Reservation Deposit / Payment via Check
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** IMPORTANT -  We must receive your deposit check in our office prior to the reservation-hold expiration.  In most cases, this means you must overnight mail it to us since the reservation courtesy-holds are only good for 1 to 3 days.  Reservations will not be guaranteed prior to receipt of the deposit check.  Personal checks not accepted for payment on packages with travel dates within 30 days.

1. Please use the 'Print' function on your browser to print this form. Then fill out the form completely in  pen (pencil doesn't fax well).
2. Fax the completed form to our office.  Upon our completion of your reservation, we will email you and also send you written confirmation via US mail with your itinerary, information, and amount due.

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DEPOSIT - I (we) have read and agree to the terms and conditions below and authorize Tropical Sands Vacations to charge my credit card in the amount of $________________  for my vacation package. (Choose one) ___ Deposit ($175 **min per person)  ___ Full Payment

Trip Cancellation Insurance (please read the contract at the bottom of this page for a description)
        ________ (initials) I accept the pre-trip cancellation insurance option for $___ per person (please call us for rates)
                                   (additional cost and non-refundable)
       ________ (initials) I DO NOT ACCEPT the pre-trip cancellation insurance option

Total charge to my credit card:              $_________________ (deposit or full payment) **
                                                               +     $_________________ (insurance -  # of persons X $___)

                                   TOTAL       $_________________                                   
** Charter airline and land-only bookings only require $ 175 per person deposit.  If traveling using regularly scheduled airlines, full payment on the air portion of the booking may be required at time of deposit.  Please ask us for deposit requirements as they relate to your package.                              

Check Number: ______________

Daytime Phone: ____________________________ Evening Phone: ___________________________

(Mark an 'X' in one of the following)
____  I am paying for the entire vacation package in-full today

____  Please charge the same credit card for final payment 50 days prior to departure date (If trip is within 50 days, see below)
____  I will call Tropical Sands Vacations with final payment instructions on or before the Balance Due Date shown on my confirmation

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Please use the information from the quote response you received from us to complete the following:

Arrival Date: ___________________
(Note this is your resort arrival date, not necessarily the date your flight departs)

Resort: ___________________________  Number of Nights: _________  

Room Category: __________________

Per Person (or family) Rate: $_________________   Number of Passengers: _______
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Passengers Legal Names (as they appear on Passport or Birth Certificate)*
Please also list children's ages next to their names

1. ________________________________ 2. _______________________________

3. ________________________________ 4. _______________________________

Travel Documents Delivery Address

We will ship your travel documents  to you approximately 2 weeks prior to your departure date.  Tropical Sands Vacations will pay the shipping charges (shipping not included to locations outside the US).  Depending on the method of shipment, a signature may be required at the delivery address for receipt of the documents.  Please provide us with the information below to ensure prompt delivery of your documents.

COMPANY  (If applicable) _______________________________________________

ADDRESS   ___________________________________________________

                ___________________________________________________

                 ___________________________________________________

                ___________________________________________________

ATTENTION:   _______________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER(s):   ________________________________________

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Your Contract With Tropical Sands Vacations

Thank you for choosing a Tropical Sands Vacations travel package.   To ensure that you understand the conditions of your particular package, please read the following policies and procedures completely.  A signature acknowledging your understanding is required at the bottom this agreement.

Travel Cancellation Protection
Sometimes unexpected circumstances arise, so we strongly recommend you purchase pre-trip cancellation insurance. If accepted, this must be purchased at the time of deposit.  This will cover each person in the event of a cancellation up to the day prior to travel.  Some restrictions may apply.  Rates vary by reservation and dates of travel.  Contact Tropical Sands Vacations for more information as they relate to your booking

Deposit/Payment Requirements
- Your package can be booked with a $175 per person deposit if travel is outside of 50 days
- If travel is within 50 days, full payment will be required at the time of booking

Your package price is guaranteed except for any US or foreign government tax changes that may occur after the booking has been made.   Also, reservations not yet paid in full are subject to any fuel surcharges that might be imposed by the government or airlines.

*We reserve the right to reinvoice you in case of an error made in computing your package price*

Amendments, Cancellations, Availability, Amenities
Should you wish to change any details of your booking, we will do our best to help.   If the changes increase the overall package price, we can very often waive fees.   However, please understand that your right to full and partial refunds is limited.   A minimum of $50 per person will be assessed for any cancellation or changes to your package made more than 50 days prior to departure.  Penalties of  50% - 100% of your package price per person may be assessed in penalties for any cancellations or changes made within 50 days prior to departure.   These penalties/fees that may apply will vary depending on policies of the resorts, airlines, and tour companies used by Tropical Sands Vacations.  Once travel has begun, no refund for unused or partially used services will be made.  We will provide a more fully detailed cancellations/changes penalties terms and conditions as they apply to your reservation upon request.  Neither Tropical Sands Vacations or its tour operators are responsible for any changes made by resorts, or scheduled or charter air carriers which are beyond our control.  This includes, but is not limited to, routing changes, aircraft changes, flight cancellations, changes to flight schedules, or resort amenities/offers.  In no event shall any party be held liable for consequential damages.  Although overbookings are very rare, they are the responsibility of the airlines and resort properties, not Tropical Sands Vacations or its associated tour operators.  Rights are reserved to substitute flight and hotel/resort accommodations and to make alterations in the itinerary which do not constitute a major change, if necessary, due to circumstances beyond the control of Tropical Sands Vacations or its associated tour operators. 

Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract or the contracts with the associated tour operators (you may ask for a copy of the tour operators Terms and Conditions) or the breach thereof shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Uniform Rules for for Better Business Bureau Arbitration, and the judgement upon award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof

Proof of citizenship and proper documentation is YOUR responsibility
U.S. citizens will require proof of citizenship when traveling in Mexico.   Be sure to carry one of the following with you when you check in at the airport:
    1) - Valid U.S. passport
      OR
    2) - State or county issued Birth Certificate with an affixed or raised seal AND photo I.D.  (photo ID not necessary for children under 18 traveling with parent)


Additional Special Circumstance Requirements
- Married women using a passport or birth certificate in their maiden name MUST bring a copy of their marriage certificate or risk being denied boarding
- NON-U.S. Citizens - Ask Tropical Sands Vacations or contact the Mexican Tourist Board at 1-800-44MEXICO regarding specific requirements
- For children NOT traveling with BOTH legal parents - either of the following is required for travel:  1) a signed and notarized affidavit of parental consent from the other parent authorizing the children's travel, or 2) a signed and notarized affidavit of sole custody (this also applies for widowed parents)


If you think you or others in your party may have other issues that could affect your entry into Mexico or your return into the US, please call the Mexico Board of Tourism at 1-800-44MEXICO

No refunds will be made to passengers who fail to possess proper documentation and are denied boarding or entry into the the destination

Final payment is due in our office 50 days prior to departure.  $25 per person late fees will be added to your reservation in final payment is not received by this date

I have read and agree to the conditions and agreements set forth in the above contract

Signature: __________________________________   Date: ____________________

Please sign and fax to Tropical Sands Vacations     (951) 471-8228  then send payment to

Tropical Sands Vacations
13785 Buckskin Trail Drive
Corona, CA  92883-6608