Charter destinations from Boston
Antigua
Anguilla
Aruba
Cancun
Cozumel
La Romana
Mayan Riviera Maya
Merenque Sun Coast
Punta Cana
St. Maarten
GWV Vacations, an Apple Vacations Company
GWV Vacations customers will continue to have access to existing GWV Vacations charter destinations, such as Cancun, Punta Cana, Aruba, Antigua, St. Maarten, Puerto Plata and La Romana.
Now, in addition, customers can choose from nonstop scheduled air service from Boston via major scheduled airlines, such as US Airways, American Airlines and Delta, to Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii and Europe.
Your complete GWV vacation is just a few clicks away; yet, it comes with everything from roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations, in-resort customer service, transfers and more. Or, leave your wallet at home and go all-inclusive. Apple offers a number of high-quality, all-inclusive resorts, where everything from air, hotel, gourmet meals, premium brand drinks, gratuities, non-motorized water sports, and more are all included in one low price and, with Apple Vacations you always get more than what you pay for with our Value Plus features such as free room upgrades, free food/beverage credits, free scuba diving, tours and more!
GWV provides something for everyone. Select from some of the most exclusive resorts in the world to a wide-range of moderate accommodations to fit your budget. Regardless of the type of experience you are looking for, GWV can deliver the vacation of your choice at the most competitive prices. No matter what your need is, we are there: we have more than 50 vacation destination choices, a wide array of resorts to suit any budget, uniformed in-resort customer service representatives to assist you while on vacation and reliable, courteous, hands-on service that you won't find with any other vacation company.
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A luxurious resort offering the highest standards and widest variety of dining and amenities
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An excellent resort with superior first-class accommodations and guest services
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A first-class resort hotel or condo with a good selection of guest services
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A comfortable hotel or condo with simple accommodations and public areas
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A select group of hotels have earned the Golden Apple Award (rated by the VSQ s) for exceptional standards of quality, service and value. These hotels are shown next to the rating with the Golden Apple symbol.
Apple Vacations Purchases GWV Vacations
Apple Vacations is Proud to Offer Award-Winning Vacations to Boston Travelers
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple Vacations, a privately held company located in suburban Philadelphia, has purchased GWV Vacations, a Boston-based vacation brand that has been providing vacations to New England for 34 years. Due to the strength of the GWV Vacations brand, the combined entity will be known as "GWV Vacations, an Apple Vacations Company."
Apple Vacations provides one-stop vacation shopping which includes everything from roundtrip air, hotel accommodations, airport/hotel transfers and more. They are recognized as the first choice of vacationers looking for a great value and a variety of travel options. "We look forward to bringing this value and a high level of service to both travel agents and Boston vacationers," said John Mullen, CEO and President of Apple Vacations.
This acquisition provides tremendous benefits to Boston vacationers, who now have the comfort of knowing that Apple Vacations provides a friendly face in a faraway place. Apple Vacations has more than 400 representatives in resort to provide hands-on service while customers are on vacation. GWV Vacations customers will continue to have access to existing GWV Vacations charter destinations, such as Cancun, Punta Cana, Aruba, Antigua, St. Maarten, Puerto Plata and La Romana. Now, in addition to charter service, customers can enjoy nonstop scheduled air service from Boston via major scheduled airlines, such as US Airways, American Airlines and Delta, to Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii and Europe.
"For many years, Apple Vacations has been the best of the national vacation companies, growing its passenger base to a level of almost one million people a year," said Ted Cutler, President of GWV Vacations. "We could not do better for our own loyal customers than to put them into Apple's capable hands."
Apple Vacations: For over 37 years under the same management, Apple Vacations, America's Favorite Vacation Company, has become one of the largest vacation companies in North America. In 2007, Apple will operate more than 200 winter and 100 summer dedicated flights each week to more than 50 beach destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. Apple Vacations has been honored with the Travel Weekly Reader's Choice Award for "Best Tour Operator to Mexico", "Best Tour Operator to the Caribbean" and Recommend Magazine's Reader's Choice Award for "Best Tour Operator to the Caribbean."
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"How many bags should I take?"ON MOST AIRLINES, EACH PERSON, EXCEPT INFANTS IS ALLOWED TWO BAGS AT 50LBS. EACH WITH SOME EXCEPTIONS. ALL PERSONS SHOULD CHECK WITH THEIR AIRLINE FOR SPECIFICS. Carry-on baggage is limited to one bag per person. The dimensions of the carry-on cannot exceed 45" linear. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT EXCESS/OVERSIZED BAGGAGE MAY BE DENIED AT CHECK-IN. If accepted, there will be additional charges. Anyone attempting to check-in excess baggage should arrive at the ticket counter a minimum of 2 hours prior to departure (3 hours for Mexicana Airlines), or risk being denied boarding. Infants under age two do not receive a separate baggage allowance. Apple Vacations accepts no liability for loss or damage to luggage, although maximum care will be taken to ensure safe handling. Regulations are subject to change, so please consult your travel agent for the most updated information.Top of page PASSPORT
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"Can I buy Travel Protection?""AV-OK" Total Vacation Security Plan Protect your travel investment with the purchase of our optional AV-OK Total Vacation Security Plan. This comprehensive 3-part plan safeguards your travel investment against penalties due to trip cancellation or interruption, baggage, medical expense or travel assistance. I understand that if I purchase the AV-OK Total Vacation Security Plan, my refund for any applicable cancellation penalties will be in Apple Vacations Travel Certificates (except scheduled air vacations). Scheduled Air Plan only: scheduled air vacation package refunds will be in the original form of payment (cash or credit card credit) less the AV-OK premium and any hotel or scheduled airline imposed penalties/fees. At time of guarantee you may purchase the AV-OK Total Vacation Security Plan to cover your cancellation and change fees. Please refer to the Plan Description Top of page SECURITY INFORMATION
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"Do children receive discounted rates?"Top of page
When you book your vacation with us and we confirm it, a contract is made and each party has certain legal responsibilities. This agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which GWV Vacations, an Apple Vacations Company, located at 300 First Avenue, Needham MA 02494, in return for payment of the total tour price, agrees to provide your vacation.
PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY . Payment for a vacation shall constitute your acceptance and agreement to GWV Vacations' Terms and Conditions.
Reservation and Payment:
A deposit of $150 per passenger and a signed Tour Participant Agreement must be submitted within seven (7) days of booking date to secure reservations. Full payment is due sixty (60) days prior to departure. For vacation packages utilizing published airline tickets, a deposit of $125 per person PLUS full payment of the air portion of the package is required at the time of guarantee. Full payment is due sixty (60) days prior to departure. If you are booking less than sixty (60) days prior to departure, full payment is due immediately. All payments for holiday departures (December 24 - 26, 2004, February 18 - 20, 2005 and April 15- 17, 2005) are non-refundable. GWV may designate additional special departures which may require non-refundable payment due in full at time of booking. GWV reserves the right to require overnight delivery, certified check and/or credit card guarantees under certain circumstances. You are responsible for any overnight delivery or check certification charges associated with your reservation. All checks and money orders must be made payable to " Susquehanna Patriot Bank Apple Vacations Escrow ", or to your Travel Agent, who in turn must make his check payable to the depository account at the bank. Your booking is subject to cancellation if your payments are not received on time. Credit card sales are not confirmed until your Tour Participant Agreement is received by GWV and may be cancelled and fully refunded until such time. Late bookings often require us to incur additional costs for faxing, updating and confirming your reservation. Therefore, we will charge a Late Booking Fee of $10 per person in addition to the normal price on all vacations booked 14 days or less prior to departure.Apple Vacations reserves the right to issue scheduled airline tickets once the booking is under applicable deposit.
PRICE:
CUSTOMER REQUESTED CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS: plus
WHEN YOUR NOTICE IS RECEIVED YOUR CANCELLATION FEE IS*
(Time Prior To Departure)
(Per Person)
60 Days or more
$50
59 - 31 Days
$150
30 - 15 Days
50% of Package Price
14 - 0 Days
Full Package Price
*Except for payments for holiday and other special departures which are non-refundable.
REFUNDS: If for any reason you should lose your scheduled airline ticket, you will have to purchase a new ticket at your own expense , and upon your return home you must contact your travel agent to begin refund procedures by completing a "Lost Ticket Application" (fees may apply). Any refunds made by the airline will be based on the value of the original ticket issued less any applicable airline processing fees.All requests for refunds must be sent to GWV in writing by certified mail and received by GWV prior to your scheduled departure date. Any refunds due you, less the applicable Cancellation Fee and any Administrative Fees, will be made as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) days after receipt of your written notice of cancellation or substitution of another traveler. GWV certifies that an appropriate refund will be made based upon our cost of any "included feature" that is not provided as described in our brochure or other promotional material, subject to two conditions: (1) failure to provide the feature must be the result of causes within the reasonable control of GWV and (2) within sixty (60) days of your return from your vacation you have presented a written claim, including supporting details, to GWV. Please note that no refunds will be made for any accommodations and services included in the vacation package which you voluntarily choose not to use. Certain supplementary or "bonus" features of the package (e.g., cocktail parties, free sports, etc.) are based on hotel policy and may be changed, added or deleted after the printing of promotional material. GWV is not responsible for such changes and no refund or adjustment will be made. The rights and remedies made available under this contract are in addition to any other rights or remedies available under applicable law. However, acceptance of a refund offered to you under this contract shall constitute a waiver of any and all other rights or remedies you may have.
MAJOR CHANGES" AND CANCELLATIONS:
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SECURITY: (or with the bank) within 60 days after termination of your vacation,both parties shall be deemed released from all liability to you.Make all checks payable to Susquehanna Patriot Bank Apple Vacations Escrow.
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CHECK-IN:
TRAVEL PROTECTION PLANS: "AV-OK" Total Vacation Security Plan that if I purchase the AV-OK Total Vacation Security Plan, my refund for any applicable cancellation penalties will be in Apple Vacations Travel Certificates (except scheduled air vacations) . Scheduled Air Plan only: scheduled air vacation package refunds will be in the original form of payment (cash or credit card credit) less the AV-OK premium and any hotel or scheduled airline imposed penalties/fees. In addition, if we offer a promotional discount on the exact same vacation you had previously booked, you can claim the savings prior to departure (this does not apply to Square Deals, Air Only, scheduled airline packages and booking-date restricted sales). For complete details, refer to the Plan description. At time of guarantee you may purchase the AV-OK Total Vacation Security Plan to cover your cancellation and change fees. Please refer to the Plan Description.
TICKET CONDITIONS/BAGGAGE:
GWV is not responsible for any delay, loss or damage to baggage or its contents. Air carriers are not responsible for soft-sided luggage, or for perishable or breakable items. Money, negotiable instruments, securities, vital medicines, jewelry, silverware, precious metals, sporting equipment, cameras, lenses, radios, computers, camcorders, electronic equipment or other similar items should not be placed in checked baggage. Neither GWV nor the air carrier will accept responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from theft, loss or damage to such items. Carry-on baggage must be able to fit under the seat. The overall dimensions (length + width + height) may not exceed 45 inches. Total weight of all baggage is limited to 44 pounds per passenger including a maximum of two (2) checked bags, a flight bag, and a small carry-on item. The air carrier's acceptance of excess baggage or sporting equipment (including golf bags) is subject to space availability and is not guaranteed. Additional charges may be assessed for any excess or oversized baggage or sporting equipment carried. Carrier will not accept any liability for loss or damage to any carry-on bag. Additional insurance coverage above the carriers' baggage liability may be obtained from a private insurance carrier and is included in the Vacation Travel Protection Plans offered by GWV through your travel agent. All incidents of missing or damaged baggage must be reported to the carrier's airport representative at the destination airport by the passenger, in person and before leaving the airport terminal. Checked baggage taken from the terminal building at the destination airport will be considered to have been received in good condition and no claim for loss or damage will be accepted after baggage has been removed from the terminal building at the destination airport. On international flights, additional restrictions may be imposed on the flight by foreign governments involved. If landing rights or other government approvals are not obtained for programs offered, you will receive a full refund of all monies paid to GWV.
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