Deposits and Terms

Please Note, New for 2008: Prices are based on the October, 2007 British Pound to US Dollar exchange rate of 1 Great Britain Pound = $2.05. Magical Tours/Your Man in Europe reserves the right to charge a tour supplement fee equal to any increases in the currency exchange rate exceeding a 2% loss in the US Dollar valuation. The Pound to Dollar currency exchange rate in 2007 proved very unfavorable for US visitors to Britain. If the trend continues Magical Tours will have no choice but to pass the cost increase on to our guests. We regret this situation, and hope that the exchange rate will not continue to deteriorate.

  Special interest-free extended payment plan!

Your Man in Europe/Magical Tours is pleased to offer tour participants a no-interest extended payment plan. We don’t require that you apply for a credit card account to take advantage of this offer. Tour cost may be divided into three payments: Deposit + two equal payments covering the balance due. We hope this plan will be helpful. Of course full payment will be accepted at anytime prior to tour payment deadlines.

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS: For all tours an initial deposit of $500 for adult or child is required. All payments made by credit card incur a 3% surcharge. All 2008 tours have a 20 person Maximum and a 12 person Minimum.

March 15, 2008 – Deadline for deposits to guarantee a secured place on all tours
as described in the individual itineraries and at the stated tour cost.

April 15, 2008- Late cut-off date for deposits subject to space availability.
(It must be understood that certain accommodations may vary
with late sign-ups. A surcharge may also apply.

May 1, 2008 - All final payments due on all tours.

Extended Payment Terms: To take advantage of our special no-interest extended payment plan, tour participants may divide the balance due into two equal payments after payment of the initial deposit. One-half of the balance due is payable 30 Days after the initial deposit; and the second half of the balance due (final payment) is payable 30 Days after the first half payment, or no later than May 1, 2008. Early payment of deposit offers the greatest benefit.

In the case of deposits made after March 15, 2008 the extended payment plan is still available. The payment schedule is accelerated when the initial deposit is paid After March 15, 2008 (as the 30-day increments are decreased). The time span between the date of initial deposit and May 1, 2008 may be divided in half, establishing the date of the first half balance due payment; and with the final balance due by May 1, 2008.

Non-payment: If a client fails to comply with the payment schedule by May 1, 2008. Magical Tours reserves the right to replace that participant with another client. In the event of a client being bumped for non-payment, all monies paid, less a $250 service fee, will be refunded within 30 days.

CANCELLATIONS: Individuals canceling reservations within 30 days of the booking (the date on which the deposit is received by Your Man in Europe/ Magical Tours) and prior to March15, 2008 are entitled to a refund, less any fees incurred in the financial transactions, e.g., credit card transaction fees (3%). After March 15, 2008 (or After the first 30 days) but prior to May 1, 2008 a service fee of $250 is non-refundable; and all the remaining amount paid in is fully refundable, less 3% for payments made by credit card. For cancellations After May 1, 2008 the full deposit amount and 50% of subsequent payments are non-refundable.* 

Assistance with the transfer of payments to a substitute tour participant (for example someone on a waiting list) may be available upon written request. Payments transferred to another party are subject to a $250 service fee.

In the event of a tour cancellation by Your Man in Europe/Magical Tours (for example due to not reaching tour minimum numbers, etc.), all payments made, less a 3% service charge for payments made by credit card, are FULLY REFUNDABLE. Airline tickets purchased by individual prospective tour participantsin connection with a tour are not subject to any refund by Your Man in Europe/Magical Tours, however Travel Insurance normally provides for such refunds. Exceptions to the Your Man in Europe/Magical Tours refund policy include:

1. Restrictions imposed by governments or airlines or other travel suppliers (for example in the event of acts of terrorism)

2. Natural or man-made disasters

In the event of such exceptions: refunds will be issued within 60 days, less 3% for payments made by credit card and a pro-rata share of any pre-paid expenses in connection with the tour for which Your Man in Europe/Magical Tours cannot obtain
a refund from the supplier(s).

NOTE: Your Man in Europe/Magical Tours has
never canceled a posted tour for any reason.

* Claims for money not eligible for refunds may be submitted to your Travel Insurance provided according to the company’s terms of coverage. Covered reasons for cancellations or no-shows may be considered by the Travel Insurance provider, not Your Man in Europe/ Magical Tours. Remember, Travel Insurance is optional, but is always a good choice!