MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AFRICA AND ETHIOPIA - Setur

P66 further informationcall 0845 0700 619 to speak to an expert or visit www.abercrombiekent.co.ukBOOKING YOUR HOLIDAYTo discuss your holiday with our experiencedSales Consultants please telephone us anytimeMonday to Friday from 9.00am to 6.00pm.To book your holiday. You should completeand sign a Booking Form (hard copy or online),and send it, together with a deposit as specifiedand the relevant details of your insurer. You mayalso book your holiday through an ABTA TravelAgent, who will then be responsible for allcommunication with us on your behalf. Pleasemake sure you read our booking conditionsbefore confirming.Confirmation & Payment. After receipt ofyour Booking Form a contract will come intoexistence on the date on which we accept yourbooking in writing and issue a confirmationinvoice. Any outstanding balance shown on thisand any amended invoice issued will be due forpayment eight weeks (56 days) before departure.If your booking is made within eight weeks ofdeparture, you should forward full payment foryour holiday with your Booking Form. Yourholiday tickets and travel documents will bedispatched 10-14 days prior to your departure.BROCHURE DESCRIPTIONSThe information shown in this brochure hasbeen compiled as accurately as possible andhas been checked at the time of publication.We are not responsible for facilities outside theaccommodation in which you are staying andcannot guarantee that these will be availableall year round. Maps shown are for generalinformation only and may not accurately showexact locations.FOREIGN OFFICE ADVICEThe Foreign Office (FCO) provides informationfor British nationals. For the latest information,before you book your holiday, you shouldtelephone their Travel Advice Line on 0845 8502829 or visit their website at www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougoYOUR SAFETYAt Abercrombie & Kent we pride ourselveson selecting the highest quality hotels andservices available to make your holiday thebest. However, because we travel to interestingdestinations, often off the beaten track, it is notalways possible to find standards that matchthose we take for granted in the UK. The safetystandards and regulations which apply overseasare those of the country you visit. Generalstandards of safety and hygiene, fire precautionsetc. can be a different standard to those whichwe expect in the UK. Please be careful when youare in unfamiliar buildings or surroundings.Do not let non-swimmers or children jumpinto swimming pools, or swimmers dive intoswimming pools without first checking thedepth and how to get out. Get to know theescape route from your room in the case of fire.Any change to your diet may cause an upsetstomach and local water, ice and salads may nothelp. You can reduce the risk of insect bites byusing repellents and dressing in clothing thatcovers the skin especially when insects are atthere most active – at dawn and dusk. Crimesagainst people and property are a fact of lifethroughout the world and you have the sameresponsibility for your own safety as at home. Inall countries it is important to take care of yourown safety and avoid attracting unwelcomeattention by not wearing expensive jewelleryand accessories.HOLIDAY DOCUMENTATIONPassports. A full passport valid beyond theduration of your holiday and for entry to allcountries included in your holiday is essential.Most countries now insist upon at least sixmonths’ validity beyond the date of your returntravel. Names entered on your Booking Formmust agree with those on the passports you willbe using. This will enable us to ensure that yourair tickets carry your correct identity.Honeymooners. Newly-weds should alsoensure that they carry a copy of their marriagecertificate.Visas. Visas are required for UK passportholders for Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Oman andSyria. On average, a minimum of one week (percountry) is necessary for obtaining a visa. Visarequirements can change at short notice.Vaccinations. You should familiarise yourself,before departure, with the up-to-date healthprecautions recommended for your holidaydestination. You should seek professional advicefrom your medical practitioner or from thefollowing:• ‘MASTA’ (Medical Advisory Service forTravellers Abroad) offer a ‘Health Brief’specifically tailored to your journey Visit www.masta-travel-health.com.• Department of Health ‘Health Advice forTravellers’ publish information, visit www.doh.gov.ukDRIVING WHEN ABROADIf you plan to drive whilst abroad you mustensure that you have a valid licence. For somecountries you may require an internationaldriving licence. You should also make sure youare aware of the local driving laws.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESPassport, visa and health requirements canchange at any time. It is your own responsibilityto ensure that you seek advice from a professionalsource and comply with all requirements.Abercrombie & Kent will not be held responsiblein any circumstances for the consequences –whether financial or otherwise – of any failure onthe part of the client in this respect.HOLIDAY INSURANCEAbercrombie & Kent clients are required tohave adequate insurance protection againstcancellation, medical and other expenses. Youmust ensure that you have taken out insuranceand confirm this to us, with details, in writingon your Booking Form. If undertaking activitiesconsidered by some insurers as ‘hazardous’, forexample scuba-diving or other watersports,you should ensure that your insurers includecoverage. Please note that travel insuranceoffered by credit card companies rarely providesfull and effective cover for cancellation/curtailment risks.A&K AND ONE NAMEThroughout this brochure, you will see referenceto Abercrombie & Kent (or simply A&K). Thisis our shorthand for the many independentA&K companies that work with Abercrombie &Kent Ltd, to provide travellers with a consistentstandard of expertise and excellence in travel.AIRLINE PARTNERSYour holiday begins at 30,000 feet which is whywe use only scheduled flights and handpick ourairline partners with your contentment andcomfort in mind.To insulate our clients from the stresses oftravel, flight upgrades to premium cabins canbe arranged at competitive prices. Typicallythese cabins include larger seats with morelegroom and extras such as the use of airportlounges so that you arrive more refreshed andrelaxed. Many of these cabins are available atspecial limited rates. Please check our dedicatedflight offers page www.abercrombiekent.co.uk/flightoffers for up-to-date savings.