACKAGES, TRAVEL INSURANCE, TRAVEL-RELATED PRODUCTS, ETC.

YOUR TIME TRAVELS RESEARCHES A VARIETY OF SUPPLIERS AND THEIR PRODUCTS FOR EACH TRIP REQUEST AND WEBSITE INCLUSION, SELECTING FOR RECOMMENDATION THOSE OFF-LINE AND INTERNET SUPPLIERS WHO OFFER THE BEST PRICE AND/OR VALUE. WE ATTEMPT TO RECOMMEND WELL-KNOWN AND REPUTABLE SUPPLIERS, BUT WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER ANY SUPPLIER AND DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN RUNNING THEIR BUSINESSES, THEIR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, OR THEIR TERMS AND CONDITIONS. TRAVELERS SHALL HOLD YOUR TIME TRAVELS HARMLESS AND NOT HOLD YOUR TIME TRAVELS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY OMISSIONS, ERRORS, OR ACTS (KNOWN OR UNKNOWN) COMMITTED BY ANY TRAVEL SUPPLIER, THEIR SUB-SUPPLIERS, OR EMPLOYEES. THIS INCLUDES (BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO) ANY INTERNET SUPPLIER, HOTEL/RESORT, CAR RENTAL AGENCY, AIRLINE, RAIL PASS SUPPLIER, MOTOR COACH COMPANY, TOUR OPERATOR, OR VACATION PACKAGER. YOUR TIME TRAVELS DOES NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THE SERVICES, QUALITY, OR PRODUCTS OF ANY TRAVEL SUPPLIER, THEIR SUB-SUPPLIERS OR EMPLOYEES OR THEIR QUALITY OF SERVICE, PRODUCTS, RATES, BOOKINGS, RESERVATIONS, CONNECTIONS, SCHEDULING OR SAFE HANDLING OF TRAVELER(S) PERSONAL BELONGINGS, OR THEIR SAFETY/ SECURITY PROCEDURES FOR TRAVELER(S). TRAVELER(S) SHALL HOLD YOUR TIME TRAVELS HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPLIER FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY/ALL DOMESTIC AND/OR INTERNATIONAL LAWS, BREACH OF CONTRACT, FAILURE TO PROVIDE PAID-FOR RESERVATIONS, INTENTIONAL OR UNINTENTIONAL ACTS OR OMISSIONS THAT RESULT IN (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)LOSS/ DAMAGE/ DELAY/ INCONVENIENCE / INJURY TO TRAVELER(S). YOUR TIME TRAVELS SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSOLVENCY, RECEIVERSHIP, BANKRUPTCY, LIQUIDATION, OR SIMILAR CONDITION (KNOWN OR UNKNOWN) OF ANY TRAVEL SUPPLIER.

TRAVELERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING AND HOLDING SAFE ALL SUPPLIER DOCUMENTS/TRAVEL DOCUMENTS/ MONEY/TRAVELERS CHECKS/CREDIT CARDS BEFORE/DURING TRAVEL, CONTACTING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS REGARDING INOCULATION AND VACCINE REQUIREMENTS, OBTAINING THE NECESSARY INOCULATIONS AND VACCINES. TRAVELER(S) WILLINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY RELEASE YOUR TIME TRAVELS FROM THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CHECKING AND VERIFYING EXISTING FLIGHT SCHEDULES, ALL PASSPORT / VISA / VACCINATION AND/OR OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH DESTINATION OR STOP-OVER DESTINATION EN ROUTE.TRAVELER(S) SHALL HOLD YOUR TIME TRAVELS HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING OUT OF OUR CONTROL BEFORE/ DURING/ AFTER TRAVEL THAT CAUSES TRAVELER INCONVENIENCES, PAIN OR SUFFERING SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) EXPECTED/KNOWN OR UNEXPECTED/UNKNOWN TRIP INTERRUPTIONS/ DELAYS, DOCUMENTS LOST IN TRANSIT FROM SUPPLIER TO YOUR TIME TRAVELS OR TO CLIENT FROM YOUR TIME TRAVELS, SAFETY AND SECURITY ISSUES AND CONDITIONS TO/AT/FROM DESTINATION(S), TRAVELER(S) COMPLIANCE WITH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS, ANY AND ALL INCURRED INJURIES, DAMAGES TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCONVENIENCES CAUSED BY (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) SUPPLIERS, CIVIL / SOCIAL/ LABOR UNREST AND/OR DISPUTES, CLIMATIC WEATHER CONDITIONS, ACTS OF GOD, TERRORIST ACTIVITIES, CONDITION OF SUPPLIER EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION FAILURES OR DIFFICULTIES, HOTEL/ RESORT/ SHIP/ VECHICLE/ PLANE CONDITIONS, JUDGMENT ERRORS BY A SUPPLIER/ SUB-SUPPLIER/ OR ANY SUPPLIER EMPLOYEES, ANY AND ALL CONDITIONS/ CIRCUMSTANCES THAT DO NOT ALLOW TRAVEL TO TAKE PLACE, ABNORMAL CONDITIONS OR DEVELOPMENTS, ANY RISKS OR CONDITIONS (KNOWN OR UNKNOWN) TAKING PLACE BEFORE/ DURING/ AFTER TRAVEL OR ANY OTHER ACTIONS, OMISSIONS, OR CONDITIONS.

TRAVELER(S) SHALL HOLD YOUR TIME TRAVELS HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITIES INCURRED BY CREDIT CARD HOLDERS FROM ANY CREDIT CARD UNAUTHORIZED USE, FRAUDULENT, UNSCRUPULOUS ACTS COMMITTED BY ANY PERSONS RESULTING FROM THE RELEASING OF CREDIT CARD INFORMATION TO INTERNET COMPANIES OR OFF-LINE SUPPLIERS BY YOUR TIME TRAVELS OR BY WEBSITE VISITORS TO HOLD, OBTAIN, OR BOOK RESERVATIONS OR PURCHASE TRAVEL-RELATED PRODUCTS. ALL MONEY AND/OR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION GIVEN TO YOUR TIME TRAVELS TO MAKE OFF-LINE RESERVATIONS IS DIRECTLY PASSED ON TO SUPPLIERS, EXCEPT FOR AGENT COMMISSIONS AND FEES, IF APPLICABLE. YOUR TIME TRAVELS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR REFUNDS OF ANY MONEY DUE TRAVELER(S) BY ANY TRAVEL SUPPLIER(S) OR FOR INCREASED CHARGES BY ANY SUPPLIER(S). ANY REFUNDS DUE TRAVELER(S) ARE DUE FROM SUPPLIERS AND ANY REFUNDS ISSUED TO TRAVELER(S) FROM SUPPLIERS AND RECEIVED BY YOUR TIME TRAVELS SHALL BE FORWARDED TO THE CLIENT, LESS ANY FEES OR MONEY OWED TO YOUR TIME TRAVELS.

YOUR TIME TRAVELS' RESPONSIBILITY AND OBLIGATIONS TO A CLIENT BOOKING OFF-LINE ARE LIMITED TO MAKING EVERY EFFORT TO FIND REASONABLE PRICING PER THE CLIENT'S TRAVEL REQUEST, MAKING APPROVED RESERVATIONS FOR CLIENTS -- INCLUDING FORWARDING TIMELY PAYMENTS TO SUPPLIERS VIA CHECK OR CLIENT CREDIT CARD INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CLIENT TO SUPPLIERS, INFORMING CLIENTS OF ANY PRE-OR-POST DEPARTURE RESERVATION CHANGES MADE KNOWN TO YOUR TIME TRAVELS BY SUPPLIERS, CHECKING TRAVEL DOCUMENTS BEFORE THEY ARE ISSUED TO CLIENTS, AND FORWARDING TRAVEL DOCUMENTS RECEIVED BY SUPPLIERS TO CLIENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER, ASSISTANCE WITH ANY TRAVELER(S) REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NOT OUTLINED IN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONCERNING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) DESTINATION INFORMATION, COUNTRY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, SUPPLIER TERMS AND CONDITIONS, DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR TRAVEL. YOUR TIME TRAVELS SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL INTERNET BOOKINGS MADE BY YOUR TIME TRAVELS OR BY VISITORS TO THE www.yourtimetravels.com WEBSITE. ALL PURCHASES MADE THROUGH ONLINE COMPANIES/PROVIDERS ON THE YOUR TIME TRAVELS WEBSITE ARE DEEMED TO BE TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE PURCHASER AND SUPPLIER/PROVIDER. PURCHASERS ARE DEEMED BY THE INTERNET SUPPLIERS/PROVIDERS AS THE CLIENTS OF THE SUPPLIER. ANY DISPUTES MUST BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE SUPPLIER AND NOT YOUR TIME TRAVELS.

THIS TRAVEL AGENCY, OFFERING THESE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS FOR SALE, ACTS ONLY AS AN INDEPENDENT AGENT IN SECURING THE SERVICES OF THE TOUR OPERATOR, AIR CARRIER OR CRUISE LINE, ALL OF WHICH ARE DISCLOSED PRINCIPALS AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. BECAUSE OF ITS STATUS AS AN INDEPENDENT AGENT, AND BECAUSE IT MAINTAINS NO CONTROL OVER PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT OR OPERATORS OF THE TRAVEL SERVICE SUPPLIERS, THIS TRAVEL AGENCY SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR OTHER LOSEE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF ANY WRONGFUL ACTS, OMISSIONS, OR DEFAULT ON THE PART OF THE SUPPLIERS. AS ALL MONIES RECEIVED FOR TRAVEL SERVICES ARE FORWARDED TO THE SUPPLIER, EXCEPT FOR THE AGENT’S COMMISSION, THIS TRAVEL AGENCY SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REFUND OF MONIES NOT IN THEIR POSSESSION.

IT IS THE POLICY OF YOUR TIME TRAVELS TO ONLY MAKE OFFLINE RESERVATIONS FOR CLIENTS WHO AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND WHO, IF APPLICABLE, HAVE COMPLETED AND SIGNED A CREDIT AUTHORIZATION FORM. PERSONS MAKING ONLINE PURCHASES MAY CONSIDER THEMSELVES DULY INFORMED.

TRANSACTION FEES: The following fees for off-line reservations may be applied in addition to the purchase of air/sea/land transportation services and vacation packages. Consultation Fee (Not being implented at this time): Normal rate is $__0__ per hour or $__0__ flat rate, whichever is greater, and may be applicable toward the purchase of travel reservations); Modification To Hotel/Car Rental/Rail/Tours/Vacation Packages After Booking $__15___ per incident, per person; Cancellation Fee: $__10%   of total booking cost _____ per person (in addition to all expenses incurred, fees charged by suppliers, and any non-refundable costs); Long Distance Calls (not being implemented at this time) $__0__ per minute for domestic $__0___ per minute for International. Faxed Information (not being implented at this time) $___0___; Express Mail/Shipping (if applicable) $___25___ per shipment for One Day $___15___ per shipment for Two Day; Processing of Tourist Cards/Passports/Visas/Travel Vouchers/Frequent Flyer Travel/Coupons, etc.$___35___ per person, if applicable.

Note: Rates are subject to change. Charges from Your Time Travels will appear on your credit card in the amounts designated above, but will not be charged without notification to you and without approval by you.

SUPPLIER FEES AND POLICIES:

Airline charges for Re-Ticketing/Re-issue of Tickets; Airline Cancellation Fees Escort for Minor Child Traveling Alone, Baggage Policies, etc.: Varies depending upon airline and destination. Visit Delta Airlines @ www.delta.com, US Airways @ www.usairways.com, American Airlines @ www.aa.com, Continental Airlines @ www.continentalairlines.com, Northwest Airlines @ www.nwa.com, United Airlines @ www.ual.com, America West Airlines @ www.americawestairlines.com, Air Jamaica @ www.airjamaica.com, British Airways @ www.britishairways.com, Air France @ www.airfrance.com, AeroMexico @ www.areomexico.com, and Mexicana Airlines @ www.aeromexico.com for detailed information. For airlines not listed, or if you need assistance navigating these sites or do not have Internet access, please request information from Your Time Travels.

Hotel/Resort Cancellation Deadlines vary, depending upon the supplier. Credit card information must be given to the hotel/resort at time of booking as a guarantee. Hotel or Resort charges for ““No Shows/No Cancellation By Deadline”” usually result in your credit card being charged for 1 night plus tax by the hotel/resort. Deadlines will be supplied at the time of quote or automatically with the preliminary itinerary.

Rental Car Possible charge for ““No Show/No Cancellation”” on pre-booked rentals is usually 1 day plus tax and is charged by the car rental company.

Tour Company/Vacation Package Supplier Policies and Terms/Conditions vary between suppliers. Information will be supplied at the time of quote or automatically when the preliminary itinerary is sent to you. 

NOTE:

1. Air bookings may have flight restrictions: a change in carrier, flight, time, routing could result in penalty fees and an increase in fare cost. 

2. Lost or stolen tickets requiring a ticket reissue will result in re-ticket fees and the cost of new tickets. Lost, stolen or destroyed tickets must be paid for until refund is received from the issuing carrier, subject to an airline imposed service charge.

3. If you arrive at an airline ticketing or passenger check in counter with your confirmed ticket/passenger receipt andfindthat the airline shows no reservation for you, do not leave the counter. If the status box located in middle of tickets, next to date shows ““OK”” for your flights, the airline must accommodate you on the flight, find you a substitute flight or pay you denied boarding compensation. If necessary, speak to a supervisor.

4. Hotel rooms are usually booked on a guaranteed payment basis with your credit card being used as a guarantee. If you change or cancel your plans without notifying the hotel by their cancellation deadline, you will incur penalty fees. 

5. Car reservations sometime require prepayment or a credit card guarantee. If the reservation is not cancelled by the cancellation deadline, you will incur penalty fees. Car reservations require a major credit card (not debit) at time of pickup. 

6. Tours/packages: Cost can change without notice due to international currency fluctuations, tariff changes, or increase in operational cost. Group packages are based upon a minimum number of passengers. If the number of passengers falls below minimum required, a surcharge and increase in rates may be imposed upon all remaining passengers. Cancellation fees will apply to persons who cancel.

7. We reserve the right to charge processing fees in the event of refunds, cancellations or special services.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all travelers, payable with their first deposit/payment to obtain coverage for pre-existing conditions for themselves/travel companions/family members (travel insurance is mandatory for all group travelers) to cover unforeseen travel issues such as cancellations, interruptions, delays, lost/stolen/damaged travel documents, medical expenses, emergency medical transportation. Certain conditions/restrictions may apply to coverages; Your Time Travels is not responsible for underwriting decisions on claims made by traveler(s) to the insurance company. 

This contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York. Any disputes will be heard by the appropriate federal and/or state courts located in Bronx County, NY. If the court’s decision falls in favor of Your Time Travels, all legal costs will be payed by disputer.

 

TRAVELER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE/SHE UNDERSTANDS AND ACCEPTS THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND VERIFIES THAT HE/SHE IS ACTING AS A REPRESENTATIVE FOR HIM/HER SELF AND FOR ALL TRAVEL COMPANIONS. YOUR TIME TRAVELS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ISSUING SEPARATE TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO EACH TRAVELER BOOKED/LISTED UNDER ONE RESERVATION.

ANY PAYMENT TO YOUR TIME TRAVELS CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN.