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Reservation Question and Answers

1. How do I make a reservation?
2. Deposit and Final Payment information.
3. What if I need to cancel?
4. Should I get trip insurance?
5. What if I don't have a roommate?
6. What is included in the tour price?
7. Why Not Travel's Responsibility
8. Do I need proof of citizenship for travel to Canada or Mexico?
9. Travel Tips
10. What are the possible departure cities?

1. How do I make a reservation?
Make YOUR reservation one of the following ways:
1. Call Why Not Travel at 1-800-247-3204
2. Write to Why Not Travel at: P.O. Box 6741; Jefferson City, MO 65102
3. Email Why Not Travel at: reservations@why-not-travel.com

Please provide the following information:
1. Your name, full address, telephone numbers
2. Name and date of tour
3. Number of reservations needed
4. Type of room accommodations (single/double)
5. Special requests (handicap, smoking, etc.)
6. Your point of departure

2. Deposit and Final Payment Information
All deposits and final payments can be made by check or credit card. We accept MasterCard, Visa and Discover.

*Deposits Due at Time of Booking
Motorcoach Tour – $50 per person deposit.
Air and Cruises – Deposit policies vary by tour. Please inquire when you make your reservation.

*Final Payments
Motorcoach Tours – 45 days before departure.
Air and Cruises – 45 days before departure.
Some Tours vary. You’ll be notified when you make your reservation. Timely payments are required to avoid the automatic cancellation of your reservation. A fact sheet listing hotels, travel tips, and information pertinent to your tour will be forwarded shortly before departure.

3. What if I need to cancel?
Motorcoach Tours – Full refund up to 14 days prior to departure, less a $25 cancellation fee. 70% of tour costs refunded if cancelled less than 14 days before tour.

Air and Cruise Tours – Cancellation of these Tours will result in a fee. Cancellation fees are determined by the international contractors or the individual air or cruise line. You’ll be charged according to their policy. We always recommend the purchase of trip interruption and cancellation insurance. Why Not Travel will provide you with an application form when you make your reservation.

4. Should I get trip insurance?
Trip cancellation insurance is available at a minimal cost should you have to call and cancel at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances. Trip interruption insurance is also available to cover costs if you must terminate a trip prior to its completion. Why Not Travel will provide you with an application form when you make your reservation.

5. What if I don't have a roommate?
Our prices are based on two persons sharing a room, but if you are traveling alone, we can provide single-room prices. Or, if
you wish, Why Not Travel will find you a roommate and save you the price of single accommodations. On most Tours, even if we are unable to find you a roommate, you still pay only the double room price. Should you, for any reason, find your roommate unacceptable, your tour escort will arrange a single room, whenever possible, at your own extra expense

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6. What is included in the tour price?

Included in Our Prices
1. Motorcoach Transportation
2. A Professional Tour Director
3. Tips and Taxes for Services Furnished
4. Sightseeing as Indicated
5. Luggage Handling and Transfers
6. Double Occupancy Hotel Rooms
7. Meals as Indicated

Not Included
1. Unspecified Meals
2. Wines or Liquors
3. Tips for Tour Director and Driver
4. Other items of a Personal Nature (telephone calls, valet service, etc.)

7. Why Not Travel's Responsibility?
Why Not Travel acts solely as your agent in arranging your trip. We assume no liability in connection with any transportation services, restaurants, or lodging used for the duration of these Tours. Why Not Travel cannot be held responsible for the loss of, or damage to, baggage or personal property. Why Not Travel cannot be held responsible for any extra costs, liabilities, or loses resulting from any damage, expense, or inconvenience caused by delayed or canceled transportations services, changes in schedule, failure by providers of services included in Why Not Travel’s itineraries to deliver promised or legally required services, strikes, or other conditions beyond Why NotTravels control. We reserve the right to make alterations to the itinerary or to cancel any tour prior to departure; and in such case, our total obligation will be only to refund all payments made; or to refuse to accept or retain any person as a member of any tour at any time. All services are subject to laws of any country in which these services are rendered.

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8. Do I need proof of citizenship for travel to Canada or Mexico?
When traveling outside the U.S., every traveler needs a valid passport. Photo IDs are required on domestic fly Tours.

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9. Travel Tips
Seat Rotation – Passengers on sightseeing Tours rotate seats once a day at the end of the day to give everyone an
opportunity to enjoy a different view and to meet new people across the aisle. Passengers who do not wish to rotate may sit in the back of the coach. Luggage – Limited to one large bag per person, plus a small overnight bag small enough to fit under the seat or on the overhead rack of the coach or airplane. We take care of your large piece of luggage for you. The small overnight bag is your responsibility. Although every effort is made to handle your baggage carefully, we cannot be responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged articles, including
luggage.
Medicine – It is advisable to have a supply with you to last the duration of the trip. This is particularly true when going out of the country and to Alaska. Insurance – An optional lowcost accident, sickness, baggage, and trip cancellation insurance plan is available to tour participants at the time of booking. We highly recommend such coverage for your protection.
Smoking Policy – We request that there be no smoking while on the motorcoach. However, frequent rest stops are made for your convenience.

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10. What are the possible departure cities?
The following cities are possible locations where you can be picked up. Please note that not every tour will offer pick ups in all locations. The direction and schedule of the tour sometimes will not allow it. You will be notified of your exact departure location and time no later than two weeks prior to departure.

Departure Cities
Branson Cabool Jefferson City Kingdom City Mountain Grove New Florence O’Fallon Ozark	Springfield St. Genevieve St. Louis St. Louis South County Warrenton Willow Springs Highland, IL Troy, IL

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