"CANCELLATION POLICIES & NOTICES"

1. Cancellation by a participant prior to the published cancellation date established by BOWEN TRAVEL shall result in a $50.00 cancellation fee. Cancellation after the established cancellation date shall in addition, result in forfeiture of the deposit, or the total cost of such cancellation. The participant may obtain a substitute, but shall be liable for the cancellation fee and any charges incurred due to name changes.
2. All cancellations by participants shall be in writing to BOWEN TRAVEL.
3. Participants transferring from one trip to another shall be considered as having cancelled the first trip and are subject to the $50 cancellation fee.
4. Participants making any changes in lodging, air reservations, ski lift or other trip components made after the final payment date are subject to a $25 fee per change in addition to the costs of such changes.
5. All trip fees and monies are due on the date specified on the official trip description. If payments are not received when specified, the participant risks losing their place on the trip and being treated as having cancelled. Call BOWEN TRAVEL SKI DEPARTMENT if you are in doubt as to when payments are due.
6. Shared accommodations: BOWEN TRAVEL SKI DEPARTMENT will assist in finding roommates and condo companions, but the final responsibility lies with the applicant. Space will be held for singles only if the participant is willing to pay the single rate if a roommate is not found.
7. Where roommates or condo companions are arranged by BOWEN TRAVEL, it is the responsibility of the travelers to assure "compatibility" prior to the trip cancellation date.
8. Deviations: Where participants use lodging, air or ground tansportation different from the group, the participant assumes full responsibility for any additional expenses incurred due to such deviation for any reason.
9. We highly recommend Travel Insurance for all group trips. Complete information will be sent with your final bill.
10. A credit card imprint for incidental expenses and damage deposit is required at most resorts.
11. BOWEN TRAVEL will make every effort to accommodate participants request for airline seating & condominium/lodge bedding but cannot guarantee any particular seats or bedding arrangements.
12. Tampa Bay Ski Club/Bowen Travel is is not responsible for any schedule changes or change of airlines.
13. Tampa Bay Ski Club/Bowen Travel will submit your Frequent Flyer number to the airlline, but YOU are responsible to make sure the airline has it in their system.
14. Participants are subject to all new taxes or fees imposed either by the government, airline, lodging or any agency involved. Such fees must be paid prior to departure.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT:

I and my family do hereby appoint BOWEN TRAVEL as our agent to perform all acts and to enter into any and all contracts as may be deemed as desirable in connection with any ski trip. I understand that BOWEN TRAVEL acts only as coordinator and accepts no responsibility for the services of any person, ski area, airline, motor coach, hotel, or any other organization whatsoever rendering any of the services or accommodations being offered on any trip. Ski trip and other activity fees are based upon current tariffs and are subject to change without notice. BOWEN TRAVEL accepts no responsibility in whole or in part for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed plane or common carrier, with or without our notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. We agree that we are solely responsible for our personal safety and conduct and for meeting all payment deadlines. Should we miss departure, we release the contractors from any loss, cost of expenses incurred by or attributable in any way to us in connection with any ski trip or other activity.

Any additional surcharges and/or taxes in effect for the dates of travel that are applicable must be collected prior to departure. On International trips, currency fluctuation may result in an additional balance due which must be collected prior to departure. I have read and agree to the above Release and Cancellation Policy. I have also read the official Trip Description for this trip and agree to abide by the payment and cancellation provisions there in.

Signature of Applicant: __________________________________________ Date: __________________