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Central America and Belize) - OR -
| A certified state-issued (not hospital issued) birth
certificate and a government issued photo ID (both are required) - OR -
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NOTE: After Dec 31 2005 a Valid US Passport WILL BE REQUIRED for ANY travel outside the USA!
Married or divorced women traveling under any name other than what is printed on their documentation, must supply a marriage license and/or divorce decree (a copy is acceptable). There are special requirements for children traveling with only one parent or without parents. Some countries may not permit entry without a valid return ticket and/or visa or other documentation.
Foreign travelers, see your local consulate for travel requirements.
The activities and choices of restaurants vary from resort to resort. See our web pages for the resort of your choice to find out exactly what is included there. The following provides a general list of what is typically included:
Most Resorts:
1.
All tips and hotel taxes at the resort. Resort employees are not allowed
to accept tips! The only thing accepted and appreciated is a warm smile
and a genuine "Thank You".
2. All meals and snacks
including meals at gourmet and specialty restaurants
3. Unlimited drinks of your
choice
4. Transportation to and from
the airport. Baggage handlers at the airport do not work for the resort
directly. They will accept tips (50 cents per bag is plenty for a tip).
5. Exercise Rooms, Weight
Rooms, Fitness Centers, and/or Aerobics
6. Nightly live
entertainment!
7. Scuba diving for certified
divers and lessons with resort certification for those who want to learn.
8. Water Skiing, Snorkeling,
Windsurfing, and Sailing
9. Freshwater Swimming Pools
and Hot Tubs
10. Tennis courts with lights
for night play. Tennis racquets and balls are available for use at no
charge.
11. Volleyball
12. Piano Bar
Also Included Depending on Resort Choice:
1.
Golf (including green fees). Clubs, carts, and mandatory caddies not
included.
2. Guest and Staff Talent
Shows, Dance Classes, and Circus Workshops with flying trapeze (Breezes Runaway
Bay and Hedonism II & III).
3. In Room CD Player (All
SuperClubs)
4. Weddings (SuperClubs and
Issa Resorts {Couples Ocho Rios, Negril and Swept Away})
(Sandals weddings normally start at $750, however there are currently free
Sandals wedding
promotions.
5. Activities for children
(Beaches Resorts only)
6. Squash Courts, Horse and
Buggy Rides, Bicycles, Arts and Craft Classes, Game Rooms, Discos, Room Service,
Karaoke, Pool Tables, Canoes, Kayaks, Paddle Boats, Saunas, Swim-up Pool Bars,
Glass Bottom Boat Rides, Racquetball, Table Tennis, Basketball, Lawn Chess,
Shuffle Board, Horseshoes, Croquet, and more!
Most resorts have tours and additional services available at an additional cost.
The following are the steps required to book a vacation with us:
1. Research our web site to narrow your vacation choices down as much as possible.
2. Fill out our price quote form and submit it.
3. We will process it and e-mail a quote back to you. The quote is good for only 24 hours based on availability at the time of booking.
4.
After you receive our quote and are ready to make a reservation, give us a call
within 48 hours. We will answer any questions that you have and make your
reservation. To obtain a reservation, you will need to provide us with
your credit card information using our Credit
Card Booking Form via fax. We must have a copy of your 
signature with your
credit card information on file. A minimum deposit of $100 per person is
required (Higher Deposits necessary for Promotional and
Sale airfares) . The entire amount is due 50 days prior to your trip.
Non-refundable trip cancellation insurance is available for
$49.00 per person or
higher depending on Tour Operator, For details on TRIP
INSURANCE CLICK HERE. Escape
to Eden Vacations accepts all major Credit Cards
5. You will receive your vacation package with airline tickets, and hotel and transfer vouchers at least 14 days prior to departure unless it is a last minute reservation (Airport and On-island pickup for documents can be arranged at least 1 day prior to departure during weekdays).
Escape to Eden Vacations is a high volume discount internet travel agency. We are not a traditional full service travel agency. To maintain our costs down as well as pass on savings to our customers we limit e-mail quotes to three per person. Verifying availability and obtaining quotes takes up the majority of our workday. We rely on you to use our detailed web site to familiarize yourself with the resorts and options. Our website has detailed information that can answer most of your questions and help you find the resort that is right for you.
How do I know I can am getting a "good deal?"
Just about every resort, destination and cruise
line post LIST/Rack Rate prices for their rooms. Many offer early booking
discounts and incentives that can lower your final cost, depending upon the
season. We add their rates to current airfare, taxes, tips, etc. to determine if
prices are competitive with wholesale "vacation packages." Then, we
shop several wholesalers for you who "pre-package" vacations that
include airfare, taxes, and rooms plus other services you request to find the
most competitive rates and let you choose among them. Costs also depend on
whether there is an "all inclusive" feature or meal plan offered or
whether you choose a scheduled airline vs. a charter aircraft that flies to a
specific destination like Jamaica. "All inclusive" means meals, bar
drinks, sports, etc. are included for one price.
We also may negotiate special group/bulk rates if group size qualifies for
volume discounts which are passed on to you. For example, we generate hundreds
of room nights per year for SuperClubs(Hedonism, Grand Lido, Breezes),
and Couples and are some of the resorts' top producers in the U.S. with access
to group/bulk rates there. Customized trips are priced for a certain number of
travelers with a specific date and resort with airfare, transfers, etc. included
and are computed on a cost plus basis. Your best advice for getting your money's
worth on individual trips is to be flexible with your dates if possible and plan
AHEAD in time to take advantage of early booking discounts or sales is offered.
As you know, travel costs vary daily like the stock market but we will always
offer you the best price available even after you booked and paid deposit. With
the exception of promotions valid only on new bookings, we will change your
reservation to the best promotion available. On those promotions valid for only
new bookings, even an existing booking can be cancelled and rebooked with a
penalty and still be less expensive than the original price.
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