Cancellation of travel must be made in writing and is effective from the date we receive the written notification. Travel Passionistas is required to pay all Suppliers well in advance of your trip date. This includes but is not limited to hotel accommodations, meals, transportation, museum tickets, etc. All Suppliers have their own cancellation policies, which apply to your booking. Should a cancellation become necessary, please inform Travel Passionistas immediately in writing to Linda Beach at athello@travelpassionistas.com and request a written confirmation of your cancellation. Upon receipt, Travel Passionistas will follow industry procedures for any applicable refunds as outlined in the Supplier’s terms and subject to their review. If you are entitled to a refund, please note that the Supplier is responsible for this refund, not Travel Passionistas. Suppliers may choose to provide a travel voucher or credit in lieu of refund. We are not responsible for a Supplier’s failure to pay a refund or for Supplier bankruptcy or insolvency. Airline tickets are governed by the applicable air carrier’s terms, conditions, and policies, and we are not responsible for any air carrier’s decision regarding refund. Cancellation policies for cruises vary by cruise line. We will use commercially reasonable efforts to facilitate the Supplier providing you with a refund, credit or voucher but we cannot guarantee the same. By agreeing to our booking terms and conditions, you acknowledge that any refunds or credits authorized by the applicable travel Supplier at any point after the time of purchase, will be issued in the form of currency in which original payment was made.

In addition, Travel Passionistas’ cancellation charges will apply. Cancellation charges are expressed at a percentage of quoted price as follows:

Travel Passionistas’ Cancellation Charge (Per Person)
120 days or more Before Departure We Receive Notice of Cancellation
100% refund of total tour cost minus NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $1000 and a 3.5% credit card processing fee

61 to 119 days Before Departure We Receive Notice of Cancellation
50% refund of total tour cost minus NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $1000 and a 3.5% credit card processing fee

60 days or less Before Departure We Receive Notice of Cancellation
NON-REFUNDABLE; No refund of total tour cost.

We require all participants to purchase travel insurance to protect their investment and provide coverage in the event of an emergency.

Please note that exceptions to our cancellation policy cannot be made for any reason, including personal emergencies. However, if your reason for cancellation is covered by your travel insurance, you may be able to recover your costs. For this reason, we require a plan that includes Trip Cancellation coverage.

When choosing your policy, we strongly recommend including:

At least $150,000 USD in travel medical/accident & sickness coverage
At least $500,000 USD for emergency medical evacuation and repatriation
Coverage for trip interruption, trip delay, and baggage/personal effects
To maximize your benefits, it's best to purchase your policy within 21 days of your initial trip payment—and ideally before making your final payment. Be sure your plan covers all the activities you plan to participate in.
Need help choosing a policy? We're happy to guide you. Contact Linda Beach at hello@travelpassionistas.com for a personalized quote.