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Important Information:
The following are the terms and conditions before using this website. Use of this website indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions. The cabin and deck plans, sizes, and photographs are an indication only and are subject to variation. Due to safety, the Sun Deck on river cruises will be closed when traveling under low bridges. The cabins may have a slightly varied layout.
The photos shown are intended to give you a look and feel of the destination and may not be of places you will see while on your trip.
Occupancy: Trip price is based on the twin occupancy rate and are listed per person (pp)
Itinerary Changes: Circumstances may require changes in the order of events or attractions visited from time to time. Your Tour Manager will announce any changes.
Cancellation fees: Suppliers impose non-refund fees from the time of your deposit. Final payment, the cancellation charges increase. Quality travel insurance is strongly recommended that will protect you from unforeseen life events that can occur, such as illness, as well as coverage for travel-related events, such as medical emergencies, travel delays, and interruptions and other important coverages. Please see our
Airport Security: Travelers must have an airline-issued boarding pass before clearing security checkpoints. Airline personnel can issue boarding passes at the ticket counter or electronically using the self-service kiosks nearby. Beginning May 7, 2025, the TSA will require all travelers to have a “REAL ID” or passport to fly within the United States. For more information, contact your local office that issues Driver’s Licenses and IDs or visit https://www.tsa.gov/real-id.
Travelers may be required to remove their shoes so they may be X-rayed with their carry-on bags and are also subject to random searches at security checkpoints. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is responsible for all U.S. airport security screening procedures and the most current list of restricted items can be found on their web site, http://www.tsa.gov.
In your carry-on, you are permitted to bring on the aircraft travel-size toiletries (three ounces or less) that all fit comfortably in ONE, QUART-SIZE, clear plastic zip-top bag. Liquids, gels and aerosols greater than three ounces and purchased prior to clearing airport security checkpoints, are not permitted and will be confiscated. Please pack these items in your checked luggage. Larger amounts of prescription liquid medications, baby formula and diabetic glucose treatments must be declared at the checkpoint for additional screening. Beverages and other items purchased after clearing airport security checkpoints will be permitted on the aircraft.
Proof of Citizenship: PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP FOR TOURS TRAVELING anywhere outside the 50 States in the USA: Security between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, all Caribbean, and the rest of the world destinations has tightened; therefore, everyone is required to carry proof of citizenship. Each U.S. citizen must hold a valid passport at each border crossing or during cruise embarkation. The expiration date of passports should be at least six months after the tour's return date. Citizens of other countries should check with their consulate to verify the documents required to enter Canada, Mexico, and the world. Starting in 2025, to visit Europe and Britain, a requirement is that you complete an electronic entry permit in advance of your journey. We suggest you do this before your final payment due date. Also, visa’s that may be required in other places in the world are the passenger responsible to verify the documents that are required to enter into the countries you are visiting and transiting.
Liability: Tour & Travel Resources cannot assume liability for loss or damage due to breakage, theft, hotel or carrier handling. We are not able to accept responsibility for any losses or damages to personal property or for injuries, illnesses, expenses or damages incurred by any tour member.
Transportation Information: To prevent injury, please remain seated while the motorcoach is in motion. For the protection of all passengers, please be extremely careful when removing your carry-on bag, or other stored items, from the overhead rack. Your driver maintains the temperature of the coach for the comfort of all passengers. Since individual thermostats vary, you may want to bring a sweater along while traveling.
Cellular Telephone Usage: We understand the need to stay in touch with family and friends back home. However, we do request that you please refrain from using cellular telephones while on the coach. This will enable you and your traveling companions to receive full enjoyment from the tour.
No Smoking or Alcohol, Please: many of our suppliers have a no-smoking policy on the motorcoach, including e-cigarettes. Additionally, Alcohol consumption is often not allowed on the motorcoach.
Incidental Charges: While staying at your lodging, costs you incur for phone calls, room service, cable TV movie charges, in-room bar, laundry, and other special services are your responsibility. Please take care of these charges as soon as possible, either the night before or on the morning of departure, being mindful so that your tour’s departure is not delayed.
Emergency Contact: You should contact your Tour Manager for assistance with an emergency while on tour. They will be able to get in touch with our office if the need arises. If there is an emergency prior to departing for the tour, please call our office at 630-435-8500 during regular business hours, or after-hours please call our emergency line at 630-816-1011.
Health and Walking Tours: Some sites may require significant walking, climbing stairs, or navigating inclines. Staying on the motorcoach and skipping the visit may not always be an option. Additionally, some destinations are located at higher elevations, which can cause altitude sickness and may exacerbate pre-existing conditions such as heart disease, lung problems, or respiratory issues. Therefore, travelers should be in reasonably good health. Please note that tour managers and drivers cannot lift or assist travelers into vehicles and are not permitted to push wheelchairs. Mayflower Cruises & Tours requires that passengers who require assistance be accompanied by a traveling companion who is fully capable of providing the necessary support.
Use of Oxygen: You must notify Mayflower Cruises & Tours if you plan to bring oxygen or other equipment for your personal medical use. Government regulations restrict both the quantity permitted as well as how it is to be transported so that it is handled safely on the motorcoach or train. Oxygen cylinders must be designed, constructed, filled, closed, secured and maintained so that under normal conditions, there will be no accidental release of gas. Cylinders need to be transported in an upright position and secured against movement and leakage. A cylinder that is dented, gouged or pitted cannot be accepted. Total weight of cylinders accepted should not exceed 50 pounds. Valves need to be sealed and protected against damage. You must handle and transport your oxygen cylinders while on tour or be traveling with a companion who can do so. Note that airlines have far more stringent regulations regarding oxygen use while on board the aircraft. It is important that you contact the airline well in advance of departure for their specific regulations.
Wheelchair/Scooter Information: If you will be bringing a a wheelchair, scooter, walker, or any other mobility aid for use while on tour, you must notify Mayflower Cruises & Tours at least 90 days in advance and provide the dimensions of your equipment. If you are confined to a wheelchair, we will need to arrange for a motorcoach that is equipped with a motorized lift and an area to accommodate the wheelchair inside the passenger compartment. The Tour Manager and the Driver are not responsible for the transport or storage of mobility aids, including assembling or disassembling. A traveling companion will be required if you need assistance with any mobility aid brought on tour. Requests for accessible rooms also need to be advised prior to departure but cannot be guaranteed.
Special Dietary Needs: Special dietary needs must be advised at least 30 days in advance and are not guaranteed.
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Packing Checklist: Many find having a checklist as they pack their suitcases is helpful. As you put these items into either your checked luggage or carry-on bag, simply check them off the list.
E-Ticket Receipt
Identification (Driver’s License or other government-issued photo ID)
Medication(s) should be in the original prescription bottle
Prescriptions & Valuables: If you are taking prescription medication, bring an adequate supply along with a copy of the prescriptions. A digestive remedy is suggested as a precaution. Always keep necessary medicine, jewelry, and travel documents in your handbag or carry-on luggage – never check these items with your luggage. Refer to the AIRPORT SECURITY section for details on liquid medications. If you wear prescription glasses, we suggest bringing your backup pair. Many travelers keep a change of clothes and sleepwear in their carry-on bag in the unlikely event a suitcase goes astray or is late.
Luggage Information: You are permitted to bring a normal-sized suitcase as well as a small carry-on bag. The handling of the normal-sized suitcase will be our responsibility, and the carry-on will be yours. Attach the included Mayflower Cruises & Tours luggage tag to your bag before leaving home. We will see that your suitcase arrives where and when you do. Your Tour Manager or bellman will arrange for the suitcase to get to your room. On travel days, your tour manager will give you the time for your bag to be ready for pick-up by the bellman.
Note: In the post-pandemic era, some hotels may not offer baggage handling services. If this is the case, you will be responsible for taking your luggage between the coach and your hotel room. The driver will load and unload your bags on the coach.
The carry-on bag is allowed on the motorcoach. Carry-on storage is minimal and much smaller than those found on airplanes. Bags with wheels will not fit inside the motorcoach. The overhead compartments are suitable for coats, hats, small briefcase-size bags, or purses.
Prescription medications should be packed in your carry-on bag or carried with you. We also suggest that while in the hotels, you keep prescriptions securely stored.
Note: Many airlines have a charge for the first checked bag. Rates vary for each airline. This fee is paid directly to the carrier at check-in.
Airlines have strict regulations concerning luggage weight allowance. You may be asked to pay an additional fee at the airport if your checked luggage weight exceeds 50 pounds. Charges can vary by airline. In addition, your checked bag cannot exceed 62 linear inches (length + width + depth). Please check with your airline to verify their weight and size restrictions.
Airlines are also restricting the size of carry-on luggage and the permitted contents. For more details on what is permitted in your carry-on, please refer to the “AIRPORT SECURITY” section of these documents. A carry-on bag must fit under your seat or in the overhead bin and cannot exceed 45 linear inches (length + width + depth). Check with your airline to verify their weight and size restrictions for carry-on luggage. The airline may also require that a carry-on item be checked if the item cannot be safely stowed on a particular flight.
If your luggage is not checked through to your final destination, you will need to claim your luggage at the intermediate connection city and re-check your luggage to the final destination. Note that some airlines such as Southwest, do not have interline baggage agreements, so when connecting to or from these airlines, it will always be necessary to claim and re-check your luggage. For security reasons, all checked and carry-on bags are subject to X-ray and a physical search by TSA (Transportation Security Administration) personnel.
To minimize potential damage to your bags, we do not recommend that you lock your bags. If you prefer to lock your checked luggage, we recommend that you purchase a lock from a manufacturer recognized by TSA. Travel Sentry and Safe Skies Locks are two such companies who have an arrangement with TSA and have provided screeners with the tools to open and re-lock baggage. Always check your luggage through to your final destination with the airline. If you are traveling on two or more airlines to your final destination, show all your tickets to the first airline ticket agent and they will be able to process your request.
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Responsibility: Tour & Travel Resources Inc (TTR) of Lincolnshire, IL, operates or books with tour operators and other suppliers for these cruise and tour programs and airfare and hotel. In common with other companies, TTR acts only as an agent for suppliers in arranging room accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, admissions, and restaurants. TTR reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes in the itinerary and is not responsible for expenses, loss of time, money, or other occurrences resulting from a change of tour scheduling made for Tour Members. TTR reserves the right to accept, decline, or retain any person as a tour member and is not responsible for any losses or damages of personal property or for injuries, expenses, or damages incurred by any Tour Member. TTR and it’s suppliers reserve the right to withhold tour membership or to require any traveler to leave a tour at any time when TTR or its suppliers determine such action to be in the best interests of the traveler or the tour group. Generally, children must be at least 10 years of age and accompanied at all times by a guardian. Some suppliers may have different age requirements.