{"id":16407,"date":"2024-05-15T22:06:18","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T22:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testv51.demowebsitelinks.com\/afstravelers\/?page_id=16407"},"modified":"2024-05-29T14:27:41","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T14:27:41","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/testv51.demowebsitelinks.com\/afstravelers\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"16407\" class=\"elementor elementor-16407\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b190391 wd-section-stretch elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b190391\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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mean?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1151\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1151\"><p>Our trips do sell out quickly, but there are always cancellations and changes. Once they fill up, we build a waitlist. However, we can\u2019t predict the odds as it depends on those that cancel.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/68.media.tumblr.com\/9bb3e3d02ebf538690629ec604e7edd6\/tumblr_inline_oh3y17QsHP1toc09g_540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"290\" height=\"88\" \/><\/p><figure><figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Our waitlist is not like this<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/figure><figure id=\"attachment_4387\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4387\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4387 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/qbxffd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DJ_bouquet_toss-300x200.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qbxffd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DJ_bouquet_toss-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qbxffd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DJ_bouquet_toss-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qbxffd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DJ_bouquet_toss-531x354.jpg 531w, https:\/\/qbxffd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DJ_bouquet_toss-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/qbxffd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DJ_bouquet_toss-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/qbxffd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DJ_bouquet_toss.jpg 930w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4387\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0It\u2019s more like this<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>We fill opening via email. \u00a0 It\u2019s not like a deli serving # whatever. \u00a0We often need to fill a spot quickly and don\u2019t have the luxury of time. \u00a0 The first reply gets a hold for 24 hours to allow time to ask work. \u00a0If no reply, general members next in bulk. \u00a0There is no specific order, everyone has an equal chance. \u00a0All others remain waitlisted and notified again when there\u2019s another opening.<\/p><p>The wait list is really unreliable because most people make other plans. \u00a0To stop getting notifications, just ask to be removed.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1152\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1152\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is your policy should I need to cancel?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1152\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1152\"><p><strong>Cancellation Refund Policy<\/strong>: Send a written request for cancellation through email or text with your name and cancellation specifics to 770-432-8225. Please be aware that when a refund is due, a $155 administrative fee will be charged for each cancellation. If you opt to cancel 121 days before the departure date, you are entitled to a full refund, less the administrative fee. Regrettably, cancellations within 120 days of departure are non-refundable. It is essential to note that no-shows are considered cancellations and are not eligible for a refund. A grace period of three business days after booking is offered for full refunds in case of cancellations unless it is a last-minute booking. (Occasionally, there are special trips that have their own cancellation terms. These will be specified with the pricing on the itinerary.)<\/p><p>Switching Trips: If you wish to transfer from one trip to another, we kindly ask that you do so no later than 121 days prior to departure, and this can only be done once within the calendar year. \u00a0Availability for our forthcoming trips can be viewed online. A minimal fee of $50 will be charged for this alteration.<\/p><p>Airlines &amp; Cruiselines: Please note that each airline maintains its own non-refundable cancellation policy. Cruiselines may also have varying cancellation terms. In rare instances, we will notify you if it impacts your trip.<\/p><p><b>PAYMENT SCHEDULE:<\/b>\u00a0AFS trips have three payment points: \u00a0Deposit, Mid-Point and Final Payment. \u00a0Each payment due date is specified on the specific Trip Itinerary and on your Trip Registration Details page once registered for a trip. Be mindful late payments can be considered a cancelation. \u00a0See our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/t.umblr.com\/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adventuresforsingles.com%2Fabout%2Fterms&amp;t=ZWE0ZDQ0NTg2NzAwNDg0ZWZmYjMwOTI3NzBjOGEzMTE2NTY4YjliOSxaT2RLMVl5Ug%3D%3D&amp;b=t%3ACZ3q0q7GVvHfwA6oya4XOA&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fafsfaq.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F153566727242%2Fwhat-is-your-policy-should-i-need-to-cancel&amp;m=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a>\u00a0for specific details.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1153\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1153\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">So many trips, how do I choose?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1153\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1153\"><p>We challenge you to choose places you\u2019d not normally visit on your own and to follow your heart. This is why we only present international tripschoices. We pride ourselves in not having \u201ccookie cutter\u201d tours like other operators. AFS strives to find unique and special activities for every trip. There is a perfect balance of cultural tours and leisure time. You will definitely meet interesting people and make new friends. Some trips can be culturally challenging or physically strenuous. Please choose your tour wisely.<\/p><p>Some AFS tours can be quite active involving long walking tours on cobbled streets or even strenuous river rafting. If you feel this would hinder you in the group, we suggest you contact Grand Circle (800-595-0405) as they cater to a more senior crowd with slower movement. Things differ in foreign countries.<\/p><p>Travel abroad always requires an open mind, flexible attitude and adventurous spirit. We love intrepid tourists who are willing to embrace the unpredictability and exoticism of foreign lands. The purpose of this journey is to have fun, explore, get great photos, make new friends and return home safely with memories always worthy of recollection.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1154\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1154\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How do I book?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1154\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1154\"><p>Click the Register Now button located in several places on the web itinerary. If you prefer you may also text us at 1-770-432-8225 with your name and a brief explanation of what you need and we\u2019ll call you back usually within an hour. usually within an hour. We are a very small company I\u2019m gonna have the staff to answer phones and want to give you complete attention when we do call you.<\/p><p>Book early! All trips fill quickly. For most trips, a $500+ \u00a0deposit depending on the trip secures your space. Some trips later in the year may require a second deposit around 4 to 5 months of departure. Final payments for all trips are usually due 120 days prior departure. Some prices include round trip air from various gateways, land only prices are usually available.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1155\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1155\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are the accommodations like?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1155\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1155\"><div class=\"faq__item\"><div class=\"padding-left padding-right\"><div id=\"faq-accordion1\" class=\"panel-group faq__accordion\"><div class=\"panel faq__accordion__item faq__accordion__item--open\"><div id=\"faq-accrodiotn-item5\" class=\"faq__accordion__content-wrap collapse in\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"faq__accordion__content\"><p>Nearly all of our hotels and lodges are first class, superior or deluxe usually with a 4 to 5 star rating. Even in the African bush you will have a private bath. \u00a0If any trip deviates from this it is noted in the itinerary.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq__item\"><a name=\"payment\"><\/a><div class=\"section-title title title--small title--center title--decoration-bottom-center title--underline\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-512f25d\" data-id=\"512f25d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-506d377 wd-section-stretch elementor-section-boxed 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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7720f1 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a7720f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-464dad5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wd-section-disabled\" data-id=\"464dad5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element 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cards?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1831\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1831\"><p>Our booking platform is Wetravel. \u00a0You can pay by credit card with an added fee of 2.9% with American Express a little higher. You can save the fee by paying by check electronically by entering your routing number and account number. This is at no cost. Some people are confused as to which number is which, in that case you could take a photo of a check made to AFS and text it to 770-432-8225 and we will enter the information for youand text it to 770-432-8225 and we will enter the information for you. There\u2019s no need to mail a check. without a fee. There\u2019s no need to mail a check.<\/p><p>You can always check your booking at this link \u2013 https:\/\/afstravelers.wetravel.com\/<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1832\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1832\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How do I buy trip insurance?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1832\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1832\"><p>You have several ways to purchase travel insurance<\/p><p>1. \u00a0Click this link\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/t.umblr.com\/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.travelsafe.com%2F%3Fwelcome%3DADVGA02&amp;t=ZmU2YTU3OGYxNTNmOGRiMDVkNGQ4YmM2NzMyZjY4MjU1MjhlOWU5YSxWM2ZFeVh1Mg%3D%3D&amp;b=t%3ACZ3q0q7GVvHfwA6oya4XOA&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fafsfaq.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F153566365692%2Fhow-do-i-buy-trip-insurance-you-have-several-ways&amp;m=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.travelsafe.com\/?welcome=ADVGA02<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0and order from the TravelSafe Insurance website<\/p><p>When asked about Tour Operator choose \u201cOther\u201d found at the end of your drop down list or just leave blank.<\/p><p>2. \u00a0Phone TravelSafe directly at 888-885-7233 and give them code \u201cADVGA02\u201d<\/p><p>3. By US Mail. \u00a0To request by email click here email us \u00a0Please include your name and address<\/p><p>TravelSafe Insurance NEW BENEFITS &amp; COVERAGE as of September 2009:<\/p><p>* \u00a0No exclusion for epidemics and pandemics<\/p><p>* \u00a0Missed Connection Benefit Up To $2,500 (amount dependent on plan<\/p><p>purchased)<\/p><p>* \u00a0Up to $250 if you miss a prepaid event\/activity due to a change in<\/p><p>itinerary made by a cruise or tour operator.<\/p><p>* \u00a0Revocation of previously granted military leave or reassignment due to war<\/p><p>* \u00a0Revocation of previously approved time off from work<\/p><p>* \u00a0You will also be covered when your travel plans change if you are:<\/p><p>* \u00a0directly involved in your company\u2019s merger or acquisition<\/p><p>* \u00a0if they are a victim of a felonious assault within 10 days of the departure<\/p><p>date<\/p><p>* \u00a0if family or friends living abroad with whom you are planning to stay are<\/p><p>unable to provide accommodations due to a covered illness, injury or death<\/p><p>* \u00a0 Those living in Florida should call 888-885-7233 \u00a0to get a special rate.<\/p><p><b>ENHANCED BENEFITS:<\/b><\/p><p>* \u00a0Job termination or layoff provided your employed by the same employer<\/p><p>for one continuous year \u2013 no longer a two year employment requirement<\/p><p>* \u00a0Mental or nervous conditions are covered if you are hospitalized for any<\/p><p>length of time \u2013 no longer required to meet three day minimum<\/p><p><b>EXCLUSIVE &amp; UNIQUE BENEFITS REMAIN UNCHANGED:<\/b><\/p><p>* \u00a0Up to 100% cash back Cancel For Any Reason Benefit (see plans for details)<\/p><p>* \u00a0Hurricane Warning Benefit<\/p><p>* \u00a0Up to $300 coverage for Travel Arrangements purchased on the trip<\/p><p>* \u00a0Hospital of Choice for Emergency Evacuations<\/p><p>* \u00a0Up to $25,000 for Non-Medical Emergency Evacuations<\/p><p>* \u00a0Up to $150 for re-banking fees associated with frequent flyer tickets<\/p><p>* \u00a0Up to $150 to cover airline change or reissue fees if a trip is canceled by Travel Supplier<\/p><p>* \u00a0Free One Call Travel Solutions Business &amp; Concierge Services<\/p><p><b>\u201cWhen should I buy it?\u201d<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 To answer this and many other questions, click AFS TRAVEL INSURANCE 101.<\/p><p>Learn more at Travel Insurance 101 \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/travelinsurance101.tumblr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/travelinsurance101.tumblr.com<\/a><\/p><p>Be sure to read our AFS Heading Abroad and Tips for the Trip provided to you prior departure. These documents contain a wealth of information and can answer 99% of your questions. \u00a0They can be found on tabs on the itienrary page after you register.<\/p><p>For money, convert on arrival. Do not order foreign currency in advance. \u00a0You can, but it costs more to do so. ATM\u2019s tend give the best rate on withdrawal, however you should check with your bank for their foreign transaction fees. To save money, limit the number of times you use ATM. Multiple ATM transactions fees can get expensive. Traveler\u2019s Checks are nearly obsolete now. Bring 2 major credit cards and small denominations of US cash. Bring a calculator to convert any purchase transactions.<\/p><p><b>Money 101\u00a0<\/b>By Rick Steves<\/p><p>I cashed my last traveler\u2019s check years ago. And I haven\u2019t stepped into a European bank in ages. Now, I get my cash from ATM machines.<\/p><p>Nineteen European countries \u2014 and more than 330 million people \u2014 use the same currency. Using euros, tourists and locals can easily compare prices of goods between countries. And we no longer lose money or time changing money at borders. \u00a0Not all European countries have switched to euros. As of now, major holdouts include the United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and Croatia. Each of these countries has its reasons for choosing not to use euros (for example, the Swiss are protecting their lucrative secret-banking tradition, which would disappear with the transparency that adopting the euro would require). Meanwhile, several Eastern European countries that have joined the EU \u2014 including the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and the Baltic States \u2014 are working hard to satisfy requirements that will allow them to adopt the euro in the future.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4de797d\" data-id=\"4de797d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-45b0349 wd-section-stretch elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"45b0349\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-155e5b6\" data-id=\"155e5b6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72b8864 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_title\" data-id=\"72b8864\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title-wrapper set-mb-s reset-last-child wd-title-color-default wd-title-style-default wd-title-size-large text-center\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"liner-continer\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"woodmart-title-container title wd-fontsize-xxl\">PREPARATION<\/h4> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-922bbbe elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"922bbbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-88461ed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wd-section-disabled\" data-id=\"88461ed\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-27e4e67\" data-id=\"27e4e67\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-90e4f27\" data-id=\"90e4f27\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc8f2ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"dc8f2ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2311\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2311\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What about visas, inoculations, packing etc.?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2311\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2311\"><div class=\"panel faq__accordion__item faq__accordion__item--open\"><div id=\"faq-accrodiotn-item8\" class=\"faq__accordion__content-wrap collapse in\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"faq__accordion__content\"><p>Specific info is always provided for each trip through \u201c<strong>AFS Tips for the Tri<\/strong>p\u201d and \u201c<strong>Heading Abroad with AFS<\/strong>\u201d which are provided after booking. \u00a0If you need help with a passport or visa use\u00a0<strong>Passport Visa Advisors 704-246-6373 \u00a0Marc Gilland<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0https:adventuresforsingles.com\/about\/passport-travel-visas<\/p><p>Inoculations- If necessary we will tell you via\u00a0<strong>TIPS FOR TRIPS<\/strong>. \u00a0Tips will be available on the itinerary page on our website. \u00a0Packing and more will be there too.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2312\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2312\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can you book my domestic add-on air?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2312\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2312\"><p>We encourage you to do this yourself. However it\u2019s important to wait until our air schedule is posted in the Trip Tips before you make your plans. \u00a0if you need assistance we can help. Please phone us to discuss.<\/p><p>If you need help getting your own air, contact Atik, our excellent air rep. \u00a0212) 481-1800\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0atikm@downtowntravel.com<\/p><p>To prevent errors, send him you\u2019re with an AFS group and give\u00a0the following:<\/p><p>Names: LAST\/FIRST<br \/>Date of birth \u00a0Mo\/Da\/Yr<br \/>Dates\/Routing \u00a0(specific cities they need to fly out of to connect)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2313\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2313\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What kind of electric do they use?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2313\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2313\"><p><strong>WORLD ELECTRIC GUIDE<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0follow link for a comprehensive list<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldstandards.eu\/electricity\/plug-voltage-by-country\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.worldstandards.eu\/electricity\/plug-voltage-by-country\/<\/a><\/p><p><b>Electric needs<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Most hotels have hair dryers. \u00a0Its wise to get a worldwide outlet adapter that will fit 150 different countries. \u00a0If you\u2019re a techie with many items (cellphone, iPod, laptop, camera etc.) You should buy consider buying an international power strip. \u00a0(Google it.)<\/p><p>There are three items you may need to switch between the different power systems:<\/p><ul><li>Adapters or Plugs<\/li><li>Converters<\/li><li>Transformers<\/li><\/ul><p>The adapter is simply a connector that changes the plug shape to match the outlet. It does not change the voltage or electrical output in any way. If you know that the plug shape is the only difference between your equipment and the electrical system you are planning to use, then an adapter is all you need. Some items come with ability to use either 110v or 220v built right in. In fact, most computers now have smart power supplies that are switchable between the two. Look at the different plug shapes shown below for various countries.<\/p><p>If your equipment requires a specific voltage, then you need a converter. Converters use an electronic switch to approximate 110v by rapidly cutting on and off the current received from a 220v source. This is okay for some electrical items like hair dryers but not good for anything electronic (something with a computer chip in it). Also, converters should not be used for anything that is going to be plugged in longer than a few minutes.<\/p><p>Electronic items need a transformer. You will also want to use a transformer if you are stepping up from 110 to 220. Where a converter would simply limit the amount of electrical output without really reducing it, a transformer actually reduces the voltage of the electricity going through it. This is a very important distinction. Always use a transformer with electronics!<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2314\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2314\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Am I Fit Enough?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2314\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2314\"><p>All trips differ with activity levels. \u00a0You don\u2019t have to be an athlete to enjoy one of our adventures. You do, of course, have to be in good health and fit, possess a reasonable level of fitness. Most of our tours are done the old-fashioned way, on foot. \u00a0We carefully pace our trips to allow people of many different ages and fitness levels to travel with us. And we always balance any hikes or lengthy city walking tours with plenty of \u2018downtime\u2019 to allow you to rest.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/68.media.tumblr.com\/563c767e32229bad4d6defe54847240e\/tumblr_inline_oh3xdsrAEx1toc09g_540.jpg\" width=\"179\" height=\"182\" \/><\/p><p>Our adventures are not appropriate for travelers using mobility aids. Some activities may have weight restrictions. \u00a0You must be able to keep up with the group. \u00a0It is essential that you tell the truth on your booking form. \u00a0 You must also be comfortable participating in, on average, 3-5 hours of daily physical activities. We also can travel over some rugged paths, as well as bumpy, unpaved, dusty roads, both by bus and on foot.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2315\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2315\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What about airport security measures?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2315\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2315\"><figure data-orig-width=\"234\" data-orig-height=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/68.media.tumblr.com\/438e9ca55117493d139eacf18ee19eb8\/tumblr_inline_oh3xirPwuN1toc09g_250.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"300\" data-orig-width=\"234\" data-orig-height=\"300\" \/><\/figure><p>The U.S. Transportation Administration \u00a0or TSA has posted answers to some frequently asked questions on their website and will continue to update them as measures evolve. Here are the major changes that affect travelers:<\/p><p>At U.S. Airports (Other countries may vary)<\/p><p>Only 3oz liquids or gels will be permitted in carry-on baggage.<\/p><p>Exceptions: Medicines, which must be presented for inspection at the checkpoint. Prescription medicine that matches the passenger\u2019s name is permitted. Essential non-prescription medicines such as insulin are permitted.<\/p><p>Beverages purchased in the boarding area, beyond the checkpoint, must be consumed before boarding because they will not be permitted onboard the aircraft.<\/p><p>Laptop computers, cell phones and other electronic items ARE still allowed on board.<\/p><p>Keep a paper copy of your emailed e-ticket. We email this 3 weeks prior departure if you bought group air. \u00a0 Some foreign airports will not let you \u00a0enter he airport without it.<\/p><p>Arrival time: Passengers should consult their individual airline, but the TSA recommends arriving at least two hours in advance of flight time. Again, keep in mind that if it is necessary to remove liquids at the checkpoint, time will be added to the process.<\/p><p>Additional bag searches: There will be more hand searches of bags at the checkpoint and a bag check at the gate immediately prior to boarding the aircraft.<\/p><p>Note: Passengers traveling from the United Kingdom to the United States will be subject to a more extensive screening process.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2316\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2316\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Passport 101: How to apply, renew or replace passport?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2316\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2316\"><p>The process of obtaining, renewing, or updating a passport is exactly what one would expect when working with a government agency: tedious, mind-numbing, and overly complex. While you\u2019ll find everything you need to know about the often befuddling process on the U.S. State Department website, we\u2019ve made things a little simpler for you by breaking down the basics\u2014from forms to fees to IDs\u2014and providing helpful links to the appropriate forms and websites.<\/p><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/68.media.tumblr.com\/b838c174255aa8a425c173c88d1efaec\/tumblr_inline_oh3xai7J9o1toc09g_540.jpg\" \/><\/figure><p><b>Getting your first passport<\/b><\/p><p>To get your first passport, you\u2019ll have to show up in person. Make an appointment at an acceptance facility or passport agency; search for the one closest to you here. You likely live near a facility where you can get a passport. Many post offices and even some public libraries can accept passport applications. Arrive at your passport agency with:<\/p><p>\u2022 Your filled-in DS-11 application form.<\/p><p>\u2022 Evidence of U.S. citizenship. Find a list of acceptable documents here.<\/p><p>\u2022 Valid identification. Find a list of acceptable ID here.<\/p><p>\u2022 A photocopy of the front and back of the identification you\u2019re bringing on clean, white 8\u00bd\u201d x 11\u2033 paper.<\/p><p>\u2022 Your application fee. For a first-time adult passport, the total fee is $135.<\/p><p>\u2022 Passport photos. You can read more about the specifications for passport photos here. But most major drug stores, such as Walgreens or CVS, will sell appropriately sized passport photos that comply with government standards; this makes things a little easier.<\/p><p><b>Renewing a passport<\/b><\/p><p>You have two options here: Either you have your old passport or you don\u2019t. If the former\u2019s true, you can apply through the mail as long as your most recent passport is undamaged, was issued when you were at least 16 years old, and isn\u2019t more than 15 years old. If you are nodding \u201cyes\u201d to all of that, simply mail in your old passport with the required documents and photos, and you\u2019ll receive a new one in the mail in roughly four to six weeks. (Don\u2019t worry. You\u2019ll get your old passport back.) Here\u2019s what you need: Form DS-82, your renewal fee ($110 for an adult), passport photos, and your old passport. Get more information about renewing a passport through the mail here.<\/p><p>Keep in mind that if you\u2019ve changed your name since your last passport was issued, include an original certificate or court order that documents this; those without such papers must apply for a renewal in person.<\/p><p>Don\u2019t have your old passport? Then you can\u2019t get a passport renewed by mail. Head to a passport agency in person.<\/p><p><b>Lost or stolen passports<\/b><\/p><p>If your previous passport was lost or stolen, you\u2019ll have to apply for a new one in person. You\u2019ll need to bring two forms in this case: the standard DS-11 passport application and Form DS-64, which asks you to describe what happened to your little blue book.<\/p><p>Unfortunately, a replacement passport isn\u2019t free. You\u2019ll have to pay the standard application fee when applying for your new passport. Refer to the \u201cGetting your first passport\u201d section above; it lists everything else you\u2019ll need to bring with you, including passport photos and identification.<\/p><p>Remember to always report your passport as missing the moment you\u2019re sure it\u2019s gone. You can do this by calling 1-877-487-2778.<\/p><p><b>Lost or stolen passports abroad<\/b><\/p><p>First and foremost, be prepared! Always travel with a photocopy of your passport and other identification, such as a driver\u2019s license or birth certificate; this will make your situation much easier if (knock on wood) your passport disappears. \u00a0Take a photo of your important documents and store them in the Cloud for easy retrieval when abroad.<\/p><p>The State Department advises that American travelers get in touch with the closest U.S. embassy or consulate if they lose their passports while abroad. You\u2019ll have to go there in person to get a new passport in order to return home. In What to Do If You\u2019ve Lost Your Bag, Wallet, Everything, Rick Steves writes, \u201cA replacement passport costs $140 and can generally be issued within a few days, or faster if you make a good case that you need it right away. If you don\u2019t have the funds, the embassy will help you contact someone at home who can wire money directly to the embassy.\u201d<\/p><p><b>Expediting a passpor<\/b>t<\/p><p>You can get your passport expedited in roughly two to three weeks (door-to-door) via the State Department when you pay an extra $60 plus $12.85 for overnight delivery in addition to the standard processing fees. (Processing times can vary, so check theState Department site for the most up-to-date estimate.)<\/p><p>Need it sooner? Schedule an appointment to show up in person at a regional passport agency if you require a passport for travel within two weeks.<\/p><p>We don\u2019t normally recommend using passport expediting services, which sometimes charge hundreds of dollars to secure passports in as little as 24 hours, unless you\u2019re desperate. If you have enough time to get your passport directly through the traditional government channels, do it that way. It\u2019ll save you a ton of money.<\/p><p>You can check the status of a pending passport application here.<\/p><p><b>Changing your name on your passport<\/b><\/p><p>Good news: There\u2019s no fee for changing the name on your passport if your passport was issued less than a year ago. If the book\u2019s more than a year old, though, you must pay standard renewal fees.<\/p><p>To change your name, fill out the appropriate form (use Form DS-5504 if your current passport is less than a year old and Form DS-82 if your passport is more than a year old) and mail it with your current passport, original proof of name change, a passport photo, and renewal fees, if necessary. Read more about tweaking your name on your passport here. And congratulations on your new moniker.<\/p><p>SmarterTravel.com features expert travel advice and unbiased coverage of travel deals<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e062895\" data-id=\"e062895\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cbaad09 wd-section-stretch elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cbaad09\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What does waitlist mean?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1821\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1821\"><p>Our trips do sell out quickly, but there are always cancellations and changes. Once they fill up, we build a waitlist. However, we can\u2019t predict the odds as it depends on those that cancel.<\/p><figure><p>\u00a0<\/p><figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/68.media.tumblr.com\/9bb3e3d02ebf538690629ec604e7edd6\/tumblr_inline_oh3y17QsHP1toc09g_540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"290\" height=\"88\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Our waitlist is not like this<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/figure><figure id=\"attachment_4387\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4387\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4387 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/qbxffd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DJ_bouquet_toss-300x200.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qbxffd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DJ_bouquet_toss-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qbxffd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DJ_bouquet_toss-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qbxffd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DJ_bouquet_toss-531x354.jpg 531w, https:\/\/qbxffd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DJ_bouquet_toss-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/qbxffd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DJ_bouquet_toss-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/qbxffd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DJ_bouquet_toss.jpg 930w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4387\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0It\u2019s more like this<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>We fill opening via email. \u00a0 It\u2019s not like a deli serving # whatever. \u00a0We often need to fill a spot quickly and don\u2019t have the luxury of time. \u00a0 The first reply gets a hold for 24 hours to allow time to ask work. \u00a0If no reply, general members next in bulk. \u00a0There is no specific order, everyone has an equal chance. \u00a0All others remain waitlisted and notified again when there\u2019s another opening.<\/p><p>The wait list is really unreliable because most people make other plans. \u00a0To stop getting notifications, just ask to be removed.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1822\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1822\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">If I am traveling alone, will you find me a roommate?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1822\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1822\"><div class=\"vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md vc_toggle_active\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Yes we will find you a great roommate. \u00a0There\u2019s no single supplement if you are willing to share and we are limited with only a few single rooms per group. \u00a0 Suzy works hard to match you with a compatible roommate according to your age and personality to save you money. Please understand minimal time is spent in your room on these trips. \u00a0We never offer triples.<\/p><figure class=\"tmblr-full\" data-orig-height=\"234\" data-orig-width=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/68.media.tumblr.com\/d07c719a11606f81ba113695fab2b840\/tumblr_inline_oh3xpieITA1toc09g_400.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" data-orig-height=\"234\" data-orig-width=\"300\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1823\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1823\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How well do we match roommates?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1823\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1823\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\">Here is a recent note from a client\u2026<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><em>\u201cI must \u00a0compliment you once again with the roommate assignments. \u00a0I do not know how you figure out who gets along with each other but once again you assigned me with another lovely roommate\u201d \u2013 \u00a0Kathy G.<\/em><\/p><p><em>\u201cWe just clicked and had soooo much fun. \u00a0Can you \u00a0imagine she implied I was a \u201ctrue Southern Belle.\u201d \u00a0Oh yeah, she is a yankee from Philadelphia. \u00a0 We had sooo many laughs. \u00a0I\u2019m sure we will be in touch with each other.\u201c \u2013 C. Mitchell<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1824\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1824\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I get my own room?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1824\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1824\"><p>Hotels limit single rooms per group (usually to 2 or 3) and depending on price, they can go quickly. The single supplement rates are determined by the hotels and can add up quickly, often $700 or more. \u00a0 Cruise ships often charge nearly double. If available, you can buy a single supplement on any trip, but we encourage you to let us match you according to your age and do our best to match personalities.<\/p><p>I\u2019ve had amazing success in matching roommates for over the decades. You\u2019re only in the room to sleep. Courtesy is contagious. Please be respectful of the other\u2019s privacy. We require a no smoking policy for room sharing, unless both parties smoke. Also, please don\u2019t gossip. \u201cGreat minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, and small minds discuss others.\u201d \u00a0Save your money for sleeping and use it for shopping!<\/p><p>To book you click the register now button. If they single room is available simply accept it at booking. If it\u2019s not available you can waitlist for it or sign up in a twin and in our booking form under \u201caccommodations,\u201d \u00a0check single preferred and if one become available, you will be offered first to buy it.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1825\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1825\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What about airport security measures?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1825\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1825\"><figure data-orig-width=\"234\" data-orig-height=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/68.media.tumblr.com\/438e9ca55117493d139eacf18ee19eb8\/tumblr_inline_oh3xirPwuN1toc09g_250.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"300\" data-orig-width=\"234\" data-orig-height=\"300\" \/><\/figure><p>The U.S. Transportation Administration \u00a0or TSA has posted answers to some frequently asked questions on their website and will continue to update them as measures evolve. Here are the major changes that affect travelers:<\/p><p>At U.S. Airports (Other countries may vary)<\/p><p>Only 3oz liquids or gels will be permitted in carry-on baggage.<\/p><p>Exceptions: Medicines, which must be presented for inspection at the checkpoint. Prescription medicine that matches the passenger\u2019s name is permitted. Essential non-prescription medicines such as insulin are permitted.<\/p><p>Beverages purchased in the boarding area, beyond the checkpoint, must be consumed before boarding because they will not be permitted onboard the aircraft.<\/p><p>Laptop computers, cell phones and other electronic items ARE still allowed on board.<\/p><p>Keep a paper copy of your emailed e-ticket. We email this 3 weeks prior departure if you bought group air. \u00a0 Some foreign airports will not let you \u00a0enter he airport without it.<\/p><p>Arrival time: Passengers should consult their individual airline, but the TSA recommends arriving at least two hours in advance of flight time. Again, keep in mind that if it is necessary to remove liquids at the checkpoint, time will be added to the process.<\/p><p>Additional bag searches: There will be more hand searches of bags at the checkpoint and a bag check at the gate immediately prior to boarding the aircraft.<\/p><p>Note: Passengers traveling from the United Kingdom to the United States will be subject to a more extensive screening process.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1826\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1826\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">I\u2019m flying on my own and plan to extend trip pre or post, can you help me?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1826\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1826\"><p>Sorry we can\u2019t help you. \u00a0It\u2019s not that we don\u2019t want to, but we are not travel agents. \u00a0 Therefore we do not have the tools to help with individual reservations. \u00a0AFS can only arrange accommodations for groups, not individuals. \u00a0When we ask our group suppliers they quote rack rate, so you are better off googling the hotel making your own reservation online. \u00a0For air, we do use consolidators that. for a small fee can do individual reservations to assist you in air plans that coordinate with group air. \u00a0used as well. \u00a0Our goal is to book the airport that offers the best schedule and rates. \u00a0We provide you with a guidelines on when to plan your flights into and out of these airports.<\/p><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/68.media.tumblr.com\/3af3a959625cbd7eec581228a6f58968\/tumblr_inline_oh3xbfQxWh1toc09g_540.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1827\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1827\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Are you a Travel Agent?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1827\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1827\"><p>Sorry, no. \u00a0We are a tour operator that designs and organizes global group tours. \u00a0We do not have the resources and time to cater to individual needs in helping plan extended trips on their own. \u00a0There are countless ways now to google any tour or pay the travel agent fee (note, they are now called Travel Advisors.). A resource we like is\u00a0Viator.com for options in every city on earth.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-60c4cdf\" data-id=\"60c4cdf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1b2075b wd-section-stretch elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1b2075b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9d041e4\" data-id=\"9d041e4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b98979 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_title\" data-id=\"4b98979\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title-wrapper set-mb-s reset-last-child wd-title-color-default wd-title-style-default wd-title-size-large text-center\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"liner-continer\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"woodmart-title-container title wd-fontsize-xxl\">THE GROUP<\/h4> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-027871a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"027871a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-4135d01 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wd-section-disabled\" data-id=\"4135d01\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6278b84\" data-id=\"6278b84\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a27bbf0\" data-id=\"a27bbf0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f061b46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"f061b46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2521\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2521\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">About Gratuities<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2521\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2521\"><p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Please note gratuities are not included, but added to your final invoice for ease of distribution. We hire the top ground teams in each country. It\u2019s protocol to tip our guides, drivers, assistance, porters, staff, lodges and more for each group abroad.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>This is detailed in your Trip Tips which are posted on our website for all to see and sent to you by email. Discretionary tips help ensure a good relationship and the only thing we travelers behind is our reputation.\u00a0<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Since 1989, our trip leaders used to collect tips from each traveler on a daily basis. However, we encountered some who refused to tip, leading our trip leaders to cover the expenses themselves. In response to this, AFSers suggested a pre-payment system where tips are collected in advance so that travelers do not have to worry about this during their vacation. Since we implemented this approach in 2014, the trip leader takes care of collecting tips from local staff serving our group, ensuring a smooth process.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>The question has been brought up: what if I really liked the service somebody gave me? There\u2019s nothing preventing you from tipping more on your own.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Our new booking platform from WeTravel displays all trip prices, including the gratuity amounts, which are listed below the itinerary, in WeTravel and the Trip Tips. The specific gratuity amounts vary depending on the destination and group size so we add the exact amount at final payment. As a tour company, we follow industry standards to determine the tipping amount based on the size of the group. Generally, smaller groups incur higher tipping costs. If any local staff goes above and beyond their duties for you, we encourage you to consider giving them an additional tip directly. (For African safaris, the tipping guidelines are more detailed and can be found in your trip tips.)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2522\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2522\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Must I be single to join these groups?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2522\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2522\"><p>No you do not need to be single to travel solo with AFS. \u00a0However, most of our guests are single. This misconception is the reason we changed our name to\u00a0<strong>Adventures\u00a0For Solo Travelers<\/strong>. \u00a0Occasionally a guest may have a\u00a0partner that is either unable to travel or doesn\u2019t enjoy it. We\u2019ve had several couples come on our trips because they may have met or married after meeting on one of our past trips. \u00a0When a trip nears departure and is not full, we will add couples.<\/p><p>AFS is not a dating venue and we screen callers to discourage such inclination, especially if this is their sole purpose. Our journeys are about the destinations and for anyone who simply loves to explore the world! Suzy loves to see romantic connections happen and thus far AFS has been responsible for 21 marriages. It is far more common, yet equally rewarding, to see the true lifelong friendships develop between people of either gender from all over the USA.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2523\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2523\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are the age ranges of your groups?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2523\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2523\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/68.media.tumblr.com\/46eabf3cb392da0f56b274ed42bc220c\/tumblr_inline_oh3xelLhOt1toc09g_540.jpg\" \/><\/figure><p>The majority of our people are in their 40s to 70, but can be younger or older. \u00a0Some are in their 30\u2019s. Age doesn\u2019t matter as all are welcome. \u00a0\u00a0The cheaper the trip or more active the younger the group. \u00a0 \u00a0No matter your age, you\u2019ll have plenty to people within your age group to hang with. \u00a0It\u2019s important to be in good health and possess a reasonable level of fitness. Most of our tours are done the old-fashioned way, on foot.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2524\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2524\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What\u2019s your group size?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2524\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2524\"><p>It varies depending on the destination. \u00a0On average 20 to 25 people, some trip have more. \u00a0But we have small groups from 16 to large groups. \u00a0The larger the group the lower the price and you make more friends.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-badb15d\" data-id=\"badb15d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAQs BOOKING &amp; CANCELLATION What does waitlist mean? 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