Griffin International Presents
In the Wake of Magellan A 20-day One-Of-A-Kind, All-Inclusive, Around-the-World Air Travel Adventure
March 30 - April 18, 2008 and October 26 - November 14, 2008
China Thailand Cambodia India Dubai Istanbul Portugal Lisbon, our last port of call, is home of the great Portuguese navigator and world explorer Ferdinand Magellan
Griffin International Presents Around The World in 20 Days
March 30 - April 18, 2008 and October 26 - November 14, 2008
San Francisco • Beijing • Xian • Bangkok Siem Reap • Chiang Mai • New Delhi • Agra Dubai • Istanbul • Lisbon • New York Dear Traveler: Welcome to the world of Griffin International! Like Ferdinand Magellan and other great explorers of the past, many of us also have a strong spirit of adventure and discovery. We all have a long list of places we plan to visit and things we want to see and do. One travel experience that has been on top of our list for some time is an all-inclusive, first class trip around the world via scheduled air – considered by many to be the crown jewel of all travel experiences! Join us for a trip that offers you a unique opportunity to explore some of the most intriguing and exciting destinations in the world: the Great Wall of China, the Grand Palace in Bangkok, the temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Taj Mahal in India, the modern city of Dubai, the east-meets-west exotic atmosphere of Istanbul, the charm of Lisbon and the beauty of Portugal. We’ve traveled extensively and have first-hand knowledge of all the destinations included on this exciting global adventure. We have planned the entire day-by-day itinerary and personally selected all the hotels, four and five-star throughout. We’ve also included some free time along the way for rest and relaxation. “In the Wake of Magellan” promises to be the trip of your lifetime”. It is all first-class, all-inclusive and a real value at only $13,495. The price also includes a deluxe 360◦ Travel Protection Insurance Plan. More information about this important protection is included in this brochure. Life is short and not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. So, if you are in search of adventure, check your calendar and your passport and let us take your breath away as we circumnavigate the world together. For more information call us anytime at 800/433-3500. Very truly yours, Stuart B. Hartzell President, Griffin International P.S. Many of the places we’re going to visit have been designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Visit their website at http://whc.unesco.org/en/list
GRIFFIN INTERNATIONAL, LLC 4579 Laclede Avenue Saint Louis, MO 63108 800/433-3500 - 314/652-3300
[email protected] www.griffininternationalllc.com “We Know The Way...We’ve Been There”
In the Wake of Magellan ITINERARY
We know the way, we’ve been there! DAY 1 - SUNDAY, MARCH 30/OCTOBER 26 SAN FRANCISCO / BEIJING
Welcome to our world adventure. Depart from your city of origin for San Francisco. On arrival proceed to the gate for the connecting overnight flight to Beijing. Our tour managers will meet you at the departure gate. On-board meals and entertainment provided in-flight.
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China
briefing. The morning tour includes visits to the Panda pavilion at the Beijing Zoo and a tour of the Summer Palace. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon visit to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, also known as the Emperor’s Winter Palace. Then on to the Temple of Heaven, a landmark sanctuary where Chinese emperors paid homage to their gods. Dinner at the hotel.
HOTEL CROWNE PLAZA
DAY 4 - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2/OCTOBER 29 BEIJING
DAY 2 - MONDAY, MARCH 31/OCTOBER 27 BEIJING
Welcome to China! Beijing is one of the six ancient cities of this vast country and the capital of the Peoples Republic of China. Clear immigration and customs and transfer to the hotel. This fivestar property is located in the city center near Tiananmen Square and the shopping district. Remainder of the day at leisure to unpack and acclimate. Welcome dinner at the hotel.
HOTEL CROWNE PLAZA
DAY 3 - TUESDAY, APRIL 1/OCTOBER 28 BEIJING
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning welcome and trip
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure for a full-day excursion to the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs. We’re going to visit the section of the wall at Badaling located 36 miles from Beijing proper. It took 300,000 workers over 10 years to construct. The top of the wall is quite wide and could accommodate ten soldiers or five horses abreast. We will walk along part of the reconstructed wall as the guide explains the history, construction and renovation. After lunch continue to the Tianshou Hills to visit the Ming Tombs. Thirteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty are interred here. The Great Wall and the Ming Tombs have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Late afternoon return to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel.
HOTEL CROWNE PLAZA
Around the World Itinerary DAY 5 & 6 - THURSDAY/FRIDAY, APRIL 3 & 4/OCTOBER 30 & 31 BEIJING
Two full days at leisure in Beijing or you may join us for an optional overnight air trip to the ancient city of Xian. Should you decide to stay in Beijing the Griffin hospitality desk will be available both days. Stop by for information and suggestions on more touring and/or shopping.
HOTEL CROWNE PLAZA
Xian
Option
DAY 5 - THURSDAY APRIL 3/OCTOBER 30 BEIJING / XIAN
Early morning departure for the optional overnight air excursion to Xian. Mid-morning arrival. Once the largest city in the world and capital of eleven dynasties, Xian dates back over 8,000 years. Our local guides will meet us on arrival and take us on a tour to the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang.This is the site of the world famous terra cotta army of warriors and horses discovered in 1974. It is considered to be the greatest archeological discovery of the 20th century. Dinner and show at the Tang Dynasty Theater Center.
Thailand DAY 7 - SATURDAY, APRIL 5/NOVEMBER 1 BANGKOK
The city of Bangkok was established in 1782 by King Rama I as the capital of Siam - now the Kingdom of Thailand. This is the fairy-tale city that inspired Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The King and I.” This morning travel by boat through the many klongs (canals) to view the Royal Barges and the Temple of Dawn. The highlight of the day is a visit to the Grand Palace, the country’s most impressive and must-see architectural site. Visit the Reception Hall, the Throne Room and the Royal Guesthouse. The tour ends at the impressive Emerald Buddha Temple. The afternoon tour will include three of Asia’s most unusual Buddhist temples: Wat Trimitr with its invaluable Golden Buddha (5½ tons of solid gold); Wat Po with its colossal Reclining Buddha and Wat Benjamaborpiltr in the White Marble Temple. Dinner and show this evening at the Sala Rim Naan Restaurant.
ROYAL ORCHID SHERATON
HOTEL SOFITEL
DAY 6 - FRIDAY, APRIL 4/OCTOBER 31 XIAN / BEIJING / BANGKOK
After breakfast tour the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower in the city center before transferring to the airport for the return flight to Beijing and the connecting flight to Bangkok. Dinner served aloft. Transfer to the five-star hotel located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
ROYAL ORCHID SHERATON
DAY 8 & 9 - SUNDAY & MONDAY, APRIL 6 & 7/NOVEMBER 2 & 3 BANGKOK
Two full days at leisure in Bangkok. Our hospitality desk will be open for information and
Around the World Itinerary suggestions on additional optional sightseeing and / or shopping. If you wish, you may select one of the following two-day / one night optional air excursions to either Cambodia or Chiang Mai.
ROYAL ORCHID SHERATON
Ponheary Ly Foundation which is dedicated to providing financial assistance to indigent children. If you are interested in more information, please visit their website at www.theplf.org.
Chiang Mai Angkor Wat
Option I
DAY 8 - SUNDAY, APRIL 6/NOVEMBER 2 BANGKOK/SIEM REAP
After breakfast transfer to the airport for the short non-stop flight by scheduled airline to Cambodia. Our local guides will meet us on arrival at the Siem Reap airport. The stay begins with a tour of the ancient Khmer temples. Step back in time as we visit the world famous Angkor Wat, the largest and most impressive of Cambodia’s temples. Continue to Angkor Thom and the Bayon Temple. Both offer further insights into ancient Khmer life. Dinner at the hotel. The D’Angkor is a famous former French colonial hotel that has been totally refurbished and is now a five-star deluxe property.
GRAND HOTEL D’ANGKOR
DAY 9 - MONDAY, APRIL 7/NOVEMBER 3 SIEM REAP / BANGKOK
Morning visit to Preah Khan, a Buddhist temple built by King Jayavarman VII. Continue with a visit of the outer temple of Banteay Srel with its delicately carved Aspareas in pink sandstone. Although small in comparison to the feats of the main Angkor temples, it is one of the most exquisite of the group. In the afternoon visit a local village to see how Khmer farming life has remained unchanged for centuries. Visit the mystical temple of Ta Prohm and then continue to the airport for the return flight to Bangkok.
ROYAL ORCHID SHERATON
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Option II
DAY 8 - SUNDAY, APRIL 6/NOVEMBER 2 BANGKOK / CHIANG MAI
Morning departure for the non-stop flight to Chiang Mai. This famous city also known as the “Rose of the North,” is situated in the scenic northern mountainous area of Thailand. Visit one of the most sacred monuments in the north, the Wat Hariponchia in Lampoon, which was built in AD 1157. Admire the fine lacquered doors, view one of the largest gongs in the world and two fine Buddha images in bronze. In the afternoon visit the village of Pasang, noted for its high quality silk and cotton weaving. During dinner you will be entertained with traditional Thai folk and classical dances.
DUSIT ROYAL PRINCESS
DAY 9 - MONDAY, APRIL 7/NOVEMBER 3 CHIANG MAI / BANGKOK
In the morning you have the opportunity to observe some of the local artists and craftsmen at work including silk and cotton weaving, pottery and ceramics, teak woodcarving, lacquer ware, and silver and bronze wares. After lunch drive to the Meo hill tribe village of Dol Suthep. Visit Wat Dol Suthep, a monastery built in 1383, with the Big Chedi (a spiral pagoda). Transfer to the airport for the return flight to Bangkok.
ROYAL ORCHID SHERATON
Around the World Itinerary Continue with a visit to Itmad Ud Daula (the mini Taj Mahal). Then on to Agra Fort, which served as the seat of Mughal influence during the 16th century. Tour the pavilions and palaces with panoramic views of the Taj Mahal. After lunch proceed to the highlight of the day – the incredible, lacy white grandeur and loveliness of the Taj Mahal – perhaps the most perfect architectural monument in the world. It was built by Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal. The marble structure took over 22 years to finish from 1630 to 1652. It is said that a Persian architect, Ustad Isa, has been the main designer and planner of the Taj. Early dinner in Agra and then return to Delhi by express train.
India
HOTEL CROWNE PLAZA
DAY 10 - TUESDAY, APRIL 8/NOVEMBER 4 BANGKOK / NEW DELHI
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure. Late check-out from the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Late afternoon flight to New Delhi. This impressive city was designed and built by the British and inaugurated as their capital in 1931. India gained its full independence in 1947. Evening transfer to the hotel.
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DAY 11 - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 / NOV. 5 OLD DELHI / NEW DELHI
Our morning tour begins at Old Delhi. Stop at Raj Ghat the memorial erected honoring Mahatma Gandhi. See the Red Fort and take a rickshaw ride to the Masjid Mosque before returning to the hotel for lunch. This afternoon’s tour will take you to New Delhi. It includes a drive along Rajpath, the official ceremonial avenue. View the India Gate, Parliament House and the very imposing President’s Residence, formerly the Viceroy’s Palace during the British Raj. Continue through the diplomatic enclave, various Government Buildings and Connought Place, the hub of entertainment, shopping and business in New Delhi. Buffet dinner at the hotel.
HOTEL CROWNE PLAZA
DAY 12 - THURSDAY, APRIL 10/NOVEMBER 6 NEW DELHI / AGRA / NEW DELHI
Morning departure by first class train to the old city of Agra. Our tour here includes a stop at Sikandra and the tomb of Akbar the Great.
Dubai DAY 13 - FRIDAY, APRIL 11/NOVEMBER 7 NEW DELHI / DUBAI
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. On arrival Dubai clear immigration and customs. This is a modern and very impressive city – the second largest developing city in the world. Our tour begins with a drive through Little Manhattan, the posh area of Dubai with skyscrapers and
Around the World Itinerary DAY 15 - SUNDAY, APRIL 13/NOVEMBER 9 ISTANBUL
the towering World Trade Centre. Continue to Zaabeel Palace, the residence of the ruling Al Maktoum family. Then on to the Old City and a visit to the Dubai Museum followed by the Textile Souk. Afterwards embark on a short cruise for panoramic views of the city. After the cruise visit the Deira Spice Souk and the famous Gold Souk. Return to our five-star hotel for an international buffet dinner.
Breakfast at the hotel. Our tour this morning includes the ancient Hippodrome of Constantine, and the 16th century Suleimaniye Mosque. We will also visit the Blue Mosque with its mighty dome and six minarets. The interior is one of the finest creations of Ottoman architecture. Then on to St. Sophia which, until the 16th century was the largest Christian church in the world. Lunch included at the hotel. Afternoon cruise on the Bosphorus. Sail up the Golden Horn past both the European and Asian shores with great views of some of the city’s important sights – the Beylerbeyi Palace, the Rumeli Hisan fortress and more. Late afternoon return to the hotel. Optional evening cultural performance at the Ataturk Cultural Center.
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DHOW PALACE HOTEL
Turkey
DAY 16 - MONDAY, APRIL 14/NOVEMBER 10 ISTANBUL
DAY 14 - SATURDAY, APRIL 12/NOVEMBER 8 DUBAI/ISTANBUL
Transfer to the airport. Early morning flight with breakfast. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Istanbul was built at the crossroads of two continents – Europe and Asia. It was the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Afternoon at leisure to relax – a traditional Turkish Bath is quite enjoyable. If you wish, a selection of optional tours are available including an inside visit to the famous Grand Bazaar.
WORLD PALACE HOTEL
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning depart for another of the great sights of Istanbul – the Grand Bazaar. This famous cavernous market is surrounded by a wall and entered through eleven gates. The bazaar is a vast collection of more than 2,600 shops, restaurants, inns, fountains and teahouses. Then on to Topkapi Palace – the Old Palace – city of the sultans and now an incredible museum filled with six hundred years of Ottoman history. The famous Topkapi dagger is here. This dagger was the protagonist in the 1964 film “Topkapi”, starring Peter Ustinov. Lunch included at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure for individual activities. If you wish, a selection of optional tours will be available. Dinner at a typical Turkish restaurant with entertainment, including belly dancers.
WORLD PALACE HOTEL
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Portugal DAY 17 - TUESDAY, APRIL 15/NOV. 11 ISTANBUL / LISBON
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Lunch served in-flight. Welcome to Portugal – home of Ferdinand Magellan, the first great explorer to circumnavigate the world. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Optional tours and other activities will be available. Visit a coffeehouse, which is a longstanding institution in Portugal. Dinner included at the hotel.
HOTEL LISBOA PALACE
DAY 19 - THURDAY, APRIL 7/NOVEMBER 13 LISBON
DAY 18 - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16/NOV. 12 LISBON
Breakfast at the hotel. Portugal is a country with a rich history of seafaring and discovery. The roots of that era stretch back to the 15th century when Portuguese explorers put to sea to discover a passage to India, Africa and South America. By the 16th century they had built a huge empire that included Brazil and parts of Africa and Asia. Our tour this morning includes the Tower of Belem, built to commemorate the great maritime discoveries that laid some of the foundations of the modern world. Then on to the Monastery of Jeronimos. Return to the hotel. Lunch included at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure for shopping and/or optional tours.
HOTEL LISBOA PALACE
Happy Thanksgiving! After a hearty breakfast we set out for a delightful scenic drive along the Costa do Sol to visit Estoril, Cascais, Cabo da Roca and Sintra. Our first stop is the charming village of Estoril which has expanded and now includes nearby Cascais. This area has become an elegant resort and winter spa and is very popular with many Europeans. Continue to Cabo da Roca. This is the westernmost point on the European continent with spectacular views of the white-tipped waves of the Atlantic. After a photo stop we head for Sintra, one of the oldest towns of Portugal. It is one of the loveliest spots of the entire Iberian peninsula; Lord Byron referred to this area as “Glorious Eden”. Return to Lisbon for lunch at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure for shopping and/or an optional tour. A farewell dinner and Thanksgiving celebration this evening at a typical Portuguese restaurant.
HOTEL LISBOA PALACE
DAY 20 - FRIDAY, APRIL 18/NOVEMBER 14 LISBON / NEW YORK
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to New York. Late morning departure for the USA. On arrival clear immigration and customs and continue on your way home. Congratulations! You have successfully circumnavigated the world and are now eligible to join the “Circumnavigator’s Club”. Welcome Home!
AROUND THE WORLD TRIP HIGHLIGHTS CHINA • The Great Wall and the Imperial Ming Tombs. • The Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. • The Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian.
DUBAI • Tour the Old City with its markets and bazaars. • Afternoon cruise with panoramic views of this impressive city.
THAILAND • The Grand Palace in Bangkok. • Special performance of Thai Dancers. • The woodcarvers in Chiang Mai.
TURKEY • Visit St. Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. • Shop in the Grand Bazaar. • Afternoon cruise with great views of Istanbul. • Special dinner with Turkish fare and entertainment.
CAMBODIA • The ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat. INDIA • The Red Fort and Gandhi Museum in New Delhi. • A one-day rail-trip to visit the Taj Mahal.
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PORTUGAL • Visit the Belem Tower, a monument dedicated to the early Portuguese explorers. • Tour the picturesque towns of Estoril, Cascais and Sintra. • Gala farewell dinner in Lisbon.
China Portugal
Turkey Dubai India
Thailand Cambodia
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” — Mark Twain
AROUND THE WORLD TRIP INCLUDES
$13,495 • Around the world economy-class air transportation from departure San Francisco until arrival New York. Your domestic USA airfare may be included. Optional upgrade to Business Class or First Class available upon request. • Meal and beverage service and entertainment provided in-flight as applicable. • Hotel accommodations throughout in superior first-class four-star and/or deluxe fivestar hotels with private bath.
• A two-day/ one-night optional air excursion from Beijing to Xian. • A two-day/ one-night optional air excursion from Bangkok to Angkor Wat or Chiang Mai. • A one-day firstclass round trip rail excursion from New Delhi to the Taj Mahal. • Special events and receptions as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
• Full American and/or buffet style breakfast served daily at the hotels.
• Transfers and sightseeing tours via deluxe air-conditioned motorcoaches.
• Lunches and dinners served daily at the hotels, local restaurants or in-flight as outlined in the itinerary.
• All baggage handling at airports, hotels, train stations, etc.
• Comprehensive sightseeing program throughout with English-speaking local guides. • All entrance fees on included sightseeing programs.
• Experienced Griffin International executives and tour managers throughout. • Comprehensive travel insurance including health, accident, medical evacuation, cancellation, trip interruption and baggage coverage. • Detailed pre-travel and departure information
You are welcome to join this trip from any North American city. Call us for air schedules from your city of origin to San Francisco
GRIFFIN INTERNATIONAL, LLC 4579 Laclede Avenue Saint Louis, MO 63108 800/433-3500 - 314/652-3300
[email protected] www.griffininternationalllc.com “We Know The Way...We’ve Been There”
AROUND THE WORLD GENERAL INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS By completing and signing the Reservation Application Form, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions: TRIP ASSISTANCE: This trip will be fully escorted from departure San Francisco until arrival New York by experienced executives and tour managers of Griffin International LLC (Griffin). In addition, experienced staff members and local guides from our overseas agents will assist you in each country. We are members of IATM – the International Association of Tour Managers. CITY OF ORGIN: This trip will originate in San Francisco and will conclude in New York. Call us before you make any domestic air reservations. The around the world airfare may include your domestic air fares. SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS: Single travelers are always welcome on our trips. A limited number of single accommodations are available at an additional charge of $ 2,995. If you wish to share, we will do our best to assist you in locating a roommate. PASSPORTS: All participants must be in possession of a valid passport. All passports must remain valid for at least six months beyond the return date of this trip. If you do not have a passport or need to renew it you should apply for it immediately. VISAS: Are required for travel to the People’s Republic of China, India, and Turkey. Visas are also required for Cambodia in conjunction with the optional air excursion to Angkor Wat. Visa application forms with detailed instructions will be sent to you. Important: A valid passport is required before any visa can be issued and all visas must be secured prior to departure. Visa fees are additional. INOCULATIONS: Information regarding any required and/or recommended inoculations and other pertinent health information will be sent to you as you register for this trip. We suggest you also consult with your family physician. TRIP INFORMATION: After your reservations are confirmed, you will receive detailed information and instructions to assist you in preparing for this circumnavigation of the globe. INSURANCE: For your protection we have included comprehensive travel insurance in the price of the trip. It includes trip cancellation protection up to $13,500, $50,000 health and accident insurance, $250,000 medical evacuation, $750 trip interruption and $2,500 baggage insurance. The coverage is provided through Travelex Insurance and includes protection for pre-existing conditions. Additional coverage may be available. For more information call us at 800/4333500. RATE INFORMATION: Prices are quoted on a per-person, double-occupancy basis. Prices are subject to change prior to departure due to any currency fluctuation, fare increases, or schedule changes. The latest tariff at the time of departure is applicable. NOT INCLUDED: Passport and visa fees, excess baggage charges, any additional travel insurance coverage, and any airline fuel surcharges. Food and beverages, other than as outlined in the program, personal expenditures, such as laundry, communication charges, room service, and gratuities to guides and drivers. Passenger facility charges, taxes, and security charges at U.S. and foreign airports. The around the world airfare may include your domestic USA air fares. MEALS: The majority of meals are included in the price of the trip- all breakfasts and most lunches and dinners at the hotels, in restaurants or in-flight. We have found that some participants enjoy trying local restaurants on their own. To accommodate them we have left out a few lunches and dinners. Check the day by day itinerary for details. The hotel concierge and/or our local guides will be able to recommend local restaurants. AIR TRANSPORTATION: This trip includes economy class air transportation from departure San Francisco around the world until arrival New York. The around the world airfare may include your domestic USA air fares. Optional upgrades on airline flight segments to Business Class or First Class may be available upon request. Whenever possible, air carriers that are members of the Star Alliance will be used in conjunction with this trip. Join any of the Star Alliance airline frequent flyer programs, and you can earn and/or redeem miles or points with all 17 member airlines. Call us for a list of members. If you have accumulated miles or points on any Star Alliance member airline, you may be able to use them in conjunction with this trip. For more information, please contact the
appropriate airline directly. If you plan to use your miles for any air segment of this trip we will issue an appropriate credit for that particular air segment or air segments. Voluntary air routing deviations will be subject to availability and any fare adjustments. Airfares are subject to change prior to departure. Air tickets are subject to cancellation fees imposed by the airlines. Any IATA member airline may be used in conjunction with this program. RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS: Space on this trip is limited. All reservations will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. A completed Reservation Application Form and deposit of $1250 per person will be required to confirm your reservations. All trip deposits are payable by check. Call us for other payment options. The deposit amount includes the regular deposit amount required by our suppliers and the premium for the included trip insurance provided through Travelex Insurance. If the trip is fully booked when your reservation is received, your payment will be returned within seven days, or with your authorization, we will retain your deposit and place your name on a priority waiting list in case other participants cancel their reservations. We reserve the right to invoice for the correct trip amount. Final payment will be due by check one hundred-twenty (120) days prior to departure. Late bookings are welcome. If you are unable to join us for this trip, please contact us for future Around the World tours. We are planning more trips with different and unusual itineraries. CANCELLATIONS: Full refund for cancellations received by Griffin up to one hundred twenty-one (121) days prior to departure, less an administrative fee of $200 per person. For cancellations received by Griffin one hundred and twenty (120) to sixty-one (61) days prior to departure, the cancellation fee will be fifty percent. There will be no refund for cancellations received by Griffin sixty (60) days or less prior to departure or for no-shows. No refunds will be made for unused services or trip features, regardless of the reason (such as State Department Travel Advisories). All cancellations must be sent in writing and received by Griffin within the time limits specified above. Send notice of cancellation to Griffin International LLC, 4579 Laclede Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108 or info@griffi ninternationalllc.com. RESPONSIBILITY: Griffin acts only in the capacity of an agent for Travis Overseas Corporation of Los Angeles, its subcontractors, and the suppliers of the travel services provided in connection with this trip (the Suppliers”), including hotel accommodations, sightseeing tours and services provided incident thereto, entertainment, and transportation whether by air, railroad, motorcoach, automobile, steamship or otherwise. Therefore, Griffin assumes no responsibility for any personal injury, property damage, or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reason (1) any act or omission of any of the Suppliers (2) any matter beyond the exclusive control of Griffin including but not limited to a delay or cancellation of a flight that causes the participant to miss any portion of the trip. We have no special knowledge regarding the financial condition of the Suppliers, unsafe conditions, health hazards, weather hazards, or climate extremes at locations to which you may travel. For information concerning possible problems at destinations, we recommend contacting the Travel Advisories Section of the U.S. State Department at (202) 647-5225 or www.travel.state.gov. For medical information, we recommend contacting the Centers for Disease Control at (877) FYI-TRIP or www.cdc.gov/travel. You assume full and complete responsibility for checking and verifying all conditions regarding health, safety, security, political stability, and labor or civil unrest at such destination(s). Griffin reserves the right to change the itinerary of the trip, delete and/or substitute cities to be visited, change the class of service and the mode of transportation, all without prior notice, to the extent that such services and accommodations offered cannot be supplied due to delays, unsuitability, mechanical problems, weather, change of ownership or other causes beyond the exclusive control of Griffin. Any additional costs will be borne by the participant. Griffin further reserves the right to withdraw the trip prior to the date of departure. Further, Griffin reserves the right to decline or accept or retain any participant should such person’s health or deportment impede the operation of the trip or enjoyment of any other participant. In such case, a refund of unused land tour services is the limit of Griffin’s liability should such person be required to depart the trip. The rights and remedies made available under this agreement are in addition to any other rights and remedies available under applicable law. However, we offer refunds under this agreement with the express understanding that the receipt of that refund by a passenger waives the additional remedies. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this agreement shall be determined solely by the courts in St. Louis, MO and the participant hereby consents to the jurisdiction of said courts. Upon request, we will send you a list of our partner organizations and trade references.
