Terms and Conditions

Travel Experts, LLC's Mission:

Should you encounter a challenge prior to or during your travel, and you booked your travel with Travel Experts, LLC, we will diligently work to help you through the challenge.  If you have purchased travel insurance, contact your travel insurance company immediately and then contact us.

Terms and Conditions

The issuance of any tickets, reservations, or bookings by Travel Experts, LLC and its agents is done on the express condition that:1. Travel Experts, LLC and its agents shall not be responsible for any changes in fares, rates, charges, or prices initiated by the carrier(s) or supplier(s) of services, and 2. Travel Experts, LLC and its agents shall not be responsible for any damages resulting from cancellations, changes, or disruption of any services and/or for refunds of monies already paid or transmitted to any carrier or supplier of services.  Customer's initial retention of tickets, reservations, or bookings after issuance shall constitute a consent by customer, on his/her behalf and on behalf of his/her companions, to the above.  Nothing agreed to herein by the customer is meant to interfere with customer's legal rights against any carrier(s) or supplier(s) of services.

Travel Experts, LLC is acting as a mere agent for suppliers in selling travel-related accepting services, or in accepting reservations or bookings for services that are not directly supplied Travel Experts, LLC (such as air and ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, tours, cruises, etc.). Travel Experts, LLC, therefore, shall not be responsible for breach of contract, failure to comply with any laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or any intentional or negligent actions or omissions on the part of such suppliers, which result in any loss, damage, delay, inconvenience or injury to travelers or travelers' companions or group members.

Unless the term "guaranteed" is specifically stated in writing on your tickets, invoice, or reservation itinerary, Travel Experts, LLC does not guarantee any of such supplier's rates, bookings, reservations, connections, scheduling, or handling of baggage or other personal effects. Travelers have done due diligence, are aware of the quality of the hotel accommodations chosen, and agree that Travel Experts, LLC will not be responsible if they are not satisfied. 

Traveler's Responsibilities:

Traveler(s) are responsible for checking their documents and itineraries upon receipt: Call Travel Experts, LLC immediately if you see any discrepancies or have any questions.

Traveler(s) are responsible for reconfirming airline reservations before travel: 24 hours for domestic and 72 hours for international. Reconfirmation is mandatory for international flights. Failure to use all ticketed segments may result in automatic canceling of all continuing and return flights. Duplicate bookings may result in automatic canceling of all flights.

It is highly recommended that all travelers check in at the airport 2 hours in advance for domestic flights and 3 hour for international flights.

Security and flight issues can be accessed at www.faa.gov and through the various individual airline web sites (see below).

Documents: Domestic –– valid government issued photo ID. International –– passport and visa (if applicable); it is the traveler’s responsibility to obtain necessary documents and releases Travel Experts, LLC from liability for incomplete, invalid or lack of proper documents.

For international country entry requirements, traveler warnings, and advisories, it is recommended that traveler(s) call the Travel Advisory Section of the US State Department (202-647-5225) or access the State Department’s online travel advisory service at

http://travel.state.gov/travel/requirements/requirements_1233.html

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html and

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1766.html

Customs Information: Please visit the Customs Dept. website at www.customs.gov.

Prescription Medicines: It is recommended that all prescription medicines be kept in original bottles and only enough taken to be consumed while traveling. Check with your physician to see if any are narcotic-based. If so, request your physician to provide you with a notarized letter on letterhead listing medications and reason for taking. A printout from your pharmacy for all prescriptions, stating their use is recommended.

For medical information about vaccines, diseases, etc. for the countries you are visiting, call your county health department and/or physician. To obtain Center for Disease Control information: Phone (404-332-4559) or access their website at http://www.cdc.gov/ .

INSURANCE, RISKS, AND CANCELLATIONS

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all travelers, payable with your deposit/payment to obtain coverage for pre-existing conditions for themselves/travel companions/family members to cover unforeseen travel issues such as cancellations, interruptions, delays, lost/stolen/damaged travel documents, medical expenses, emergency medical transportation. Certain conditions/restrictions may apply to coverages; Travel Experts, LLC is not responsible for underwriting decisions on claims made by traveler(s) to the insurance company. Travel Guard Insurance details can be found at www.travelguard.com". If you need help navigating the site or do not have Internet access, please request a brochure from Travel Experts, LLC.

PASSPORTS, VISAS, and TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Traveler assumes complete and full responsibility for, and hereby releases Travel Experts, LLC from, any duty of checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of each destination, and all safety and security conditions of such destinations, during the length of the proposed travel. It is the passenger’s responsibility to have proper passports or government issued IDs where permitted. For information concerning possible dangers at international destinations, contact the Travel Advisory Section of the U. S. State Department, (202) 647-5225, or access the State-Department's on-line travel advisory service http://travel.state.gov/travel/warnings.html. For medical information, call the U. S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), (404) 332-4559 or log on to www.cdc.gov./travel.

Travel Experts, LLC shall not be responsible for any injuries, losses or damages in connection with terrorist activities, social or labor unrest, mechanical or structural integrity of air, sea, and ground transportation and accommodations, diseases, local laws, terrorists acts, bankruptcy or cessation of supplier or carrier services, climatic conditions, Acts of God, delays, changes or cancellation of travel due to weather conditions, hotel services, accidents or health related problems before or while in-transit to (e.g., an accident on the way to a tour), during, and after a tour, or any other actions, omissions, or conditions outside of Travel Experts, LLC’s control.

If travel plans are delayed or cancelled for any reason there will be no refunds issued by Travel Experts, LLC. There will be no refunds for cancellations made 90 days or less before departure, including cancellations due to actual or threatened terrorist events. There will be no refunds due to fear of travel from actual or threatened terrorists events.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY:

TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC, IN GOOD FAITH, IS ACTING AS AN INTERMEDIARY ONLY BETWEEN INTERNET OR OFF-LINE SUPPLIERS/PROVIDERS AND TRAVELER(S) FOR PURCHASES OF TRAVEL-RELATED SERVICES AND PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT DIRECTLY SUPPLIED BY TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) AIR AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION, HOTEL/RESORT ACCOMMODATIONS WITH OR WITHOUT MEALS OR OTHER INCLUSIONS, TOURS, CRUISES, VACATION PACKAGES, TRAVEL INSURANCE, TRAVEL-RELATED PRODUCTS, ETC.

TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC RESEARCHES A VARIETY OF SUPPLIERS AND THEIR PRODUCTS FOR EACH TRIP REQUEST AND WEBSITE INCLUSION, SELECTING FOR RECOMMENDATION THOSE OFF-LINE AND INTERNET SUPPLIERS WHO OFFER THE BEST PRICE AND/OR VALUE. WE ATTEMPT TO RECOMMEND WELL-KNOWN AND REPUTABLE SUPPLIERS, BUT WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER ANY SUPPLIER AND DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN RUNNING THEIR BUSINESSES, THEIR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, OR THEIR TERMS AND CONDITIONS. TRAVELERS SHALL HOLD TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC HARMLESS AND NOT HOLD TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY OMISSIONS, ERRORS, OR ACTS (KNOWN OR UNKNOWN) COMMITTED BY ANY TRAVEL SUPPLIER, THEIR SUB-SUPPLIERS, OR EMPLOYEES. THIS INCLUDES (BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO) ANY INTERNET SUPPLIER, HOTEL/RESORT, CAR RENTAL AGENCY, AIRLINE, RAIL PASS SUPPLIER, MOTORCOACH COMPANY, TOUR OPERATOR, OR VACATION PACKAGER. TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC DOES NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THE SERVICES, QUALITY, OR PRODUCTS OF ANY TRAVEL SUPPLIER, THEIR SUB-SUPPLIERS OR EMPLOYEES OR THEIR QUALITY OF SERVICE, PRODUCTS, RATES, BOOKINGS, RESERVATIONS,

CONNECTIONS, SCHEDULING OR SAFE HANDLING OF TRAVELER(S) PERSONAL BELONGINGS, OR THEIR SAFETY.  SECURITY PROCEDURES FOR TRAVELER(S). TRAVELER(S) SHALL HOLD TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPLIER FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY/ALL DOMESTIC AND/OR INTERNATIONAL LAWS, BREACH OF CONTRACT, FAILURE TO PROVIDE PAID-FOR RESERVATIONS, INTENTIONAL OR UNINTENTIONAL ACTS OR OMISSIONS THAT RESULT IN (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)LOSS/ DAMAGE/ DELAY/ INCONVENIENCE / INJURY TO TRAVELER(S). TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSOLVENCY, RECEIVERSHIP, BANKRUPTCY, LIQUIDATION, OR SIMILAR CONDITION (KNOWN OR UNKNOWN) OF ANY TRAVEL SUPPLIER.

TRAVELERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING AND HOLDING SAFE ALL SUPPLIER DOCUMENTS/TRAVEL

DOCUMENTS/ MONEY/TRAVELERS CHECKS/CREDIT CARDS BEFORE/DURING TRAVEL, CONTACTING HEALTH

PROFESSIONALS REGARDING INOCULATION AND VACCINE REQUIREMENTS, OBTAINING THE NECESSARY

INOCULATIONS AND VACCINES. TRAVELER(S) WILLINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY RELEASE TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC FROM THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CHECKING AND VERIFYING EXISTING FLIGHT SCHEDULES, ALL PASSPORT / VISA / VACCINATION AND/OR OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH DESTINATION OR STOP-OVER DESTINATION EN ROUTE.

TRAVELER(S) SHALL HOLD TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING OUT OF OUR CONTROL BEFORE/ DURING/ AFTER TRAVEL THAT CAUSES TRAVELER INCONVENIENCES, PAIN OR SUFFERING SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) EXPECTED/KNOWN OR UNEXPECTED/UNKNOWN TRIP INTERUPTIONS/ DELAYS, DOCUMENTS LOST IN TRANSIT FROM SUPPLIER TO TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC OR TO CLIENT FROM TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC, SAFETY AND SECURITY ISSUES AND CONDITIONS TO/AT/FROM DESTINATION(S), TRAVELER(S) COMPLIANCE WITH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS, ANY AND ALL INCURRED INJURIES, DAMAGES TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCONVENIENCES CAUSED BY (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) SUPPLIERS, CIVIL / SOCIAL/ LABOR UNREST AND/OR DISPUTES, CLIMATIC WEATHER CONDITIONS, ACTS OF GOD, TERRORIST ACTIVITIES, CONDITION OF SUPPLIER EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION FAILURES OR DIFFICULTIES, HOTEL/ RESORT/ SHIP/ VECHICLE/ PLANE

CONDITIONS, JUDGMENT ERRORS BY A SUPPLIER/ SUB-SUPPLIER/ OR ANY SUPPLIER EMPLOYEES, ANY AND ALL CONDITIONS/ CIRCUMSTANCES THAT DO NOT ALLOW TRAVEL TO TAKE PLACE, ABNORMAL CONDITIONS OR DEVELOPMENTS, ANY RISKS OR CONDITIONS (KNOWN OR UNKNOWN) TAKING PLACE BEFORE/ DURING/ AFTER TRAVEL OR ANY OTHER ACTIONS, OMISSIONS, OR CONDITIONS.

TRAVLER(S) SHALL HOLD TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITIES INCURRED BY CREDIT CARD HOLDERS FROM ANY CREDIT CARD UNAUTHORIZED USE, FRAUDULENT, UNSCRUPULOUS ACTS COMMITTED BY ANY PERSONS RESULTING FROM THE RELEASING OF CREDIT CARD INFORMATION TO INTERNET COMPANIES OR OFF-LINE SUPPLIERS BY TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC OR BY WEBSITE VISITORS TO HOLD, OBTAIN, OR BOOK RESERVATIONS OR PURCHASE TRAVEL-RELATED PRODUCTS. ALL MONEY AND/OR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION GIVEN TO TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC TO MAKE OFF-LINE RESERVATIONS IS DIRECTLY PASSED ON TO SUPPLIERS, EXCEPT FOR AGENT COMMISSIONS AND FEES, IF APPLICABLE. TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR REFUNDS OF ANY MONEY DUE TRAVELER(S) BY ANY TRAVEL SUPPLIER(S) OR FOR INCREASED CHARGES BY ANY SUPPLIER(S). ANY REFUNDS DUE TRAVELER(S) ARE DUE FROM SUPPLIERS AND ANY REFUNDS ISSUED TO TRAVELER(S) FROM SUPPLIERS AND RECEIVED BY TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC SHALL BE FORWARDED TO THE CLIENT, LESS ANY FEES OR MONEY OWED TO TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC.

TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC'S RESPONSIBILITY AND OBLIGATIONS TO A CLIENT BOOKING OFF-LINE ARE LIMITED TO MAKING EVERY EFFORT TO FIND REASONABLE PRICING PER THE CLIENT'S TRAVEL REQUEST, MAKING APPROVED RESERVATIONS FOR CLIENTS -- INCLUDING FORWARDING TIMELY PAYMENTS TO SUPPLIERS VIA CHECK OR CLIENT CREDIT CARD INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CLIENT TO SUPPLIERS, INFORMING CLIENTS OF ANY PRE-OR-POST DEPARTURE RESERVATION CHANGES MADE KNOWN TO TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC BY SUPPLIERS, CHECKING TRAVEL DOCUMENTS BEFORE THEY ARE ISSUED TO CLIENTS, AND FORWARDING TRAVEL DOCUMENTS RECEIVED BY SUPPLIERS TO CLIENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER, ASSISTANCE WITH ANY TRAVELER(S) REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NOT OUTLINED IN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONCERNING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

DESTINATION INFORMATION, COUNTRY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, SUPPLIER TERMS AND CONDITIONS, DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR TRAVEL. TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL INTERNET BOOKINGS MADE BY TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC OR BY VISITORS TO THE www.usatravelexperts.com OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATED SITES. ALL PURCHASES MADE THROUGH ONLINE COMPANIES/PROVIDERS ON THE TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC WEBSITE ARE DEEMED TO BE TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE PURCHASER AND SUPPLIER/PROVIDER. PURCHASERS ARE DEEMED BY THE INTERNET SUPPLIERS/PROVIDERS AS THE CLIENTS OF THE SUPPLIER. ANY DISPUTES MUST BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE SUPPLIER AND NOT TRAVEL EXPERTS, LLC. 

Privacy Policy

Travel Experts, LLC considers your privacy important to you and to us. In order to provide you with individualized service, we collect certain information about you (such as your name, address, date of birth, transactions with us) from information you provide on applications or other forms. We may also collect such information through your inquiries by e-mail or on our website.

You May "Opt Out" of Receiving Offerings by Mail or Email

We are aware clients may have differing views on receiving offers of products and services. If you do not want to receive such offers, please email us at usatravelexperts@gmail.com or write us at Travel Experts, LLC, 11 Wisteria Lane, Bluffton, SC  29909.  Write UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line if writing an email. Please allow eight weeks for the suppression of your name from our lists to become effective.

Information collected from transactions with you

We do not share any information about you with anyone outside our preferred travel suppliers. We only share your information in this way to offer you products and services that best meet your interests and needs and to effect transactions that you authorize or request. The companies will use this information only to promote their services to you and are not permitted to share your information or to use it for any other purpose.

Use of nonpublic personal information - We will use or disclose your nonpublic personal information for the following specific purposes: For the purchase of travel or travel insurance, we will collect and exchange the necessary information from your application with the company(ies) directly involved to book your travel or issue a travel insurance policy and to government agencies who may examine our procedures, as required by law.

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Please remember that when you use a link to go from the Travel Experts, LLC website to any other website this privacy policy is no longer in effect. Your browsing, use of email address and interaction on any other website, including sites, which have a link on this site, are subject to the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of that site. Please read over those terms, conditions and policies before proceeding.