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Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fuctuations. Rates not valid during certain trade congress meetings

o/a = On Application; o/r = On Request; Hotel room photographs may not be specic to the actual room occupied.

Opposite page: Dordogne is located in the region o Aquitaine, between the Loire valley and the High Pyrnes

Pa is one of the most-fascinating cities in Europe, andtourists to this wonderful city willnd that things to see and do arealmost limitless! Known as theCity of Light, the beauty of Parisis overwhelming and architecturaland artistic heritage combine tomake any visit an unforgettableexperience! The city of Paris gotits name from the Parisii, a tribe ofGauls who settled on the Ile de laCit between 250 and 200 B.C.

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FRENCH dEligHTs4 Day - 3 nih - pai ciy paa

pi ild 2 nights accommodation at the

4-star Victoria Palace hotel inroom with private facilities andbreakfast daily (B)

1 x full day excurision to MontSaint-Michel by coach with guide

Service charges and taxes

pi ild Arrival transfer by private car

from Paris Airport or rail stationto your hotel

3 nights accommodation atthe Aviatic hotel in a PrestigeRoom with private facilities and

breakfast daily 72-hour Paris Card Eiffel Tower Dinner and

1hr Cruise on the Seine River day guided tour of Paris with

free time in Montmartre Departure transfer by private car

from your hotel to Paris airport orrail station


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1 Apr - 14 May 13, 16 Jul - 31 Aug 13 604

15 May - 15 Jul 13, 1 Sep - 31 Oct 13 664

* Tou e cludes May 1, July 10 and other special events.

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28 Mar - 30 Jun 13 1038 1530

1 Jul - 31 Aug 13 1015 1480

1 Sep - 31 Oct 13 1056 1555

Package is also available with the 4-star Victoria Palace hotel. Please contact our reservations teamfor further details.

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Room, Victoria Palace Room, Aviatic Hotel ***

Exterior, Aviatic Hotel ***

The Victoria Palace Hotel has been alandmark on the Left Bank since 1913 andserved as a Parisian home to such majorgures as the Irish writer James Joyceand the Italian painter Giorgio de Chirico.It has 62 spacious and luxurious guestrooms, junior suites and one bedroomsuites. The hotel remains faithful to a verytraditional idea of Parisian elegance.

The Aviatic Saint Germain is locatedin central Paris, 500 metres from theMontparnasse Bienvene Metro. Thehotel is soundproofed and air-conditionedrooms with lift access and satellite TV.

Thehotel is 800 metres from the BonMarche and 1.3 km from Saint-Germain-des-Prs. From the MontparnasseBienvene Metro, guests can quicklyaccess the rest of central Paris.

Day 1 | iv paiArrive Paris. Day at leisure.Overnight at the Victoria Palace.

Day 2 | pai - Mo sai-MihlTake the Normandy motorway to reachMont Saint Michel Bay. Stop for lunchat Restaurant Relais St. Michel. Ascendto the Abbey (by the ramparts or bythe village) located on the top of therocky island situated in the biggestbay in Europe. The Mont Saint-MichelAbbey, rightly named The Marvel ofthe Western World is still one of themost-famous pilgrimage centres sincethe Middle Ages and is recognized as

a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Theguided visit covers the interior of theAbbey. Return to Paris by 9:45 p.m.Overnight in Paris. (B)

Day 3 | Da paiAfter breakfast, transfer to Paris Airportfor departure or extend your stay. (B)


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PaRis by dayDiscover the beauty of Paris from thecomfort of the famous yellow doubledecker buses. Commentaries include:Opera Square, Place Vendme,Concorde Square, Champs Elyses,Arch of Triumph, Eiffel Tower,

Invalides, Orsay Museum, LouvreMuseum, and the Notre Dame.

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Duration: 1 hours 29 14

Individual earphones supplied.

Departs daily 10 a m., 11:30 a.m.

& 2:30 p. m., except special events.

illuMiNaTioNs oF PaRisDiscover the delight and magicof Paris by night. The illuminatedmonuments in the districts ofConcorde Square, Champs-Elyses,Trocadero, Eiffel Tower, Pyramid ofthe Louvre, Notre- Dame

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Summer: Departs daily 10 p m., Except special

events. Winter: Departs daily 8 p.m except on

special events

diNNER CRuisERide along the Seine river bank ontothe Orsay Museum in front of whichthe boarding point of La Marinade Paris is located. Dinner-cruise(around 1.15hrs) on the Seine river

towards Notre-Dame Cathedral,Cit Island and Saint-Louis island,then westwards to the Eiffel Towerpassing in front of the LouvreMuseum and underneath the mostfamous bridges of Paris like theAlexandre III bridge.

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Departs daily 6:00 p m. (22 Mar - 31 Oct 13),

except special events.

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THE MouliN RougEDinner at the ALTITUDE 95 restaurant(set menu and drinks included),located on the rst oor of the EiffelTower. From 1Sep, dinner will be atCafe Seine. Dinner is followed by arelaxing scenic Seine river cruise tosee the monuments and bridges ofParis. At the end of the evening, theMoulin Rouge fabulous show FERIE,with its famous French Can-Can.

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Departs daily 6:15p.m. (22 Mar - 31 Oct 13),

except special events. Additional departures onrequest. Price included one glass of Champagne.

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WalkiNg TouRThe walking tour begins with a strollthrough the public area of the Louvremuseum. The visit continues insidethe museum where you will seeareas such as the medieval fortress,

the modern pyramid, the Egyptiandepartment. With your guide you willdiscover several collections rangingfrom the Ancient Greek statuary toRomantic French paintings. Amongthe museums most famous works:Leonardo da Vincis Mona Lisa andthe Venus de Milo.

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On Monday, Saturday and Sunday at 9.45 AM

On Thursday at 2.15 p m. Except on the 1st

Sunday o the month and special events.

MoNTMaRTE & THE louvREMontmartre is where numerous artists (Van Gogh, Renoir, Picasso) settledwith their families to enjoy the simple country life. Enjoy a guided walkingtour of the village and Place du Tertre, and visit the Sacred Heart Basilica(unguided). Spend over an hour on a guided tour of the Louvre, whereamongst the many works of art you will see the Venus de Milo, the WingedVictory and Da Vincis Mona Lisa.

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Departs: Mon, Wed & Fri 2 p.m. except special events.

Note: Wed & Fri are possible to stay on at the Louvre, as its open till late.

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With an focus on the history and artof the Capital, this tour includes: adrive through the oldest part - theMarais district and its hotels,town-houses of the former nobility;Latin Quarter with the Sorbonne; the

Luxembourg Gardens; Saint Germaindes Prs with its old church and itsfamous cafs; a guided visit to theinterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral*;and a short cruise to the Cit Island(except if the river is too high), beforereturning to Place des Pyramides.

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Departs daily 9:30 a.m. (22 Mar - 31 Oct 13),

except special events.*When Mass is scheduled

your guide will not be allowed to commentate

inside the cathedral but will, instead, brie you

beore entering the cathedral.

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Day 1 | ro, o,nomadi, adi Bah, caTravel along the Normandy motorwayfor your rst stop at Rouen for awalking tour in the old town beforecontinuing to Honeur. On the waybetween Rouen and Honeur, viewthe newly built Normandy bridge. InHoneur you have free time for lunch.Continue to the beaches of Normandyand the American Landing Beaches ofOmaha. Visit the American Cemeteryof Saint-Laurent. Arromanches (Stop).Dinner and overnight stay at NovotelCaen, or similar. (D)

Day 2 | sai Malo,Mo sai Mihl, Depart Caen at 7:30 a.m. for Brit tany.Guided visit of St Malo (ramparts, thecathedral, etc). After lunch (free-time) depart for Mont Saint-Michel(frontier between Brittany and

Normandy regions) for a guided-visitof the Abbey followed by free-time.Depart around 4.30 p.m. Dinner andovernight stay at Hotel Mercure Lacde Maine, Angers or similar. (B,D)

Day 3 | , aai, mboi,clo , Villady, toWe depart Angers at 8:00 a.m.(Short stop at Chteau dAngers forphoto-stop) and pass by Cunault andSaumur. Guided visit to the Castleof Langeais before lunch (free time)at Amboise. After noon visit to theClos-Luc, last dwelling of Leonardoda Vinci. We then visit of the

Gardens of Villandry Castle. Visit thehistoric districts of Tours. Dinner andovernight stay at the Hotel MercureTours Nord, Tours, or similar. (B,D)

Day 4 |choa, chvy, chambodFor our nal day in the Loire Valley,our itinerary includes guided visitsto Chenonceau, Cheverny andChambord Chteaux with a farewelllunch at the Hotel Saint-Hubertat Cheverny. Depart Chambord atapproximately 4.30 p.m. Return toParis at approximately 7.00 p.m. (B)

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3-star hotels in room withprivate facilities

First-Class tour coach throughout Breakfast daily (B) Three dinners (D)

Entrance tickets for the variousmonument visits Services of a licensed

multilingual guide Porterage service on hotel

arrival and departure. Service charges and taxes

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Departs Thu: 1 Apr - 31 Oct 2013 1189 1319 1023

*Child (4-11 years) - sharing room with 2 adults

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aPaRTMENTsVersailles represents the grandeur

of classical French architecture. Theextravagant decoration of the entiresite reects the will of King Louis XIV.This tour includes a guided visit tothe reception area of the beautifullydecorated State Apartments (Hall ofMirrors and Queens apartments)and free time to stroll aroundthe palace in the French gardens(entrance fees are included).

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Departs 8:45 a.m., 2:00 p m.

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Tue - Fri: 1Apr-16May 13, 29 Jun - 31 Oct 13

Wed-Fri: 17May-28Jun 13

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PaRis TRaNsFERsThe airport shuttle service for individual travellers between Roissy Charles de GaulleAirport (CDG), terminal 1,2 & 3, and Parisian hotels and between Orly Airport (ORY)and Paris hotels. Air-conditioned 8-seat minivans are shared with other passengersarriving or departing within the same time schedule. For private vehicle transfers, acar will be used for up to 3 people and a private minivan for greater numbers. Ratesapply for scheduled arrivals (minivan shuttle) and departures between 6:00 a.m. and7:59 p.m. A night surcharge applies outside these hours.

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Prices or shuttle are per person.1 ax 2 ax dd. ax

Between CDG/ORY airport and Paris hotel; Childrate: $19 AUD applies up to 10 yo

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For ater hours (8p.m.- 6a m.).

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Prices or private car transer are per vehicle.

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Between CDG/ORY airport and Paris hotel 150 189 373

Between a Paris station and a city hotel 125 163 268

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Prices or private car transer are per vehicle.

1-3 4-8 9-12

Between CDG/ORY airport and Paris hotel 173 218 429

Between a Paris station and a city hotel 144 187 308

Valid 1Apr 11 - 31Mar 13. One piece o baggage (suitcase) per person only can be carried.

Shuttle transer - Day transer: 7:01 a.m. - 7:59 p.m. Night transer: 8:00 p.m. - 6:59 a.m.

REiMs CHaMPagNEThe town of Reims is the capital ofthe Champagne region and known

worldwide for its sparkling wine,champagne. Reims is also the cityof coronations where the FrenchKings were crowned. The morningtour of Reims includes a guided visitof the Gothic cathedral. The tourcontinues on to Mumm cellars and atasting of the famous Cordon rougeChampagne wine. Free time for lunch.In the afternoon, enjoy the landscapeof vines between Reims and Epernay.At Epernay visit the cellars of Mot &Chandon and taste their wine.

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Duration: 1 day 169 85

Departs: Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun 8 a m.(1Apr-31Oct 13), except special events.


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Located in central Paris, 500 metres fromthe Montparnasse Bienvene Metro. Ithas 34 soundproofed and air-conditionedrooms with lift access and satellite TV

This property is located 200 metresfrom the Promenade de la Croisette.110 suites includie private facilities andfeature a at-screen TV with satellitechannels, tea/coffee making facilities.

Set in towns circular walls, this Medieval-style chateau has its own gardens. Classicor Provencal-style decoration feature inthe 64 luxury rooms and suites.

Set in a 20th-century building, this hotelis located in the historic 6th district on theLeft Bank. It offers 34 soundproofed guestrooms with a DVD player and a minibar

Located in central Annecy, this residencefeatures modern accommodation. 104studios are equipped with private facilitiesand a TV and feature a seating area,hairdryer and free Wi-Fi access.

Located in the heart of Paris, theseapartments are 400 metres from OperaGarnier. Kitchenette, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. Free Wi-Fi access.

This design hotel is set in the heart ofReims and is just a few minutes walkfrom the shops and conference centre.165 rooms are equipped with a mini-barand a TV with satellite channels.

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pi ild 2 nights accommodation at the

4-star Victoria Palace hotel inroom with private facilities andbreakfast daily (B)

Cruise & Illuminations Tour* (4 hours) One-hour cruise on the Seine,

ticket included Tour the city in a coach withrecorded commentary andindividual headphones


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1 nov - 27 D 2013 $450

02 Ja - 31 Ma 2014 $476

* Tour excludes 24 Dec 2013

Prices are per person in AUD

Room, Victoria Palace

Exterior, Victoria Palace

The Victoria Palace Hotel has been alandmark on the Left Bank since 1913 andserved as a Parisian home to such majorgures as the Irish writer James Joyceand the Italian painter Giorgio de Chirico.It has 62 spacious and luxurious guestrooms, junior suites and one bedroomsuites. The hotel remains faithful to a verytraditional idea of Parisian elegance.


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Booking Conditions1 Goods and Services Tax GSTDoes not apply to overseas arrangements such as hotels,tours, hire cars but does apply to service fees charged inAustralia, such as amendment and cancellation fees. Whereapplicable, GST is included in the prices quoted.

2 Brochure ValidityThis brochure is valid from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014,except where indicated otherwise elsewhere in this brochure.

3 Deposits and Final PaymentsA non-refundable deposit, per adult, of A$165 for land-onlybookings, A$330 for coach tours & rail packages, A$550for cruise bookings and A$440 for air and land packages,is payable at time of placing your booking. In the eventwhere your booking request cannot be conrmed, we will

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9 InvoicesAll conrmed bookings will be issued with an invoicedetailing all services booked. It is the responsibility of thebooking agent to ensure that all details are correct andall related cancellation conditions are communicated andunderstood by the client.

10 CancellationsShould you or any member of your party be forced to cancelyour travel arrangements you must advise yo ur travel agentor Holidays on Location in writing.

The following charges (including GST where applicable) will apply;

If you cancel prior to 45 days before departure fromconrmed arrangements detailed on your invoice, thefollowing deposits listed below will not be refundable norcan be credited to any other booking:

Accommodation & Sightseeing services A$165 per person

Coach Tours & Rail Packages A$330 per person

Air & Land bookings A$440 per person

Cancellations within 45 days of departure:The specied non-refundable deposits as above plus anycharges levied by hotels, rail services, ground operators,airlines and your Travel Agent, up to 100% of the total cost oftravel arrangements, except Coach Tours, Cruises, Hiking andCycling Tours, Rail Packages, Point-to-Point Rail Tickets, SeatReservations for Rail Travel, Rail Passes, Car Hire, Theatreand Concert Tickets, Airline Tickets where different termsand conditions apply.

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Coach Tours $330 30% 50% 100%

Hiking/Cycling $165 25% 50% 100%

Rail Packages $165 30% 50% 100%

Point-to-Point Rail Tickets:Refunds where applicable, will be paid on a point-to-pointrail ticket (except advance purchase tickets, where no refundapplies once conrmed) provided the ticket is stamped ascancelled by any rail station in Europe, and is returned to ourofce prior to date of travel, in the original jacket of issue.Refunds and exchanges are subject to a minimum 20%cancellation fee.

Seat Reservations for Rail Travel:After issue of ticket, non-refundable.

Rail Passes:Refunds where applicable, will be paid if a pass is returnedto our ofce totally unused and unvalidated by a rail station,and in the original jacket of issue. This must be done beforethe rst day of validity of the pass, and within six monthsof the issue date. Refunds and exchanges are subject to aminimum 20% cancellation fee.

Rail Passes cannot be refunded or reissued if lost or stolen.

Car Hire:Scale of Cancellation Charges. Note that no refund is possibleafter car pick-up.

72 hours pr ior 71-48 hours 47-24 hours Within 24 hours

No fee 2 days rental 2-4 days renta l 4 days plus *

*4 days rental charge plus any other charges imposed by

the car hire company or the value of total rental, whichever,

may apply.

Theatre and Concert Tickets:Non-refundable from date of order (full payment is requiredbefore placing the booking).

Airline Tickets:Airlines apply different Cancellation Conditions to airfarespurchased in conjunction with land arrangements dependingon time and reason of cancellation. Please ask your TravelAgent for details.

Important Note: No refund will be made on any pre-booked hotels, apartments, villas, homestays, transfers,transport and museum cards, cultural tickets, pre-paidrestaurant bookings, city transport cards, day tours (no-show: no-refund) or other travel not used for whateverreason. No refund will be available for cancellations afterholiday package has commenced or in respect of any tours,accommodation, rail, meals or any other services not utilised.

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16 Changes to Prices and ItinerariesSelling prices were calculated on exchange rates current as at27th March 2013. All costs are subject to change at any timeby the principals and/or because of currency uctuations. Nosurcharges in respect of cost or currency deterioration willbe made once full payment for y our arrangements has beenreceived. This guarantee does not apply to any taxes, chargesor levies imposed by any go vernment or their agencies or toerrors or omissions. In exchange for these guarantees, norefund will be made if costs are reduced.The range of products featured in this brochure are offeredat the selling prices shown on each page but pricesprinted do not imply that similar products may or may notbe available at a lower price if obtained direct, however,

payment sent overseas by travellers is excluded from theprotection provided by Travel Agent Licensing and the TravelCompensation Fund. If we are forced to change your bookingor part of it for reasons beyond our control, for instance ifa European rail service changes its timetable or a hotelieroverbooks his hotel accommodation, we reserve the right tovary your itinerary and will give you , or cause to be given toyou, notice of these changes and provide you with alternativeproducts or services of similar standard.

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specied. Particular room types e.g. interconnecting, twin vsdouble, can be requested but cannot b e guaranteed.

19 ChildrenCosts vary according to the number of adults, ages of childrentravelling together, and accommodation selected. We will bepleased to quote on the required arrangements.

20 Specied Meal ServicesMeal inclusions specied in accommodation packages arebased on set menus offering a choice of meal options.

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23 Tours, Excursions & SightseeingThese are provided by motor coach (regular services) andinclude the services of a tour escort when indicated and/orlocal tourist guides whenever necessary. Both the tour escortand the local guides will conduct the tours in more thanone language. The tour company reserves the right to makechanges to the tour programme, without notice.

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fairs, may incur higher prices and cancellation fees.

27 Maps and PhotographsMaps are shown for general information and may notnecessarily reect actual routing, location or services provided.Photographs show places in the geographic areas, but are notnecessarily included in the itineraries or tours. Hotel roomphotographs may not be specic to the actual room occupied.

28 LuggageThe luggage allowance for transfers from airport/rail stationto city hotel by multi-stop shuttle service, private car ormini-van applicable is one suitcase per person, weighing notmore than 30kgs, to be stored in the rack provided in theshuttle or the boot of the car. Oversize or additional pieceswill not be carried by the booked transport vehicle. In sucha case, alternate arrangements must be made locally withthe driver, and any additional cost settled on the spot. If youare planning to take additional cases with you, please tellus, so that arrangements can be made and the additionalfees settled in advance. Holidays on Loc ation will not acceptbillings beyond the contracted services.

29 Travel InsuranceWe strongly recommend comprehensive travel insuranceagainst loss of deposit and other cancellation charges,baggage and medical expenses.

30 Booking ArrangementsAll booking arrangements can be made through your Travel Agentand the person making the booking shall be deemed to haveaccepted the Booking Conditions on behalf of all persons namedin the booking. The contract will be governed by and subject tothe Booking Conditions and to the general information containedin this brochure. No variation to the Booking Conditions shall beof any effect unless made in writing and with the authority of thedirectors of Holidays on Location. All communications from us willbe sent to your Travel Agent. Your Travel Agent shall, on receipt ofany monies, hold such monies for each and every person named inthe booking until that booking is c onrmed at which time, thosemonies shall be remitted to us.

31 About CostsFor each product or package in Holidays on Location 2013brochures and web pages, included in the selling price arecharges to cover costs of research, reservations from travelagents in Australia and from Australia to Europe, postage,courier charges, facsimile, telephone, bank charges, currencytransfers, documentation, itinerary preparation, brochureproduction, printing, brochure distribution, advertisingand remuneration to Travel Agents. No break-up of costs issupplied. Receipt of your deposit signies your acceptance ofthese normal commercial costs and reservation fees paid toour overseas associates.

32 Consumer ProtectionHolidays on Location is a registered brand name used byMajestic International Travel Service Pty Ltd which holdsa Travel Agents Licence (30186), is a member of the TravelCompensation Fund, keeps all client monies in a separate bankaccount, and is a member of ASTA, the American Society ofTravel Agents and AFTA, the Australian Federation of TravelAgents. All monies received by Holidays on Location are, asrequired by law, deposited on your behalf into a trust accountas client monies in the name of Holidays on Location with theNational Australia Bank, our bankers. We will be entitled tokeep any interest earned on such monies. It is a condition ofconrmation of your booking and acceptance of your depositin respect of your booking that all monies paid by you to usthrough your Travel Agent whether by way of a deposit orotherwise in respect of your booking, may be disbursed by

us, as and when we see t or in respect of the services to beprovided or fees payable relating to your booking and thepayment of a deposit or otherwise for your booking shall bedeemed to be a direction to disburse such monies aforesaid.

33 Our ResponsibilityHolidays on Location and/or its associated companies oragents, give notice that they act as booking agents only forthe persons or companies providing products and/or servi cesand all receipts, tickets, voucher coupons or exchangeorders are issued subject to the terms and conditions ofsuch products and/or services. Holidays on Location and/or its associated companies or agents, do not accept anyresponsibility for loss or injury to persons or property whetherby negligence or misadventure by the principal contracted toprovide the products and/or services.

Holidays on Location and/or its associated companies oragents, are not liable for any delays, omissions, irregularities,illness, injuries, strikes, civil disturbances, wars, quarantines,oods or force majeure interfering with, altering, or addingto the cost of the products and/or services booked. Holidayson Location and/or its associated companies or agents, are

not liable for any dissatisfaction the client may have withpersons or companies providing or offering the products and/or services. The above exclusions of liability are subject to anystatutory liability which may not be excluded by law. Holidayson Location and/or its associated companies or agents, dotheir best to make sure your arrangements are as agreed,however cannot represent or guarantee the standard, classor tness for purpose of the product and or service.

Holidays on Location and/or its associated companies oragents, only accept liability for, and only to the extent of, anyloss or damage sustained as a result of its negli gence or thatof its employees. We are not liable for any act or omission ordefault, whether negligent or otherwise, of airlines, coachoperators, shipping and rail companies, hoteliers or otherpersons providing products and/or services in connectionwith the product and/or services pursuant to a contractbetween them and yourselves and over whom we have nodirect and exclusive control.

Holidays on Location and/or its associated companies or agents,are not liable in contract or in tort (actionable wrong) for any injury,damage, loss, delay, additional expenses or inconvenience caused

directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events which arebeyond our control, or which are not preventable by reasonablediligence on our part including, but not limited to war, civildisturbance, re, oods, unusually severe weather, acts of God,acts of Government of any other authorities, accidents to or failureof machinery or equipment or industrial action (whether or notinvolving our employees and even through such action may besettled by agreeing to demands of a labour group).

It is the responsibility of the passenger to ensure that he or sheis in possession of the proper travel documents and that theyare in compliance with the current government and transportcompanies regulations. The right is reserved to modify theitinerary in any way considered necessary or desirable orto change any reservation, and/or means of conveyance,without notice and for any reason whatsoever. The right is alsoreserved to cancel or withdraw any tour, or any booking madefor a passenger, or to decline to accept or retain any person asa member of a tour, for any reason whatso ever. No refunds canbe made in respect of accommodation and meals not utilisedand under no circumstances can refunds be authorised fortours and sightseeing excursions not undertaken.

34 Consumer ClaimsAttempts should be made in the rst instance to rectify anydifculties directly with the hotel management, our localrepresentative or supplier. Should any difculties not beresolved as they occur and you wish to lodge a claim, thismust be made in writing with supporting documentationwithin 30 days of yo ur return to Australia. The claim shouldbe lodged through your Travel Agent.

35 Law of contractThe Terms and Conditions published herein are governedby the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia, except whenfederal or other legislation takes precedence.


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