Mark's
Travel UK Ltd (S4946), We act as The Global Travel Group plc in connection
with the sale of travel products. Unless specified as the operator, The
Global Travel Group plc is the agent of ATOL Protected Tour Operators
and other principals.
For the avoidance of doubt, this web site is operated by Mark's Travel
(indicated "we", "us" or "our" throughout these Terms and Conditions)
Use
of this web site is subject to these terms & conditions and by using
the web site you show your agreement the same. If you do not accept our
terms & conditions, please do not use this web site. These terms and
conditions, together with our booking conditions, privacy policy and security
policy, constitutes our agreement with you.
ALTERATIONS
We and our partners reserve the right, at any time and without notice,
to remove or cease to supply any product of service contained on this
web site. In the event that such removal takes place we and our partners
shall not be liable to you in any way whatsoever for such removal.
All
holiday offers shown are subject to availability, which may be limited.
When it's gone, it's gone.
BOOKING
CONDITIONS
We
endeavour to ensure that all our customers have complete satisfaction
no matter what their requirements are. It should, however, be understood
that we are acting on behalf of the supplier of the travel product specified
and that all bookings are accepted on the following conditions:-
1.
DEFINITIONS
In
these conditions:-
"package"
means the prearranged combination of at least two of transport, accommodation
and other tourist services not ancillary to transport or accommodation
and accounting for a significant proportion of the package when advertised
and sold at an inclusive price. "Travel product" means packages and
any other travel related products including (without limitation) flight,
rail and coach tickets and insurance; "Operator" means any person who
organises travel products and sells them or offers them for sale through
The Global Travel Group PLC or (where The Global Travel Group Plc is acting
as the operator) The Global Travel Group Plc. Words denoting the singular
include the plural.
2.
LIABILITY
We
act on behalf of The Global Travel Group Plc in connection with the sale
of travel products and unless specified as the operator, The Global Travel
Group Plc is an agent of the operator concerned. Accordingly, there
is no direct contractual relationship between you on the one hand and
us or (unless it is acting as the operator) The Global Travel Group Plc
on the other hand. All bookings accepted by us and arrangements
made by us are subject to the terms and conditions of the operator concerned
and we have no direct contractual liability to you in connection with
the travel product specified except as may be imposed by law.
3.
PAYMENT
A
non refundable deposit is payable at the time of booking and the balance
is payable by 12 weeks before your departure date.
4.
CANCELLATION
In
the event that you do not pay for the travel product specified within
the time limits specified above we reserve the right on our own behalf
and on behalf of The Global Travel Group Plc and the operator to cancel
your booking of the travel product on your behalf, or not to confirm the
final booking with the operator, in either case without further notification
to you. If this occurs then the initial deposit will not be refundable
and the balance of any further money paid by you for the travel product
will be dealt with in accordance with the operator's terms and conditions
and any applicable law.
Once
we have confirmed your holiday you are subject to the cancellation terms
specified by the Operator. For the avoidance of doubt, as soon as we confirm
your holiday any cancellation by you will incurr some form of cancellation
fee ranging from loss of deposit right through to 100% cancellation fee
depending on how close to departure you cancel your holiday.
If
a refund becomes due to you from your Tour Operator we will refund this
back to you once we have received it from them and we usually are able
to process refunds within 28 days from cancellation.
4.1
AMMENDMENTS
If
you need to change your holiday reservation after you have made a confirmed
booking we will endeavour to assist you where possible. It should be noted
that ammendments are subject to your Tour Operator's Terms & Conditions
and generally incur a charge to make an ammendment once you have a confirmed
booking. Some changes such as a change of date, name or airline are considered
as a cancellation and cancellation charges would apply.
In
addition Mark's Travel will levy a ammendment fee for any change made
to your booking of £20pp to cover our administration costs.
5.
REMINDERS
The
receipt/invoice is your final account and no further reminder regarding
payment will be sent.
6.
THE GLOBAL TRAVEL GROUP PLC
Where
The Global Travel Group Plc is acting as the operator in respect of the
travel product specified we will provide their Full Tour Operator
Terms & Conditions relating to your holiday booking with your
documentation or you can view them upon request at any time.
6.1
LATE ARRIVALS / DELAYS
It
is your responsibility to arrive at all departure points at the final
times specified in the tickets and/or itineraries supplied. You must check-
in in good time. 3hrs for Intercontinental Flights, 2hrs for European
flights and 90 mins for UK domestic services is the recommended check-in
times prior to your flight departure.
We
do not accept responsibility for the consequences of your late or non-arrival
as specified above.
If
you are booking connecting rail / coach / air etc services to the departure
airport yourself, we advise to book flexible tickets in case that the
airline departure times that you have booked with us, change as a result
of new slot times / new timetables / delays etc which do and can happen
at any time and is outside of our control.
6.2
DOCUMENTATION
Passports,
Visas, Health Requirements and Driving Licences
You
are responsible for the provision of all necessary valid documents including
entry visas.
6.3
INSURANCE
We
reserve the right not to accept bookings from clients who are not insured
against such holiday or travel risks as we may from time to time specify.
For the avoidance of doubt, none of our holiday arrangements include Travel
Insurance and it is your responsibility to obtain this cover at the time
of booking.
6.4
HEALTH
Prior
to travelling abroad, you are advised to study the information given in
DHSS Leaflet "Protect your Health Abroad" which is available on request.
You should contact your local GP surgery for vaccination advise.
6.5
COMPLAINTS
Thankfully
these are rare; however in the very unlikely event of anything not running
to plan whilst on holiday, or you are dissatisfied with any aspect of
it, you must report the fact locally to your hotel or your operators local
representatives or suppliers.
In
our experience most things can be resolved whilst you are on holiday to
prevent your holiday being spoilt. If your hotel can't fix the issue for
you, you should contact the operator's staff or follow the instructions
in your travel documents to give the operator the opportunity to resolve
it for you.
If
you can't reach the local agents / representatives,or things are still
not satisfactory to you; call us or contact us here in the UK. We'd rather
help put things right if we can while you are on holiday, rather than
when its too late after your holiday!
Any
complaints in respect of the travel product specified must be made in
writing within 28 days of the end of the holiday or journey concerned.
It is unreasonable to take no action whilst on holiday and then complain
on your return.
As retail agents for our various suppliers we will pass your comments
to them and forward to you their written response. As a guide a full response
to any complaint should be given to you from the supplier within 28 days
of them receiving your complaint. |