GENERAL INFORMATION ***PLEASE READ CAREFULLY**
Prices are based on twin bedded accommodation, per person.
For those wishing to share- IT IS THE PASSENGERS’ RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND A COMPANION.
In the event we or our member cannot find a companion, the single rate will apply.
PAYMENT for all tours is in CANADIAN FUNDS. All rates shown are in effect at the time of printing. Every effort is made to maintain these prices as quoted, but the Club reserves the right to adjust our prices if necessary. ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
SEATS will be allocated on the first day of trip, and will be rotated every day. The list is compiled in the order of your signing up. If there is a cancellation, the first person on the waiting list will get their seat.
COFFEE BREAKS will be taken in the morning and in the afternoon, with one hour for lunch.
If you need to eat at a certain time, please carry a snack.
BAGGAGE- one large piece of luggage not to exceed 50 lbs. per person will be tagged and placed in the luggage compartment. One SMALL overnight bag
NO LARGER than 19’’ x 9 ½” may be taken inside the coach, for which you are responsible. CARRY-ON BAGS WITH WHEELS AND SUIT BAGS ARE NOT ALLOWED. If the carry-on bag does not fit in the overhead compartment, you may have to hold it on your lap. Items placed under the seats interfere with heating & cooling, as well as leg room of the passengers behind you. NO COOLERS OR GOLF CLUBS will be allowed on the bus.
ALLERGIES: Many of our members have allergies. Therefore due to our enclosed environment on the coach; please refrain from the use of perfumes/aftershave or other scented products.
*PLEASE REMEMBER TO PACK ALL YOUR MEDICATION IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND PLACE THEM IN YOUR CARRY-ON LUGGAGE IN THE EVENT YOU REQUIRE IT WHILE WE ARE TRAVELLING.
*A CURRENT COPY OF YOUR INSURANCE COVERAGE AND YOUR OHIP SHOULD ACCOMPANY YOU ON ANY TOUR.
*ANY SPECIAL REQUEST- (MEDICAL/MOBILITY OR DIETARY) MUST BE NOTED ON YOUR REGISTRATION FORM AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.
*EFFECTIVE JUNE 1ST, 2009 US LAW REQUIRES EVERYONE TO PRESENT A VALID PASSPORT TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF ALL MONIES.
CHANGES IN ANY TRIP WILL ONLY BE MADE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE TOUR OR THROUGH UNAVOIDABLE CIRCUMSTANCES. If you must leave early, we do not refund the cost of the unused portion of your trip. Any additional costs incurred or any ancillary loss sustained as a result of cancellations or delays of tours caused by inclement weather, acts of God, bus delay, or any other event is not the fault of the tour operator.
NO SMOKING on the bus. If you wish a SMOKING ROOM, please advise Debbie at the time of booking.
It is not always possible to make changes when we arrive at the hotel. We request all NON-SMOKING ROOMS. Similarly, if you require a room side by side with another couple, you must do so at the time of booking. The hotel assigns the rooms; however, this does not guarantee that the hotel will be able to accommodate our request.
DEPARTURES- All bus tours leave from the SAULT STE. MARIE PUBLIC LIBRARY-MAIN BRANCH (EAST & BAY STREET). Since it is not always possible to determine the approximate time of our return, we suggest you either phone from your last coffee break or when you arrive at the library to arrange pickup. In most cases, we will try to arrive back from our tours between 6:00- 7:00PM.
We regret we are not able to provide individual assistance to a tour member for walking, getting on or off the bus, climbing stairs, etc. Passengers requiring special assistance must have a travel companion able to provide the help required. In as much as we would be willing to try to accommodate the special needs of a physically and/or mentally disabled person, we must be notified at the time of booking. In some circumstances, we may not be able to accept your reservations. We reserve the right to refuse or accept any passenger as we see fit. We make every effort to pick up our out of town passengers when traveling Hwy 17 East. PLEASE REFER TO THE BACK OF OUR BROCHURE FOR A LIST OF OUR DESIGNATED PICK-UP & DROP-0FF LOCATIONS. In Sault Ste. Marie, the ONLY location for pick-up & drop-off is at the SAULT STE MARIE PUBLIC LIBRARY-MAIN BRANCH- (EAST & BAY ST).
GRATUTIES: Tips to servers, hotel maids, waiters and step-on guides are a tangible way for you to express your appreciation for jobs well done. This practice, though customary, is voluntary and not included in tour prices. Generally, for restaurant meals – 15% of your bill. For servers at complimentary breakfast or buffet dinners, usually $1.00 is satisfactory, per person. For maid service at hotels, $1.00 each per night is acceptable. If the club includes a meal in your itinerary, the gratuity is included.
Tour Directors and Coach Drivers-at your discretion. Our Tour Directors are volunteers and we feel they do a great job to enhance your tour and make it a worry free vacation.
COMMENT SHEETS: Your comment sheets have been invaluable to the club in improving the quality of our tours. We have restructured the format of these sheets to make it easier for you to complete as well as giving you the opportunity to suggest ways to improve the tours, to change, eliminate or include new features. We welcome your suggestions of new tours which could be planned in the future. If you have a suggestion, a comment or a complaint which you would prefer to talk about, please contact the office to discuss your concerns. We do appreciate your positive feed-back.
GIFT CERTIFICATES of any denomination are available at our office. Please contact Debbie to arrange for one. They make great Christmas and birthday gifts!
We are often looking for new executive members and tour directors. If you are interested, you can drop off a resume at the office or give it to any of our present executive.
CANCELLATION INSURANCE will not be included in the cost of our tours as of January 2014.
The Sunshine Travel Club strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance. It is the sole responsibility of the individual to ensure proper insurance coverage is purchased.
CANCELLATION PENALTIES The following cancellation charges will apply:
-from time of deposit until final payment date - $20.00 penalty/per person-exceptions apply to some tour.
-from time of final payment until the time of departure – the tour is non-refundable. (refund of monies must be claimed through your own insurance with necessary documentation - i.e. medical or death certificate).
MEDICAL COVERAGE-We highly recommend the purchase of out-of-province/out-of-country medical insurance. Be sure to purchase the type that will give you the coverage you require.
“SPUR OF THE MOMENT” TRIPS
Those members who would be interested in our next “spur of the moment trip”, be sure to sign up for the 2016 list. The new list starts on sign-up day, November 5th, 2015. Sign up then, at any of our general meetings, or call the office to have your name added. When a tour has been chosen and the arrangements have been made, you will be called. It will be your responsibility to advise us if you are interested or not. Your name is NOT put on the bus list unless you advise us to do so.
ACTIVITY LEVELS ARE NOW LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH TOUR.
Prices are based on twin bedded accommodation, per person.
For those wishing to share- IT IS THE PASSENGERS’ RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND A COMPANION.
In the event we or our member cannot find a companion, the single rate will apply.
PAYMENT for all tours is in CANADIAN FUNDS. All rates shown are in effect at the time of printing. Every effort is made to maintain these prices as quoted, but the Club reserves the right to adjust our prices if necessary. ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
SEATS will be allocated on the first day of trip, and will be rotated every day. The list is compiled in the order of your signing up. If there is a cancellation, the first person on the waiting list will get their seat.
COFFEE BREAKS will be taken in the morning and in the afternoon, with one hour for lunch.
If you need to eat at a certain time, please carry a snack.
BAGGAGE- one large piece of luggage not to exceed 50 lbs. per person will be tagged and placed in the luggage compartment. One SMALL overnight bag
NO LARGER than 19’’ x 9 ½” may be taken inside the coach, for which you are responsible. CARRY-ON BAGS WITH WHEELS AND SUIT BAGS ARE NOT ALLOWED. If the carry-on bag does not fit in the overhead compartment, you may have to hold it on your lap. Items placed under the seats interfere with heating & cooling, as well as leg room of the passengers behind you. NO COOLERS OR GOLF CLUBS will be allowed on the bus.
ALLERGIES: Many of our members have allergies. Therefore due to our enclosed environment on the coach; please refrain from the use of perfumes/aftershave or other scented products.
*PLEASE REMEMBER TO PACK ALL YOUR MEDICATION IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND PLACE THEM IN YOUR CARRY-ON LUGGAGE IN THE EVENT YOU REQUIRE IT WHILE WE ARE TRAVELLING.
*A CURRENT COPY OF YOUR INSURANCE COVERAGE AND YOUR OHIP SHOULD ACCOMPANY YOU ON ANY TOUR.
*ANY SPECIAL REQUEST- (MEDICAL/MOBILITY OR DIETARY) MUST BE NOTED ON YOUR REGISTRATION FORM AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.
*EFFECTIVE JUNE 1ST, 2009 US LAW REQUIRES EVERYONE TO PRESENT A VALID PASSPORT TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF ALL MONIES.
CHANGES IN ANY TRIP WILL ONLY BE MADE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE TOUR OR THROUGH UNAVOIDABLE CIRCUMSTANCES. If you must leave early, we do not refund the cost of the unused portion of your trip. Any additional costs incurred or any ancillary loss sustained as a result of cancellations or delays of tours caused by inclement weather, acts of God, bus delay, or any other event is not the fault of the tour operator.
NO SMOKING on the bus. If you wish a SMOKING ROOM, please advise Debbie at the time of booking.
It is not always possible to make changes when we arrive at the hotel. We request all NON-SMOKING ROOMS. Similarly, if you require a room side by side with another couple, you must do so at the time of booking. The hotel assigns the rooms; however, this does not guarantee that the hotel will be able to accommodate our request.
DEPARTURES- All bus tours leave from the SAULT STE. MARIE PUBLIC LIBRARY-MAIN BRANCH (EAST & BAY STREET). Since it is not always possible to determine the approximate time of our return, we suggest you either phone from your last coffee break or when you arrive at the library to arrange pickup. In most cases, we will try to arrive back from our tours between 6:00- 7:00PM.
We regret we are not able to provide individual assistance to a tour member for walking, getting on or off the bus, climbing stairs, etc. Passengers requiring special assistance must have a travel companion able to provide the help required. In as much as we would be willing to try to accommodate the special needs of a physically and/or mentally disabled person, we must be notified at the time of booking. In some circumstances, we may not be able to accept your reservations. We reserve the right to refuse or accept any passenger as we see fit. We make every effort to pick up our out of town passengers when traveling Hwy 17 East. PLEASE REFER TO THE BACK OF OUR BROCHURE FOR A LIST OF OUR DESIGNATED PICK-UP & DROP-0FF LOCATIONS. In Sault Ste. Marie, the ONLY location for pick-up & drop-off is at the SAULT STE MARIE PUBLIC LIBRARY-MAIN BRANCH- (EAST & BAY ST).
GRATUTIES: Tips to servers, hotel maids, waiters and step-on guides are a tangible way for you to express your appreciation for jobs well done. This practice, though customary, is voluntary and not included in tour prices. Generally, for restaurant meals – 15% of your bill. For servers at complimentary breakfast or buffet dinners, usually $1.00 is satisfactory, per person. For maid service at hotels, $1.00 each per night is acceptable. If the club includes a meal in your itinerary, the gratuity is included.
Tour Directors and Coach Drivers-at your discretion. Our Tour Directors are volunteers and we feel they do a great job to enhance your tour and make it a worry free vacation.
COMMENT SHEETS: Your comment sheets have been invaluable to the club in improving the quality of our tours. We have restructured the format of these sheets to make it easier for you to complete as well as giving you the opportunity to suggest ways to improve the tours, to change, eliminate or include new features. We welcome your suggestions of new tours which could be planned in the future. If you have a suggestion, a comment or a complaint which you would prefer to talk about, please contact the office to discuss your concerns. We do appreciate your positive feed-back.
GIFT CERTIFICATES of any denomination are available at our office. Please contact Debbie to arrange for one. They make great Christmas and birthday gifts!
We are often looking for new executive members and tour directors. If you are interested, you can drop off a resume at the office or give it to any of our present executive.
CANCELLATION INSURANCE will not be included in the cost of our tours as of January 2014.
The Sunshine Travel Club strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance. It is the sole responsibility of the individual to ensure proper insurance coverage is purchased.
CANCELLATION PENALTIES The following cancellation charges will apply:
-from time of deposit until final payment date - $20.00 penalty/per person-exceptions apply to some tour.
-from time of final payment until the time of departure – the tour is non-refundable. (refund of monies must be claimed through your own insurance with necessary documentation - i.e. medical or death certificate).
MEDICAL COVERAGE-We highly recommend the purchase of out-of-province/out-of-country medical insurance. Be sure to purchase the type that will give you the coverage you require.
“SPUR OF THE MOMENT” TRIPS
Those members who would be interested in our next “spur of the moment trip”, be sure to sign up for the 2016 list. The new list starts on sign-up day, November 5th, 2015. Sign up then, at any of our general meetings, or call the office to have your name added. When a tour has been chosen and the arrangements have been made, you will be called. It will be your responsibility to advise us if you are interested or not. Your name is NOT put on the bus list unless you advise us to do so.
ACTIVITY LEVELS ARE NOW LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH TOUR.
