DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

 

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About Us:

At Empire Dynasty Travel, we like to describe ourselves as a "full-service" travel & entertainment agency. 

When traveling with us, we do not consider it our job to provide you with excellent service. It is our goal and our promise to you. 

From the moment you contact an agent, your satisfaction, security, and comfort are our top consideration. Your dedicated travel agent takes the time to get to know you and those traveling with you. What is the purpose of your trip? What could make it better? Your agent will always strive to do more to give you an unforgettable travel experience. We do not sell travel; instead, we sell a lifestyle.

Why Travel with Us?

 

 

Our Promise

Here at Empire, we don't consider you as a guest instead of a family.
No one else in the industry offers our combination of quality hotels, events, small group size, and culturally immersive itineraries for the price we charge.
Our travelers' most common praise is that they can't believe they received so much for what they paid.
You may indeed find what seems like a similar package/tour/or event at a lower price with one of our competitors.
But when you compare apple and oranges, we believe it's clear our package/tour/or event offers more value for your money.
When it comes to international or domestic travel, a high-quality value can indeed be the difference between an excellent vacation and an incredible.

 

 

Our Guarantee

Here at Empire, we will never allow our family to stay where we would not.
We will always strive to "treat you like royalty," and if we fall short, we "guarantee" to make it right!

 

 

IMPORTANT: One form completed per room. You will need all names, email addresses, phone numbers, date of births, deposits, and address information for those staying in your room.

For any updates or changes after submission of the reservation form, please email them to empiredynastytravel@gmail.com.

Approximate Length to Complete: 25 minutes

About Costa Rica:

 

Costa Rica is a rugged, rain forested Central American country with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific. Though its capital, San Jose, is home to cultural institutions like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Costa Rica established for its beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity. Roughly a quarter of its area is made up of protected jungle, teeming with wildlife including spider monkeys and quetzal birds.

Flights

Airport Code  

• Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

We recommend that you select flights that arrive in San Jose no later than 3:30 PM.

About Tropical Costa Rica

Lush forests and stunning waterfalls, rumbling volcanoes, and endless coastlines…Costa Rica is a paradise with exotic plants and incredible animals.

Start and end in San Jose! With Tropical Costa Rica, you have a nine-day tour package taking you through San Jose, Costa Rica, and five other destinations in Costa Rica.

You will find a slice of paradise and so much more.

2021 Package Information

 

• 8 nights’ Accommodations  
• 8 breakfasts, & six dinners
• Excursions
• Arrival & Departure Tour Transfers 

Not Included

• Flights: International and domestic flights not included.
• Visa on arrival.
• Travel insurance.
• Tips & Personal expenses.
• Hotel Incidentals
  

Tour Highlights

• Mix and Mingle
• Ziplining
• Kayaking
• Visit Cloud Forest
• Cooking Demostration
• Complimentary Spa Treatment Compliments of Empire Travel
• Visit Tree Nursery
• Riverboat Cruise 

ITINERARY

 

 

 

*Itinerary Subject to Change*

*This itinerary includes land only services. Flights originating from or returning to the USA or Canada are not included.

Important Information

Spots for “Teachers Rejuvenation” will be extremely limited and will most likely sell out extremely fast.  The only way to guarantee being a part of this experience is by booking early.  Package starts at $1904.00 per person, (double occupancy), with a $200.00 nonrefundable deposit. 

 

 

• Early Bird Deposit due today: $5.00 pp (ends Jan. 11, 2021 @ 11:59 PM, CST)
• Regular Deposit due immediately: $200 pp (after Jan. 11th, 2021)

 

 

 

 

 

 

All payments are per person.  You can book as many as two people per room for this package.  The package is presented, based on one room & the number of people in that room.  These prices are final except for a one-time processing fee at the end.  

Within three weeks of the booking date, each attendee account set up with the invoice sent to the registered email address on the first of each month.    The processing fee is not a part of the package cost. 

 

 

 

Additional Fees: (Processing Fee)

One-time invoicing processing fee applied to your account.  3.5% of the total package cost.

 

Teachers Rejuvenation Pricing Information

• 1 People:  $2304.00
• 2 People:  $1904.00 per person
   

 

 

Monthly Installment Due Dates

• Early Bird Deposit due today:  $5.00 pp (ends Jan. 11, 2021 @ 11:59 PM, CST)
• Regular Deposit due immediately: $200 pp (after Jan.  11th, 2021)
• Monthly Payment Amount:  $100
• Monthly Payment Due Date:  15th of each month
• Final Payment Due Date:  March 15th, 2021

Insurance

 

• Highly Recommended
• $250pp
• Travel medical insurance highly recommended as we cannot be held responsible for any cancellation of flights or any acts beyond our reasonable control (i.e., making it commercially impossible or impractical to fulfill the obligations under the Agreement). Including but not limited to terrorism, war, fire, blockade, strikes (excluding strikes by its personnel), acts of God, government regulations, disaster, civil disorder or curtailment of transportation facilities, weather activities, disease, pandemic or epidemic or natural catastrophe.
   

Your Insurance Policy Must Include the Following Coverages at A Minimum.

• Emergency medical insurance abroad for a minimum of USD 25,000 
• Emergency medical evacuation for a minimum of USD 100,000 
• Repatriation of your body should you perish

Is This Trip Right for You?

You like a balanced approach to travel. You feel confident walking at least 30-45 minutes at a time over a variety of terrains – from cobblestones streets to easy straightaways to a couple hills or flights of stairs. You are comfortable walking a few city blocks at a time but need some time to unwind and relax.

Please register in the name shown on your passport

 

A Complimentary 3 Day, 2 Night Vacation Certificate-outside vendor and promotional Deposit: $5.00 (due at booking)--expires January 11th, 2021.

Secure your trip with a deposit today

You will receive a welcome confirmation from our office within three weeks. Please check your email and spam. If no confirmation email within three weeks, please call 816 476 7805 or email empiredynastytravel@gmail.com. Thanks.

 

 

Booking a trip signifies your acceptance to the following Terms & Conditions.  

Event Name:  2021 Teachers Rejuvenation (Tropical Costa Rica Experience)

Monthly Due Date:  15th

Minimum Payment Amount:  $100pp

Final Due Date:  March 15th, 2021

Requirement:  You must have a valid passport. Your passport must be valid for six months beyond your planned stay, and you must have at least one blank visa page. For more information, visit http://www.travel.state.gov. For non-US Citizens, a Schengen Visa maybe needed. 

 

• All payments NONREFUNDABLE and NONTRANSFERABLE
• Should your plans change and cancel your booking 60 days or more for a domestic trip and 120 days or more for an international trip departure date, you will receive a credit minus $50.00, valid for up to five years from the date of cancellation.
• We will allow a one-time name to change to the account.  Each additional change is $25.00.  Does not mean another guest may take over another guest payment due to cancellation.
• Payments must be submitted monthly to keep your reservation active. Non-payment or two late payments without notification will result in cancellation and funds will be forfeited.
• All travel mates must book under the same package.
• Choose your travel mates wisely! If a cancellation occurs that changes the occupancy, the remaining occupant(s) will be required to pay the applicable occupancy rate. For example, if you book a triple occupancy room and one travel mate cancels, the remaining parties will be required to pay the double occupancy rate.
• Reservations that are not paid in full by the final payment deadline assessed a $75 late fee. If payment unpaid within 72 hours, the reservation will be canceled, and funds will be forfeited.
   

Empire Dynasty Travel Incentive Program
Here's how it works.
 

·         Refer your friends, and you all get rewarded.

·         You'll receive a $25 Empire Dynasty Travel Gift Card for each "new guest" you refer and pays their trip in full. 

·         The gift card can be applied to any Empire event or any event you set up with Empire Dynasty Travel (family reunion, school reunion, birthday, etc. by land or cruise)

·         If you are not attending the event yet refer a guest and they provide your name and pay their trip in full-we will mail you the $25 Empire Dynasty Travel Gift Card.

·         It pays to travel with Empire as we "treat you like royalty" and consider you family and not a guest.  At Empire, we love our family and appreciate you.

 

Deposit Protection (new policy effective 10/01/2019)

Should your plans change, and you cancel your booking 60 days or more for a domestic trip and 120 days or more for an international trip before your departure date, you will receive a credit minus $50.00, valid for up to five years from the date of cancellation.

Definite Departures

We guarantee our trips will depart (weather and other conditions dependent, of course) as soon as enough guests are booked.

Legal Name

You must make your reservations in the name that is on your government-issued identification you will use to check-in at the hotel.

Passport

·         To travel abroad, U.S. citizens must have a passport. In general, it should be valid for at least six months after your return date, and passports expiring before then should be renewed as soon as possible. We recommend that passports contain at least 2 blank pages for each country visited. If your passport does not have this many page, you should obtain a new passport as soon as possible.

·         Any changes in names or passport information should be reported to us immediately.

·         Many countries also require a travel visa for entry. Requirements vary by country. Some countries issue visas upon arrival, but in most cases, you need to obtain visas prior to travel.

·         Airlines and cruises may deny boarding and your tour may be disrupted if your passport and visa are not in order.

Reinstatement of Reservations

Within 14 days of a reservation cancellation, you may reinstate your reservation.
A fee of $50.00 will be required & paid at the time of reinstatement.

Last Minute Reservations

For all last-minute reservations and subject to availability, you may pay in full to secure. 
All applicable cancellation penalties will apply. 

Travel Insurance Refunds

For peace of mind, we recommend purchasing insurance. Claims are filed directly with Travel Guard, processed by Travel Guard, and refunds are handled directly by Travel Guard and not by Empire Dynasty Travel. Your policy will be emailed directly to you once processed by Empire Dynasty Travel. You may contact Travel Guard at 1.800.826.5248 to inquire on the claim.

 

Customer Number

Your invoice numbers.

Cancellation
Cancellations accepted in writing only. Email your cancellation request to empiredynastytravel@gmail.com with your full name, invoice number, event you are canceling, and reason of cancellation. 

 

Reservations & Payments  

All new reservations require a deposit and registration form. Once a deposit is submitted, you are required to make monthly payments to avoid cancellation due to an abandonment of reservation. All cancellations will result in previous funds forfeited due to the contract signed between Empire Dynasty Travel and the supplier. It is imperative to contact us as soon as possible if you run into a financial situation and unable to make a monthly payment.
Upon availability, reservations paid in full at the time of booking (optional).  It is the responsibility of the guest to be sure that they can attend each event before submitting a deposit. It is also the responsibility of each guest to be sure that travel mates are also making monthly payments.

All payments made to Empire Dynasty Travel are non-refundable and nontransferable.
Empire Dynasty Travel has contractual agreements with hotels, airlines, and other vendors that will not allow us to obtain any refunds.
With these contracts, we can keep our package prices low and allow you to make monthly payments on your vacation — monthly payments due to the 15th of each month. Late payments will incur a $25 late fee. Once a late fee assessed, your invoice will be adjusted, and the late fee required with your next monthly payment. 
One (1) late fee per room can be waived and refunded as a courtesy of Empire Dynasty Travel after the final payment made. All payment dates noted on the website of the event you have selected. It is your responsibility to be sure payments arrive at us on or before that date. All payments must be submitted before 11:59 PM CST on the final payment date. If you fail to submit your final amount by the deadline, your reservation canceled, and all funds will be forfeited.

Reservation Changes

Changes to an existing reservation may incur a $50 per person fee plus any additional supplier fees. 
This policy includes name changes and removal of any services. There are no refunds for unused services. 

Method of Payment  

We process payments via Wave & Reliabill. 
Each transaction is secured with 256-bit SSL encryption to protect your payments. 
The transaction will appear as Empire Dynasty Travel. Any chargeback because of stopped payments or insufficient funds will incur a $75 chargeback fee per transaction.  Checks and payments over the phone are not accepted. 

Rollover Payments

Monthly payments are due each month.  You are welcome to pay additional to lower your balance. However, we do not accept rollover payments to satisfy a future monthly payment. 

Travel Protection 

Losing your investment towards a vacation is the absolute worst. Therefore, we highly recommend purchasing travel protection to protect against trip cancellation, trip interruption, baggage loss or delay, medical expenses, and more.

Roommate Matching

Roommate matching is available by utilizing Client Profiles. You will be matched with a roommate once you have paid more than 75% of the balance of your reservation. 
Once form submitted with 75% of the balance paid, you will begin to receive emails with information of other solo travelers and your information will be sent out as well. 
You must choose and notify Empire Dynasty Travel of your roommate selection within 14 days. 

Hotel Accommodations

All rooms requested are a standard king or queen bed or two-bedded rooms with private bathroom accommodations, unless specifically requested otherwise. Please understand that although we will make a bed type request on your behalf, bed types are subject to availability. Room selection in all cases is strictly at the discretion of the hotel’s management. The number of persons accommodated does not dictate the room size. Single and double occupancy reservations may be placed in a single bedded room unless otherwise specified.

Itinerary

Event itineraries are subject to change without notice. 

Room Assignment Deadline

Will receive at each destination

Official Itinerary Release Date

Provided

Hotel Confirmation Numbers

Sent directly by Empire Dynasty Travel to each guest! (for international passport tours)

For all non-international passport tours and a few selected USA tours, the hotel confirmation will be sent directly by the property to the email address registered with our company. The confirmation will be sent to the lead only.

Additional guest is welcome to obtain hotel confirmation by lead or by calling the hotel directly.

Group Harmony

To ensure the desired group synergy, Empire Dynasty Travel reserves the right to accept, reject, or expel any individual who is deemed disruptive or incompatible with the interests of the group. Expenses, including cancellation fees and or costs for alternative travel plans to return home, will be the responsibility of the passenger. All unused services are nonrefundable. 

Concert Tickets (Essence/Cincinnati)

We will do our best to ensure the group is together.
   

Concert Ticket Location (Soul Beach)

All Tickets are General Admission; SAT & SUN are Standing Room Only

Best Time to Purchase Airline Ticket

The best time to buy flights for your winter vacation is 62 days in advance, according to the CheapAir report. For fall travel, it's 69 days in advance, and for spring travel, it's 90 days in advance.
If an airline decides to have a fare sale, it will post it on Monday night, releasing the tickets first thing on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, other airlines will try to match the price and begin their sales in the early hours of Tuesday. ... But buy quickly; the airlines usually pull the deals by Thursday evening.
The Best Day of The Week To Buy Plane Tickets. Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to buy a ticket. ... 
Contrary to popular belief, booking airline tickets late is often cheaper. ... Airlines know that business travelers tend to book their seats at the last minute and are willing to pay a premium for their flights. The logic follows that the earlier you book, the cheaper your seat will be. But it is not always so.
The days of the week, you fly matter, too, and it matters year-round. For U.S. domestic flights, the cheapest days to fly are usually Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. For flights to Europe, weekdays tend to be less expensive than weekends.

Release from Liability

Empire Dynasty Travel does not own or operate any entity, which is to, or does provide goods or services for your trip.
Including, for example, ownership or control over hotels or lodging facilities, airline, bus, an or other transportation companies, local ground operators, providers or organizers of optional excursions or equipment used, food service or entertainment providers, etc. All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, Empire Dynasty Travel is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity or any other third party. Without limitation, Empire Dynasty Travel is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage to person or property, death, delay or inconvenience in connection with the provision of any goods or services occasioned by or resulting from, but not limited to acts of God, acts of government, force majeure, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, or the threat thereof, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, structural or other defective conditions in hotels or other lodging facilities, mechanical or other failure of airplanes or other means of transportation or for any failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart timely or safely, dangers associated with or bites from animals, pests or insects, marine life or vegetation of any sort, dangers incident to recreational activities such as swimming, kayaking, sailing, canoeing, rafting, hiking, walking, bicycling, etc., sanitation problems, food poisoning, lack of access to or quality of medical care, difficulty in evacuation in case of a medical or other emergency, illness, epidemics or the threat thereof or for any other cause
beyond the direct control of Empire Dynasty Travel. Also, I release Empire Dynasty Travel from its negligence and assume all risk thereof. 

Release Authorization

Guest authorizes a guest sharing room will be responsible for picking up all items included in their (2021 Teachers Rejuvenation) signed by for their guest on their behalf. 

Office Hours

COVID Office Hours
(2020 March-2021 March)
Our office hours are M-F 10a-3p CST. Closed on all major holidays & weekends. Our email address is empiredynastytravel@gmail.com; our contact is 816-476-7805.

 

Regular Office Hours
(Tentative Date:  April 2021)
Our office hours are M-F 10a-6p CST. Closed on all major holidays & weekends. Our email address  is empiredynastytravel@gmail.com; our contact number is: 816-476-7805.

Assumption of Risk

I am aware that travel I am undertaking may involve hazardous activities with the risk of illness, injury, or death.
Which may be caused by forces of nature, animals, insects or flora, the negligence of Empire Dynasty Travel, or other persons and companies known or unknown, or of the willful or criminal conduct of third parties. I am aware that weather conditions may be severe, adverse and unpleasant. I am also aware that medical services or facilities may not be readily available or accessible during some or all of the time during which I am participating on the trip. To partake of the enjoyment and excitement of this trip, I am willing to accept the risks and uncertainty involved as being an integral part of my adventure. I now accept and assume full responsibility for any risks of illness, injury or death and of the negligence of Empire Dynasty Travel and agree to hold harmless and release Empire Dynasty Travel from claims of third-party negligence.
I understand the physical requirements of the activity, in which I will be participating.
I currently have no known physical, medical, or mental condition, which would impair my ability to participate in this tour or my safety in this activity.
I am willing to assume all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition. 
I now authorize Empire Dynasty Travel, my local ground handler or others to arrange for any emergency medical treatment and hospitalization as may be necessary for me because of participation in this activity without my further consent.

 

Force Majeure

Empire Dynasty Travel does not own or operate any entity, which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip.

 Including, for example, ownership or control over hotels or lodging facilities, airline, bus, and or other transportation companies, local ground operators, providers or organizers of optional excursions or equipment used, food service or entertainment providers, etc. All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, the Empire Dynasty Travel is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity or any other third party. Without limitation, Empire Dynasty Travel is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage to person or property, death, delay or inconvenience in connection with the provision of any goods or services occasioned by or resulting from, but not limited to acts of God, actions of government, government imposed prohibitions on gatherings in the city or country in which the event is located, declaration of a pandemic by the World Health Organization, force majeure, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, or the threat thereof, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, structural or other defective conditions in hotels or other lodging facilities, mechanical or other failure of airplanes or other means of transportation or for any failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart timely or safely, dangers associated with or bites from animals, pests or insects, marine life or vegetation of any sort, dangers incident to recreational activities such as swimming, kayaking, sailing, canoeing, rafting, hiking, walking, bicycling, etc., sanitation problems, food poisoning, lack of access to or quality of medical care, difficulty in evacuation in case of a medical or other emergency, illness, epidemics or the threat thereof or for any other cause beyond the direct control of Empire Dynasty Travel. If the event which is the subject of the Contract canceled due to a reason that the parties mutually agree is a Force Majeure, 100% of all deposits/payments paid by the guests will be refunded as a future travel credit only.  If the guests purchase insurance, the guest must first file a claim with the insurance company, if denied, the letter of denial forwarded to our office, and a future travel credit is issued.   Also, I release the Empire Dynasty Travel from its negligence and assume all risks thereof.

 

Binding Arbitration

I agree with any dispute concerning, relating, or referring to this Agreement. The brochure or any literature concerning my trip, or the trip itself, shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration according to the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§1-16, either according to the then-existing Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) or according to the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules & Procedures of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (JAMS). Such proceedings will be governed by substantive (but not procedural) Missouri law and will take place in Leawood, KS. 
Disputes may consist of

interpretation
applicability
enforceability
conscionably
formation
It excludes the use of federal, state, local courts, or agencies.

By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you (and we) are waiving our right to a trial by jury. 

 

Voluntary Participation

I acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate on the trip. And that I have read the description of the trip as it appears in the current Empire Dynasty Travel website relating to the trip, together with all information contained in this application. I am voluntarily participating in this trip with knowledge of the hazards involved. 

 

Knowing and Voluntary Execution

I have carefully read these Terms and Conditions and the booking information sections of this document, and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between myself and Empire Dynasty Travel and agree on my own free will. By signing, I agree to these Travel Terms & Conditions and Empire Dynasty Travel Release from Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Clause for myself, each member of my traveling party and any minor children accompanying me. 

 

Photographic Release 

Empire Dynasty Travel may take photographs, or video of its trips and trip participants grant Empire Dynasty Travel permission to do so and for it to use same for promotional or commercial use without payment of any compensation to the participant.  

 

Additional Terms

Empire Dynasty Travel reserves the right to refuse to accept or retain any person as a participant and to make changes and substitutions in any itinerary of its group travel as it deems necessary for the comfort, safety, or the convenience of the group travel participants and the proper execution of the event. Empire Dynasty Travel also reserves the right to withdraw any or all events announced in this program should conditions warrant. If an entire event canceled, a full refund of all monies paid to the company by the participant would constitute full settlement. 
Please report any disability requiring special attention to Empire Dynasty Travel at the time the reservation made. 
Empire Dynasty Travel will make reasonable attempts to accommodate special need requirements of disabled travelers.
But not responsible in the event it is unable to do so nor is it responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. Please note that hotels and Empire Dynasty Travel cannot always guarantee bed type choice. We will do our very best to accommodate your request. 
Empire Dynasty Travel is not responsible for itinerary time changes.
To include hotel check-in and bus schedules. Empire Dynasty Travel assumes no responsibility and will not be held liable for any personal injury, property damage, or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity by reason of (1) any wrongful or negligent acts or omissions on the part of its suppliers, (2) any unlawful, careless, or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any employee of these suppliers, (3) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment or instrumentality owned, operated, or used by any of these suppliers, or (4) any wrongful or negligent acts or omissions on the part of any other party not under the control, direct or otherwise, of Empire Dynasty Travel, or (5) acts of God.

Acceptance

This contract deemed valid once signed by the guest or by a representative of the group.

A representative of the Empire Dynasty Travel is required to sign the contract.

The contract returned to the Empire Dynasty Travel by facsimile transmission or a PDF sent by email.

Once the contract executed in one or more counterparts, once fully implemented, the contract deemed to be the original and the same agreement. 

We look forward to working with you and hosting a memorable event.

 

Please provide a valid email address for each roommate to avoid delays and payment issues. (Please check spam folder if not in your inbox). 
Each roommate required to complete and submit a contract, sign & date terms & conditions. All forms provided at the time of signup and emailed to all roommates. 
A payment invoice sent to each registered roommate to the email provided on the 1st of each month, excluding the final payment as sent 14 days before the last due date.

Monthly payments are due to the 15th of each month with the final amount owed on March 15th, 2021.