Our tours include flights from designated USA gateways in economy class, by scheduled carriers. Business class upgrades are available on some of our tours at a supplement in price. See individual tours for availability and cost. Flight schedules are subject to change without notice. Discount World Vacations Inc. cannot be held responsible for damage caused by delays or changes.

Fares and fees are subject to change until final payment is received by Friendly Planet and tickets are issued. Once issued, airline tickets are no longer subject to increase, but they are fully non-refundable.

ADD ON FLIGHTS from select USA cities may be offered on some tours. In such instances, Discount World Vacations Inc. cannot guarantee choice of routing or carrier.

AIRPORT TAXES are in addition to tour prices and are noted in the price schedule for each tour and are subject to change without notice. If some taxes cannot be prepaid, passengers will be notified to pay them directly to local authorities.

BAGGAGE: One suitcase per passenger is allowed for checked luggage. In some instances, the weight limit is only 44 pounds. Carry on luggage is limited to one piece per person, which must fit in overhead bin or under seat. Specific baggage limitations for your specific tour will be sent with confirmation materials. Discount World Vacations, Inc. cannot be responsible for any lost or damaged luggage.

FREQUENT FLYER MILES: Discount World Vacations, Inc. is not involved in or responsible for crediting miles. Please consult directly with your frequent flyer program for rules.
Passports & Visas

PASSPORTS are required for all US citizens traveling abroad and must be valid for at least 6 months after your date of return. Many countries will not allow you to enter their borders if you do not have at least 6 months of remaining validity on your present passport. If you already have a valid passport, please send Discount World Vacations two clear photocopies of the signature and photograph pages of your passport with your reservation. If you do not already have a passport, you should make arrangements to get one without delay and send the photocopies of the appropriate pages as soon as your passport arrives. Be sure to sign your new passport before you make your photocopies for us. Friendly Planet must receive your passport copy 60 days prior to departure in order to assure that your name appears on your ticket exactly as it appears on your passport. Airlines may apply penalties if it is necessary to make corrections to your name either in the air record or on your ticket.

VISAS are required for some of our tours, and it is the responsibility of each passenger to secure the proper travel documents for each tour. In some cases, group visas are possible to obtain and Discount World Vacations, Inc. will make arrangements to secure such visas for you. If group visas are not possible, we will provide our passengers with information on obtaining individual visas required for our tours. Visa fees are not included in the tour price and are noted in the price schedule for each tour.

You are advised to contact the Consulate or Embassy of the countries that you are visiting well in advance of your trip to ascertain their requirements.
Hotel Accommodations & Meals

ACCOMMODATIONS are in carefully selected Deluxe and Superior First Class and First Class hotels, cruise ships and lodges, in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities. Single rooms are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. You will receive a detailed list of all the accommodations on your tour, including addresses and telephone and fax numbers, with your travel documents.

Other than breakfast, which is included on all tours, meals are as specifically indicated in the features and itinerary for each tour. Beverages are not included.

Sometimes, due to various causes beyond our control, it is necessary to change the accommodations on your tour. We will do our best to see that any substitutes meet or exceed the quality and location of the listed accommodations. Please understand, however, that in many instances, we are relying on the opinions of local operators. Friendly Planet is not liable for the quality or location of any accommodations.