Terms and Conditions

Welcome to www.theluxetraveltribe.com!

These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of First Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe's Website, located at www.theluxetraveltribe.com.

By accessing this website, we assume you accept these terms and conditions. Do not continue to use www.theluxetraveltribe.com if you do not agree to take all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.

RESERVATIONS: Please visit www.theluxetraveltribe.com, call First-Rate Vacations, LLC, LLC d/b/a/ Luxe Travel Tribe at (225) 725-5111, or contact us via email at support@theluxetraveltribe.com

IDENTIFICATION: Guests must make reservations in the full name that is listed on their passport that they will use for travel. If you need to make any changes to a name after travel documents have been issued, clients will be responsible for all name change fees, if applicable.

PAYMENTS: Reservations can be made online with major credit cards.

REFUNDS: All payments to First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe are non-refundable and non-transferable. This is because First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe has contractual agreements with hotels, airlines, and other vendors that will not allow us to obtain refunds. This way, we can keep our package prices competitive and allow you to make monthly payments on your vacation.

CHARGEBACKS: Before filing a dispute with your bank, call First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a/ Luxe Travel Tribe at (225) 341-2277 or contact us via email at support@theluxetraveltribe.com to discuss account resolution. Filing chargebacks could result in your reservation being cancelled and may prevent future travel with First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe.

ROOMMATE MATCHING: Roommate matching is available for our female travelers for most tours. You will be matched with a roommate 45 days before your trip departure date.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS: Passengers are responsible for ensuring they have the proper travel documents and MUST CHECK with the respective consulate(s) or visa agency to determine whether any visas or passports are required. Passports are required to be valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel. Some countries require a full blank “VISA” page in the passport for stamping purposes. Any information provided in the travel description pertains to US citizens only. Non-US citizens should check with the respective consulate of the country(s) to be visited for current entry requirements. First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a/ Luxe Travel Tribe does not provide or validate travel requirements for Non-US citizens. We strongly suggest all cruise passengers have a valid passport in their possession while cruising.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Missing a vacation is bad enough. Losing the money you paid for your vacation is even worse. Therefore, we highly recommend Travel Insurance that provides coverage for Trip Cancellation, Interruption, Baggage Loss, and more. You are required to select and purchase travel insurance yourself for domestic and international tours.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Provided full payment is received no later than your Final Payment Due date, travel documents and travel instructions will be sent via email and/or mail 30 days or earlier before travel.

CHILDREN: All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The minimum age for children on tours is 16. Accompanying adults are responsible for the safety of their children. Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be traveling with an adult other than his/her parents or with only one parent, a notarized letter written by the parents, or non-traveling parent, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel, should be carried.

PRICES: All prices listed are per person based upon shared twin room occupancy unless otherwise clearly specified. Prices do not include items of a personal nature, such as laundry, wines, water, beverages, food (other than at all-inclusive resorts or where clearly specified), passport and visa fees, insurance, and foreign port taxes unless specifically indicated in the package inclusions. Prices are correct at the time of publication; however, as airfares continually fluctuate and classes of service may have limited capacity, tour package prices and availability will change accordingly. In case of human or computer error, First-Rate Vacations, LLC and/or Luxe Travel Tribe reserves the right to re-invoice for the correct price or service. A full refund will be made to passengers who choose not to pay an increase, provided Luxe Travel Tribe receives a written cancellation within five days of the price increase notification.

AUTOMATIC BILLING PLAN You are automatically enrolled in our automatic billing plan upon booking. You can relax knowing that your future payments will be made automatically. When you book, we’ll calculate an evenly divided automatic billing plan for you, and you will know in advance on the day of every month that your payment will be processed. Your initial deposit is due at the time of booking, and your future payments will be charged according to the schedule you see on your invoice. Automatic billing is available at no charge. You can opt out of automatic billing by emailing us after you make your reservations. Please send an email to support@theluxetraveltribe.com

PAYMENTS & CANCELLATION

Deposit: A deposit is due at the time of reservation. All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. All reservations (except where specified) will require a deposit, and the amount due and the monthly payment plan will be clearly noted.

Full Payment: All reservations can be paid in full at the time of booking as long as the tour still has available space.

Late Payment: If there is any outstanding balance by the Final Payment Due date listed on your invoice, a late fee of $175 will automatically be added to your invoice one day after your final payment date.

Reinstatement of Reservations: If your travel reservations have been canceled, and you notify us within 14 days that you want to reinstate your reservations, a service reinstatement fee of $200 will be added to your invoice and must be paid in advance to apply for reconfirmation of services.

Last Minute Reservations: All reservations must be made no later than 60 days before departure. If requested services cannot be confirmed, payment will be refunded. If services are confirmed, final payment is due within 24 hours, and all applicable cancellation penalties will apply.

Form of Payment: First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe accepts all major credit or debit cards (American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa). Refunds: All payments to First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe are non-refundable and non-transferable. This is because First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe has contractual agreements with hotels, airlines, and other vendors that will not allow us to obtain any refunds. This way, we can keep our package prices competitive and allow you to make monthly payments on your vacation.

Cancellation: Once reservations have been made, cancellations will only be accepted in writing. Email your cancellation request to support@theluxetraveltribe.com with your invoice number, full name, and travel date. Once your email has been received, you must complete the cancellation request form sent to you via email to complete the cancellation process. If you do not receive an acknowledgment within 48 hours, please call 800 709-4340 to ensure your information was received.

Reservation Name Changes: Name changes due to incorrect information being provided will incur a $250 per person charge plus any additional supplier fees. Please note that name changes to airline reservations are subject to full cancellation and rebooking. Replacing a traveling passenger with another traveling passenger constitutes a cancellation, subject to cancellation penalties, and is not covered by this Reservation Name Changes policy. Changes or additions after departure are subject to local rates at the time of amendment and must be paid directly by the passenger to the service provider. There are no refunds for unused services.

COVID-19 WAIVER OF LIABILITY

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

I understand and agree to the following:

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

2. After reasonable inquiry, First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a/ Luxe Travel Tribe provided me with the best available information regarding the pandemic protective policies and practices of the vendors and suppliers in my travel itinerary.

3. Supplier(s) of First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a/ Luxe Travel Tribe may have policies in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a/ Luxe Travel Tribe is not the drafter or holder of those policies, and I understand that these policies can change at any time;

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

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

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

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

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

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

FORCE MAJEURE: There may be times when either party is unable to perform, or complete performance, under the travel contract for reasons out of each other’s control. These are called force majeure events and, if they occur, make performing under the contract inadvisable, commercially impracticable, illegal, or impossible. Events that may trigger this provision include but are not limited to, acts of God, acts of government, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolts, military action, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, or the threat thereof, pandemics, epidemics, illnesses or health conditions prevalent in the area of travel, earthquakes, hurricanes, lightning, and explosions, unexpected legislation, or any other event outside the reasonable control of either party.

In the event that a force majeure event occurs, the parties will look to and follow the cancellation policies of the suppliers, what is stated in the travel proposal, and these terms & conditions. Any changes to those policies are at the sole discretion of the supplier (if applicable) and Travel Agency. Passengers will be informed of their options if a force majeure event occurs.

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

Wheelchairs & Walkers: USA Tours: Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA), First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe seeks to accommodate disabled travelers to the extent possible and consistent with the specific tour itinerary. Nevertheless, you may find that certain tour features may not be accessible to the extent that you require a wheelchair, scooter, or other special equipment to participate. We cannot provide individual assistance to travelers with wheelchairs or other mobility devices. We regret that some itineraries cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters. Passengers are required to advise First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe of their accessibility requirements prior to booking in order for First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe to determine if reasonable accommodations are available. First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe will endeavor to accommodate special access needs but does not guarantee that it will be able to do so in all cases.

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

Service Animals: Service animals cannot be accommodated on international escorted tours. Passengers on the USA escorted tours who require a service dog because of a disability should check with First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe prior to booking a tour.

AIRLINES: First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe is not responsible for the services and policies imposed by the airlines. Airline schedules and flights are subject to change without notice. First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe Travel is not responsible for penalties incurred for tickets, international or domestic, not issued by First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe Travel due to schedule and/or flight changes. Airline reservations completed online are subject to review and, should First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe deem it necessary, may be rebooked to match minimum connecting time requirements and/or tour package itineraries, in which case you will be notified immediately. Airlines reserve the right to demand immediate issuance of tickets whenever they determine that specific flights are heavily booked, even when normal ticketing rules do not require tickets to be issued until a later date. In this instance, First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe will require immediate and full payment of the airfare. This situation overrides invoice terms and conditions and payment due dates. If full payment is not received, seats will be cancelled by the airline and may not be available to be rebooked on the same flights or at the same airfare. Any replacement air arrangements and airfare will be the sole responsibility of the passenger.

Airline Tickets: First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe airline tickets will be issued electronically approximately 30 days prior to departure and are fully non-refundable.

Airline Seat Assignments: The airlines bear the sole authority of assigning seats on group flights. All First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe airline contracts are for economy-class seats only. If you require another class of service, you may consider purchasing your own flights and purchasing your land-only package from First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/ a Luxe Travel Tribe.

Airline Frequent Flier Programs: Passengers are responsible for contacting their airline directly regarding mileage eligibility and accrual. Airline frequent flier programs determine whether to award miles in part or total based on their own rules, which are updated frequently. Some discounted or promotional airfares, as well as some code-share flights, are not eligible for mileage accrual. Some private airfares, such as a "First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe Travel Airfare," are not eligible for mileage or may qualify for reduced mileage, even if the same airline class of service is eligible for full mileage when sold as an "Instant Purchase" published airfare. Not all published airfares are eligible for mileage. First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe Travel will record frequent flier numbers when provided by the passenger prior to travel documents being issued. However, the addition of frequent flier numbers to airline records does not guarantee mileage eligibility, which is at the sole discretion of each airline. Airline schedule changes may result in flights that were initially eligible for mileage accrual no longer being eligible. We highly recommend passengers provide their frequent flier account information whenever checking in online and/or at the airport check-in desk. After travel has commenced, it is often not possible to apply for frequent mileage credit. Passengers are also responsible for determining whether previously earned mileage may be applied to flights to secure upgrades.

Contact Information: Pursuant to TSA Secure Flight requirements, passengers are responsible to provide First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe Travel with their name as it appears on their passport (or other government-issued I.D. when traveling), date of birth, gender, address, phone number, email and fax data for all passengers. Passengers must ensure that names are correctly listed on their invoices. First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe Travel will not be responsible for passengers who do not receive an invoice or documents or are denied boarding due to inaccurate information.

Airline Name Changes: Any name change, including minor spelling corrections, may require airline reservations to be canceled and rebooked. Reservations are subject to current availability and pricing at the time of rebooking. Once airline tickets are issued, subsequent name corrections will be subject to an airline rebooking fee which may be as much as the full value of the airline ticket plus a $250 revision fee per change. First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe will not be held responsible for the denial of services by a carrier due to any name discrepancy. Name changes must be advised in writing at support@theluxetraveltribe.com.

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

Schedule Changes: In the event of an airline schedule change, Premier Luxe Travel Tribe d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe will make every effort to inform passengers of the schedule change and new flight schedule prior to departure. First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe is not responsible for schedule changes, including, when applicable, changes in routing and/or the number of stops in the itinerary. First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe is unable to provide compensation for schedule changes, seat assignment modifications, or cancellations implemented by an airline. In the event of any change in flight itinerary made directly between passengers and their airline, it is the passengers' responsibility to advise Luxe Travel Tribe of amended flight details in writing at support@theluxetraveltribe.com. First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe cannot be held responsible for land services, including arrival and/or departure transfers if flights are changed without its knowledge.

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

Hotel & Cruise Profiles: First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe Travel's hotel and cruise ship profiles are based upon information provided to First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a

Luxe Travel Tribe Travel by hotel and cruise ship partners and their representatives, including images and descriptions of individual properties. Star ratings may differ from country to country. First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe Travel does its best to maintain current information; however, it is not responsible for any inaccuracies, changes in description details or amenities, or images provided by third parties.

Meals: As specified in each itinerary. Meals are based on the hotel's or restaurant's buffet or set menu. In general, beverages are not included unless specifically stated. Although First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe cannot make guarantees, every effort will be made to honor special dietary requests submitted in writing at least 4 weeks prior to departure at support@theluxetraveltribe.com.

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

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

Group Harmony: To ensure the desired group synergy, First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe Travel reserves the right to accept, reject or expel any individual who is deemed disruptive or incompatible with the interests of the group, including, but not limited to, individuals who are intoxicated and/or under the influence of drugs leading to a negative experience for the remainder of the group. Expenses, including cancellation fees and/or costs for alternate travel plans or to return home, will necessarily be borne by the passenger. All unused services are non-refundable.

CRUISES:

Ship & Itinerary Changes: Cruise itineraries and ships are subject to change without notice. Furthermore, cruise ships may be chartered and/or departure dates canceled, in which case all monies will be refunded. First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe Travel takes no responsibility for ship substitutions or itinerary changes imposed by a cruise line and is not responsible for any losses you may incur, including the issuance and/or cancellation of airline tickets or visa fees.

Medical Services: Many ships do not carry a doctor or nurse onboard. Should medical attention be required, local services will be contacted. The resulting charges will be the responsibility of the passenger. First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe and the cruise ship operator are not responsible for the services provided. Health Requirements: Check with your healthcare provider for up-to-date requirements. You may also check the Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov) and/or the World Health Organization (http://www.who.int/en/) for their recommendations. Required inoculations, if any, must be recorded by the client's health practitioner on a valid vaccination certificate which the client must carry for proof of inoculation where required. Individuals with heart disease, chronic illness, physical handicap, advanced pregnancy, or mental illness should not participate in these rigorous travel programs. Any person arriving at the destination ill with an apparent fever or becoming ill during the tour will be removed from the group and directed to a local medical facility for diagnosis. Only upon clearance by an accredited medical facility will that individual be allowed to resume group travel. All costs associated with medical treatment and related expenses, such as additional hotel nights or transportation not included in the original itinerary, will necessarily be borne by the passenger.

Luggage (Airlines): Checked bags are typically limited to a total dimension of 62 inches by adding length + width + height (example: 26"+26"+10" = 62”) and a maximum weight of 50 lbs (23kg). Many airlines apply charges for checked bags. First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe Travel is not responsible for checked bag fees, excess luggage, or weight charges levied by an airline. If the airlines lose or damage your luggage, a baggage claim form MUST be filed with the carrier before leaving the airport by the client. We recommend using brightly colored luggage tags, straps, or other identifiers to help you locate your luggage upon arrival or to describe it if it is lost.

Luggage (Escorted Tours): All First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe escorted tour buses allow one piece of luggage per person, plus a carry-on bag. Additional baggage will be subject to a handling charge of $100 per piece. As First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe will not be responsible for loss or damage to luggage and personal belongings, you MUST report any loss or damage immediately at the time of the incident and obtain a written report from the local authority for submission to your insurance provider.

TIPPING: Complete tipping guidelines are as follows: Drivers, including private cars and motorcoach drivers: $5-$10 per person per day Tour Guides: $10-$20 per person per day.

PASSENGER AGREEMENT: All passengers must complete a Passenger Agreement before travel and, by so doing, formally accept First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe Travel’s Terms & Conditions. Passengers booking online will be required to complete the Passenger Agreement at the time of booking. Travel documents will not be released without a completed Passenger Agreement. First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe reserves the right to cancel bookings and return deposits without a completed Passenger Agreement. The Passenger Agreement incorporates these Terms & Conditions, including the following Release from Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Binding Arbitration Clauses. Completing the Passenger Agreement constitutes agreement to these Travel Terms & Conditions and First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe’s Release from Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Binding Arbitration Clause.

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

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

BINDING ARBITRATION: I agree that any dispute concerning, relating, or referring to this Agreement, the brochure, or any other literature concerning my trip, or the trip itself, shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§1-16, either according to the then existing Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) or pursuant to the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules & Procedures of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (JAMS). Such proceedings will be governed by substantive (but not procedural) Louisiana law and will take place in Louisiana, LA. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formation of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that all or any part of this contract is void or voidable. Please understand that by agreeing to these terms and conditions, you (and we) are waiving our right to a trial by jury.

VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION: I acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in the trip designated on this application (or a trip which I may change to) and that I have read the description of the trip as it appears in the current First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe website relating to the trip, together with all information contained in this application. I am voluntarily participating in this trip with knowledge of the hazards involved.

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

PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE: First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe may take photographs or video of its trips, and trip participants grant First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe permission to do so and for it to use same for promotional or commercial use without payment of any compensation to the participant.

USE OF WEB SITE: WWW.THELUXETRAVELTRIBE.COM

Agreement between Customer and First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe Travel: www.theluxetraveltribe.com is offered to you, the customer, conditioned on your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein. Your use of www.theluxetraveltribe.com constitutes your agreement to all such terms, conditions, and notices.

Liability Disclaimer: The information, products, and services published on this website may include inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information which appears here. The content of this site is not guaranteed to be complete, accurate, or available and may be changed at any time without notice. First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe may make improvements or changes to this website at any time. In no event shall First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of, or in any way connected with, the use of this web site or for any information, products, and services obtained through this web site, or otherwise arising out of the use of this web site. Links to Other Web Sites: www.theluxetraveltribe.com may contain hyperlinks to websites operated by parties other than First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe. Such hyperlinks are provided for your reference only. First-Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe does not control such websites and is not responsible for their contents

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We may use cookies to collect, store, and track information for statistical or marketing purposes to operate our website. You have the ability to accept or decline optional Cookies. There are some required Cookies that are necessary for the operation of our website. These cookies do not require your consent as they always work. Please keep in mind that by accepting required Cookies, you also accept third-party Cookies, which might be used via third-party provided services if you use such services on our website, for example, a video display window provided by third parties and integrated into our website.

License:

Unless otherwise stated, First Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on www.theluxetraveltribe.com. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may access this from www.theluxetraveltribe.com for your own personal use subjected to restrictions set in these terms and conditions.

You must not:

• Copy or republish material from www.theluxetraveltribe.com

• Sell, rent, or sub-license material from www.theluxetraveltribe.com

• Reproduce, duplicate or copy material from www.theluxetraveltribe.com

• Redistribute content from www.theluxetraveltribe.com

This Agreement shall begin on the date hereof.

Parts of this website offer users an opportunity to post and exchange opinions and information in certain areas of the website. First Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe does not filter, edit, publish or review Comments before their presence on the website. Comments do not reflect the views and opinions of First Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe, its agents, and/or affiliates. Comments reflect the views and opinions of the person who posts their views and opinions. To the extent permitted by applicable laws, First Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe shall not be liable for the Comments or any liability, damages, or expenses caused and/or suffered as a result of any use of and/or posting of and/or appearance of the Comments on this website.

First Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe reserves the right to monitor all Comments and remove any Comments that can be considered inappropriate, offensive, or causes breach of these Terms and Conditions.

You warrant and represent that:

• You are entitled to post the Comments on our website and have all necessary licenses and consents to do so;

• The Comments do not invade any intellectual property right, including without limitation copyright, patent, or trademark of any third party;

• The Comments do not contain any defamatory, libelous, offensive, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material, which is an invasion of privacy.

• The Comments will not be used to solicit or promote business or custom or present commercial activities or unlawful activity.

You hereby grant First Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, edit and authorize others to use, reproduce and edit any of your Comments in any and all forms, formats, or media.

Hyperlinking to our Content:

The following organizations may link to our Website without prior written approval:

• Government agencies;

• Search engines;

• News organizations;

• Online directory distributors may link to our Website in the same manner as they hyperlink to the Websites of other listed businesses; and

• System-wide Accredited Businesses except soliciting non-profit organizations, charity shopping malls, and charity fundraising groups which may not hyperlink to our Web site.

These organizations may link to our home page, to publications, or to other Website information so long as the link: (a) is not in any way deceptive; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of the linking party and its products and/or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party's site.

We may consider and approve other link requests from the following types of organizations:

• Commonly-known consumer and/or business information sources;

• Dot.com community sites;

• Associations or other groups representing charities;

• Online directory distributors;

• Internet portals;

• Accounting, law, and consulting firms; and

• Educational institutions and trade associations.

We will approve link requests from these organizations if we decide that: (a) the link would not make us look unfavorably to ourselves or to our accredited businesses; (b) the organization does not have any negative records with us; (c) the benefit to us from the visibility of the hyperlink compensates the absence of First Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe; and (d) the link is in the context of general resource information.

These organizations may link to our home page so long as the link: (a) is not in any way deceptive; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of the linking party and its products or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party's site.

If you are one of the organizations listed in paragraph 2 above and are interested in linking to our website, you must inform us by sending an e-mail to First Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe. Please include your name, your organization name, contact information as well as the URL of your site, a list of any URLs from which you intend to link to our Website, and a list of the URLs on our site to which you would like to link. Wait 2-3 weeks for a response.

Approved organizations may hyperlink to our Website as follows:

• By use of our corporate name; or

• By use of the uniform resource locator being linked to; or

• Using any other description of our Website being linked to that makes sense within the context and format of content on the linking party's site.

No use of First Rate Vacations, LLC d/b/a Luxe Travel Tribe's logo or other artwork will be allowed for linking absent a trademark license agreement.

Content Liability:

We shall not be held responsible for any content that appears on your Website. You agree to protect and defend us against all claims that are raised on your Website. No link(s) should appear on any Website that may be interpreted as libelous, obscene, or criminal, or which infringes, otherwise violates, or advocates the infringement or other violation of, any third party rights.

Reservation of Rights:

We reserve the right to request that you remove all links or any particular link to our Website. You approve to immediately remove all links to our Website upon request. We also reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions and its linking policy at any time. By continuously linking to our Website, you agree to be bound to and follow these linking terms and conditions.

Removal of links from our website:

If you find any link on our Website that is offensive for any reason, you are free to contact and inform us at any moment. We will consider requests to remove links, but we are not obligated to or so or to respond to you directly.

We do not ensure that the information on this website is correct. We do not warrant its completeness or accuracy, nor do we promise to ensure that the website remains available or that the material on the website is kept up to date.

Disclaimer:

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website. Nothing in this disclaimer will:

• Limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury;

• Limit or exclude our or your liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;

• Limit any of our or your liabilities in any way that is not permitted under applicable law; or

• Exclude any of our or your liabilities that may not be excluded under applicable law.

The limitations and prohibitions of liability set in this Section and elsewhere in this disclaimer: (a) are subject to the preceding paragraph; and (b) govern all liabilities arising under the disclaimer, including liabilities arising in contract, in tort, and for breach of statutory duty.

As long as the website and the information and services on the website are provided free of charge, we will not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature.