London Dance New Year's Day Parade

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L O N D O N
2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7 V A R S I T Y S P I R I T T O U R
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THE COST OF YOUR TRIP
INCLUDES:
INTERNATIONAL AIR
TRANSPORTATION: Round trip air from
Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Boston, Chicago, Dallas,
Denver, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles,
Monroe, New Orleans, New York, Newark, Orlando,
Phoenix, Raleigh-Durham, San Francisco, Seattle, St.
Louis, Washington (IAD) to London, based upon prices
indicated. In the event we do not have sufficient
passengers from any of the mentioned Gateway
Cities, Intropa will arrange reservations to the most
logical and economical Gateway City. Varsity/Intropa
reserves the right to add, delete, or combine Gateway
Cities in order to accommodate tour members. If the
change results in a price increase, the participant
is responsible for the difference. There will be no
deviations or extensions permitted on transatlantic
air portions.
LAND TRANSPORTATION: Land
transportation will be provided by deluxe motor
coach throughout England for all transfers and
sightseeing as specifically mentioned as included
in the itinerary. Subway oyster cards will also be
included, for travel on your two free days.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Accommodations will
be provided at a 4-star hotel on a basis of 2 or 3
persons sharing a room, including private bath and/
or shower, telephone, and television. VARSITY SPIRIT
LLC RESERVES THE RIGHTTO ASSIGN ROOM TYPES.
Requests for adjacent rooms cannot be guaranteed.
Tour participants/family may be required to share
a bed. Spectators, and All-Americans may room
together.
MEALS: Continental buffet breakfast and one
other meal daily in England, which does not include
coffee, tea, or soft drinks.
TOUR PERSONNEL: Groups will be escorted
from each Gateway City beginning at the international
airline gate by Varsity Spirit personnel, as well as
British escorts/guides while in England. Participants
will be accompanied back to the U.S. Gateway City.
Escort service will end at the customs, immigration,
and baggage claim area at the first point of entry into
the U.S. or final gateway city they departed from.
SIGHTSEEING & ADMISSION FEES:
A complete program of sightseeing is included
in accordance with the itinerary as specifically
mentioned as included. Admission fees during
these excursions are included.
TIPPING AND TAXES FOR SCHEDULED
ITINERARYACTIVITIES: Tips to British
escorts/guides and motorcoach drivers are
included as well as all hotel, local government,
and international airline-related taxes and security
charges, which are subject to change prior to
ticketing. Varsity/Intropa is only the collection point
for fuel surcharges, airline taxes, new airport/airline
security charges, etc., and we must collect these on
behalf of third party suppliers.
LUGGAGE: Each person is allowed one checked
suitcase, each person may “carry on board” one piece
of hand luggage, a purse or briefcase. Due to limited
space on the motorcoach it is essential to adhere
to these restrictions. Failure to comply will result in
a $300.00 per piece excess baggage charge to be
assessed by the airline. Please visit your airline’s
website for current regulations.
UNIFORM: All-American pullover top, uniform
top, commemorative London T-shirt, skirt or pants
(for males), and poms are included in the tour price.
Uniforms will be sent to you approximately15 days
prior to departure by Varsity Spirit (not Intropa Tours).
All drum majors need to bring their school uniform.
All traveling spectators will receive a commemorative
T-shirt. DRUM MAJOR ONLY: All drum majors need
to wear their own school uniform and bring their own
equipment. Drum Majors will receive a MESSENGER
BAG instead of a uniform.
BLUE BADGE GUIDES: Exclusive professional
tour guides will be on each deluxe motor coach for
the full day London tour as well as the full day tour of
Windsor.
TOUR DOCUMENTS: Approximately 5 days
prior to departure, you will receive a FedEx/UPS
package from Varsity/Intropa containing travel
documents with your final day-by-day itinerary,
hotel address and phone number, complete flight
schedules, departure instructions, name tag, and all
flight tickets. We must have a physical address where
someone is able to sign for these documents. You
can have your package sent to your parent’s place of
employment. All we need is a physical address, name
of business and phone number.
THE COST OF YOUR TRIP
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Air transportation from your home to your assigned
Gateway City, items of a personal nature, optional
excursions, independent sightseeing, insurance other
than specified, meals other than specified, beverages
with dinner, passport, or any other items not
mentioned as included. If you do not have a copy of
your passport at the time you send your reservation
form, we must have a copy by October 4, 2016.
• Airline security charges, airline fuel charges and
other surcharges or taxes levied after August 2016.
Security charges and airfares have increased
substantially due to ongoing world affairs and may
continue to increase. Varsity Spirit LLC is only the
collection point for fuel surcharges, new airport/
airline security charges, etc., currency exchange
rate changes from contracted amount and we are
required to collect these on behalf of third party
suppliers before final tickets are issued. This will be in
addition to the tour cost.
PASSPORTS: Each person MUST have a passport
which is valid for at least 6 months after return from
London. If you have a U.S. passport, you do not
need a visa. A photocopy of the picture page must
be sent to us and received in our office by October
4, 2016 in order for your trans-atlantic ticket to be
issued. Failure to comply with this deadline will
result in expulsion from the tour. NO EXCEPTIONS
WILL BE MADE. If you do not have a U.S. passport,
please apply for one at your post office or your local
passport office IMMEDIATELY. Please send a copy
of your passport application. If you hold a passport
from a country other than the United States, please
contact Intropa at 800.666.3838 to verify the need
for obtaining a visa. You may scan and email a copy
of your picture page to Jennifer Burnett/JEBurnett@
or Chelsea Simoneaux/ CSimoneaux@
TRAVEL INSURANCE: Cancel for any reason
travel insurance is STRONGLY recommended. Please
visit for information or
go to usa.varsity.
com. Click on Special Events and then click on
London Parade info.
OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES: Each
participant is responsible for lunch, phone calls,
beverages with dinners, additional subway passes,
and sightseeing and admission fees not specifically
mentioned as included. We suggest $50.00-100.00
per day for “out-of-pocket” expenses. This is a
guideline only!
Uniforms for this tour provided
by VARSITY SPIRIT FASHION.
Varsity is the official uniform
of the UDA/NDA/USA staff.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Contact Universal Dance Association
800/326-2383; in Memphis, or National Dance
Alliance at 877/632-2946 in Garland, TX;
or United Spirit Association at 800/886-4872
in Cypress, CA.