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TERMS and CONDITIONS continued : HOTELS • Hotels listed in the itinerary are intended to be used for all departures but cannot be guaranteed. In the event a hotel is not available an alternate hotel of equal or higher value will be used. No refunds are provided for hotel changes, and cancellation charges above will apply. • Hotel ratings and categories are meant to generally describe the differences among hotels, rooms and amenities. Ratings are not warranties of the properties used. • A minimum-stay rule may apply at some hotels TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Travel documents will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure, after YLG receives full payment. RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITIES OF THE NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION (AMTRAK®) • Amtrak is responsible for only the rail transportation it provides in connection with Amtrak Vacations tour packages. Amtrak disclaims liability, and is not responsible, for (1) any act or omission of YLG or any other service provider; or (2) any accommodations, services, features or other transportation of the tour package. • All rail passenger transportation via Amtrak shall be provided under its terms and conditions of carriage which shall constitute the sole contract between Amtrak and the purchaser of these tours and / or passenger. • Fares, time schedules, routes, equipment, services, products, accessibility information, customs information and all other information are (1) not guaranteed, (2) provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, (3) subject to change without notice and (4) form no part of the contract between Amtrak and a customer. A possibility exists that there may be errors or inaccuracies. Although Amtrak attempts to ensure accuracy, Amtrak makes no guarantees as to the completeness or correctness and disclaims any liabilities for any errors. • Amtrak disclaims liability for inconvenience, expense or damage resulting from errors, shortage of equipment or delayed trains, except that when such a delay causes a passenger to miss a guaranteed connection, Amtrak will provide alternate transportation on Amtrak, another carrier or overnight hotel accommodations at the discretion of Amtrak. Amtrak acts only as selling agent for thruway connecting carriers and disclaims liability for travel on other carriers. • N either Amtrak nor any of its subsidiaries, affiliates, licensors, suppliers, advertisers or sponsors, nor our or their directors, officers, employees, contractors, consultants, agents or other representatives, are responsible or liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive or other damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business or lost profits), under any contract, negligence, strict liability or other theory arising out of or relating in any way to any product or service purchased from or through Amtrak. • Amtrak assumes no liability for fragile, valuable, perishable articles or untagged baggage. • Amtrak reserves the right to refuse to carry passengers who pose a hazard to health, safety or security or whose conduct is objectionable in Amtrak’s exclusive judgment.
• B y making payment for your reservation, you acknowledge and agree to all terms and conditions set forth in this brochure, in particular to the limitations of liability and responsibilities set forth above. • The above terms and conditions are subject to the laws of the District of Columbia, U.S.A. RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITIES OF THE YANKEE LEISURE GROUP (YLG) • Y LG is responsible for selecting the suppliers that provide the components (e.g., hotel accommodations, transfers, car rentals, tours and activities, etc.) for the travel arrangements described in this brochure. • YLG is an independent contractor that arranges travel-related services. • Y LG is not an agent of the customer, or of those providing travel-related services and does not in any manner directly provide the accommodations, transportation, meals or other travel-related services. • Y LG is not responsible for personal injury or property damage caused by any act of omission, intentional, negligent or otherwise, by any direct carrier, hotel or other supplier or service being offered in the vacation package including but not limited to acts of terrorism, mechanical breakdowns, government actions, weather or acts of God, any delays incurred due to mechanical difficulties or weather conditions, or any circumstances beyond YLG’s control including routing changes and / or changes in type of equipment operated. YLG makes no implied or express warranties in the offering of any vacation described in this document. • The services described in this document, other than carriage by Amtrak, are furnished by independent contractors who are not servants of or joint ventures, agents of or partners with YLG. • By making payment for your reservation, you acknowledge and agree to all terms and conditions set forth in this document, in particular to the limitations of liability and responsibilities set forth above. • YLG “package prices” are subject to change without notice.
ALL DISCOUNT PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. SENIORS* Travelers aged 62 and over receive a 15% discount on the rail portion of an Amtrak Vacations® package. Valid government-issued ID may be requested as proof of age. The senior discount is not applicable for travel on Amtrak Auto Train®, USA Rail Pass, nor on certain connecting Amtrak Thruway services. The discount is available on Acela Express® trains on weekends only. On cross-border services operated jointly by Amtrak and VIA® Rail Canada, a 10% senior discount is applicable to travelers aged 60 and over. CHILDREN* Children and infants must travel with an adult who is at least 18 years or older. Children aged 2 to 12 receive a 50% discount on the rail portion of an Amtrak Vacations package when accompanied by at least one person paying an adult rail fare. Up to two children’s discounts are permitted in conjunction with each adult traveler. Children under age 2 are permitted to travel free of any rail fare, provided they do not occupy a separate seat if the seat is needed for any passenger aged 2 and over. One child under age two is permitted to travel free with each adult traveler (additional children under age 2 may travel under the 50% discount policy described above). MILITARY* Active-duty military personnel, their spouses and their dependents receive a 10% discount on the rail portion of an Amtrak Vacations package, including on Auto Train. Valid active-duty United States Armed Forces ID required. Discount tickets cannot be purchased from the conductor.
MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS ALL DISCOUNT PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. RESERVATIONS FOR ALL MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST THREE DAYS IN ADVANCE OF DEPARTURE. TICKETS CANNOT BE PURCHASED FROM CONDUCTOR.
STUDENT ADVANTAGE* / ** With the Student Advantage card, all students 16 years of age or older will receive a 15% discount on the Amtrak rail portion of an Amtrak Vacations package. A valid Student Advantage card, along with a valid school ID card and a valid photo ID must be provided at time of ticket purchase, and at time of travel, to receive the discount. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IDENTITY CARD (ISIC)* / ** Students holding the ISIC are eligible for a 15% discount on the Amtrak rail portion of an Amtrak Vacations package. A valid ISIC and a valid photo ID must be provided at time of ticket purchase, and at time of travel, to receive the discount. VETERANS ADVANTAGE* / ** Veterans Advantage members receive a 15% discount on the rail portion of an Amtrak Vacations package. A valid Veterans Advantage membership card and a valid photo ID must be provided at time of ticket purchase, and at time of travel, to receive the discount. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RAILROAD PASSENGERS (NARP)* / ** Members of the NARP receive a 10% discount on the rail portion of an Amtrak Vacations package. NARP members must provide a valid, personalized NARP membership card and a photo ID at time of ticket purchase, and at time of travel, to receive the discount.
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (AAA)* / ** AAA members and their immediate family members (spouses and dependents – up to six persons total) receive a 10% discount on the Amtrak rail portion of an Amtrak Vacations package as part of the AAA “Show Your Card and Save” program. A valid AAA membership card and valid photo ID must be provided at time of ticket purchase, and at time of travel, to receive the discount.
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Products and services described in this brochure are subject to change without notice. Call your Travel Agent or Amtrak Vacations at 1-800-AMTRAK-2 for information. This Amtrak Vacations brochure and its contents are copyrighted by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak®). ©Amtrak 2013. Acela Express®, Amtrak®, Amtrak Express®, Amtrak Metropolitan LoungeSM, Amtrak Vacations®, Auto Train®, California Zephyr ®, Capitol Corridor ®, Capitol LimitedSM, Cardinal®, Cascades®, City of New Orleans®, ClubAcela®, Coast Starlight ®, Crescent®, Empire Builder ®, Hiawatha® Service, Lake Shore Limited®, Pacific Surfliner ®, Pere Marquette ®, San Joaquin®, Silver Meteor ®, Silver Star ®, Southwest Chief ®, Sunset Limited®, Superliner ®, Texas Eagle ®, U.S.A. Rail® Pass, Viewliner ® and YOUR CAR, YOUR STUFF AND YOUSM are service marks of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. The Downeaster is a service mark of the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority.
* Sleeping car, Business class and First class upgrades are permitted upon payment of full accommodations charges. The discounts are valid in Business class on Acela Express on Saturdays, Sundays and select holidays. For Auto Train service, cardholders receive a discount off rail fare only but not the vehicle charge. Cardholder discounts are not valid on the following services: weekday Acela Express trains, the Canadian portion of joint Amtrak / VIA® Rail Canada services and on certain Thruway bus service, USA Rail® Passes and multi-ride tickets. Everyday and membership discounts are not combinable with other offers, promotions or discounts. Tickets purchased with membership cards are subject to any restrictions, blackouts and refund fees that apply to type of fare purchased. Fares, schedules and routes are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply; contact Amtrak Vacations for details. Offers subject to change without notice. **To qualify for these membership discounts, reservations and changes are required a minimum of three (3) days prior to travel for reserved and unreserved service. Cardholder benefits are not transferable.
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