Jetabout North America Inc. doing business as Islands in the Sun, hereinafter referred to as “Islands in the Sun,” accepts reservations subject to these Booking Conditions:

1. Validity
Information is valid from January 1, 2006 until March 31, 2007 or until superseded.
Important Notice: All prices reflect a 3% discount for purchases made with cash/check. There are no discounts for sales made on credit cards.

2. Prices
Prices are quoted in U.S. dollars. Islands in the Sun reserves the right to change our prices for any reason. All prices have been calculated based on coach and hotel tariffs and rates of exchange as of November 18, 2005. Prices will not be changed after full payment has been received by Islands in the Sun for the final invoice price. Prices do not include Taxes, and applicable fees unless specified.

3. Deposits

A minimum non-refundable deposit of US$200 per person is due and payable when reservations are initiated. Additional deposits are required for certain cruises, exclusive island resort hotels, and non-brochure products. Your travel coordinator will advise you of the required additional deposit at the time of making your reservation.

4. Final Payment

Final payment must be received by islands in the Sun at least 45 days prior to departure. For reservations made less than 45 days prior to departure, full and final payment is due at the time of making the reservation. Failure to make final payment when due will result in the reservation being automatically canceled and you will be responsible for the cancellation fees specified in Sections 6 and 9. Payment of any money constitutes acceptance of all Terms and Conditions as described herein by the purchaser and passenger.

5. Method of Payment

Islands in the Sun accepts the following forms of payment: cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards.

6. Airline Ticketing/Cancellation

Most airfares used for these vacations are based on Advance Purchase Excursion Fares, and are subject to applicable cancellation penalties and the rules and regulations imposed by each airline. If you cancel your reservation, a cancellation fee will be imposed by the airline of up to 100% of the airfare. Any deviation from the set itinerary may also affect the airfare, and you will be responsible for payment of any increase in the airfare should you change the set itinerary. Islands in the Sun must issue all international and domestic air tickets for your vacation; otherwise a service fee of up to US$150 will be added to the vacation price. After the air ticket is written, any change requiring ticket re-issuance (such as a change in airline dates, routing, stops, or change of name due to the name provided to Islands in the Sun not being exactly the same as the name on the passport) will be assessed a US$100 change fee plus any change and cancellation penalties charged by the airlines. The airfare excludes Taxes and Fees such as: U.S. Departure and Arrival Taxes, Customs and Immigration Fee, Inspection Service Fee, Civil Aviation Security Fee, September 11 Security Fee, Los Angeles P.F.C. Tax, and International landing and departure taxes. You are responsible for paying such additional Taxes and Fees.

7. Late Booking Fees

A US$50 fee may be levied on bookings requested within 21 days prior to departure to cover communication costs and overnight document delivery fees.

8. Amendments to Confirmed Bookings

After confirmation has been received there is a US$50 amendment fee each time an itinerary is revised. No amendments will be made until a deposit is received. Amendments made after documents have been issued will incur a US$150 fee to cover courier costs, communication costs and additional time to coordinate the changes.

9. Cancellation Fees

If you must cancel, please note that deposits and modification fees are not refundable. Within 45 days of departure we charge $350 per person plus any fees assessed by hotels, tour companies or airlines. Separate cancellation fees apply to yacht vacations, cruises, crewed charters, “Tahiti Aggressor,” Dream Island, Villa Corallina, Pension Mauarii and Easter Island, and these fees are set out in the appropriate section of the brochure/website. Additional cancellation fees may apply for Christmas/New Years period.

We strongly recommend travel insurance to cover insurable risks.

10. Document Dispatch

Documents will be dispatched at specified times prior to departure based on when the booking is completed and paid in full.

11. Refunds & Unused Services

Refunds for unused accommodations for any reason, transfers, tours and other services cannot be made unless you provide a signed statement from the specific hotel, driver or tour operator stating that a refund is in order. We must receive this statement within 30 days of the tour’s termination or else the refund request cannot be considered. Under no circumstances will accommodations and services used be refunded. Unused meals are not refundable. If flight schedules change, resulting in a lesser number of included meals, no refund is due. Additional expenses incurred from any changes made en route are the sole responsibility of the passenger. A refund cannot be guaranteed for any unused services. All refunds will be charged an administration fee of $100 per person plus any cancellation fees charged by ground operators.

12. Passports/Visas

All passengers require a valid passport and, in some instances, visas. It is the passenger’s responsibility to have a valid passport and the necessary visas for the countries being visited. Islands in the Sun accepts no responsibility if you do not have the correct documentation for your vacation.

13. What Is Not Included

Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, telephone and fax charges, visa and passport fees, vaccinations, meals not specified, gratuities (unless specified), and foreign and domestic departure taxes.

14. Accommodation

Share twin accommodation is based on two single beds or one double bed as provided by the hotel. Hotels provide triple accommodation generally with a twin or double-bedded room and one rollaway bed at an additional charge. Single room accommodation must be booked by people wishing to travel alone. Special requests such as non-smoking floors or king-size beds cannot be guaranteed.

15. Special Requirements

a) You, the passenger, are responsible for advising your Travel Coordinator or us of any special requirements you may have and it is your Travel Coordinator’s responsibility to communicate to you any changes or alterations advised to your Travel Coordinator by Islands in the Sun. b) It is your responsibility to advise your Travel Coordinator in writing of any medical conditions that may in any way affect your ability or the ability of any member of your traveling party to undertake the travel arrangements that you have purchased. In addition, you must provide to your Travel Coordinator a letter from your personal physician stating the nature of the medical condition and certifying that you are physically fit to undertake the travel arrangements as purchased. It is then your Travel Coordinator's responsibility to provide Islands in the Sun with copies of the letter and to request in writing that Islands in the Sun arrange any special requirements considered necessary. Without such written notice, Islands in the Sun accepts no responsibility for special requirements not provided. Some products in this brochure may require you to undertake medical examinations. You may also be required to show these documents to certain suppliers.

16. Responsibility

Islands in the Sun purchases transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant services, and other services from various independent suppliers that are not subject to its control.

ISLANDS IN THE SUN CANNOT, THEREFORE, BE LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES that may occur due to (a) intentional, wrongful, negligent, or arbitrary acts or omissions on the part of a supplier, its employees and others not under the direct control of Islands in the Sun, or (b) defects or failures of any aircraft, vessel, automotive vehicle or other equipment or instrumentality under the control of independent suppliers. In addition, Islands in the Sun cannot be liable for delays in departure or interruption of your vacation arrangements caused by weather conditions, technical problems of any aircraft, vessel, automotive vehicle or other equipment or instrumentality, strikes, war, terrorist activity, civil commotion, or any causes beyond the control of Islands in the Sun. In no event will Islands in the Sun be responsible for incidental, consequential or special or incidental damage or loss suffered by any person. Islands in the Sun’s maximum liability, for any reason whatsoever, will be limited to the amount paid to Islands in the Sun for its services. In issuing tickets and coupons for transportation of the purchaser by any means, and making arrangements for hotel or other accommodation, Islands in the Sun is not acting as principal but only as agent for the companies, corporations or persons providing or offering the means of transportation and accommodation. To the extent Islands in the Sun shall not be acting as an agent, as stated above, it shall be deemed to be acting as an agent of the purchasers in arranging or booking transportation and accommodation. Airlines and other transportation providers (e.g., motor coach operators) are not liable for any detention, delays, loss, damage, sickness or injury, however or by whomever caused, during the time passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. The contract of carriage used by such transportation providers when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the transportation providers and the purchaser of these vacation arrangements.

17. Travel Insurance and Waiver

Islands in the Sun strongly recommends that you purchase travel insurance providing coverage for loss of deposit, cancellation fees, medical expenses, lost baggage and other potential travel-related losses under certain circumstances. Such insurance must be purchased at the time of your initial travel reservation, and paid for with your deposit. The scope of coverage is subject to the terms and conditions of the insurance policy.

The unexpected occurs without warning, sometimes forcing you to cancel or interrupt your trip. Without insurance, you stand to lose your entire vacation investment if you must cancel, or be stuck with paying for costly last-minute arrangements with no recourse for reimbursement.

We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance to provide peace of mind while you travel. The comprehensive travel insurance plan we offer answers these concerns, providing coverage for a wide range of last-minute unexpected occurrences. Along with trip cancellation and interruption coverage, the plan also covers travel delays; lost, damaged or delayed baggage; medical expenses; and emergency medical evacuation. The comprehensive insurance plan includes these additional travel services available 24 hours a day: Pre-travel advice, emergency cash transfers, medical and legal referrals, lost ticket and passport assistance and emergency prescription refill assistance. Complete details of your coverage and services are available in the Certificate of Insurance upon request.

Our “No Worries Waiver” covers cancellation fees NOT protected by Travel Insurance, for cancellations up to 72 hours prior to departure. Certain exclusions apply. Ask for details.

18. Maps and Photographs

Maps shown within this website are for general information only and may not necessarily reflect actual routings and services provided. The hotel photographs may not necessarily reflect the standard of any room purchased.

19. Important Note

We are required under California law to advise you of the following: For passengers located in California only, in the event of Islands in the Sun’s default, you may be eligible for a refund of up to US$15,000 from the California Travel Consumer Restitution Fund. If you were located in California at the time of your purchase, you have a right to make a claim against the fund for a refund of any money paid to Islands in the Sun that is due because of Islands in the Sun’s bankruptcy, insolvency, cessation of operations, or material failure to provide the transportation or travel services sold. The claim must be filed within six months after the completion date of your travel.

For a claim form and additional information, write to:
Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation, P.O. Box 6001, Larkspur, CA 94977-6001

“Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.” The following and the conditions on our brochures are our conditions upon which the contract between us, the seller of travel services, and the passengers may be canceled. Upon cancellation of the transportation or travel services, where you, the customer, are not at fault and have not canceled in violation of the terms and conditions, if any, of the contract for transportation or travel services, all sums paid to Islands in the Sun for services not received by you will be promptly refunded by Islands in the Sun to you unless you otherwise advise Islands in the Sun in writing. California law requires that the following statement be made to customers located outside of California at the time of purchase: “This transaction is not covered by the California Travel Consumer Restitution Fund. You are not eligible to file a claim against that Fund in the event of Islands in the Sun’s default.”

CST#2001136-50

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Terms & Conditions

Reservations
Please reserve your vacation with your professional travel agent/coordinator.

Late Reservations
There is no surcharge for late bookings, provided that full payment has been received and documents can be delivered prior to departure. Express mail delivery is additional.

Deposits & Payments
A non-refundable deposit of $200 per person is required at the time of booking to hold your reservation. Specific deposit and payment requirements apply to itineraries including Club Med, and some of our cruise programs, and this information will be given on request at the time of booking. Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure. Full payment is due at the time of booking for reservations made within 45 days of the date of departure.

Cancellations & Modifications
A service charge of $50 per booking will apply for each change made after the initial booking request has been confirmed. For cancellations received within 30 days of departure, airlines and other vendors may assess cancellation fees, which will be passed on to you. Once travel has commenced, any changes or cancellation will be at your own expense. Special cancellation and modification policies apply for itineraries including Club Med or cruises, and this information will be given on request at the time of booking.

Valuable Insurance Protection
An optional travel insurance plan offered by Trip Mate Insurance Agency, Inc. is strongly recommended and is available with all of Tahiti Legends' tour packages.

Protection of Funds
Legends is registered as a seller of travel with the Attorney General of the State of California pursuant to Section 17550 of the California Business and Professions Code, under registration #1005294-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. All customers' deposits and payments are secured in Tahiti Legends' trust account.

Documents Required
U.S. and Canadian citizens must have a valid passport valid for six months from travel date. Citizens of outher countries should consult the French Consulate. It is solely the passenger's responsibility to ensure that all documents needed are complete and current. International tickets cannot be issued until we receive a copy of the name page of the passenger's passport.

Pricing
All prices quoted by Tahiti Legends are in U.S. dollars and include costs associated with planning, communication and documentation. According to industry standards, package prices are not subject to an itemization of costs.

Included Features
Hotel accommodations are based on two people sharing a double-bedded room or bungalow with private facilities. The currently known Tahitian government room tax and VAT are included. All itineraries include inter-island transportation, round trip hotel transfers, and baggage handling. Sightseeing and meals are included only as specified for each itinerary. Hotels offer complimentary equipment and activities subject to availability. Tahiti Legends reserves the right to change the itinerary sequence and properties when necessary.

Air-inclusive packages include airline fuel surcharges. Air Tahiti Nui fuel surcharge: from Los Angeles, approximately $90 per person ; and from New York, approximately $110 per person. Air France fuel surcharge: from Los Angeles, approximately $80 per person. Fuel surcharges are subject to change.

Modification & Cancellation Waiver
For a Waiver fee of $65 per adult (18 years or older, accompanying children are free) you may modify or cancel, prior to departure, any part of your booking without paying the normally assessed modification and cancellation charges. The Waiver must be purchased at time of booking to avoid cancellation, modification and express mail fees and to guarantee you full refund on your vacation should you cancel anytime up to 24 hours prior to your departure.

Tahiti Legends Waiver covers tours and activities purchased from Tahiti Legends prior to departure. The Waiver must be purchased by all adults (18 years or older) included in the reservation.

The Waiver is non-transferable (no name changes) and non-refundable. The Waiver is not insurance. The Waiver does not cover cruises, fishing or yacht charters, optional tours, lost or stolen airline tickets, changes in occupancy for accommodations or services, certain special discounted airfare or tariffs with restrictive or non-refundable cancellation and revision policies; increases resulting from imposition or increase of tax or surcharges. No-show penalties are not covered by this Waiver.

Tahiti Legends reserves the right not to sell the Waiver when highly restrictive fares or hotel policies have severe penalties, and to suspend offering and selling the Modification and Cancellation Waiver at any time.

Not Included
Meals (except where indicated), beverages, laundry, excess baggage charges, and any items of a personal nature, including the cost of passports and visas, are not included. U.S. Departure Tax and U.S. Federal and Agricultural Inspection Fees (from Los Angeles $65 and from New York $65) are not included and are subject to change.

Accommodation city tax of 150 CFP (approximately $1.55) per person, per night, is not included.

Air Fares
The air fare from Los Angeles to Tahiti used in the tour packages featured in this brochure and for customized vacations is an economy class fare. A high season supplement applies. APEX rules require that we issue your ticket at least 14 days prior to departure and that you stay in Tahiti no more than 30 days. Severe penalties apply if you cancel after the ticketing deadline date. All travel is based on Tahiti Legends providing the air tickets. Should travel be on an airline other than those specified in the package itineraries, the price may increase. Airfares are subject to change without notice.

Seasonal Air and Land Supplements
Seasonalities vary widely for hotel rates and airfares. All details are not shown. Please ask at time of booking for applicable charges.

Refunds
Tahiti Legends will process refunds for unused accommodations, transfers, tours or other services, provided that requests are accompanied by a signed statement from the service supplier stating that a refund is in order. Refund requests must be received within 30 days of a tour's termination. No refund will be made for accommodations or services used, or for unused days at Club Med, cruises, and yacht charters. Unused meals are not refundable.

Terms & Conditions
The payment of the deposit, or any partial or full payment for a reservation, shall constitute consent to all provisions stated in this brochure/website.

Responsibility Clause
Vacation components are contracted by CDM Travel Service, dba Tahiti Legends, 19891 Beach Blvd #107 - Huntington Beach - California 92648 - USA. Tahiti Legends, its agents and employees, act only as agents for the passenger in regard to travel by road, air, sea or by mode of transportation or local conveyance, and assumes no liability for personal injury, property damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity incurred by any person or tour participant arising out of the negligence of any direct or supplemental air carrier, hotel or person engaged in conveying the passenger, providing rental cars, or rendering any of the services or accommodations being offered in these tours; nor shall Tahiti Legends be responsible for any injuries, death, damages, loss or delay in any means of transportation or by reason of any event beyond the actual control of Tahiti Legends. Any such losses or expenses must be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide for arrangements only as stated in the final itinerary. The right is reserved to substitute hotels of similar category or change schedules without prior notice should circumstances so require. In the event of a change in the itinerary necessitated by factors or conditions beyond the actual control of Tahiti Legends, such as strikes, political and social unrest, labor problems, climatic aberrations, or any act of God, no refund can be made nor will credit be given, provided that in the event of such change Tahiti Legends shall provide accommodations and services of comparable quality and standards as set forth in this brochure. The right is reserved to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of a trip, or to cancel a trip in all or part due to circumstances beyond the control of Tahiti Legends. Prices quoted in the brochure are in U.S. dollars and are based upon current tarifs and exchange rates known as of December 1, 2005, and are subject to adjustment without prior notification in the event of changes therein. Any such changes will be passed on to the passenger in all other cases. However, once full payment has been received, quoted prices are guaranteed. Passengers electing to take advantage of sporting equipment offered by the ships, yachts, Club Med or other hotels, do so at their own risk. Tahiti Legends expressly discourages the use of motor scooters or similar powered cycles. Baggage is at owner's risk entirely. The airlines concerned, and their agents and affiliates, are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their aircraft. The passenger ticket in use by said airlines, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines and purchaser of these tickets and/or passenger. The schedules contained herein are subject to change without notice.

Validity
January 1 to December 31, 2006.

CA#1005294-40

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