Using Airline Frequent Flyer Miles 

Using the earned miles to purchase tickets for your vacation or honeymoon can be a real chalange if you don't act to redeem thhe well in advance.  You may even want to set a goal to get them 1 year in advance.

Select about the time of the year you want to go and ounce you purchase the tickets you can use then lock into a cruise or all inclusive vacation.

Meals

Meals are shown by B (breakfast), L (lunch) and D (dinner). Full American or buffet breakfasts are included everywhere. All meals in Latin America (Mexico, Guatemala and Costa Rica) are included. Meals that are included on the USA and Canada tours are listed on each itinerary. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are not included. Free bottled water is provided on the motorcoach in all of Latin America. Special meal requests (including vegetarian) are not guaranteed.

Rooms

Double rooms in the hotels and lodges listed have two beds and private bath or shower. A limited number of single rooms are available. Triple rooms are usually two beds, a rollaway is sometimes available but not guaranteed. Changes in type of room due to cancellation by a roommate (a double changed to a single, a triple to a double, etc.) will result in the higher tour price for the remaining client(s). Caravan can request non-smoking rooms, but they are not guaranteed.

Transportation

By modern air-conditioned motorcoach, boat and train. No smoking on motorcoaches or trains. Seats are rotated daily.

Travelers Needing Special Assistance

Persons needing individual assistance for walking, dining, or other personal needs must be accompanied by an able companion and must notify Caravan in writing at the time of booking. Certain trips and features are not wheelchair accessible. If you require a wheelchair, you must provide your own small collapsible wheelchair. In international destinations, Caravan cannot guarantee wheelchair accessiblity.

Luggage

Due to space limitations, only one normal sized piece of luggage, weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, may be brought per person. In addition, one small handbag and/or small flight bag may be personally carried.  We strongly recomendnot traveling with expensive jewelry or other valuables.  Pack as many personal items as you possible, purchasing on your vacation could be expensive.  Don't forget your camera and extra battries.  In your carry on bag, packa days worth of clothingand toileties in case the airline looses your luggage. Bring photocopies of your medical prescriptions and passport in case you loose your orrigianl. Also pack a list of important phone numberslike your doctor, credit card and family member you would contact in case of emergency.

Gratuities

Caravan includes all tips to local guides, restaurant waiters and hotel porters. Tips to the Caravan Tour Director and Driver are not included.

Not Included

Prices do not include air travel, country entry or departure fees, airport porter fees, visas, phones, valet, all items of a personal nature and beverages and food not on the regular menu. Tour price does not include general fees and taxes which are additional and listed separately beneath each tour’s price.

Passports and Visa Requirements

Travel to Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Mexico requires a U.S. passport valid for 6 months after date of entry. Non U.S. citizens, please check passport and visa requirements.

Final Documents

Before departure you will receive packing and travel tips, a day-by-day itinerary, hotel address list and luggage tags.

Management and Responsibilities