Neilson Adventures - Tour Information

Quick Links
Prices	Your Tour/Activity	General Information
Before You Go	Passport & Visas	Your Flight
Advanced Passenger Information	Your Destination	Adventure Holidays

Prices

Adventure Holiday Prices - how to price your holiday
Our brochure is intended to provide a quick and easy way for you to compare typical lead in prices for different adventure holiday packages. We have shown next to each trip description an accurate indication of our basic lead in prices but we do not over complicate our price panels with different charges, fees, permits or supplements, particularly when we know these can change. We have identified the travel periods where prices are usually at their lowest (off peak). While these prices are correct at the time of going to print, our prices will inevitably fluctuate and may go up or down. Please call our travel advisors or visit your travel agent for up to the minute prices.

Travel Options & Prices
We can offer a wide choice of flight options to suit your particular needs. It is not possible to show the supplements and fares for all our different travel arrangements due the range of options available. We can usually offer you a choice of flight options and dates/times of travel. You will also find our transport providers may offer a choice of seat classes or upgrade options – your travel agent will be able to confirm the current prices.

Flight prices are available on request for selected Scheduled, Charter and Low Cost carrier flights and are usually based upon the lowest fare available. The airlines will limit the number of seats available at these prices by flight and date of travel. The prices will include current taxes (such as air passenger duty), aircraft insurance, security, fuel and other associated costs known at the time of booking. Our prices are affected by changes in these costs (see section 'Extra Charges - before booking').

Important Notice about booking Flight or other Travel Arrangements
Please read the notice in the section on ‘Your Flight’ before booking flight arrangements.

Accommodation Supplements & Restrictions
We can offer you a wide selection of accommodation options with a range of dates available. The accommodation offered will usually be based on 2 people sharing a standard twin or double room for the number of nights as required. Any prices quoted will usually be the lowest available rates but please allow for supplements depending on the dates you stay. Prices will vary depending on, for example, peak periods, weekend/midweek stays, local holidays, special events and the room type you select. Hoteliers may also require a minimum length of stay at certain times of the year. Please ask your travel agent for prices and any minimum stay restrictions applying on the day you book. We reserve the right to change prices; price can go up or down. We reserve the right to alter prices and introduce supplements - we'll let you know any applicable supplements and the total price of your holiday on enquiry.

Back to top

Adventure Holidays

What the price includes:
This is dependent on the type of arrangements you book but may include the following detailed within this brochure and/or your itinerary: -

• Accommodation
• Meals
• Local Transport
• Services of a Tour Leader/Guide and 24-hour assistance from our UK Duty Office

And what’s extra

• Holiday Insurance - you MUST be insured (see Holiday Insurance for brief details).
• Accommodation extra to your tour itinerary.
• Travel arrangements extra to your tour itinerary.
• Local permits, entrance fees not shown as being included
• Optional excursions and/or activities.
• Charges made by accommodation – see section ‘local charges’ below.
• Locally collected taxes (including arrival / departure taxes and entry visas where applicable). Please contact your travel agent for details.
• Excess baggage on coaches and aircraft - excess baggage charges will apply if you exceed your allowance and/or you take sports equipment
• Credit card charges – prices advertised in this brochure apply to payment by cash or debit card. A charge will apply to payment by credit card - please ask for details
• Possible surcharges - see ‘Surcharges - price increases after booking’ section.

Local Charges
At some accommodation certain amenities may carry a local charge. Unless we have stated that a service or facility is ‘free’ in our accommodation descriptions, you may be asked to pay a charge. Here are a few examples of what you might expect to pay for locally, but always check first as there may be others.

• Entertainment and activities away from your accommodation.
• Entrance tickets/fee’s/permits to parks/sightseeing.
• Meals and beverages from restaurants and bars at your accommodation.
• Safety deposit facilities, room service, mini-bar, TV/ satellite TV, telephone calls, air-conditioning and sea views.
• Tipping whilst on your activity holiday
• Emergency Funds and Kitty’s if applicable
• Spending money

Extra Charges - before booking
We reserve the right to change prices; prices can go up or down. Please therefore check carefully the total costing, including any additional charges, with us or your agent before you book

Surcharges – price increases after booking
We reserve the right to surcharge - please refer to our Booking Conditions for details

Promotional Publications
On occasions, we may make special offers on adventure holidays, which are featured in this brochure. These special offers may for example be made in a series of one-off or promotional publications. The special offer adventure holidays may not be identical to the adventure holidays featured in this brochure. For further details please contact your travel agent or us and also refer to the terms and conditions that are contained in all special offer literature that is produced.

Insurance
It is a condition of booking with us that you have suitable travel insurance for the travel arrangements and activities you undertake. Please see our booking conditions for more information.

Back to top

Before You Go

Health Precautions
Health facilities, hygiene and disease risks vary worldwide. You should take health advice about your specific needs as early as possible. Sources of information include the following websites: fco.gov.uk, www.hpa.org.uk and www.nathnac.org.uk your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic. Whilst many Western European and North American destinations currently have no compulsory inoculation requirements, advice about destinations can change. Customers travelling to worldwide destinations are recommended to seek advice from the sources mentioned above and, where recommended, obtain vaccinations or tablets for protection against, for example: Malaria, Hepatitis A, Polio, Typhoid and Dengue Fever. In some cases, treatments for Malaria should begin well in advance of travel. Biting insects (including mosquitoes) are common in many countries, and they can spread disease. Insect repellents, especially those containing DEET, can be useful in helping to prevent bites. You can also reduce the risk of bites by wearing clothes that cover your skin, including your arms and legs, especially during the evening and at night. If you are visiting an European Union (EU) country you should obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and take it with you when you travel. The EHIC can be obtained free of charge by completing an application form available from main Post Offices and from www.dh.gov.uk/travellers. Please note, the EHIC is in addition to Travel Insurance, not instead of it.

Travel Advice: The Foreign and Commonwealth Travel Advice Unit issues and frequently updates advice for those travelling outside the UK. The advice includes general warnings and specific information for the benefit of travellers. Ask your travel agent for details of any current advice for the country or countries which you plan to visit when you book your holiday. You are also advised to check this information before you go by accessing the latest Travel Advice on www.fco.gov.uk, alternatively e-mail traveladvicepublicenquiries@fco.gov.uk or telephone the Foreign Office Travel Advice Unit on 0845 850 2829.

Weather Hazards
Sun: The sun should be treated with respect - the more so the closer you get to the tropics, and especially in the winter, when your skin's completely unprepared. Make sure you take enough sun lotion with you - it can be hard to find locally - use it, and go easy on the sunbathing, particularly in the first few days. Watch out for signs of burning, heat exhaustion or sunstroke (reddening skin, sleepy, dizziness, headaches) and make sure you drink lots of (non-alcoholic) fluids to avoid dehydration.
Weather & Natural Disasters: Destinations featured in this brochure may be affected by weather patterns such as tropical storms, monsoons, hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons, flooding and also seismic activity causing earthquakes and tidal waves. An example of which is the "hurricane" season, which affects the Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico and is generally considered to be between June and November. This is just one example and different weather patterns occur at different times of the year, their impact on destinations can and does vary. Its not possible for us to publish detailed information on weather patterns for each destination in our brochure, and weather advice can frequently change, we recommend you check the latest FCO Travel Advice for your destination. Visit www.fco.gov.uk/travel for information. When a storm or natural disaster occurs, travel and accommodation arrangements may be significantly disrupted. It is extremely difficult to predict with accuracy the actual path, duration or effect severe weather patterns and seismic activity may have and the effects of actual or threatened bad weather and natural disasters are beyond our control (please refer to our booking conditions, section "Circumstances Beyond Our Control" for details of our responsibility to you in these circumstances). If a storm or natural disaster is forecast to affect one of our destinations, we work with local and international authorities and local agents to try to minimise disruption and keep you well informed. It may be that an evacuation of your destination, or a delay or cancellation of your flight to or from the resort may be necessary. In the event of changes to your trip due to actual or threatened bad weather, we are not able to offer any compensation.

Climate information: The latest local and international weather updates issued by the Met Office and available on their website: www.metoffice.gov.uk

Disabled Travellers & Passengers with Reduced Mobility
The assistance and information we can provide does depend on the services you book.
1) Overseas Adventures, Activities and Trips
Please see our booking conditions, for more information about Disabled Travellers or Customers with Reduced Mobility or Medical Needs.

2) Overseas Accommodation and Overseas Transport Arrangements
The majority of overseas accommodation, overseas transport (including transfers) and other holiday services provided overseas are not equipped to cater for the needs of many disabled holidaymakers. Furthermore the natural terrain and the layout of some resorts can sometimes make life difficult for wheelchair users.
It is therefore important, if you have any disability, that the appropriate enquiries are made about the suitability of particular accommodation, resorts, transport and services, and that you are fully satisfied you have made the correct choice before you book and confirm your holiday. Please note: if special arrangements need to be made for you an extra charge may have to be levied, this may be the case either before you go or when you arrive in resort. We cannot be held responsible if you fail to tell us about special needs/requirements that will affect your holiday experience and this means we will not compensate you.
For customers who require support or advice prior to booking, please contact our Special Assistance Team who will contact our suppliers for further information. Simply call our Special Assistance Team on 0800 107 3409. (This is a dedicated number for special assistance enquiries and we are unable to transfer calls to other departments).

3) At the Airport and Onboard Your Flight
If you have a disability, reduced mobility or special need that you require assistance with, either at the airport or onboard the aircraft please let us know as soon as possible. We would like to know if you have a pre-existing medical condition or recent injury, so that we can answer any questions and ensure there are no concerns about your fitness to fly. Please speak to your travel agent or call our Special Assistance Team on 0800 107 3409 and we will pass details onto the relevant airline and airport. If you do not request this in advance the airlines and airports cannot guarantee that this service will be available, as there is a limit on the number of passengers with reduced mobility and the number of wheelchairs the airline is able to assist on the day with no pre-notification. We recommend you contact us at the earliest opportunity, we need information regarding your need for assistance no later than 48 hours before departure, so we can inform the responsible Managing Body at the airport(s) and your airline. If your booking is made later, the airport/airline will make all reasonable efforts to provide the service required but cannot guarantee that this can be done successfully. Please let us know if you need any assistance at the airport or onboard the flight, such as, if you use a wheelchair, if you are visually impaired or require use of oxygen. Also, please note that if you are not self-reliant (capable of taking care of all your physical needs independently in-flight), a carer must travel with any passenger who does not meet the DFT (Department for Transport) code of practice definition of self-reliance. The carer must purchase a ticket at the same time. Please discuss your requirements with your travel agent or contact our Special Assistance Team direct on 0800 107 3409 and we will be pleased to help you. (This is a dedicated number for special assistance enquiries and we are unable to transfer calls to other departments).

Back to top

Your Tour/Activity

Single Rooms/Supplements
The majority of tours do not have a single room supplement as the accommodation is based on a twin share with travellers of the same sex. On certain tours you may have the option to have single accommodation at a supplementary cost. Please refer to the specific tour information to what particular accommodation is available on each specific tour.

What is a Kitty?
On some of our advertised Activity holidays, it is necessary to contribute to a Kitty. The Kitty is a mandatory payment that is put into one collection point that is monitored by the travellers and group/tour leaders. The monies collected will usually be put towards funding accommodation, camp meals and some included activities. You will find a full description of what the Kitty will include on the information you receive from the Activity provider. Kitty amounts are subject to change and policies on the use of Kitty’s may vary between the Activity providers we use. Please check the appropriate amounts prior to your departure on your trip and ensure you take sufficient funds.

Other guests
We do not have exclusive use of all properties featured in this brochure. It is possible; therefore, that there may be guests from other countries and of mixed age groups at your chosen accommodation. We cannot guarantee the composition of the group in terms of age, nationality, gender, singles and couples.

Flight Operation
Flight timings shown on this website are based on the 24 hour clock system. These timings however, are provisional only and will be submitted for approval by UK and overseas scheduling committees and are therefore given for guidance only and are subject to alteration and confirmation. Our reservations system will show the latest timings for your flight. The right is reserved to substitute alternative airlines and/or aircraft at any time. All bookings are subject to the grant of licences by the Civil Aviation Authority.

Accommodation Maintenance
Certain properties featured in this brochure are operational all year round. From time to time it will be necessary for certain facilities to be withdrawn for general maintenance purposes. Water and electricity supplies may be interrupted whilst this essential maintenance is undertaken.

Meals
Meals are generally not included in the tours unless stated within the specific tour details. If you have specific dietary requirements we recommend that you contact us so we can discuss these further with you, although we cannot guarantee that the activity providers will be able to accommodate specific dietary requirements we will pass on any requests that you have.

Room Types
Depending on the tour grading rooms are generally allocated on a twin share basis depending on the type of tour booked. Accommodation could be hotels, hostels, overnight trains, overnight ferries, tents or even beach huts. Single rooms may be available on certain tours at a supplement where available. For full details of what type of accommodation will be on your chosen tour, please refer to the specific tour details before you book.

Packing for Your Trip
As the majority of the holidays require you to be on the move, our advice would be to pack as lightly as you can. We recommend that you pack your belongings in a backpack or duffel bag, as suitcases can be bulky and difficult to store on the different modes of transport. Porters will not always be available to help you with your luggage so please bear this in mind when packing. Please refer to the tour specific information which will provide a suggested packing list as these will vary widely between each particular tour and has been put together based on the experience of our ground staff.

Emergency Fund
On all tours, please ensure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 or equivalent as an ‘emergency fund’ to be used when circumstances beyond the activity providers control, e.g. a natural disaster requires a change to the planned route, although this is a rare occurrence.

Bike Hire Conditions
1.Advance booking is necessary to reserve equipment. Bookings are not confirmed until receipt of payment.
2.The equipment, including all accessories supplied, is let out on hire. The equipment remains our property and you will not sell, hire out or otherwise part with the possession thereof.
3.You undertake not to misuse the equipment and to return it with all accessories in the same condition as it was when received by you (ordinary wear and tear excepted). We shall be entitled to charge you for any damage caused to the equipment during the period of hire caused by your act or omission. In the event of a breakdown, other than a result of your misuse, we will use reasonable endeavours to repair or procure the repair of the equipment.
4.In the event of the equipment being stolen or lost, we reserve the right to call upon you to indemnify us for the cost of the replacement of the equipment, which will amount to not less than £250. However should the equipment subsequently be returned in a satisfactory condition, we will refund you within 14 days.
5.You must ensure that the equipment is adequately secured when not in use, not use the equipment whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs and immediately notify us in the event of the breakdown or loss of the equipment.

Tour Itinerary
All our tours are, by their very nature, complex and include services from many different hotels and ground transportation companies. Due to the demand for these services, it is not always possible to guarantee particular services or travel arrangements featured on a particular itinerary or departure date. It is with this in mind that we reserve the right to change any of the listed services and, if necessary, even modify the itinerary itself without prior notice. Where any alteration significantly changes your tour itinerary or tour dates, we will always make every effort to give as much advance notification as possible.
Changes to tours may also be necessary once the tour has commenced, changes may include the sequence of visits being altered according to local conditions. Your trip leader will advise during your trip if this occurs.

Downtime Periods (Optional Activities/Excursions)
Many of our tours already include some great activities but we recognise that you may also want the freedom to do your own thing and sample other activities available locally. Many tours do include periods of free time where you will have the opportunity to explore on your own. You may also wish to add on some days before or after the tour. Please ensure that your holiday insurance provider is aware of any additional activities that you may choose to do in your free time, as well as before and after the tour.

Neilson does not have any involvement with, control over, or responsibility for any activities your Tour Leader/Guide or any local organisations may promote to you or provide information about during your tour. Such activities may be free or payable locally during your free time / downtime. These do not form part of our itinerary. Please note that you are likely to be contracting with local organisations subject to local laws and you may be asked to sign disclaimers or waivers by either your Tour Leader/Guide or local organisation. Health and safety standards are unlikely to reach the standards you would expect in the UK. If you choose to take part in any such activities we strongly recommend your travel insurance provides appropriate cover for all activities you may undertake.
Please also see our Booking Conditions clause titled ‘Excursions and/or Optional Activities’ for more information.

Assistance Abroad
Please note that we do not have our own representatives in all of our destinations, so you may not be met on arrival. However, depending on the arrangements you book with us, our locally appointed agent, tour manager or our suppliers (such as accommodation or transport providers) will be contactable and you will be provided appropriate contact details for them before you go. If you have a complaint we will need to know about it and our local Agent, Tour Manager, Supplier or UK Duty Office will do their best to solve the problem as soon as reasonably possible to minimise any inconvenience. This will also help us to improve the holiday experience for all our customers.

There may be times when our Local Agent, Tour Manager, Supplier or our UK Duty Office is unable to solve a particular problem immediately. While appreciating that this may be upsetting for you, we do expect you to behave in a reasonable manner towards our staff. Consequently, should any customer act in a threatening or intimidatory manner towards our staff or appointed agents, we shall have no hesitation in taking appropriate legal measures.

Back to top

Your Flight

Important Notice about booking Flight or other Travel Arrangements On selected tour packages, we allow you to advance register or apply to make a booking – you may be required to sign and return our booking form or apply to make a booking on our website and a deposit may be payable. This does not guarantee we will confirm your booking, only that you have made a request for a booking to be made and accept our terms and conditions. We may change or withdraw the Tour during the registration/application period in which case we will offer you a refund of any deposit paid. You will be advised at the time of making your booking, if your booking is on request and subject to confirmation and this will be shown on any documentation we issue. Where this applies we recommend you do not confirm flight arrangements to coincide with your tour until we have confirmed your place on the tour. In the event you book flight or other travel arrangements to coincide with the tour, we cannot be held responsible for any costs you incur if your place on the tour is not confirmed.

Flight timings: Customers are advised to double check their outward and return flight times with the airline direct 72 hours before each flights departure. The airlines contact numbers can be found on our website at www.neilsonadventures.com. The right is reserved to substitute alternative airlines and/or aircraft at any time. All bookings are subject to the grant of licenses by the Civil Aviation Authority.

Safety:The safety and welfare of passengers is of paramount importance. While we wish to create a genuine holiday mood, we will, or our suppliers may, deny boarding or impose additional conditions of carriage on any passenger who:

• is intoxicated and or disruptive
• found to be smoking on board the aircraft
• makes an inappropriate remark. Inappropriate remarks are considered as any comment or statement made by a person, which indicates they may be carrying a bomb (or other such explosive device), a firearm or weapon regardless of that person's intent or reason for making the comment or statement

Security: Please keep your luggage with you at all times, never carry packages or presents for anyone else. Unattended luggage will be removed and destroyed.
At the airport: As a result of security measures at UK airports, we recommend AT LEAST 2 hours before departure. You must check in at least 1 hour prior to departure. If you fail to check in on time, the airline is entitled to refuse to allow you to board the flight. We cannot accept responsibility if such a situation arises and, whilst we will endeavour to assist in making alternative travel arrangements to your resort, any cost or loss incurred as a result will be your responsibility. Remember, no calls will be made for your flight so please make sure that you are at the departure gate no later than 45 minutes before your departure time.

Check In
The following information is designed to help you complete the airport check-in process as quickly as possible. When you arrive at the check-in desk for your flight, you will be asked for your ticket/e-ticket, passport and baggage. If travelling in a group, please make sure all members of your party are at the desk. Once you have checked in, you can move through to the departure lounge where you will find further information, including your departure gate number.
Hand Baggage: The check-in agent at the airport will ask you to show your hand baggage. The maximum size for items of hand luggage is 56cm x 45cm x 25cm per bag. However, airlines apply their own operational policies governing the number of items of hand baggage which may be taken in to the aircraft cabin. Weight limits for hand luggage may also vary. We recommend you check with your airline prior to travel. The low dose X-Ray machines used at UK airports to examine hand luggage will not affect photographic film. Hold baggage is subject to a higher dose X-Ray inspection and we suggest therefore that you pack your film in your hand luggage. Items such as knives, scissors, tweezers and laser pointers may not be carried as hand luggage. These should be carried as hold baggage only. Any such items or sharp objects will be confiscated if packed in your hand luggage. Restrictions on carrying liquids may apply for hand luggage please check with your airline for details.
Valuables: Please remember to pack any valuables in your hand luggage and not in your suitcase.
Lost and Delayed Baggage: Unfortunately, on rare occasions, your baggage may be mislaid or damaged on arrival at your destination airport. You should immediately inform the handling agent or our resort staff who will help you obtain and complete the necessary forms. This must be done immediately and before you leave the airport otherwise any claim you wish to make may not be valid. When you check-in your baggage you will be given a receipt by the check-in agent (this is normally attached to your flight tickets). Please keep your receipts safe, as they will help with any claim.
Hold Baggage: Your hold baggage must not exceed the stated allowance on your ticket; a charge will be made if the stated allowance is exceeded. Baggage allowances range from 15kg up to 30kg. Individual items of luggage must not exceed 30kg for lifting purposes.
Entry to Cuba: Please note, certain electronic items (including DVD's, PlayStations) are prohibited from being taken into Cuba and may be confiscated and not returned if found in your possession or baggage. Please refer to information contained with your flight tickets for further details of items affected or check the latest restrictions with the Cuban Embassy.
Medical Equipment: If you are carrying medical/mobility equipment, you must ensure that you have adequate insurance to cover the items for possible loss or damage. Valuables: Please remember to pack any valuables including money, credit cards, jewellery, keys and camera equipment in your hand luggage and not in your suitcase.
Baggage Allowance: Some of the airlines we use apply a charge for luggage that goes into the aircraft hold. Charges may be lower if payment is made when you make your booking, rather than when you are at the airport. If we are made aware that the airline intends to impose a charge in advance for 'hold' baggage, prices will automatically include one piece of hold baggage per passenger. The airlines standard luggage allowance will be printed on your flight tickets. Please note, that excess baggage charges will apply if you exceed the stated amount on your ticket. Where airlines introduce charges for 'hold baggage' after you have booked your ticket, if there is time and where possible, we will let you know before you travel.
Sporting Equipment: The acceptance of sports equipment is down to the individual airlines and charges will apply. These will vary depending on the airline. All such items will travel on a weight and space-permitting basis only. You should also have insurance for these items.
Smoking: Please note that whatever airline you fly with, all UK airlines have a strict no-smoking policy throughout the aircraft.

Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition where blood clots develop in the deep veins of the legs. Prolonged immobility is generally thought to be the common underlying risk factor, and thus any travel involving prolonged immobility can result in developing a DVT. A wide range of advice is available on DVT - you are strongly recommended to obtain advice that will include information on those people most at risk of DVT and how to reduce risks when flying. Most passengers can reduce risks through keeping circulation active by practicing in-seat exercises, especially leg exercises, and walking around the aircraft whenever possible. Most airlines provide details of suitable exercises you can do and other measures you can take to reduce risks within their in-flight magazines or during in-flight videos. More comprehensive advice can be found on the UK Department of Health's website (www.dh.gov.uk) but if you believe you are at a higher risk or have any concerns about the risks or doubts about flying, you must consult your GP before you travel.

Flights
No-Frills flights and Low Cost Carriers:Please note No-Frills airlines and Low Cost Carriers are scheduled carriers.
Flight Routing: A direct flight may touch down en route for refuelling, or to pick up and/or drop off passengers. In these instances you are not normally required to disembark and the flight is still considered to be a direct flight. A non direct flight may require a change of aircraft en route while a non-stop flight may take you directly from your final destination airport without stopping.
Code Sharing: Some airlines now work in partnership with one another and sell seats on each other's planes to enable more choice and better onward connections. This means that your flight may be with a different company to the one you expect.

Back to top

Your Destination

Emergency Contact
You will be supplied with a 24 hour emergency contact number, this number will be printed on your invoice prior to departure, please ensure you take this with you on holiday. Our trained staff are available to help sort out any particular problem whilst on holiday. If you have a complaint they will need to know about it and will do their best to solve the problem and minimise any inconvenience. This will also help us to improve the holiday experience for all our customers

Local Information
Please note that areas surrounding your holiday accommodation do not form part of your package holiday and have not been inspected. These include for example the sea, beaches, roads and mountains. You are responsible for taking reasonable care for your own safety and the safety of your party. Local events, religious festivities and public holidays are likely to influence the provision of services and facilities within the hotels and around holiday resorts at certain times.

Alcohol Restrictions
&Asia - please note during Islamic religious month of Ramadan service of alcohol may be limited between the hours of sunrise and sunset. Some cafes and restaurants may even close. Service in hotels should not be affected.

Ramadan
In Muslim countries, dates of religious feasts and festivals are fixed by local sightings of the moon so we cannot work out when they will be beforehand. Ramadan, which is observed for one month each year, is a period of fasting when the pace of life is slower, public areas are busier and there are certain restrictions, such as drinking alcohol, use of restaurant facilities and consuming food in public. Ramadan is expected to run for a month from approximately 1st August 2011. Also, the Muslim New Year is different to the Christian one and during this period many shops and restaurants may be closed.
If you are concerned about the possible impact of holidays and events or would like to know more, please contact the appropriate tourist board.

Driving
Laws, licensing requirements and age limits vary throughout the world. We recommend you check with your travel agent, or the relevant embassy or consulate.

Watersports & Sporting Activities
We refer to a number of watersport and other sporting activities within the brochure, none of these are neither owned nor operated by Neilson Adventures and we cannot guarantee that they are maintained or operated with the customer's safety in mind. We would ask that you take all reasonable precautions to protect yourself and your party whilst on holiday and would recommend that you only use companies who demonstrate good safety practices. You should ensure watersports and other similar sporting activities you wish to take part in are covered by your own holiday insurance. Some activities/watersports may be considered to be hazardous pursuits by some insurance companies.

Smoking
Restrictive legislation against smoking in public places is becoming increasingly common in destinations worldwide. You may find your holiday resort operates enforced smoking restrictions in areas including, but not limited to, enclosed public areas such as bars, pubs and restaurants. Fines may be imposed for breaching regulations. To find out more visit the FCO website www.fco.gov.uk

Noise
Some resorts/hotels are within built-up areas or other places where noise is common. Noise may be audible from road traffic or aircraft (if you are near a flight path). Noise is also often caused by birds and local wildlife, and by local activity such as speedboats, calls to prayer and customs (for example, festivals and religious celebrations), and is often part of the travel experience.

Back to top