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Embark on a journey of INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE FEBRUARY 15 – MARCH 9, 2020 9 Destinations / 24 Days Seattle Kyoto Hoi An Maldives Serengeti Marrakech Budapest St. Petersburg Paris
ST. PETERSBURG end start PARIS SEATTLE 9 DESTINATIONS BUDAPEST 24 DAYS MARRAKECH KYOTO 1 Remarkable Journey HOI AN FEBRUARY 15 – MARCH 9, 2020 MALDIVES USD 147,000 per person, based on double occupancy USD 14,700 single supplement SERENGETI Join us on International Intrigue, an around-the-world journey by Private Jet. This global adventure unlocks the legendary histories, natural splendours and cultural treasures of nine spectacular destinations across four continents. This all-encompassing itinerary includes accommodations, all meals, transportation, and a wide variety of exclusive excursions and activities.
YOUR TRIP, TAILORED FOR YOU The Four Seasons Private Jet Experience is your gateway to opportunities you may never have imagined. All itineraries include extensive options and activities, allowing you to customise your experience to match your own interests. In Kyoto, channel your inner warrior and learn basic fghting moves at a samurai sword lesson. Explore the tropical paradise of the Maldives, where you may opt to enjoy the world-class diving, a local cooking class, or a one-of-a-kind nighttime spa treatment. Choose to take in the grandeur of the Serengeti from a variety of perspectives—an up-close look on a personal walking safari with Masai guides, or a panoramic view from a sunrise hot air balloon ride. Your stay in Marrakech could include a private shopping excursion to buy traditional carpets and luxurious fabrics, or a day in the Atlas Mountains for a glimpse into traditional village life. With Four Seasons access, an extraordinary array of options is at your fngertips. Directly after booking, begin planning your personal itinerary with the help of our Four Seasons Global Guest Services Manager. On call for travellers before, during and after the trip, our dedicated professional can accommodate any request and will help you craft your ideal journey. Choose from a variety of excursions, make private arrangements, or simply relax and enjoy the luxurious Four Seasons experience.
TRAVEL TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH FOUR SEASONS See the world as never before. From the moment you step aboard our Four Seasons Private Jet, you’re surrounded by comfort and care. Designed, styled and custom-ftted to the highest specifcations, our Private Jet features just 52 fatbed seats. Travel in style between our hotels in nine extraordinary destinations on a journey spanning natural, cultural and cosmopolitan attractions. A seamless Four Seasons experience is yours throughout the journey, with stays exclusively at Four Seasons hotels and resorts. Enjoy intuitive, intelligent Four Seasons service from our team of dedicated professionals, including our Director of Guest Experience, Onboard Concierge and Executive Chef who accompany you throughout your trip. Join the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience on an exclusive journey of discovery and let us transport you on a carefree trip around the world.
WELCOME ABOARD OUR FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE JET Experience the luxurious design and exceptional attention to detail you’ve come to expect at Four Seasons properties at 40,000 feet when you travel the world aboard our custom-ftted Private Jet. Designed by the same team that conceives the style and character of our hotels and resorts, our distinctive Boeing 757 ensures that you fy in comfort and style, and arrive rejuvenated and ready for new adventures at every destination. Unwind in leather fatbed seats handcrafted in Italy, offering 6.5 feet (2 metres) of personal space plus an individual ottoman for extra comfort and storage. During the fight, keep favourite essentials within reach in elegant cabin bags exclusively designed for the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience. Enjoy our curated selection of entertainment and browse through detailed destination highlights on your onboard tablet. Our dedicated journey team knows that travel is an incredibly personal experience. By taking the time to get to know each guest, they create truly memorable experiences customised for you. Our Onboard Executive Chef designs and prepares our exclusive in-fight menus using only the freshest ingredients and local favours throughout the journey. Our Onboard Concierge taps into the rich networks of on-property Four Seasons concierges and local contacts, ensuring that at each destination we provide insider access to exclusive excursions that are authentically local and distinctly Four Seasons.
SERVICE, POWERED BY PEOPLE Rely on the expertise of Four Seasons as we personally escort you from one world-class destination to the next. Our smooth start-to-fnish service ensures that every detail is seen to at every step along the way. We assist with visas and travel forms, and make clearing customs and immigration a breeze with private, expedited service wherever possible. Our Executive Chef communicates with the culinary teams in each new country to ensure that everyone is aware of dietary restrictions and preferences. For extra peace of mind, a journey physician travels with you to meet any needs along the way. Enjoy the luxury of Four Seasons hotels and resorts that embrace the natural beauty and authentic character of each destination. Our local experts and on-the-ground guides are ready to share insider experiences, and property concierges have recommendations to help you explore each new destination according to your personal travel style. Discover distinctive restaurants and recreation amenities, and opt to indulge in unique local spa treatments as Four Seasons delights and surprises at every turn.
SEATTLE FEBRUARY 15 – 16 Opposite page: Four Seasons Hotel Seattle Above clockwise from top left: View of the Space Needle from Chihuly Garden and Glass; Pool at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle; Goldfnch Tavern Seattle’s blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty makes the Emerald City the perfect spot to begin your journey. EXPLORE STAY Embark on your around-the-world journey on the shores of the Puget Sound. With views over the Puget Sound Gather for dinner with your fellow travellers and your journey’s dedicated support toward the snowcapped Olympic team at Chihuly Garden and Glass, where local artist Dale Chihuly’s vibrant glass Mountains, Four Seasons Hotel creations glow against the backdrop of the city’s iconic Space Needle. If you Seattle is a luxurious urban oasis have arrived early, go behind the scenes to meet the producers and vendors of in the middle of the city. Enjoy Pike Place Market on a private tour. Opt to get a birds-eye view of Seattle from a sophisticated Pacifc Northwest seaplane, soaring high above the evergreen forests and waterways that surround cuisine prepared with the freshest the city. Or enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to view passenger jets being local ingredients at Goldfnch Tavern, assembled on the production line at the Boeing factory. The next day, we board an Ethan Stowell restaurant, and easy our Private Jet for the fight to Kyoto. access to Seattle’s iconic Pike Place Market, located just a block away.
KYOTO FEBRUARY 17 – 20 Opposite page: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Above clockwise from left: Room at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto; Traditional tea ceremony; Samurai sword lesson The imperial legacy of Kyoto lives on in exquisite temples and gardens alongside innovative contemporary art and a flourishing culinary scene. EXPLORE STAY Four Seasons is your key to experiencing Kyoto’s distinct mix of traditional Intimate and contemporary, Japanese culture and modern infuences. Let us unlock the centuries-old magic Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is located of this ancient city, flled with 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites as well as an in the city’s most scenic district. At untold number of hidden treasures. Practice meditation with a Zen master at the the heart of this hotel is an 800-year- venerable Shoden Eigen-in Temple. Immerse yourself in the spirit of feudal Japan old pond garden that will immerse you during a private lesson in the art of samurai sword combat. For a modern contrast, in the serenity and beauty of ancient explore the city’s culinary culture at the Nishiki Market before visiting the ceramics Japan. Indulge yourself in the blissful collection at the Robert Yellin Yakimono Gallery. Venture into the Arashiyama Spa, sip a cup of freshly brewed Bamboo Grove, where rickshaws take you down a winding path through the dense matcha in the lovely Tea House, or forest of towering stalks of bamboo. After learning about the regional nuances of dine at the Michelin-starred Sushi Japanese cuisine from an expert, create dishes using traditional methods before Wakon, where chefs create stunning enjoying your culinary creations for lunch. dishes with fresh ingredients.
HOI AN FEBRUARY 20 – 22 Ancient temples, colonial architecture, verdant rice paddies and pristine beaches give Vietnam’s central coast a timeless flavour that entices and soothes. EXPLORE STAY Step back in time in Hoi An’s Old Town, a 15th-century UNESCO World Heritage Long regarded as Vietnam’s premier site along the Thu Bon River. Stroll through winding streets lined with traditional beach resort, Four Seasons Resort wooden shops, assembly halls and the former homes of wealthy merchants the Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam is a who plied their trade in this booming port city. Savour a food tour that refects welcome addition to the Four Seasons the melting pot of Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and European cultures found family. Set on a private half-mile here. Enjoy a scenic bike ride through the lush countryside surrounding Hoi An. stretch of pristine beach, this tropical Witness an evening lantern ceremony inspired by the full moon festival. Get garden hideaway features newly ftted for a hand-crafted silk dress or custom-tailored suit created by one of Hoi refreshed villas and three pools An’s artisans, who have preserved their craft over generations. Your options for that cascade to the beach. Guests cultural immersion are balanced with many opportunities to relax. Unwind on Ha enjoy an authentic connection to My Beach, a stunning 20-mile stretch of white sand, or tee off on a premier links- the region through on-site activities style course designed by Colin Montgomerie. such as a cooking academy, a Spa attuned to the rhythms of nature and exhilarating water sports. Opposite page: The pool at Four Seasons Resort the Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam Below clockwise from left: Illumination ceremony; Woman in rice paddy; Hoi An Old Town
MALDIVES FEBRUARY 22 – 25 White-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and island breezes set the tone for three days of relaxation and exploration in the Maldives. EXPLORE STAY The Maldives is an idyllic escape that soothes and invigorates the senses. Upon Four Seasons Resort Maldives arrival in Malé, take a speedboat ride to tiny Kuda Huraa, a private coral island, at Kuda Huraa enchants with where an array of options awaits, including world-class diving, water sports and traditional thatched roofs and cooking classes. Swim or snorkel among delicate corals, home to more than white-stone walls, plus an award- 700 species of vibrant tropical fsh. Opt for a nighttime snorkelling excursion to winning Spa on a picturesque tropical explore a different side of the underwater world that emerges after dusk, or watch island surrounded by crystal waters. the acrobatic antics of spinner dolphins on a leisurely cruise around the island. This recently refurbished property Get a frst-hand look at local island life at a nearby village, where you can spot features two stunning pools— fshermen at work and sample authentic Maldivian fare. Recharge at the Island a free-form serenity pool on a Spa, a haven of tranquility situated on its own tropical island, and discover the secluded beach and a freshwater magic of our award-winning open-air lunar treatment underneath the night sky. infnity pool surrounded by a large Take a surf lesson at our Surf School, opt for a deep-sea fshing excursion or sundeck—as well as pools at simply pass the time in your luxurious, private bungalow. Celebrate your visit each overwater villa. with a festive beach dinner. Opposite page: Private overwater villa Below clockwise from top left: Award-winning treatments; Traditional Maldivian dhoni; Surf lesson
SERENGETI FEBRUARY 25 – 28 Opposite page: Hot air balloon safari Above clockwise from left: Pool at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti; Local Masai; Lion Embark on a safari in the Serengeti, the vast African grasslands where the world’s largest and most diverse concentration of game roams under a seemingly inf inite sky. EXPLORE STAY Your journey through the world’s most pristine landscapes continues in the Deep within Serengeti National Serengeti, where you are surrounded by the beauty of the land and its wild Park, Africa’s fnest game reserve, inhabitants. Your safari begins the moment you arrive, with a game drive to the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti lodge. For an even higher view, opt for a morning hot air balloon safari and watch is an oasis of comfort with intimate the savannah come to life as the sun flls the sky, before a Champagne breakfast access to wildlife. Explore the Lodge’s in the bush. Embark on a walking safari through the wilderness led by a resident unique Discovery Centre for a learning naturalist and accompanied by Masai guides. Your Four Seasons home base experience about the people, history offers equally exciting and intimate views of the animals from elevated wooden and wildlife of the Serengeti. Then walkways. After the day’s adventures, relax in the lodge’s infnity pool that retreat to your luxurious guest room overlooks a watering hole, where elephants sometimes gather. As the sun sets or try a regionally inspired massage over the plain, relax with a yogi-led meditation session on a hilltop, before heading at our elegant Spa that incorporates into the park for a torch-lit, barbecue feast. traditional techniques and local oils.
MARRAKECH FEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 2 Opposite page: Pool at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech Above clockwise from top left: Atlas Mountains; Ornate Moroccan tilework; Preparing mint tea With bustling markets and expansive views, the Red City of Marrakech is Morocco’s exotic imperial capital and the gateway to the Atlas Mountains. EXPLORE STAY The sights, sounds and favours of Marrakech are best experienced in Jemaa With Moorish gardens and restful el Fna square. Ride a horse-drawn carriage to this vibrant plaza, where snake swimming pools, Four Seasons charmers, acrobats and magicians entertain in the streets. Explore local food Resort Marrakech offers a peaceful and spice markets with a specialist in traditional Moroccan cooking. Drive oasis amid the magic of southern to the foothills of the rugged Atlas Mountains and then ride mules or walk to Morocco’s cultural capital. Wake a Berber village to share tea with a local family, before enjoying a Moroccan up to the canopy of the resort’s lunch. Immerse yourself in the lush blue-and-green paradise of the Majorelle garden from your private guest room, Gardens, built in the 1920s by painter Jacques Majorelle and lovingly restored which has a marble bathroom and a by Yves Saint Laurent. See how the iconic French designer drew inspiration secluded balcony. From homemade from Marrakech at the nearby Musée Yves Saint Laurent, which showcases Italian pastas to multi-course his clothing, accessories and artwork. On a private shopping expedition with a Moroccan feasts, delight in the fusion local guide, seek out the best spots to shop for Berber carpets, leather goods, of Mediterranean and African cuisine jewellery and luxurious fabrics. at your resort’s restaurants.
BUDAPEST MARCH 2 – 5 Discover why Budapest is often called Central Europe’s most beautiful city as you explore its historical treasures, vibrant art scene and bohemian-influenced café culture. EXPLORE STAY Begin your journey through Budapest’s rich history in Heroes’ Square before A unique art nouveau landmark heading up Castle Hill to visit Matthias Church, renowned for its stained glass built in 1906 and recently restored to windows and stone carvings. Get a different perspective on both Buda and Pest its original splendour, Four Seasons as you take a private ride on a 100-year-old tramcar along the river, or relax Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest is in the thermal pools at Széchenyi Baths, a historic spa built more a century rich in historical elegance and ultra- ago. Venture into the Etyek-Buda region, the centre of winemaking in Hungary modern comforts. Centrally located for centuries, and sample the crisp whites and sparkling wines the area is at the end of the renowned Chain known for at a family-run vineyard. Learn the secrets of making strudel, a faky Bridge, the hotel features panoramic sweet-flled pastry that originated in the Hapsburg era, before feasting on your views of the Danube and the hills of creations. Take a private tour of the neo-Renaissance State Opera House, the Buda. Enjoy the vibrant ambiance centre of Hungary’s rich operatic tradition, and enjoy a performance in this of KOLLÁZS, a casual European renowned venue. Sail down the Danube on an evening cruise, gliding past the brasserie, or sip a fne Hungarian iconic Parliament Building and Buda Castle, which are beautifully lit up at night. wine under the magnifcent glass cupola at the Bar and Lobby Lounge. Opposite page: Hungarian Parliament Building Below clockwise from left: Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest lobby; Castle Hill funicular; State Opera House
ST. PETERSBURG MARCH 5 – 8 With world-class museums, beautifully preserved architecture and rich artistic traditions, St. Petersburg is a window into Russia’s lavish imperial past. EXPLORE STAY Enjoy exclusive access to the treasures of Russia’s cultural capital, including Housed in a 19th-century Russian priority access at the opulent Catherine Palace to visit its legendary Amber royal residence, Four Seasons Hotel Room, beautifully decorated with gilded carvings, gold-trimmed mirrors and Lion Palace St. Petersburg is the ornate amber mosaics. See the city’s most iconic structure, the Church of Our city’s premier fve-star luxury hotel. Saviour on Spilled Blood, and marvel at its vibrant onion-domed towers and Restored to its imperial glory, this intricate mosaics refected in the nearby canal. Enjoy special early access to the architectural treasure in the historic more than 3,000 works of art housed at the State Hermitage Museum, a stunning Admiralteysky District offers easy baroque-style palace on the banks of the Neva River. Take a private tour of the access to the Hermitage Museum, Fabergé Museum to see this exclusive collection that includes nine of the famed Nevsky Prospekt and the Mariinsky Imperial eggs. See the world’s fnest ballet dancers in training during a private Theatre. Enjoy a Russian-style tea in tour of the Vaganova Ballet Academy, a unique opportunity to watch the students one of the palace’s original courtyards rehearse and meet them offstage. On our fnal night, enjoy an exclusive gala and revitalize in a traditional Russian dinner at one of St. Petersburg’s regal palaces. steam room at the luxurious Spa. Opposite page: Church of Our Saviour on Spilled Blood Below clockwise from left: Catherine Palace; Ballerinas; Room at Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg
PARIS MARCH 8 – 9 Incomparable and unforgettable, the winding streets of Paris have it all, including 2,000 years of history, art and architecture, high fashion and fne dining. EXPLORE STAY Just steps away from the fabled Champs-Élysées, the Four Seasons Hotel Four Seasons Hotel George V, an George V is in the heart of Paris, where Old World architecture and art stand elegant art deco landmark built in side-by-side with contemporary fashion and modern gastronomy. As your 1928, redefnes luxury in the city. exciting journey draws to a close, refect on your trip over a celebratory farewell Guest rooms offer commanding views dinner at the three-Michelin starred restaurant Le Cinq. The gastronomic of all of Paris and are furnished with experience of a lifetime awaits at this Paris institution, where Chef Christian Le lovingly restored 18th-century pieces. Squer expertly pairs classic ingredients with ambitious, new techniques. Enjoy Enjoy world-class dining at the hotel’s a good night’s rest before returning on your independent fight home. Choose Michelin-starred restaurants, or head to extend your stay and explore the City of Light. Discover some of the city’s to the elegant lounge for afternoon tea smallest, unknown museums, many of which are former private homes flled or a cocktail. with art and furniture. On an exclusive wine tasting, sample some of the 50,000 bottles housed in La Cave, your hotel’s legendary wine cellar. Cap off your journey with a signature treatment at the newly opened Le Spa, which boasts a 56-foot mosaic-lined swimming pool. Opposite page: Eiffel Tower and Paris skyline Below clockwise from left: Lobby at Four Seasons Hotel Paris George V; La Cave; Elegant guest room
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RESERVATION FORM INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE / FEBRUARY 15 – MARCH 9, 2020 Please reserve place(s) on International Intrigue priced at 147,000 USD per person, double occupancy. Traveler Information Traveler 1 Name: Traveler 2 Name: Date of Birth: Date of Birth: Email: Email: Street Address: City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Phone Number: Alternate Phone Number: Nationality: Country of Residence: Accommodations ❍ I plan to share accommodations with Traveler 2 (above). ❍ I prefer single accommodations where available for an additional 14,700 USD. ❍ I plan to share accommodations with someone other than Traveler 2: Terms and Conditions I/We have read the itinerary and accept the Operator-Participant Contract and Terms & Conditions for the trip (each traveler must sign). Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Information about all suite upgrades and optional programs will be sent to you in the months before departure. Payment ❍ Enclosed is my deposit check for $ (10,000 USD per person). Please make checks payable to “FSATW-20 Escrow.” ❍ Please charge my deposit of $ (10,000 USD per person) to my credit card. Charges can be made to most major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Credit card number: Expiration Date: My credit card billing address, if different from above: Please fax or mail the completed reservation form to: Four Seasons Private Jet Experience 3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98121 Phone: 1-206-753-0048 (Worldwide) or 1-888-215-2728 (North America) / Fax: 206-447-7717 FOURSEASONS.COM/PRIVATEJET / Email: fourseasonsjet@fourseasons.com
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(“Operator”), 3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 300, From Feb. 16 to Apr. 15, 2019 $10,000 per person cancellation fee Seattle, WA 98121, a qualifed tour operator, is collaborating with Four Seasons U.S.) in accordance with the aforementioned privacy policies. From Apr. 16 to June 14, 2019 $15,000 per person cancellation fee Hotels Limited (“FSHL”), to organize and administer the International Intrigue tour From June 15 to Aug. 15, 2019 $25,000 per person cancellation fee Photography & Video: FSHL and Operator reserve the right to take photographs (the “Tour”). 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If you cancel purpose, throughout the world, in any medium now known (including, without connection with the Tour. The acceptance of your Reservation Form and deposit by limitation, printed media, digital and electronic media, audiovisual recordings, still Operator creates a contractual relationship between Sponsor, Operator, and you, the and are able to provide a substitute Participant for the Tour, you will receive a full refund of money paid toward the price less, an administrative charge of $25 for photographs and the internet or mobile applications including social media) or passenger/participant (Participant), in the Tour provided by Operator. hereafter developed. Participants who prefer their images not be used must notify effecting the substitution once the substitute Participant has paid in full. TCS (or Tour Price: $147,000 per person based on double occupancy. 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The second payment of $25,000 is changes prior to departure, you have the right to cancel and receive a full due April 15, 2019 and fnal payment is due August 15, 2019. Basis of Rates: All prices are based on two persons sharing a room. All prices refund. Please note that the costs for visas, commercial air tickets, insurance, and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars. The rates are based on current tariffs and Please fax, mail, or scan and email the completed form to TCS World Travel, suite upgrades, and pre- or post-tour independent arrangements may not be are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. While Operator will make 3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98121; fax to 206-447-7717; email to refundable. 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If a major change must be the sole contract between the carriers and the passenger; the carriers are not made in the Tour, Operator will notify you within 7 days after frst learning of the responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time tour Participants are Security Agreement: Your payments are held in an escrow account at The change, but in any event at least 10 days prior to the scheduled departure. If less not aboard their conveyance. None of Operator, FSHL, hotels managed by FSHL, Commerce Bank of Washington (“TCBW”), 601 Union Street, Suite 3600, Seattle, WA than 10 days before scheduled departure, Operator becomes aware that a major or any of their respective owners, directors, employees, contractors, offcers or 98101-1342. 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After that time, a major change, but in no event later than departure, you may cancel your indirectly by an act or omission of any other provider, including but not limited to Operator and TCBW will be released from liability under the Security Agreement. reservation and you will receive a full refund within 14 days after canceling. any defect in any aircraft, watercraft, or vehicle operated or provided by such other If a major change occurs after the departure of the fight, which you are provider, (b) any loss or damage due to delay, cancellation, or disruption in any Included in the price: A privately chartered Boeing 757 that departs from the unwilling to accept, Operator will refund, within 14 days after your scheduled manner caused by the laws, regulations, acts or failures to act, demands, orders, or departure city as listed in the itinerary, and returns to the fnal destination city as listed return date, that portion of your payment which applies to the services not interpositions of any government or any subdivision or agent thereof, or by acts of in the itinerary; hotel accommodations and all applicable taxes in the destinations; accepted. If Operator must cancel the Tour in its entirety, Operator will notify you God, strikes, fre, food, war, rebellion, terrorism, insurrection, sickness, quarantine, Operator-planned excursions and options as indicated in the itinerary, from arrival at in writing within 7 days of the cancellation, but in no event later than 10 days epidemics, theft, or any other cause(s) beyond their control, and (c) any and all the frst hotel through departure from the last hotel; all meals beginning with dinner before the scheduled departure date. Operator has no right to cancel the Tour claims, actions, or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss on the frst night of the Tour and ending with breakfast on the last morning of the less than 10 days before departure, except for circumstances that make it of services, lost profts, consequential, exemplary, indirect or punitive damages Tour, as indicated in the itinerary; complete program of special events and activities physically impossible to perform the Tour. If that occurs, Operator will notify you or otherwise that may arise out of or occur during your travel in connection with including extensive options at all destinations; all taxes; group transportation; airport as soon as possible, but not later than the scheduled departure date. If the Tour is the Tour. The Participant waives any claim against any of the Released Parties for transfers at the beginning and the end of the itinerary; services of professional staff, canceled, Operator will make a full refund to you within 14 days after cancellation. any such loss, damage, injury, or death, including any right to seek consequential, including journey managers and Four Seasons Concierge; bottled water throughout The rights and remedies made available under this contract are in addition to any punitive or exemplary damages against any of the Released Parties for any reason the program (during sightseeing, at scheduled meals, and in your room); the following other rights or remedies available under applicable law. However, Operator offers whatsoever. None of the Released Parties shall be liable for any air carrier’s beverages: liquor aboard the private jet, during special events and cocktail parties refunds under this Agreement with the express understanding that the receipt of cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket. on land, house wine and/or beer at lunch and dinner, and non-alcoholic beverages that refund by a Participant waives the additional remedies. at all scheduled meals on land; baggage handling during the Tour; internet access Acknowledgment of Risk: You understand and acknowledge that your travel in in hotels where available; tips or gratuities to local guides, drivers, porters, and TERMS & CONDITIONS connection with and participation in the Tour or any activities which may take place wait staff; amenities package; $100,000 medical evacuation insurance for covered Itinerary Changes: The itinerary and staff are subject to modifcation and change during the Tour, may involve risk and potential exposure to injury or fatal injury and reasons. The exact Tour itinerary, name and location of hotels, length of stay at each by Operator. Every reasonable effort will be made to operate the Tour as planned; that risk and dangers may arise or be caused by the negligence or participation of hotel, and other ground accommodations and services, are set forth in the itinerary, however, should unforeseen world events and conditions require our itinerary to other Participants, contractors, and/or subcontractors for the Tour or from other which is a part of this Agreement. be altered, Operator reserves the right to do so for the safety and best interest foreseeable and unforeseeable causes including weather and other acts of nature. of the group. Not included in the price: Commercial airfare from your home city to the departure Express Assumption of Risk & Responsibility: In recognition of the inherent city, and from the fnal destination city to your home city; optional and additional Suite Upgrades: Suite rooms are available in each destination; more information risk of the travels and related activities in which you are intending to engage, accident/baggage/cancellation insurance; passport and visa fees; personal about them, including their additional costs, will be sent to you in the months you confrm that you are physically and mentally capable of participating in the expenses such as laundry, telephone, and fax fees; all beverages not mentioned before departure, or upon booking. Tour and that you willingly and voluntarily assume full responsibility for any injury, above as included; hotel minibar charges; meals not scheduled by Operator; loss or damage suffered by you or caused by you. By registering for the Tour, you individual hotel services such as spa treatments, golf green fees, and equipment Airfare: Operator is happy to assist you in reserving commercial fights from your certify that you do not have any mental, physical or other condition or disability rental, unless otherwise noted; additional excursions and options that are not home city to the trip departure city, and the trip’s fnal destination city to your home that would create a hazard for yourself or other Participants. Operator reserves the Operator-planned; and inoculation and medication costs of any kind. Any tips or city, in the class of service that you prefer. Please ask for details. right in its sole discretion to accept, decline to accept, or remove any Participant gratuities not specifcally mentioned as included in the total Tour price will be at your Visa Documents/Entry Permits: To participate in the Tour, visas and/or entry on the Tour and reserves the right, subject to the terms and conditions contained discretion. Except for “major changes” as described below, no refund will be made permits are required for some countries. Acquiring visas and/or entry permits is the herein, to withdraw any part or all of the Tour and to make such changes as may for any accommodations or services included in the tour price that you voluntarily responsibility of the Participant. Failure to obtain visas and/or entry permits does be necessary. do not use. not negate the terms and conditions. Any extra costs for rerouting Participants Arbitration: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or Insurance: Operator strongly recommends this important protection, which can without visas and/or entry permits will be the responsibility of the Participant. the performance there under, including without limitation any claim related to bodily save you money if you are forced to cancel or alter your trip. Insurance premium Operator will provide information on the necessary visas and/or entry permits in injury, property damage or death, shall be settled by binding arbitration in New payments are nonrefundable. the Tour documents. York, New York, U.S.A., in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Health Requirements: This is an active trip that requires you to make a realistic Association then existing, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered Baggage: On the private jet, each Participant is limited to 150 pounds of checked in any court having jurisdiction over the subject matter of the controversy. Such baggage in 3 bags (each limited to 50 pounds), plus a few smaller carry-on items assessment of your health. All Participants are expected to be in active good health, to be comfortable traveling as part of a group, and to be ready to experience proceedings will be governed by substantive New York law. This agreement to such as a backpack, purse, camera, and/or laptop. In certain destinations you may arbitrate does not waive or modify the liability release contained in this document. fy on private local aircraft. Luggage may be restricted on these local chartered cultural differences with grace. Walking and climbing stairs are required in many aircraft. For international fights, the air carrier’s liability is limited to the actual value hotels and airports, and to board the aircraft, and are part of many excursions. Exclusive Governing Law & Jurisdiction: This Agreement shall be governed by of the baggage but not more than 1,000 Special Drawing Rights, approximately Please note: To go to certain destinations or participate in certain activities, such the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conficts of laws principles. If $1,250 per passenger, unless a higher value is declared at the time of check-in as visiting a high-altitude area (8,000 feet above sea level and higher), you will need the right to seek arbitration is for any reason waived by both parties, or if judicial and an appropriate excess valuation charge is paid. Baggage, when not handled to obtain your physician’s approval. A form will be sent to you for your physician review of any arbitration is sought, any action or legal proceeding arising out of by Operator, and personal effects are at all times the sole responsibility of the to sign. We are prepared to arrange for an alternative destination or activity if your this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the State of New York, Participant. physician recommends it. Malaria and other diseases may be present in some of or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the the countries featured in this itinerary; proof of yellow fever inoculation may be Southern District of New York or the appropriate appellate courts, and the parties Aircraft: The private jet fights will be performed using a Boeing 757 jet with 52 required. For the latest recommendations on specifc health precautions for the hereby waive any objection to venue or jurisdiction in connection therewith. In fatbed seats. The air carrier for the Tour will be TAG Aviation (UK) Ltd, Farnborough areas you will visit, consult your physician and the Centers for Disease Control. connection with any action or legal proceeding arising out of this Agreement, the Airport, Hampshire, GU14 6XA, United Kingdom. Operator and the air carrier reserve Any physical condition requiring special attention, diet, or treatment should be parties hereby specifcally and knowingly waive any rights that either party might the right to substitute equivalent aircraft if necessary. Your itinerary may include a reported in writing when the reservation is made. Operator will make reasonable have to demand a jury trial. fight on a smaller aircraft operated by a local approved airline carrier. Seating on efforts to accommodate Participants with special needs; however, Operator cannot this aircraft will be economy, or economy with limited business seats, based upon accommodate wheelchairs. If you require a slower pace, extra assistance, or the By registering for the Tour, the Participant agrees to the Operator-Participant the confguration of the aircraft. Seating requests will be addressed in the order use of a cane or walking stick, arrangements will be made for private touring at Contract and Terms and Conditions set forth in this Agreement. reservations are received. each destination, if necessary, at the discretion of Operator’s staff. Any extra cost for such arrangements will be the responsibility of the Participant. If you would like TCS & Starquest Expeditions, Inc. is a Registered Seller of Travel in Washington International Flights: The operation of these fights is subject to the foreign to forego some of the scheduled sightseeing to rejuvenate and relax, please feel (#602-320-265), a California Seller of Travel (#2071584-20), an accredited member governments involved granting landing rights for the fight. If the air carrier cannot free to do so at any time. of the Better Business Bureau, and is endorsed by IATAN, the International obtain these rights for any particular fight leg of the Tour, that fight leg will be Airlines Travel Agent Network (#50-755585). TCS & Starquest Expeditions’ Dunn canceled and alternative arrangements may be made, at the discretion of Operator. & Bradstreet D-U-N-S number is 17-084-7961. Copyright © TCS & Starquest Expeditions, Inc.
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