TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PASSPORTS AND VISAS: Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) travelers are responsible for ensuring that they have the proper travel documents and MUST CHECK with the respective consulate(s) or visa agency to determine whether any visas or passports are required. Passports are required to be valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel. Some countries require a full blank “VISA” page in the passport for stamping purposes. Any information provided in travel description pertains to US citizens only. Non-US citizens should check with the respective consulate of the country(s) to be visited for current entry requirements.

IDENTIFICATION: Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) travelers are required to make reservations in the full name that is listed on their government document they will use for travel. If you need to make any changes to a name after travel documents have been issued, travelers will be responsible for all name change fees.

CHILDREN: All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on most tours is 6 months. Minimum age for South Africa and Dubai Tours is 12. Minimum age for European Tour programs is 12. Minimum age for cruise tours is 6 months old and child must sail in a cabin with an adult over age of 25 years of age. Discounts for children sharing a room as third person may apply to children under 12 at some resorts on Caribbean and Mexico Tours. Accompanying adults are responsible for the safety of their children including providing any necessary safety equipment (such as infant/child seats) where appropriate. Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be traveling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter written by the parents, or non-traveling parent, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.TRAVEL INSURANCE: We understand that life happens, therefore, we highly recommend Travel Insurance that helps provide coverage for Trip Cancellation, Interruption, Baggage Loss or Delay, Medical Expenses and more. Travel insurance is highly recommended but NOT required. If you are interested in purchasing Travel Insurance, be sure to purchase after booking your trip.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Travel itinerary will be provided with in 30 days prior to travel. E-Tickets will be provided within 10 days of travel. If you would like paper documents and electronic documents is available you can request them in writing to info@travelingsistasabroad.com. A fee of $25 will apply. In your email, please provide you full name and a complete street address. We will not send documents to a PO Box.

TRIP PRICES: Prices do not include items of a personal nature such as laundry, wines, water, beverages, food (other than at all-inclusive resorts or where clearly specified), passport and visa fees, insurance, and foreign port taxes unless specifically indicated in the package inclusions. Prices are correct at time of publication; however, as airfares continually fluctuate and classes of service may have limited capacity, tour package prices and availability will change accordingly. In case of human or computer error, TSA (Traveling Sistas Abroad) reserves the right to re-invoice for the correct price or service. A full refund will be made to travelers who choose not to pay an increase, provided TSA (Traveling Sistas Abroad) receives a written cancellation within five days of the price increase notification. To submit a cancellation please email your cancellation request to info@travelingsistasabroad.com, in the email include your full name, trip booked and reason for cancellation.

DEPOSIT, PAYMENTS & CANCELLATION: A deposit is due at the time of booking. All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable. All trips will require a deposit and will be clearly noted the amount due and monthly payment plan.

FULL PAYMENTS: All trips can be paid in full at time of booking as long as there is available space.

LATE PAYMENTS: TSA (Traveling Sistas Abroad) has a 5-day grace period. There will be a $25 late fee for all late payments. If payments are not made by the 21st,the trip will be canceled. NO refunds and / or credits will be issued.

LAST-MINUTE BOOKINGS: All trips booked within 30 days of departure, payment in full is due at the time of booking.

CANCELLATIONS: Once the trip has been booked, cancellations will only be accepted in writing. Email your cancellation request to info@travelingsistasabroad.com with your trip name, full name, and date of travel. Deposit and payments paid will NOT be refunded. 

TRAVELERS WITH DISABILITIES: In order to fully enjoy your Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) experience, we recommend that you select a trip that is suitable to your physical capabilities. Tour participants requiring any form of assistance, including travelers with physical disabilities, sight or hearing impairments, are required to notify Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) prior to reservation for review and our agreement. Additionally, the tour participant must be accompanied by an individual responsible for providing those services. Tour managers, guides, drivers or other tour, hotel, ship personnel are not able to provide such assistance. In order to participate in escorted tours, passengers must be able to understand and follow instructions given by the Tour Director at all times, both for the successful operation of the tour as well as for their personal safety. Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) reserves the right to reject participation or remove any individual from a tour if notification was not provided and/or when, in our sole judgment, continued participation would significantly hinder the services to be provided to all guests. Expenses, including cancellation fees and/or costs for alternate travel plans or to return home, will be the sole responsibility of the passenger. Escorted tours are fast-paced, often requiring lengthy walks over uneven terrain. In the interests of group harmony, clients should be able to maintain the pace of the tour. Clients with special needs may be better served independently. Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) can suggest touring options based upon specific requirements.

INTERNATIONAL TOURS: Accommodations outside of the United States are not required to comply with ADA requirements and therefore may not have ramps, wide entryways or elevators to accommodate disabled passengers or devices such as wheelchairs, walkers and motorized scooters. Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs, walkers and motorized scooters may not be taken aboard motor coaches and river cruises.

COVID-19 WAIVER OF LIABILITY: In Spring 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) a worldwide pandemic. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) issued several preventative measures to combat the virus, such as frequent hand washing, wearing a mask or face covering and keeping at least 6 feet away from others. If contracted, this virus has the ability to cause the traveler serious and severe illness. For more information on the COVID-19 virus, please visit the CDC webpage at www.cdc.gov.

I understand and agree to the following:

1. 1. 1. COVID-19 is a highly contagious virus that can be spread via person to person contact;

      2. After reasonable inquiry, Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) provided me with the best available information regarding the pandemic-protective policies and practices of the vendors and suppliers in my travel itinerary.

      3. Supplier(s) that Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) may work with have policies in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) is not the drafter or holder of those policies and I understand that these policies can change at any time;

      4. I understand that the supplier(s) may not apply those policies as diligently as the policies suggest and even if the supplier makes a good faith effort to enforce its good practices, some travelers may simply refuse to cooperate;

      5. I understand that each state/country institutes their own pandemicprotective policies and regulations. I further understand that I am responsible for knowing, understanding and abiding by the pandemicprotective policies and procedures regarding COVID-19 of all state(s)/ country(ies) listed in my travel itinerary, including any policy updates. I also understand that I may be denied entry into the country for reasons within or outside of my control;

      6. I understand that by traveling, I can be subject to voluntary or involuntary quarantine either at home or in the traveled location(s)

      7. 7. I am responsible for knowing, understanding and abiding by the pandemicprotective policies and procedures regarding COVID-19 of all vendors used in my travel itinerary, including any policy updates;

      8. With full awareness and appreciation of the risks involved, I, for myself, and on behalf of my traveling companions, including, but not limited to, my family, spouse, estate, heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and personal representatives, assume all risks of travel and hereby forever hold harmless, waive, discharge, and release Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) its officers, agents, independent contractors, affiliates, employees, successors, and assigns (collectively the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action, directly or indirectly arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me related to COVID-19 whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or any third-party vendor or supplier partnering with Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC)

      9. I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all costs, expenses, damages, claims, lawsuits, judgments, losses, and/or liabilities (including attorney fees) arising either directly or indirectly from or related to any and all claims made by or against any of the Released Parties due to bodily injury or harm, death, loss of use, monetary loss, or any other injury from or related to my use of Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) services, or the services of travel Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) suppliers or vendors, specifically related to COVID-19

AIRLINES: TSA (Traveling Sistas Abroad) is not responsible for the services and policies imposed by the airlines. Airline schedules and flights are subject to change without notice. TSA (Traveling Sistas Abroad) is not responsible for penalties incurred for tickets, international or domestic, not issued by TSA (Traveling Sistas Abroad) due to schedule and/or flight changes. Airline reservations completed online are subject to review and, should TSA (Traveling Sistas Abroad) deem it necessary, may be rebooked to match minimum connecting time requirements and/or tour package itineraries, in which case you will be notified immediately. Airlines reserve the right to demand immediate issuance of tickets whenever they determine that specific flights are heavily booked even when normal ticketing rules do not require tickets to be issued until a later date. In this instance, TSA (Traveling Sistas Abroad) will require immediate and full payment of the airfare. This situation overrides invoice terms and conditions and payment due dates. If full payment is not received, seats will be cancelled by the airline and may not be available to be rebooked on the same flights or at the same airfare. Any replacement air arrangements and airfare will be the sole responsibility of the passenger. Airline Tickets: Once full payment is received; TSA (Traveling Sistas Abroad) airline tickets will be issued and are fully non-refundable. Should airline tickets require to be issued earlier than the Final Payment due date, you may be required to pay a larger non-refundable deposit and/or complete full payment.

AIRLINE SEAT ASSIGNMENTS: The airlines bear sole authority of assigning seats on group flights. Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC)airline contracts are for economy class seats only. If you require another class of service, you may consider purchasing your own flights and purchasing your land ONLY package from Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC).

AIRLINE NAME CHANGES: Any name change including minor spelling corrections may require airline reservations to be canceled and rebooked. Flights are subject to current availability and pricing at the time of rebooking. Once airline tickets are issued, subsequent name corrections will be subject to an airline rebooking fee which may be as much as the full value of the airline ticket plus a $150 revision fee per change. Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) will not be held responsible for the denial of services by a carrier due to any name discrepancy. Name changes must be advised in writing at info@travelingsistasabroad.com.

AIRLINE TAXES & FUEL SURCHARGES: If you purchased airfare, airline taxes and fuel surcharges are included. Prior to completion of full payment there is a potential for a price increase(s) due to increases in government-levied taxes and fees and/or fuel surcharges. To avoid potential increases, you may choose to accelerate your final payment in order that your tickets may be issued. Once issued, airline tickets are no longer subject to potential increases but are fully non-refundable. Certain overseas domestic flights are subject to air taxes which can only be paid locally; in these cases, the specific flights and amounts of those taxes are indicated in our package presentation and pre-departure documentation.

MEALS: As specified in each itinerary meals are based on the hotel's or restaurant's buffet or set menu. In general, beverages are not included, unless specifically stated. Although Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) cannot make guarantees, every effort will be made to honor special dietary requests submitted in writing at least 4 weeks prior to departure at mail to info@travelingsistasabroad.coM.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: All rooms requested are standard twin-bedded (two single beds) rooms with private facilities, unless you have specifically requested a king/ double size bed. Please understand although we will make a bed type request on your behalf, bed types are subject to availability. Room selection in all cases is strictly at the discretion of the hotel's management on a run-of-house basis. Triple and quad occupancy rooms consist of two beds for cruises, where triple and quad rooms will consist a twin bed for each person. Some single rooms are smaller than a standard room size. The number of persons accommodated does not dictate the room size. Although available at most 4 and 5 star hotels, use of air-conditioning abroad differs greatly from the United States. Many European hotels were built before central air conditioning was introduced. Air-conditioning is often shut down at night and from the end until the start of the summer months. All hotel rates are based on Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) travel agreements with its suppliers and are not negotiable. Hotel check-in time is generally not before 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is prior to noon. Please be sure that adequate arrangements for accommodations have been taken into consideration when a late-night flight is being used. If a day room is included in the itinerary, check-out will normally be 6:00 p.m. We reserve the right to make substitutions with hotels of equal standard. There will be no refunds for any difference in the cost of those accommodations.

TRANSFERS: Transfers are provided as indicated for each tour by car, minibus, or motor coach provided airfare is purchased from Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC). If you purchase a land-only tour, or if you deviate from the arrival and/or departure dates as stated in the itinerary, you will have the responsibility to purchase your own transfer to the hotel. Your arrival transfer is guaranteed for up to one hour from your scheduled arrival time in order to compensate for minor delays. Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) or the transfer company will not be responsible for flight delays, for any reason, beyond one hour from your originally scheduled arrival time. In case of a delay, whether due to flight delay, immigration and customs, or time spent reporting baggage damage or loss, it will be your responsibility to make other transfer arrangements such as a taxi. Transfer costs are not refundable and any additional expenses will be your responsibility. The cost of a transfer is more expensive than hiring a taxi, as a Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) transfer necessarily includes round trip service, or 'dead-leg', meaning that our driver must come to the airport, hotel or pier only to pick you up and necessarily loses a one-way fare. Often the places of call (airports, seaports, hotels) demand entrance and parking fees, where drivers may have to wait for up to an hour. Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) transfer drivers, while not employees of Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC), are reliable. They provide you with a full welcome service, transfer you to the correct location and are prepared to answer your questions along your ride. Passengers comfortable hiring a taxi on their own and do not require assistance will save money.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Check with your healthcare provider for up-to-date requirements. You may also check the Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov ) and/or the World Health Organization (http://www.who.int/en/ ) for their recommendations. Required inoculations, if any, must be recorded by clients' health practitioner on a valid vaccination certificate which the client must carry for proof of inoculation where required. Individuals with heart disease, chronic illness, physical handicap, advanced pregnancy, or mental illness should not participate in these rigorous travel programs. Any person who arrives to the destination ill with apparent fever or becomes ill during the tour, will be removed from the group and directed to a local medical facility for diagnosis. Only upon clearance by an accredited medical facility will that individual be allowed to resume group travel. All costs associated with medical treatment and related expenses such as additional hotel nights or transportation not included in the original itinerary, will necessarily be borne by the traveler. Luggage: Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC)) escorted tour buses allow one piece of luggage per person, plus carry-on bag. Additional baggage will be subject to a handling charge of $100 per piece. As Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) will not be responsible for loss or damage to luggage and personal belongings, you MUST report any loss or damage immediately at the time of the incident and obtain a written report from the local authority for submission to your insurance provider.

MEDICAL SERVICES: Many ships do not carry a doctor or nurse onboard. Should medical attention be required, local services will be contacted. Resulting charges will be the responsibility of the passenger. Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) and the cruise ship operator are not responsible for the services provided.

PASSENGER AGREEMENT: All passengers are required to complete a Passenger Agreement prior to travel and, by so doing, formally accept Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) Terms & Conditions. Passengers booking online will be required to complete the Passenger Agreement at the time of booking. Passengers booking via telephone will be provided a verbal review of the Passenger Agreement, which will be delivered via email shortly after the time of booking. Customers who are unable to receive and complete their Passenger Agreement via email may request the Agreement be provided via fax or mail. Travel documents will not be released without a completed Passenger Agreement. Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) reserves the right to cancel bookings and return deposits without a completed Passenger Agreement. The Passenger Agreement incorporates these Terms & Conditions including the following Release from Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Clauses. Completion of the Passenger Agreement constitutes agreement to these Travel Terms & Conditions and Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) Release from Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Clause.

RELEASE FROM LIABILITY: Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) its coordinators and employees and (collectively " Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC)"does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip including, for example, ownership or control over hotels or other lodging facilities, airline, vessel, bus, van or other transportation companies, local ground operators, providers or organizers of optional excursions or equipment used thereon, food service or entertainment providers, etc. All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity, or of any other third party. Without limitation, Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage to person or property, death, delay or inconvenience in connection with the provision of any goods or services occasioned by or resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God, acts of government, force majeure, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, or the threat thereof, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, structural or other defective conditions in hotels or other lodging facilities, mechanical or other failure of airplanes or other means of transportation or for any failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart timely or safely, dangers associated with or bites from animals, pests or insects, marine life or vegetation of any sort, dangers incident to recreational activities such as swimming, kayaking, sailing, canoeing, rafting, hiking, walking, bicycling, etc., sanitation problems, food poisoning, lack of access to or quality of medical care, difficulty in evacuation in case of a medical or other emergency, illness, epidemics or the threat thereof or for any other cause beyond the direct control of Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC). In addition, I release Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC)) from its own negligence and assume all risk thereof.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I am aware that travel such as that I am undertaking involves hazardous activities, with a risk of illness, injury or death which may be caused by forces of nature, animals, insects or flora, the negligence of Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC), or other persons and companies known or unknown, or of willful or criminal conduct of third parties. I am aware that weather conditions may be severe, adverse and/or unpleasant. I am also aware that medical services or facilities may not be readily available or accessible during some or all of the time during which I am participating on the trip. In order to partake of the enjoyment and excitement of this trip I am willing to accept the risks and uncertainty involved as being an integral part of my adventure. I hereby accept and assume full responsibility for any and all risks of illness, injury or death and of the negligence Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) and agree to hold harmless and release Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) from claims of third-party negligence. I understand the physical requirements of the activity in which I will be participating, and I currently have no known physical, medical or mental condition which would impair my ability to participate in this tour or my safety in this activity, and I am willing to assume all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition. I hereby authorize Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) or my local ground handler or others to arrange for any emergency medical treatment and hospitalization as may be necessary for me because of participation in this activity without my further consent.

PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE: Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) may take photographs or video of its trips and trip participants grant Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) permission to do so and for it to use same for promotional or commercial use without payment of any compensation to participant.

LINKS TO OTHER WEB SITES: www.travelingsistasabroad.com may contain hyperlinks to web sites operated by parties other than Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC). Such hyperlinks are provided for your reference only. Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) does not control such Web sites and is not responsible for their contents.

GROUP PARTICIPANTS: To ensure the desired group synergy, Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) reserves the right to accept, reject or expel any individual who is deemed disruptive or incompatible with the interests of the group, including, but not limited to, individuals who are intoxicated and/or under the influence of drugs leading to a negative experience for the remainder of the group. Expenses, including cancellation fees and/or costs for alternate travel plans or to return home, will necessarily be borne by the passenger. All unused services are non-refundable.

VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION: I acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate on the trip designated on this application (or a trip which I may change to) and that I have read the description of the trip as it appears in the current Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) website relating to the trip, together with all information contained in this application. I am voluntarily participating in this trip with knowledge of the hazards involved.

SIGHTSEEING & ITINERARY: Will be operated by motor-vehicle, its size dictated by the number of participants. Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) tours have been designed to accommodate individuals as well as groups. Times listed in itineraries are approximate and meant only as guidelines. Some itineraries may have early morning start times for sightseeing in order to complete the touring during daylight hours or avoid afternoon heat in tropical and desert climates. It is your responsibility to arrive on time for all scheduled flights, cruises, and package components. Arriving late may be considered a "no-show", in which case you will not be eligible for refund for the unused service(s). We cannot guarantee the number of passengers who will be on any given tour. You may find that you are traveling with a sizeable group or only with your own companions. Services, however, will remain constant no matter the number of tour participants. Persons requiring any assistance or who have any form of disability should refer to section "Travelers With Disabilities". On dates including, but not limited to religious holidays and national celebrations, some monuments and sites may be closed. On these occasions, touring itineraries may be amended to reflect these closures. Occasionally, during holidays and certain periods, and/or due to unforeseen circumstances including weather conditions there may be last-minute changes, sometimes after arrival, in affecting the sequence of the tour, locations visited and/or hotels. Therefore, we reserve the right to adjust the sequence and/or substitute any hotels with others of similar category. In such cases there will be no cost adjustment. National monuments and tourist sites regularly undergo renovations, which can obscure the monument's view. No tour will be canceled due to renovations, however Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) will decide based on the conditions whether to amend an itinerary. Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently and with due consideration

KNOWING AND VOLUNTARY EXECUTION: I have carefully read these Terms and Conditions and the booking information sections of this document, and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between myself and Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) and agree of my own free will. By signing, I agree to these Travel Terms & Conditions and Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) Release from Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Clause for myself, each member of my traveling party and any minor children accompanying me.

SHOPPING: Shopping is an active part of travel. Please note that shopping is always a personal matter, and TSA (Traveling Sistas Abroad) is not responsible for any purchases made by the traveler during their trip, whether that merchant is part of the scheduled itinerary or not. 

LUGGAGE: (AIRLINES RESTRICTIONS) : Checked bags are typically limited to a total dimension of 62 inches by adding length + width + height (example: 26"+26"+10" = 62”), and a maximum weight of 50 lbs (23kg). Many airlines apply charges for checked bags. Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) is not responsible for checked bag fees, excess luggage or weight charges levied by an airline. If your luggage is lost or damaged by the airlines, a baggage claim form MUST be filed with the carrier before leaving the airport. We recommend that you use brightly colored luggage tags, straps or other identifiers to help you locate your luggage upon arrival or to describe it if it is lost.

LUGGAGE (ESCORTED TOURS): All Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) escorted tour buses allow one piece of luggage per person, plus carry-on bag. Additional baggage will be subject to a handling charge of $100 per piece. As Traveling Sistas Abroad (TSA, LLC) will not be responsible for loss or damage to luggage and personal belongings, you MUST report any loss or damage immediately at the time of the incident and obtain a written report from the local authority for submission to your insurance provider.