Holiday Fun in Boston

• Boston Pops
• Chilton Club for High Tea
• Trolley Tour
• Holiday Lights
• Snowport Holiday Market
• Accommodations at the Colonade Hotel

Scandinavia Splendor

DENMARK — SWEDEN — NORWAY

Denmark:

Copenhagen
Egeskov Castle
Fredensborg Palace
Frederiksborg Castle
Copenhagen Botanical
Louisiana Museum

Sweden:

Gothenburg
Botanical Gardens
Private Gardens
Sofiero Castle & Gardens

Stockholm
Dinner Cruise
Tanto Gardens
Vasa Museum
Drottningholm Castle

Norway:

Oslo
‘Norway in a Nutshell’
Oslo Botanical Gardens
Vigeland Sculpture Park

Bergen
Bergen Harbor Tour
Mount Floien

Release of Liability and Indemnification

By signing this Agreement and accepting the Travel Services as set forth, the Guest hereby releases, waives, and discharges Federated Garden Clubs of CT., Inc.  from all liability, claims, demands, actions, or rights of action arising out of related to the travel services provided, including but not limited to any bodily injury, damage to property, or other loss

FGCCT acts  as an agent for the various independent suppliers that provide hotel accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, activities or other services connected with this tour. Such services are subject to the terms and conditions of those suppliers.  FGCCT and the respective Directors accept no liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or any other incident which may be caused by negligence, defect, default of any company or person in performing these services.  This release and waiver of liability shall explicitly include any liability, claims, demands, actions, and/or rights of action resulting from the negligence of FGCCT or its agents. The Guest further agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless FGCCT from any loss, liability, damage, or cost, including attorney fees, arising out of or related to the Guest’s participation in this Trip. loss     By signing the registration form you accept these Terms. You will contract directly with the Tour Operator for the Tour, and, as set forth in these Terms, FGCCT is in no way responsible for performing any of the Tour Operator’s obligations, and can assume no liability of any nature whatsoever for the Tour.

Assumption of Risk

The Guest acknowledges and understands that travel inherently involves certain risks, including but not limited to transportation accidents, illness or injury, property loss or damage, and/or natural disasters or emergencies. The Guest further acknowledges that international travel specifically carries certain risks including but not limited to limited cellular service, sub-par medical care, gaps in health insurance coverage, and potential crime. The Guest agrees that he/she/they explicitly assume and voluntarily accepts these risks.

Travel Insurance

FGCCT  strongly recommends that each participant purchase trip insurance.   For international trips, medical and evacuation insurance is required.      Please check  Insuremytrip.com or Squaremouth.com for competing policies. Travel Insurance Center,  travelinsurancecenter.com, can be reached by phone at 866.979.6753 to speak with their knowledgeable agents.  The industry has seen an increase in supplier financial default, and we want you to be aware of the protection that comprehensive travel insurance can provide in these situations. Using a credit card can afford you protection depending on the credit card.   It is up to you, the traveler, to protect yourself depending on your individual needs.

Documentation

International tours require a passport with at least 6 months’ validity.    Some destinations require a separate visa.   It is up to each traveler to be aware of requirements and to secure your own visas.   

Vaccinations

It is up to each traveler to secure any needed vaccinations.    For general international travel, the following vaccinations are suggested:

Hepatitis A & B,  Typhoid and the routine flu,  pneumonia, tetanus and other routine vaccinations.   An up to date Covid 19 vaccination is recommended but not required.   See Health Protocols.   

This is a no-smoking tour.

Travel Health Recommendations & Protocol 

The  FGCCT is making the following  recommendations and protocols to our members and their guests who embark on a FGCCT sponsored tour. These recommendations and protocols are subject to change based on governmental regulations, the unique tour destination, rates of infection for viral respiratory disease (including Covid) and other factors. Our goal is to do our utmost to protect our members and to work toward the expected experience for everyone on tour.

Before traveling, we strongly recommend that you:

• Check your travel insurance policy for illness and accident protection.  To minimize any costs involved with becoming ill, we highly recommend a comprehensive medical and evacuation insurance policy.  Such a policy is mandatory for FGCCT international tours. If you need more information on suggested coverage, be sure to contact the FGCCT Tour Coordinator. Please bring your travel insurance documents with you on the tour.
• Mask with a KN 95 mask in airports and during air, bus, and train travel enroute to your tour to avoid exposure to respiratory viruses, including but not limited to, Covid 19.
• Familiarize yourself with the updated CDC recommendations for respiratory viruses.
• Familiarize yourself with travel vaccine recommendations and requirements for countries you will be visiting.
• All guests traveling with FGCCT will be required to sign the registration form which will indicate your acceptance of the FGCCT Travel Protocols.
• Listed below are the FGCCT  health and wellness protocols: 

• Obtain all CDC recommended vaccinations and boosters for FGCCT group travel.
• Please be aware of the following protocols for everyone’s health and well-being. By signing the registration form for this tour, all guests understand and agree to the following:
• Any guest who displays symptoms of any upper respiratory illness such as persistent cough, sneezing, sore throat, will be asked to wear an N95 mask, from the supply that you bring.   Any passenger showing the above symptoms will be placed in the rear of the coach and separated from other guests both indoors and outside. You will be asked to socially distance whenever possible, such as during meals, to minimize the risk to others.
• Any guest who is running a fever will be asked to take a rest day at our hotel (if we are returning to the same hotel that evening) to allow for isolation. Should the fever last more than 24 hours or should we be in transit that day, the guest will be asked to remain at that hotel until they have recovered from their fever and then make their way, at their own expense, to rejoin the group. We will assist as much as possible in making necessary arrangements. As mentioned above,  medical and evacuation insurance is mandatory for overseas tours By following the suggested recommendations and protocols, we are far more likely to remain healthy.
• Sharing a room?   Discuss in advance how expenses will be covered if one person gets sick and causes the healthy guest to book another room.

Travel Tips for a Successful Tour

While it is exciting to consider the adventure upon which you are embarking, please take the time to read and follow these tips for a more rewarding tour with FGCCT.

• Enjoy the opportunity to tour new places, visit with new friends, and experience the food, culture and customs of our destination,
• When guides are speaking, please listen attentively.
• Ask in advance if photos are allowed.
• Always wear your name tag!
• Being late is a big no-no!
• Meet your travel companions by sitting with new people every day.
• Rotate positions on the tour bus.
• Loud phone conversations on the bus and on the tour will not work. Please take your phone conversation private.
• Let trip leaders know of any special requests right away. Concerned about anything?   Let us know!

By signing the registration form,   you accept these Terms and Conditions, Health Protocol and have read the Tips.