Terms and conditions of booking
These terms and conditions (“Terms and Conditions”) govern the relationship between Second
to None Vacations, LLC d/b/a Independent Agent of Annie’s
Escapes, Inc. [D/B/A Shared Adventures Travel Inc.](hereinafter Second to None Vacations, LLC and Annie’s Escapes, Inc. are jointly
and severally referred to as the “Agency” and/or “us/our”) and you, the purchaser and/or
traveler (“Client” and “passenger” and “you/your”). By planning travel with the Agency you
agree to be bound by these terms and acknowledge that the Agency acts solely as a booking
agent for disclosed principal supplier tour operators, cruise lines, hotels, airlines, air charters,
bus companies, ground transportation, boat purveyors or owners, and other independent
contractors providing accommodations, transportation, and other services (“Supplier(s)”) and is
not the source or provider of the travel services. These terms include warranties and
disclaimers and exclusions of liability and may restrict your rights and remedies and provide
protection to the Agency.
1. USE OF STNV SERVICES, ACCESS AND INFORMATION FOR TRAVEL BOOKINGS
You warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and possess the legal authority to enter into
this Agreement and to make travel bookings with STNV. You agree to be financially responsible
for all of your travel bookings and warrant that all information supplied by you on behalf of
yourself, members of your household, or others for whom you are authorized to transact
business with us is true and accurate. You agree that you will only make legitimate reservations
or purchases with STNV and its Suppliers, and acknowledge that, without limitation, any
speculative, false, or fraudulent reservation is prohibited.
All bookings are accepted by STNV as agent for the travel Suppliers on your itinerary. Separate
Supplier terms and conditions will apply to your reservation and purchase of travel-related
goods and services that you select, and you understand and agree to abide by the terms and
conditions of purchase imposed by any Supplier that you have selected as a service provider for
your travel.
STNV is an Independent Contractor of Travel Planners International, California Seller of Travel
2063964-50, Florida ST17873, Washington 602232785 Registration as a seller of travel does not
constitute approval by the State of California.
2. PAYMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
You shall be completely responsible for all charges, fees, duties, taxes, and assessments arising
out of your travel bookings through STNV. By submitting a credit card authorization form to
STNV, you agree to allow STNV to use your payment method to purchase travel products from
our Suppliers on your behalf. EXCEPTING IN CASES OF FRAUD, YOU AGREE NOT TO FILE ANY
DISPUTE WITH YOUR BANK OR CREDIT CARD COMPANY TO AVOID OR VIOLATE ANY BOOKING
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF STNV OR ITS SUPPLIERS, INCLUDING CANCELLATIONS OR
CHANGES OF ITINERARY OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR REASONS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF STNV
OR ITS SUPPLIERS. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO CHARGEBACK, REVERSE OR RECOLLECT A PREVIOUSLY
AUTHORIZED TRIP PAYMENT, STNV RESERVES THE RIGHT TO COLLECT ALL ADDITIONAL COSTS,
FEES AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH CHARGEBACK, REVERSAL OR RECOLLECTION,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ATTORNEY FEES.
All payments for travel are due prior to departure according to each Supplier’s terms and
conditions of booking. You understand that failure to make final payment or any violation of a
Supplier’s conditions of purchase may result in cancellation of your reservations, in your being
denied access to any flights, tours, hotels, cruises, or other travel services, or in your forfeiting
any monies paid for your reservations. In some cases, there is NO REFUND once a booking is
made and under deposit. You may not be entitled to a refund if you change or cancel your
travel plans after confirmation of a booking. All cancellation requests must be sent to STNV in
writing. As a result of cancellation, STNV's and third-party Supplier’s cancellation penalties will
apply. Cancellation fees will be charged to the credit card or other payment method you
authorized to pay for travel services or deducted from the Supplier’s refund.
When you receive any and all travel documents, it is your responsibility to review and verify all
information for accuracy. Contact STNV immediately if changes or corrections are required.
3. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING TSA AND DHS ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS
It is the responsibility of each Client to obtain and carry a valid passport, visa(s), and all other
documents required by applicable government regulations. When traveling domestically or
internationally, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) advise that everyone carry acceptable identification in order to board
a flight. Acceptable identification can be found at http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-
information/acceptable-ids; examples are DHS-designated enhanced driver’s license, Passport,
a foreign government passport. The name, date of birth and gender that appears on the
identification card must exactly match the same such data that is listed on airline ticket(s) and
booking records. You acknowledge any failure to strictly comply with these requirements may
result in denied boarding or an undue delay at an airport security checkpoint causing Client to
miss flight(s), and subsequent scheduled travel bookings on cruises and tours.
STNV strongly recommends that you take into account that certain countries will not admit a
passenger if their passport expires within six (6) months of the date of return. Non-United
States citizens may require additional documentation. Client is responsible to make STNV aware
when traveling on a passport from a country other than the United States of America. STNV
neither controls nor warrants the issuance of visas or approval of visa waivers related to your
travel. Should a visa not be issued, STNV is not responsible for lost payments made toward the
contemplated trip. Please note that rules of each country regarding entry and exit change on a
daily basis.
Children and infants also require travel documents. Minors traveling with one parent, and/or
without both parents, may be stopped and not admitted, unless authenticated and verified
consent forms are provided to the authorities; please see https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-
3643 for additional information. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency requires that
for groups of children under age 19 arriving to the United States by land or sea from contiguous
territory and traveling with a school group, religious group, social or cultural organization, or
sports team, may also present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular
Report of Birth Abroad, or a Naturalization Certificate. Parental or legal guardian consent must
be provided to the supervising adult/Group Leader in writing.
4. INDIVIDUAL ENTRY AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS
Each country holds different views of past criminal offenses, whether within or outside of their
boundaries. If you have a current or prior criminal offense, contact that country directly for
entry and exit requirements. You can visit the US State Department Website for further
information about these requirements. See, https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html. We
do not inquire about an individual’s criminal record in the interest of respecting our Clients’
privacy. For example, if traveling to or through Canada, individuals with a Driving While
Intoxicated (DWI) record should review current entry requirements. See:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/faq/inadmissibility/index.asp.
5. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Federal law prohibits passengers from bringing hazardous materials on the aircraft.
(1) Federal law forbids the carriage of hazardous materials aboard aircraft in the passenger’s
luggage or on the passenger’s person. A violation can result in five years’ imprisonment and
penalties of $250,000 or more (49 U.S.C. 5124). Hazardous materials include explosives,
compressed gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives and radio- active
materials. Examples: Paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gases, oxygen bottles, and
radiopharmaceuticals.
(2) There are special exceptions for small quantities (up to 70 ounces total) of medicinal and
toilet articles carried in the passenger’s luggage and certain smoking materials carried on the
passenger’s person. For further information, each passenger should contact the relevant airline
representative(s) on their itinerary. Restrictions on hazardous materials are listed
http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items.
6. INSECTICIDE NOTICE
We recommend that you refer to the DOT list of airports in countries that require airlines to
treat the passenger cabin with insecticides prior to the flight or while on the aircraft. This list is
on the DOT’s website and is updated from time to time: http://www.dot.gov/office-
policy/aviation-policy/aircraft-disinfection-requirements.
7. HEALTH/IMMUNIZATIONS
You must have the proper immunizations and health screenings and required documentation of
such immunizations and screenings before travel. STNV shall not assume responsibility for the
accuracy of health, vaccination, or documentation prior to departure or upon landing at the
final destination. In some cases, required inoculations must be recorded by Client’s health
practitioner on a valid vaccination certificate, which the Client must carry for proof of
inoculation. If you are concerned about taking any medications or receiving certain
inoculations, check with your health practitioner BEFORE booking. Check the State Department
Web site http://travel.state.gov, for relevant information relating to travel to specific
destinations, and the Center for Disease Control http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ relating to
health issues related to travel.
8. AIR TRAVEL, SCHEDULE RECONFIRMATION, CHECK-IN
STNV shall not assume any responsibility for any air schedule changes. In rare instances, upon
departure from a country, certain departure taxes must be paid in cash only, and may vary in
price. Failure to use a reservation may result in automatic cancellation of all continuing and
return flights, as well as forfeiture of airfares.
Airline e-tickets expire a year from issue date unless carrier fare rules in passenger’s itinerary
fare provide otherwise.
Due to enhanced security, it is strongly recommended that you check in a minimum of 2 hours
prior to scheduled departure for domestic flights and 3 hours prior to scheduled departure time
for international flights. Reconfirm flight times at least 24 hours prior to scheduled departure
time for domestic flights, and 72 hours prior for international flights.
9. RIGHT TO CORRECT ERRORS/OFFERS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
We reserve the right to correct errors. In the event of any pricing error or omission, we reserve
the right to adjust such pricing or make any other corrections. All offers, incentives and Supplier
promotions are subject to availability and may change without notice. Prospective Clients are
advised to reserve early to avoid disappointment and additional late booking fees.
10. UNUSED ARRANGEMENTS, MINIMUM PASSENGER REQUIREMENTS AND
ALTERATIONS TO BOOKINGS
When tour, cruise or package prices are based on Suppliers’ contract rates, you will not be
entitled to any refund for any unused portion of travel.
Some group tours are based on minimum numbers of passengers traveling; if the number of
passengers falls below the minimum required, a surcharge may be imposed, or the tour may be
canceled. Any cancellations of a tour or package for reason of failing to meet the minimum
traveler requirement will be governed by the tour operator’s cancellation policy.
If you decide to change any portion of your confirmed arrangements prior to departure or
during your trip, we will attempt to assist you. Certain bookings may not be able to be changed.
All requests for changes to a booking must be made in writing to STNV.
The Supplier may determine that alterations in itinerary are necessary for any number of
reasons, including but not limited to severe weather. Any alterations to an itinerary are at the
sole discretion of the Supplier, and STNV bears no responsibility for any changes.
11. LIMITATIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCLOSURE
STNV acts solely as a booking agent for disclosed principal Suppliers and is not the source or
provider of any travel service. Each Supplier is an independent entity with its own management
and is not subject to the control of STNV. The Suppliers whose names appear in travel
documentation are those actually responsible for providing the travel services purchased, and
you consent to the use of those Suppliers.
BECAUSE STNV ACTS AS AGENT FOR DISCLOSED PRINCIPAL SUPPLIERS AND DOES NOT HAVE
THE RIGHT TO CONTROL THE OPERATIONS OF SUCH INDEPENDENT OPERATORS AND
SUPPLIERS, YOU AGREE THAT STNV IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE, WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF THESE SERVICES. STNV HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY
WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, IN CONNECTION WITH THE GOODS OR SERVICES
PROVIDED BY ANY PRINCIPAL SUPPLIER BOOKING THROUGH STNV, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION LIABILITY FOR ANY ACT, ERROR, OMISSION, INJURY, LOSS, ACCIDENT, DELAY OR
IRREGULARITY WHICH MAY BE INCURRED THROUGH THE FAULT, NEGLIGENCE, WILFULL ACTS,
OMISSIONS OR OTHERWISE OF SUCH SUPPLIER, OR OF ANY SUPPLIER OR THEIR RESPECTIVE
EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SERVANTS, OR REPRESENTATIVES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
THEIR FAILURE TO DELIVER OR THEIR PARTIAL OR INADEQUATE DELIVERY OF SERVICES, THEIR
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES, FUEL INCREASES, BANKRUPTCY OR CESSATION OF
OPERATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS OUTSIDE OF STNV’S CONTROL, AND YOU HEREBY
EXONERATE STNV FROM ANY LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE SAME.
STNV HAS SOLELY RECEIVED COMMISSION AND FEES FOR TRAVEL TRANSACTIONS AND CLIENT
AGREES AND UNDERSTANDS THAT ANY RECOVERY FROM STNV WILL BE LIMITED TO THE
AMOUNT OF COMMISSION AND FEES ACTUALLY RECEIVED BY STNV.
12. RISKS/SAFETY
Travel to certain destinations may involve greater risk than others. STNV urges Clients to
remain informed on a daily basis as to current news events, as well as to review travel
prohibitions, warnings, announcements and advisories issued by the United States Government
prior to booking travel to international destinations. Information on health and safety
conditions in various countries and the level of risk associated with travel to particular
international destinations can be found at http://www.state.gov, http://www.tsa.gov,
http://www.dot.gov, http://www.faa.gov, http://www.cdc.gov, and http://www.cbp.gov. The
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service provided by the U.S. Government to
U.S. citizens who are traveling to, or living in, a foreign country. STEP allows you to enter
information about your upcoming trip abroad so that the Department of State can better assist
you in an emergency. Registration is recommended and provided by going to
https://step.state.gov/step/.
BY OFFERING FOR SALE TRAVEL TO PARTICULAR DESTINATIONS, STNV DOES NOT REPRESENT
OR WARRANT THAT TRAVEL TO SUCH POINTS IS ADVISABLE OR WITHOUT RISK, AND SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR COSTS, DAMAGES, OR LOSSES THAT MAY RESULT FROM TRAVEL TO SUCH
DESTINATIONS. CLIENT’S PARTICIPATION CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH EVENTS AT
CLIENT’S OWN RISK.
13. FORCE MAJEURE
STNV will not be in breach of these terms and conditions or otherwise be liable to you, for any
failure or delay in performing an obligation under this Agreement that is due to any of the
following causes, to the extent beyond its reasonable control: acts of God, accident, riots, war,
terrorist act, epidemic, pandemic, quarantine, civil commotion, breakdown of communication
facilities, including web host and internet service provider, breakdown or malfunction of
equipment, destruction of or serious damage to facilities, natural catastrophes including, but
not limited to extreme weather events, floods and volcanic eruptions, governmental acts or
omissions, changes in laws or regulations, national strikes, fire, explosion, generalized lack of
availability of raw materials or energy, and any other unforeseen circumstance which is beyond
the control of STNV. THE PURCHASE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ON ALL
TRIPS.
In addition, each of STNV’s Suppliers have terms and conditions which include Force Majeure
provisions. In the event that a Force Majeure event occurs, those Suppliers may be entitled to,
and may in their sole and absolute discretion, vary, postpone or cancel any itinerary or
arrangement in relation to the trip. Payment of any refund to you as a result of the non-
performance of any obligations hereunder shall remain in the sole and absolute discretion of
the Supplier, pursuant to their policies, although STNV shall use its reasonable efforts to secure
reimbursement for you where possible.
14. TRAVEL INSURANCE
STNV OFFERS ACCESS TO TRAVEL INSURANCE TO PROTECT PASSENGERS AND THEIR
INVESTMENT IN TRAVEL. UNLESS SPECIFICALLY NOTED, TRAVEL INSURANCE IS NOT INCLUDED
IN THE COST OF CLIENT’S ITINERARY TO PROTECT AGAINST THIRD PARTY SUPPLIER
DEFAULT/BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION, DELAY, INTERRUPTION, MISSED CONNECTION FOR
CRUISES, CANCELLATION, MEDICAL EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION/EVACUATION &
REPATRIATION, BAGGAGE & PERSONAL EFFECTS/LOST LUGGAGE & BAGGAGE DELAY, ILLNESS,
JOB LOSS PROTECTION AND CHANGE OF PLANS, ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISABILITY, TRAVEL
ACCIDENT/SICKNESS MEDICAL EXPENSES, AND MORE. PROPER INSURANCE MAY PROTECT YOU
FROM FINANCIAL LOSS IN ALMOST ALL CIRCUMSTANCES. Without appropriate travel insurance,
Client understands and agrees that if Client cancels or interrupts Client’s travel for any reason,
portions of the trip/tour may not be refunded and STNV’s and travel Suppliers’ cancellation
penalties will apply resulting in the loss of monies up to the full cost of Client’s travel booking
and related costs. The purchase of travel insurance is not required in order to purchase any
other product or service offered by STNV, however if you decline to purchase insurance, STNV
will require that you execute an insurance waiver. STNV is not a licensed insurance broker, and
its advisors are not qualified or authorized to answer technical questions about benefits,
exclusions, and conditions of any of the insurance offered, nor evaluate the adequacy of the
prospective insured’s existing insurance coverage. An additional charge applies for any travel
insurance selected. STNV CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT ANY INSURANCE PROVIDER WILL
APPROVE COVERAGE FOR A CLAIM MADE UNDER THE INSURER’S POLICY AND MAKES NO
REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE EXTENT OF COVERAGE FOR ANY POLICY IT MAY OFFER OR
QUOTE.
15. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to change these Terms and Conditions at any time.
Updated versions of the Terms will be provided to Clients, will be posted on our website and
are effective immediately on posting.
16. GENERAL
The laws of the State of New York govern these Terms and Conditions. You hereby consent to
the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Suffolk County, New York in all disputes arising
out of or relating to travel bookings with STNV.
If any part of these Terms and Conditions is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant
to applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations
set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a
valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and
agreement shall continue in effect.
These Terms and Conditions (and any other terms and conditions referenced herein) constitute
the entire agreement between the Client and STNV with respect to travel bookings made with
STNV by any means, and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and
proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between Client and STNV with respect to
communications with STNV. A printed version of this agreement and of any notice given in
electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or
relating to these Terms and Conditions to the same extent and subject to the same conditions
as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form.
