PRICE VALIDITY: MARCH 31, 2003 - APRIL 1, 2008

RESERVATION, PAYMENT POLICIES AND INFORMATION

DEPOSITS AND FINAL PAYMENTS
A nonrefundable deposits of **$500 per person is required within 14 days of confirmation in order to hold your reservation. Final payment is to reach Tahitian Vacations, Great Destinations no later than 60 days prior to departure. If for any reason your deposit or balance payment is not received by Tahitian Vacations, Great Destinations on or before due date, we reserve the right to cancel the booking and to access the appropriate cancellation charges. Deposits and final payment may be made by check or credit card.

**Exceptions: Some exclusive resorts have different deposit and payment requirements. If that is the case for the hotel or resort being booked, you will be advised by Tahitian Vacations, Great Destinations at the time of the booking. These requirements will be additional to those laid out herein.

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RATES AND FARES
All fares and prices stated are based on rates of currency exchange valid at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice. The operator reserves the right to increase the prices shown herein or to amend the listed holiday inclusions or itineraries prior to final payment.

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AMENDMENTS
For each change to a confirmed booking (including the changing of departure dates) a charge of $25 will be applied for extra handling. If documents have been sent out, a charge of $50 will be applied to expedite processing and ensure prompt delivery of your new travel documents. The charges provided for in this paragraph are in addition to the charges or penalties which may be assessed by the validating airline for reissue of tickets.

LATE BOOKINGS
Bookings made within 45 days of departure will only be accepted if accompanied by full payment. A late booking fee of $25 per person will be applied to cover additional handling and ensure speedy processing.

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CANCELLATIONS
For written cancellations received by Tahitian Vacations, Great Destinations the following cancellation policy will apply in addition to any other fees charged by the relevant hotel, or other supplier:

45 days or more prior to departure: $500.00 per person.

16 - 44 days prior to departure: 25% of tour cost per person.

8 - 15 days prior to departure: 50% of tour cost per person.

0-7 days of departure or later: 100% of tour cost.

**Exceptions: Some exclusive resorts may have more restrictive cancellation policies. You will be advised of these at time of booking by Tahitian Vacations, Great Destinations. Most airline tickets are not refundable. We highly recommend Travel Insurance by all parties.

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REFUNDS
No refund will be given after the trip has started. If it is believed that a refund is appropriate under the provisions of these terms and conditions, the applicant must request the refund in writing and support the application with appropriate documents, within one month of return home.

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TRAVEL INSURANCE
We strongly advise that you purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover all aspects of your holiday including the loss of deposit through cancellation, loss of baggage and personal items, personal injury and death, etc. Tahitian Vacations, Great Destinations will assist you with the purchase of travel insurance if required. Listed below are a few companies that sell travel insurance, we do not recommend any company over another one.
American Access (800) 284-8300; CSA (800) 348-9505 ; American Express (800) 756-2639.

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TOUR DOCUMENTS
Approximately 2 weeks prior to scheduled departure, Tahitian Vacations, Great Destinations will mail out your travel documents provided full payment has been received.

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IMMIGRATION AND HEALTH
U.S. and Canadian citizens must have a valid passport, and it must be valid three months after return to the United States. Citizens of countries other than U.S. or Canada should consult with the Tahiti Consulate to determine if visas are necessary. It is the responsibility of the passenger to obtain all necessary entry documentation required prior to departure.

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BAGGAGE
Passengers are advised to carry only one piece of baggage per person, as well as a carry on bag for the airline cabin. Some of the smaller resorts are accessible by seaplane or helicopter only, and may impose additional restrictions. Check with Tahitian Vacations, Great Destinations at time of booking. The restrictions are maximum 60 pounds per person for the domestic planes. If your luggage exceeds the maximum weight the domestic and international carriers may charge excess baggage charges.

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TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
Accommodation as listed, based on twin/double occupancy; all transfers from arrival in Papeete to hotel or resort including any necessary domestic air flights or charters; meals where specified at all-inclusive properties or at those properties where meal inclusions are mandatory; all local Tahiti VAT (value added tax). Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request.

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NOT INCLUDED
Passport or visa application fees; airport departure taxes (current taxes from Los Angeles are $13.95 per person for Non US citizens, optional sightseeing , scuba diving, travel insurance, personal items, porterage, boutique purchases, beverages or tipping.

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PRICING INFORMATION
Prices include the cost of tour components as listed in the quote, research and planning, and documentation. Due to industry regulations package prices are not subject to itemizing components. All information in this brochure is accurate as of January 2002, and is subject to change without notice if required.

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DISCLAIMER
All maps, photos and descriptions have been prepared on the basis of information received from various service providers at the time of printing. They are not necessarily to scale and some information could have changed. We reserve the right to substitute hotels of an equivalent or better standard due to availability. The standards of accommodation and other services contained in this brochure are based on various factors, which are generally accepted as indicative of a certain class; however, we do not represent or guarantee the standard, class or fitness for purpose of that accommodation or service.

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TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
Tahitian Vacations, Great Destinations is not itself a carrier or hotelier, and does not own aircraft or resorts. The flights, resort stays, and other arrangements are provided by carriers and hoteliers on their own conditions. Therefore, all bookings with Tahitian Vacations, Great Destinations are subject to terms and conditions and limitations imposed by airlines, hoteliers and other service providers.

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RESPONSIBILITIES
Great Destinations, which trades as Tahitian Vacations, acts as agent for services provided by operators herein and cannot be held liable for any of those providing services listed in this brochure or any other services incidental thereto. Further, the responsibilities of air carriers are limited in accordance with international agreements and tariffs.

Baggage and personal effects are the passenger's own risk and it is the responsibility of the passenger to obtain insurance against loss or damage.

Tahitian Vacations, Great Destinations and the operators involved in this program shall be exempt from all liability for losses or additional expenses in respect of any detention, delay, loss, damage, sickness, or injury, irrespective of the cause, including strikes, war, quarantine and whether or not directly or indirectly caused by any service provided or by a service provider, or by any property used or utilized by a service provider.

Tahitian Vacations, Great Destinations reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions of information on the website or in this brochure, prior to final payment being received by Tahitian Vacations, Great Destinations.

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