Terms & Conditions
I authorize Green Book Vacations, LLC to charge the credit card or bank account indicated on this invoice for the noted amount on today's date. This payment is for the services described on the invoice. I understand that all payments made to Green Book Vacations, LLC are non-refundable. I certify that I am an authorized user of this credit card and that I will not dispute the payment with my credit card company, so long as the transaction corresponds to the terms indicated on this invoice.
We, at Green Book Travels, LLC and are excited to help you with your travel. The following terms & conditions (the "Agreement") describe what you can expect from us. The terms "we", "us", and "our" refer to Green Book Vacations, LLC and the term "you" refers to the individual who signs this agreement.
Deposits & Reservations
A deposit along with a completed registration form is required by all private and group travelers. Unless otherwise specified on a group travel event by Green Book Vacations LLC, anyone can join a group travel event by securing their spot with a deposit as long as the final payment due date hasn’t passed and space is available.
Minimum Monthly Payment Installments
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Once your reservation is secured with a deposit, a minimum monthly payment installments must be received by the due date indicated on your invoice.
- Green Book Vacations, LLC, will send courtesy reminders for payments due. However, it's the traveler's responsibility to keep up with their trip payments, set their own reminders, and submit their payments in a timely manner.
- You can submit additional payments above the minimum, as long as you've already paid the minimum monthly payment amount. Your additional payment will be applied to your trip balance.
- We will give you a 5 day grace period to make your monthly installment payment. Thereafter, your reservation will be charged a $25 late fee. There is NO GRACE period for final installment due date(s). You will be automatically charged a late fee one day after the due date, and your trip is subject to cancellation.
- Your reservation is subject to cancellation by the supplier if you do not meet the final payment deadline.
- If your reservation is canceled due to non-payment, the money applied towards the reservation will be forfeited and is not refundable and/or transferable to another trip. Your investment is at risk and is non-refundable, regardless if you’ve secured travel protection.
ROOMMATE PAYMENTS
Roommates must complete separate registration forms and submit their deposits within 24 hours of one another in order to secure a reservation if they intend on paying separate deposits. Once the registration forms and deposit is received each roommate can make their monthly payments as scheduled on the invoice.
It is all of the roommates’ responsibility to insure that their fellow roommates are making their monthly installment payments by the invoice due date to avoid the adjustment of the reservation occupancy rate to match the number of travelers occupying the room. In this case, the remaining roommate(s) are responsible for paying the difference for the new adjusted occupancy rate. A monthly reservations payment summary for everyone making payments towards the reservation is available on request.
Refunds
Payments submitted to Green Book Vacations, LLC are non-refundable and non-transferable for future travel due to the policies and contractual agreements set forth by our suppliers. It is the traveler’s responsibility to insure they are able to attend and capable of paying for the event, along with any costs not included in the price of the reservation i.e. airfare, meals, activities etc.
Green Book Vacations, LLC is not responsible for any refunds that may be due to a traveler through a travel supplier or a travel protection plan per their terms and conditions. The time frame for refunds can vary.
Travelers should seriously consider purchasing travel cancellation insurance in order to protect their investment.
Travel Protection/Insurance
Travel insurance is not required but strongly recommended by Green Book Vacations, LLC in order to protect your investment. Travel insurance can be helpful should issues arise before or during your vacation (lost luggage, delayed flights, medical emergencies, unexpected trip cancellations, etc). Green Book Vacations will provide quotes and addition of travel insurance to any reservations made. *Travelers should read the terms and conditions given by the supplier(s).
TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION
Passports
Passports are the preferred travel documentation for Green Book Vacations, LLC. Passport number, date of issue, expiration date, and all other pieces of data from the passport ID page are required to be submitted no later than the Final Payment due date for international trips. This information is required on all international trips and is only shared when required by local authorities.
Visas
A Visa may be required for certain international travel. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure the proper documents are submitted and visa is obtained prior to the departure date.
Cruise Travel Documentation
US Citizens on closed-loop cruises (cruises that begin and end in the same U.S. port) and travel to a few other destinations are able to re-enter the United States with proof of citizenship other than a passport or passport card.
Acceptable proof of citizenship includes an original or certified copy of a government issued birth certificate (raised seal and signature) and a government issued picture ID (typically, driver's license), Consular Report of Born Abroad Certificate, or a Certificate of Naturalization.
*Green Book Vacations, LLC recommends all guests travel with a valid passport
Hold Harmless Statement
Travel has its own inherent risks, and the traveler acknowledges such risks exist, up to and including death. Green Book Vacations, LLC will take all reasonable precautions to insure the health and safety of the traveler. The traveler agrees to hold Green Book Vacations, its employees and agents harmless should illness, accident or death occur. Green Book Vacations, LLC is not responsible for the actions, expenses or harm incurred by travelers who disregard the instructions of the Green Book Vacations, LLC representative(s), travelers who depart from the planned activities of the tour, or travelers who follow the instructions of a non-Green Book Vacations, LLC representative(s).
Green Book Vacations, LLC is not responsible for time changes made by the airlines, bus conductor and railways. Flight times and seat assignments are solely at the discretion of the airlines. Hotel room location is the sole discretion of the hotel. Requests can be made but are not guaranteed. Baggage fees of the airlines are not included in group trip prices. If you decide to check baggage you must pay this fee directly to the airline. The carriers, accommodations and other suppliers providing services are independent contractors and are not agents, employees of Green Book Vacations, LLC. Green Book Vacations, LLC assumes no responsibility and will not be held liable for any personal injury, property damage, or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity by reason of (1) any wrongful or negligent acts or omissions on the part of its suppliers, (2) any wrongful, negligent, or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any employee of these suppliers, (3) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment or instrumentality owned, operated, or used by any of these suppliers, or (4) any wrongful or negligent acts or omissions on the part of any other party not under the control, direct or otherwise, of Green Book Vacations, LLC or (5) acts of God.
The traveler agrees for him/herself, his/her heirs and assigns, executors and administrators to hold harmless and release Green Book Vacations, LLC, or any other sponsoring organization(s) and/or subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, representatives or successors (released parties”) from any and all losses, causes of action, liabilities, indirectly from participation in connection with hosted group trips and/or the condition of the property, facilities or equipment used for hosted group trips, regardless of when, where or how such claim may arise and regardless of whether caused by the disappearance of negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise, including, without limitation. Claims relating to (i) any theft, loss or disappearance of property, (ii) bodily injury (fatal or non-fatal) and (iii) property damage.
On rare occasions, Green Book Vacations, LLC must cancel a tour or event, either because there are not enough travelers to operate the tour if travel arrangements are booked under a group booking that requires a minimum number of travelers, or for other events outside the control of Green Book Vacations, LLC. Green Book Vacations, LLC will cancel tours/events due to lack of travelers prior to final invoicing however, Green Book Vacations, LLC reserves the right to cancel any tour/event at any time up to the day of departure, due to no fault of our own.
In the event of a cancellation by Green Book Vacations, LLC, all monies paid to Green Book Vacations, LLC for the canceled event/tour will be promptly refunded to the traveler. Green Book Vacations, LLC is not responsible for any penalties imposed by the airlines.
Use of Images
Photographs and video taken by Green Book Vacations, LLC representatives while on tour are the property of Green Book Vacations and may be used in promotional materials.
AMENDMENT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Green Book Vacations, LLC has the right to amend the terms and conditions whenever deemed necessary.
Your Agreement with Green Book Vacations, LLC
an agent of Travel Planners International
Before we make or finalize arrangements for your trip, we require that you sign below or click “I Agree” on our website. Your signature or click will signify your agreement with the following terms and conditions on behalf of yourself and all members of your traveling party:
- Agent for Suppliers: Green Book Vacations, LLC and Travel Planners International, Inc. (collectively “we” or “us”) act as sales agent for any airline, hotel, car rental company, tour operator, cruise line, or other service provider named in your itinerary or confirmation (“Suppliers”). We are not responsible for the acts or omissions of the Suppliers or their failure to adhere to their own schedules, provide services or refunds, financial default, or failure to honor future trip credits. In the event that a Supplier defaults prior to providing the service to you for which payment has been made, the sole recourse for refund shall be with the defaulting Supplier, from insurance covering such defaults if any, or from other responsible third party. We have no special knowledge regarding the financial condition of the Suppliers and no liability for recommending a trip credit in lieu of a refund.
- Review Your Travel Documents Immediately: Once tickets and confirmations have been issued, it is your responsibility to review and inform us of any errors. Suppliers may have penalties for modifications or refunds. We do not have control over printed prices on the tickets, although some tickets may have BT (Bulk fare) printed on them, and some may have a specific value on them, which may be different (lower or higher) than the fare collected.
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Risks Related to COVID-19: You agree that it is your personal decision to travel, and you are doing so with full knowledge of current travel recommendations and travel restrictions with regards to the risks of COVID-19. We have no responsibility for COVID-19-related requirements that travel suppliers and governments may impose from time to time, such as health affidavit forms, health screenings prior to departure or upon arrival, face coverings, exclusions, closures, or quarantines. For the latest COVID-19 government travel regulations, we recommend going to IATA’s website at https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm. For the latest travel supplier requirements, check the supplier’s home page.
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Other Risks of Travel and Release: We assume no responsibility for and shall not be liable for the acts or omissions of any party not under our control, or any acts of God, unsafe conditions, terrorism, health hazards including pandemics, illnesses, weather hazards, or the suitability for a disabled person of any portion of any trip. We have no special knowledge of dangers during travel or at destinations. For information related to such dangers, we recommend going to the State Department travel website at www.travel.state.gov, click on "Find International travel Information” then click on "Country Information", and fill in the name of the destination country. For medical and health information, we recommend going to the Centers for Disease Control website at www.cdc.gov/travel, then click on “Destinations” and scroll to the name of the destination country. It is your personal decision to travel, and you are doing so with full knowledge of current travel recommendations and travel restrictions with regards to the risks of COVID-19. YOU HEREBY EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL OF THESE RISKS AND DANGERS, AND YOU HEREBY EXPRESSLY AGREE TO FOREVER RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND HOLD US, AND OUR AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ASSOCIATES, AFFILIATED COMPANIES, GUIDES, GROUP LEADERS, AND SUBCONTRACTORS HARMLESS AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTIONS, SUITS, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF ANY AND EVERY KIND AND NATURE WHATSOEVER WHICH YOU NOW HAVE OR WHICH MAY HEREAFTER ARISE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE RISKS AND DANGERS.
- Travel Insurance: For your protection, we strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation and travel accident insurance. Please note that, unless you buy a cancel for-any-reason policy, most policies have a specific clause stating they do not cover epidemics and pandemics, especially when travel warnings are in place. We are not qualified or authorized to answer technical questions about benefits, exclusions, and conditions of any of the insurance offered, nor evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance coverage. No representation or description of the insurance made by our staff constitutes a binding assurance or promise about the insurance. You agree to hold us harmless for your election not to purchase travel insurance or for any denial of claim by travel insurer as it relates to COVID-19 or any other claim under the policy.
- Booking Process: To start a booking, you need to agree with these terms and conditions, pay the trip deposit and our professional service fees (where applicable) and complete the credit card authorization form, if using a credit card for payment. We are free to accept your offer on behalf of the relevant Supplier or reject it at our sole discretion. We accept all major credit or debit cards with a verifiable billing address. You hereby authorize us to process the charge to the credit or debit card you provide to us for the total amount of your booking and our professional services. v To protect our customers, we verify with the credit/debit card company that the billing address and credit card verification number you provided to us is accurate and that your debit/charge will be accepted. Until such information is verified, the fare is subject to change. We are not responsible for any transaction that is declined based upon a credit/debit card that is declined by the issuing company or a travel provider or if, for any reason, the debit/credit card billing address and/or credit card verification number cannot be verified in a timely manner, nor are we responsible for any changes in fare or any other charges that may occur during our verification process. In the event the fare selected is not available, an approval code may have been issued on your credit card. If the transaction is not completed the approval code may temporarily debit the amount from your bank account. The terms of your booking (such as price, availability and/or dates of travel) are not guaranteed until the ticket or confirmation number is issued. Please note that once you have completed the booking, you can only cancel or change the details (such as names or destinations) of your booking at our sole discretion and in accordance with these and the Supplier’s terms & conditions. Travel arrangements involving airline and cruise components are subject to Suppliers’ supplemental price increases that may be imposed by the Supplier and/or government, even after you have completed your purchase. You hereby consent to any such price increases and authorize your credit or debit card to be used for them. Suppliers have their own contracts covering cancellation penalties and other terms and conditions, and you may be bound by those contracts regardless of whether you receive notice of their terms.
- Driver’s Licenses, Passports, Visas, and Other Foreign Entry Requirements: It is your responsibility to obtain and carry a valid passport, visa(s), and all other documents required by applicable government regulations. Beginning on October 1, 2021, you must present a driver’s license or another form of identification that complies with the requirements of the Federal Real ID Act (see www.dhs.gov/real-id for more information). If traveling internationally, you must have a valid passport and, depending upon the destination and nationality, you may need to obtain one or more visas, even for countries that you transit for a flight change. The name, date of birth and gender that appears on the identification card must exactly match the same such data that is listed on airline ticket(s) and booking records. We strongly recommend that you take into account that certain countries will not admit a passenger if their passport expires within six (6) months of the date of entry. Non-United States citizens may require additional documentation. Children and infants also require all such travel documents. Minors traveling with one parent, and/or without both parents, may be stopped and not admitted, unless authenticated and verified consent forms are provided to the authorities. Parental or legal guardian consent must be provided to the supervising adult/group leader. You acknowledge any failure to strictly comply with these requirements may result in denied v boarding or an undue delay at an airport security checkpoint causing you to miss flight(s), and subsequent scheduled travel bookings on cruises and tours. Check each Supplier’s website to ensure you and all members in your travel group or party obtain and carry travel documentation required. Each foreign country holds different views of past criminal offenses, whether within or outside of their boundaries. If you have a current or past offense, and you are unsure how the country you are traveling to (or through) views that offense, please contact that country directly for entry and exit requirements. We feel it is an invasion of privacy for any member of our staff to make such an inquiry.
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Deposits and Payments-A deposit along with a completed registration form is required by all private and group travelers. Unless otherwise specified on a group travel event by Green Book Vacations LLC, anyone can join a group travel event by securing their spot with a deposit as long as the final payment due date hasn’t passed and space is available.
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Minimum Monthly Payment Installments- Once your reservation is secured with a deposit, a minimum monthly payment installments must be received by the due date indicated on your invoice. Green Book Vacations, LLC, will send courtesy reminders for payments due. However, it's the traveler's responsibility to keep up with their trip payments, set their own reminders, and submit their payments in a timely manner. You can submit additional payments above the minimum, as long as you've already paid the minimum monthly payment amount. Your additional payment will be applied to your trip balance. We will give you a 5 day grace period to make your monthly installment payment. Thereafter, your reservation will be charged a $25 late fee. There is NO GRACE period for final installment due date(s). You will be automatically charged a late fee one day after the due date, and your trip is subject to cancellation. Your reservation is subject to cancellation by the supplier if you do not meet the final payment deadline. If your reservation is canceled due to non-payment, the money applied towards the reservation will be forfeited and is not refundable and/or transferable to another trip.
- Roommate Payments- Roommates must complete separate registration forms and submit their deposits within 24 hours of one another in order to secure a reservation if they intend on paying separate deposits. Once the registration forms and deposit is received each roommate can make their monthly payments as scheduled on the invoice. It is all of the roommates’ responsibility to insure that their fellow roommates are making their monthly installment payments by the invoice due date to avoid the adjustment of the reservation occupancy rate to match the number of travelers occupying the room. In this case, the remaining roommate(s) are responsible for paying the difference for the new adjusted occupancy rate. A monthly reservations payment summary for everyone making payments towards the reservation is available on request.
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Our Professional Service Fees: In addition to each Supplier’s cost and fees, our agency charges professional fees. See below for details. All our fees are nonrefundable.
Research/Planning |
$50 |
Cancellation |
10% of total booking |
Air Transaction Only |
up to $35 |
Hotel Transaction Only |
up to $45 |
Car Rental Transaction Only |
Up to $35 |
Unaccompanied minor tickets* |
up to $75 |
Changes to existing tickets (after 24 hours) |
up to $75 |
Pursuing Refunds from Suppliers* |
Up to $25 |
Rebooking Using Future Travel Credits* |
Up to $50 |
*Fee is per passenger
** All our professional fees are non-refundable.
13. Credit Card Rights: We also strongly recommend that you use a credit card for your purchase, so that you can exercise your rights under the Fair Credit Billing Act if you do not receive the services you purchased. However, if we are the credit card merchant, our role is to facilitate the sale, collect funds on your behalf, and remit those funds to the v Supplier. If the Supplier does not provide the services, your only recourse would be against the Supplier, and you agree not to initiate a chargeback against us.
14. Claims Deadline and Exclusive Jurisdiction: You agree to present any claims against us within 30 days after your trip ends and to file suit within one year of the incident, and you acknowledge that this expressly limits the applicable statute of limitations to one year. You agree that the courts in will be the exclusive jurisdiction for all claims brought by you against , and that the courts in Orange County, Florida, will be the exclusive jurisdiction for all claims brought by you against Travel Planners International, and you hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of those courts. FL Seller of Travel License ST17873 CST: 2063964
15. Use of Images-Photographs and video taken by Green Book Vacations, LLC representatives while on tour are the property of Green Book Vacations and may be used in promotional materials.