The services provided and the respective responsibilities and liabilities are outlined and governed by the TERMS AND CONDITIONS. It is the customer’s responsibility to read and understand them.

A. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. RESERVATIONS AND CHANGES

RESERVATIONS

All reservations are subject to the availability at the time of booking. No requests will be acted upon until a deposit is received.

Charges to your credit card, or a check for a deposit or full payment, will not be processed until all agreed arrangements are confirmed and the Universal Credit Card (UCC) Form is signed and received by Ski 2 Italy Dba of Trips 2 Italy,LLC.

RESERVATION CHANGES

If any changes are requested after the reservation has been confirmed, Ski 2 Italy reserves the right to apply a change and handling fee of 100 USD per event per person. Please be advised that all requested changes are subject to availability and the current cost at the moment of notification. A written notification must be received by Ski 2 Italy, via fax 1-713-952-4099 or via registered mail in order to minimize the increase of cost. No change is possible after delivery of tour documents. Please note that the change and handling fee is in addition to any applicable cancellation or change fees assessed by vendors such as hotels or tour operators.

2. PAYMENT

Ski 2 Italy requires a deposit in order to secure any reservation at the moment of booking and the balance payment made seventy (70) days prior to departure. Bookings made within seventy (70) days of departure date must be accompanied by a payment in full.

If payments are not received within the time due, Ski 2 Italy, reserves the right to cancel the reservation without any liability and treat any bookings as cancelled by you.

The deposit constitutes acceptance of the itinerary, reservations on the invoices, as well as consent to the Terms and Conditions listed herein.

DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS

AIR & LAND PACKAGE(s) Minimum required deposit per person: $300 USD (*)

LAND ONLY PACKAGE(s) Minimum required deposit per person: $300 USD (*)

INSTANT BOOKING PACKAGE(s) or AIRFARE Minimum required deposit per person : Full Payment

Please note that the deposit policy amount may vary if the tour packages or services requested require a higher deposit amount. Additional deposit requirements may apply for travel during holidays seasons or special events. The deposit is refundable, less an administrative fee per person, for cancellation received up to 100 days prior departure, of 200 Usd. For cancellation received less then 100 days the deposit is not refundable.

We are happy to accept and honor most major credit cards so that you can conveniently purchase our services by phone. Our only requirement is that a Universal Credit Card Form will be signed and validated at the moment of the booking.

(*) In addition any deposit or full payments it may be request by a specific Vendor. These payments may or may not be refundable by the vendors based on their conditions. These information will be passed onto the Client or His/Her Travel Agent.

3. CREDIT CARD POLICY

Ski 2 Italy's Universal Credit Card (UCC) form validated along with a photo ID, the credit card’s billing address and the signature of the card holder.

The UCC will be provided to you at the time of requesting the reservations. It should be returned as soon as possible to Ski 2 Italy in order to ensure the reservation and allowing us time to proceed to the confirmation of services purchased.

4. PRICING

Ski 2 Italy has established a long relationship with the local operators and hotels in Italy making it possible to offer you the most pleasant journey to Italy for the best value.

PRICING

Any special requests not previously contracted by the client will offered at the moment of reservation at the prevailing rates.

PRICE CHANGES

Prior to receipt of the deposit, the package price is subject to change without notice. Suppliers reserve the right to increase their prices without notice ( ie. airline fuel surcharges and taxes). Any increase of this nature will be passed on to the client.

PRICE GUARANTEE

Upon receipt of deposit within the specified time period and of the proper documentation (UCC), the package and/or item(s) pricing is guaranteed. Any changes to bookings will be subject to the applicable package’s price at the time of the change and any fees set forth in the Reservation and Change Chapter will apply. In case of printing typographical error, computer error, or human billing error, we reserve the right to invoice or re-invoice participatns with correct billing.

Ski 2 Italy, upon receipt of the initial deposit guarantees and protects against the currency fluctuation between Dollar and Euro (*). Airfares are subject to change prior to ticketing. The airline fare is guaranteed once ticketed.

(*) Ski 2 Italy reserve the right to increase the prices agreed upon only if there is an increase of our costs of 20% or more such as, but not limited to increase in air, land, and fuel cost or currency fluctuations. Unless the customer has paid in full, passegners will have the right to cancel within 7 Days of notification of the surcharge without penalty. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuation will be made once full payment is received. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges, levies and fees imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced.

5. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

Ski 2 Italy understands that unforeseen events can occur which can cause changes in travel plans. For this reason and to limit monetary losses, Ski 2 Italy automatically includes insurance in a travel proposal.Ski 2 Italy suggests the client purchase the Travel Protection Program offered (see Insurance Chapter for coverage information). The client has the option to refuse this insurance. Insurance premiums are not refundable.

Please note that a cancellation must be received in writing to Ski 2 Italy via fax or registered mail including all travel documents (airplane tickets, tour and hotel vouchers). The date of the receipt of the documents will be the date of cancellation.

Cancellation Policy

Airfare and Air & Land Packages are based on Nonrefundable/Nonendorsable air fares. Travel insurance, which is available at an extra cost, is highly recommended.

*Special circumstances may contain different cancellation/handling/change fees which may apply to certain hotels, airlines and other vendors.

REFUNDS

Refunds or allowances will not be made for any unused services after departure.

No refunds will be made for any change, cancellation or modification of services provided in the itinerary.

All claims for refunds must be presented in writing to Ski 2 Italy no later than fourteen (14) days after return date.

Refunds will be paid by Trips 2 Italy’s company check for the amount due less any deductions per our Terms and Conditions.

Ski 2 Italy can not be held responsible nor has control of any action or refunds from the Insurance Provider.

6. INSURANCE

In order to prevent financial losses due to a cancellation of the trip by the passenger, Ski 2 Italy strongly recommends the purchase of Trip Cancellation Insurance.

Full details regarding the Travel Protection Insurance Program and coverage can be found at Trips 2 Italy Travel Protection Plan or contact Ski 2 Italy at 1-877 SKITAL ( 754-4825) for more information.

Insurance coverage is optional and you may either accept or decline any such coverage. If the insurance is declined, Ski 2 Italy requires a signed waiver to that effect.

7. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Your travel documents consisting of airplane tickets, hotel or tour vouchers, will be mailed or delivered to you approximately two weeks prior to departure. If you are leaving home earlier and you wish to receive your documents, a fee of 25 USD for a next day delivery is required. Any documents delivered outside the USA will incur in a minimum fee of 50 USD.

8. CAR RENTAL

Each car rental day is for a twenty-four hour period starting from time you pick up you vehicle. Car rental prices do not include gasoline, road taxes and toll fees, ski racks, snow chains, baby or toddler seats. These services are on request basis and can be requested and paid locally at the rental car location. In Italy the rental age is 25 years for car rental. Clients 21 years of age can be allowed to rent a car with restrictions to the type of vehicle and an increase of insurance required by the car rental company. A valid driver’s license and a major credit card must be presented to the rental car company to pick up the car.

9. LODGING

Hotels are classified using Italy’s government ratings. Ski 2 Italy reserves the right to make substitutions with hotels of similar or higher ratings. The accommodations are based on two persons sharing a double or twin-bedded room with private bath or/and shower, at the hotel selected or similar. A single room for one person may be provided at an additional supplement. Children’s, triples and suites room rate are available upon request. In addition, rooms are assigned based on current availability and may vary in size, amenities and location.

Air conditioning is available in almost all properties, with some few exceptions and some may charge an additional supplement. However, European air conditioning is not necessary according to USA standards.

10. AIRLINE POLICIES

Airline tickets are nonrefundable and nonendorsable. If changes are permitted, additional fees may apply. Ski 2 Italy requires that names of each passenger will be received in writing at the time of the booking, exactly they appear on the passports. Ski 2 Italy is not responsible for any misspellings or miscommunications, any additional costs and/or impossibility to travel, caused by an incorrect passport information furnished by the customer or travel companion. Airlines schedules and flights are subject to change without notice. Ski 2 Italy is not responsabile for penalties incurred in tickets not issued by Ski 2 Italy due to schedule and/or flight changes.

11. INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

Citizens of the United States require a valid passport, and it is the passenger’s responsibility to obtain the proper documentation in order to enter and/or transfer though the countries visited.

Non-US citizens should consult the respective Consulate. All passports must be valid for at least six month from the return date of travel.

B. SKI 2 ITALY CUSTOMER SERVICES

1. RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCLAIMER

Ski 2 Italy Dba of Trips 2 Italy,LLC is your tour operator. Ski 2 Italy Dba, its’ agents, representatives, employees, officers, managers and contractors act as intermediary or agent for the transportation carrier and all other suppliers of service connected with the travel, all which are independent contractors. Ski 2 Italy Dba does not own nor operate the vehicles or facilities to be used during the tour, and assumes no responsibility for negligent acts and/or omission of these independent contractors, their employees, agents or representatives. All bookings are accepted subject to the conditions imposed by these independent contractors and Ski 2 Italy will make no refund nor will accept any cancellation in the event of their delay, cancellation, overbooking, strike, act of terrorism or force majeure.

Also Ski 2 Italy is not responsible for failure of clients to follow instructions given in travel documents including, but not limited to, check-in and check-out times and baggage handling, and failure to obtain required documentation such as passports, visas and health certificates where required. In the above cases, travelers will not be entlited to any refund.

Ski 2 Italy stands by every product and service we sell and we want you to be completely satisfied with the purchases you have made with us. If , however, you are not and intend to seek litigation, it is understood that any legal proceedings both on behalf of or against Ski 2 Italy must be institute and persued only in a Federal or State courts located in Houston, Texas, and such claim will be decided using the law of State of Texas.

USE OF WEBSITE : www.ski2italy.com

Agreement between Customer and Ski 2 Italy : www.ski2italy.com is offered to you, the customer, conditioned on your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein. use of www.ski2italy.com constitutes your agreement to all such terms, conditions and notices.

Liability Disclaimer : The information, products, and services published in thisbrochure may include inaccurancies 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. Ski 2 Italy may make improvements or changes on this site at any time. In No event shall Ski 2 Italy dba nor Trips 2 Italy, LLC be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising our of, or in any way connected with, the use of this web site, or for any information, products, and services obtained throught this web site, or otherwise arising out of use of this web site.

www.ski2italy.com may contain hyperlynks to websites operated by parties other than Ski 2 Italy . Such hyperlinks are provided for your reference only. Ski 2 Italy does not control such websites and is not responsibile for their contents.

2. PRIVACY POLICY

3. CUSTOMER SERVICES

At Ski 2 Italy, we are happy to assist you in tailoring your ideal Italian holiday. We are committed to achieve your travel expectations allowing you to visit Italy with confidence and peace of mind. Our commitment is to provide and guarantee you with all travel arrangements and to offer solutions to any problem that may arise. We assume that all the information we have exchanged and provide at the moment of the travel arrangements preparation were correct to the best of our knowledge.

4. SPECIAL TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

All packages and services offered by Ski 2 Italy are available to all persons. Please inform in writing of any special requirements may be needed or required at the moment of the initial booking. Our Staff is completely dedicated to assist and accommodate all your special requests. Please note that special services and/or equipment fees are the sole responsibility of the customer.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

What’s your website?
www.ski2italy.com

How long will it take to fly to Italy?
Depending from which North American city you fly from, it can take as little as only six hours. Italy is six hours ahead of the East coast and nine hours from the West coast. Departing from anywhere in the USA, you’ll be in Italy the next day and coming back home, you’ll return the same say that you left!

Is it the food in Italy safe to eat?
Of course! Everyone has eaten Italian food. The ingredients are the same in Italy as in the USA or maybe slightly different because of the freshness and the typical Italian ingredients are not available here in the USA or they cost too much!
Don’t believe anyone who tells you that pizza was invented in New York City or Chicago! It was invented in Italy! A cow says “moo” over in Italy. And bologna can be found there as well, because it was named after the Italian city of Bologna where it originated.
At least once in an Italian restaurant you will hear the words, “Mangia, Mangia!” meaning “Eat, Eat!” because the Italian meal is composed generally of five courses, from appetizer to dessert and coffee. From the first course of pasta or soup to the second course of meat or fish and then to a dish of cheese or fruit everyone will encourage you to test all of them. Relax, you are on a holiday and walking to the next museum or shop will burn all those calories!

Do I need to speak Italian in Italy?
In Italy, most of us have learned English and other foreign languages since we were very little children so don’t worry if your Italian is not perfect because once there, look at how we talk. Speak softly and waive your hands trying to express what you are looking for. Not only will you have fun doing this, but you’ll also be surprised that a sign is worth a thousand words!

DOCUMENTATION TO TRAVEL IN ITALY

Do I need a Passport and a Visa to travel to Italy?
Yes, all travelers are required to present a valid passport for international travel. Your passport should be valid for at least six months after the travel date. USA and Canadian citizens are not required to have any visa to travel to Italy under most circumstances. Always verify with the local Consulate or Embassy to make sure that the rules have not changed.

Why do I have to provide the names on the passport to Ski2Italy?
Due to the newly-introduced security measures, any discrepancies between the name on the airline reservation and your passport, including minor misspellings, may result in the denial of service from the airline carrier and/or the impossibility to leave or reenter the USA. Also any correction on the airline reservation may require cancellation and rebooking, incurring in a Re-Booking Fee assessed by the airline or a higher airfare. In order to avoid any of the above, we require always in writing the information on the passports.

Can I drive in Italy?
Of course you can drive in Italy. We invented the Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and the Vespa scooters. We drive on the same side of the road as in USA and most of the road signs are equal to the ones here.

What about travel directions and car rentals?
Don’t worry. “All the roads lead to ROME!“ Italian laws require car renters to be at least twenty-one years old with a valid credit card. Additional insurance is also required for renters under the age of twenty-five.

RESERVATION AND TRAVEL DOCUMENT TO VISIT ITALY

How early should I make my travel plans to Italy?
As soon as possible because Italy is very popular. People from all over the world come to enjoy the food, the culture and the Italian beauties. Don’t Wait! This will also ensure the best airfares and hotels availability.

How do I pay?
The airlines and Ski 2 Italy accept all major credit cards with the exception of Diners Club. Also, payment by cashiers checks, money orders or bank wire transfers is possible. Please see the Terms and Conditions for more information on how to pay for your ski trip to Italy.

When I should expect to receive my travel documents?
Once your travel arrangements have been paid in full, documents are generally available between 14 to 21 days prior departure.

What will happen if my reservation to Italy can not be confirmed?
If one or more services chosen and purchased can not be confirmed and an acceptable alternative cannot be found, your payment will be completely refunded.

May I ask for special requests?
Of course! It’s our commitment and mission to help you experience a unique trip to Italy. We will try to do the impossible up to the best of our knowledge and possibilities to accommodate any special request. Don’t hesitate! Call, email or fax us! We are always available to answer all your questions.

INSURANCE

What does the Optional Travel Protection Plan cover?
See www.ski2italy.com/insurance.html

What will happen if I do not purchase travel insurance?
See www.ski2italy.com/terms_and_conditions.html

HOTELS

What type of accommodations should I expect in Italy?
All the hotels offered are centrally located with all the modern comforts and services. The hotel rating system is based on the country visited. Europe is based on a star scale ranging from one to five where 1* is the lowest category and 5***** is the highest category.

What does Double Occupancy mean?
A double occupancy refers to the price stated for a room that can accommodate two adults persons with a double or queen-sized bed or two separate beds. Other accommodations offered, a single or triple, may have an additional fee.

What does Bed and Breakfast (BB), Half Board (HB), and Full Board (FB) mean?
These terms indicate which meal plan is included with your hotel accommodations. Bed and Breakfast includes a room with a cold or hot buffet breakfast meal or a Continental Breakfast consisting of coffee or tea served with toast or muffins and sometimes fruit.
Half Board includes Breakfast and usually a five-course dinner. Beverages are not included.
Full Board consists of all three meals, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with your accommodations.

Rooms with or without private bath?
All the Italian hotel properties have private baths en suite either with a tub and shower or shower only.

AIRLINE INFORMATION

What is a Fuel Surcharge?
Due to the increase of airplane fuel, airlines have added a new tax which varies between $110 to $160 USD per ticket.

When will I have to pay the taxes?
Taxes can vary from airline to airline and country to country. We do our best to approximate the tax amount when quoting the airfare. However, no fare is guaranteed until ticketed and my increase several times prior to that moment.

Can I earn frequent flyer miles on my ski to Italy?
Most airlines allow passengers to earn frequent flyer miles on the air travel. Please always double check with the airline to verify that you are eligible.

NOT SATISFIED YET?

Don’t hesitate!! Call, email fax to Ski 2 Italy! We are always available to answer all your questions. You can have immediate assistance by calling our toll-free number at 1-877-SKI-ITALY ( 1-877-754-4825 ) or email us at travel@ski2italy.com

Hope to speak with you soon! Ciao!