What you need to know before travel:

Please read this information carefully - it will explain what you will need to do in the days leading up to your spring break trip. Failure to read and follow these instructions may lead to a less than satisfactory spring break experience. Note that the information for domestic trips (Florida/Texas) is different than for international trips (Mexico/Jamaica/Bahamas/Barbados).

International travelers:

1) Passports! You must have a passport to travel to/from any international spring break destination. If you have not yet applied for a passport, we highly recommend that you use a passport issuance agency. If your passport is not received before your trip and you are denied boarding, there are no refunds! There a link in your online account that connects to Passport Express, a passport issuance agency that can do it in as little as 24hrs (provided you submit proper information and payment). This link is also available on our site at the "Travel Info" page of any international destination.

2) Flight Times: Flight times will be available approximately 7-10 days prior to your spring break weekend (and often sooner). There is a link in your online account that says, "Flight Times:" - when flight times are available, the link will say, "Available."

3) Tickets: Approximately 3-7 days prior to your spring break weekend (and often sooner), you will be able to print out required travel documents from your online account (These documents are not mailed to you). All customers must print out these "E-Documents" from their online account. There is a link in your online account that says, "E-Documents:" - when documents are available, the link will say, "Available." These documents are critical as they contain important travel instructions, airline e-tickets, airport/hotel transfer information, hotel check-in vouchers, and options vouchers (VIP Party Packages, Meal Plans, etc.). Everything about your trip is addressed in these documents (how to get a boarding pass, luggage restrictions, who meets you in the destination airport, how to get your airport-hotel transfers, onsite orientation, distribution of party wristbands and options, and so on).

4) Forms: All travelers must complete and submit 1) a reservation form, and 2) an online APIS form. Both forms can be accessed from your online account. The reservation form is printed, signed, and either faxed or mailed to the contact information on the top of the form (if you fax your form, please allow one day for processing before calling our office to inquire about its receipt). The online APIS form asks for your passport information. This information is government-required. We realize that some travelers may not receive their passport until shortly before their trip. Please complete this form as soon as you have your passport information available. If you are under 18 when you travel, you will need to carry a signed and notarized consent form (available from the forms section of your account). Do not submit this form to us - you must carry it in your possession. You can see whether you and/or your travel companions have submitted both of the required forms - on the far right of the traveler name list there are two columns (one for each form), if we have received the form it will say, "Y," if we have not, it will say, "N." **Please note: "E-Documents" are not accessible by any member of the group until 1) all forms are submitted, and 2) all balances are fully paid. This means that one person with, say, a $10 balance or an unsubmitted form, prevents the entire group from accessing their critical travel documents. Please encourage your travel companions to get everything in order so that your group isn't in a panic in the days before your trip.

Florida/Texas travelers:

1) Hotel Check-In Documents: Approximately 3-7 days prior to your spring break weekend (and often sooner), you will be able to print out required hotel check-in documents from your online account (These documents are not mailed to you). All customers must print out these "E-Documents" from their online account. There is a link in your online account that says, "E-Documents:" - when documents are available, the link will say, "Available." These documents are critical as they contain important check-in instructions, hotel check-in vouchers, and options vouchers (VIP Party Packages). Everything about your trip is addressed in these documents (what time to check in, what to do if you are going to arrive late for check-in, how to get an onsite orientation, distribution of party wristbands and options, and so on).

2) Forms: All travelers must complete and submit a reservation form (the online APIS form DOES NOT apply to you, as you are not traveling internationally and Florida trips do not include airfare). The reservation form can be accessed from your online account. The reservation form is printed, signed, and either faxed or mailed to the contact information on the top of the form (if you fax your form, please allow one day for processing before calling our office to inquire about its receipt). You can see whether you and/or your travel companions have submitted the reservation form - on the far right of the traveler name list there are two columns (ignore the one for APIS), if we have received the reservation form it will say, "Y" under that column; if we have not, it will say, "N." **Please note: "E-Documents" are not accessible by any member of the group until 1) all travelers submit their reservation form, and 2) all balances are fully paid. This means that one person with, say, a $10 balance or an unsubmitted reservation form, prevents the entire group from accessing their critical hotel check-in documents. Please encourage your travel companions to get everything in order so that your group isn't in a panic in the days before your trip.

All travelers:

Don't forget to add a VIP Party Package (if you haven't already done so). You can add it up to two weeks prior to departure.

Don't wait:

• VIP Party Packages cost more onsite.
• You can pay now with a credit card (onsite you need cash).
• Call 1-800-367-1252 to add and then pay in your online account.
  
  .VIP PARTY PACKAGE DETAILS:

Mexico: Whether you're going to Cancun, Acapulco, or Mazatlan, the nightime VIP Party scene will be held at the hottest clubs each destination has to offer. Skip the lines, no cover, and open bar await you - Be a VIP! Cancun $219 (Details) Acapulco $219 (Details) Mazatlan $149 (Details)
Jamaica:: MoBay (Montego Bay) and Negril VIP Party Packages will have you partying under the Jamaican stars. Grab a Red Stripe, kick off your sandals, and check out some wicked Reggae vibes... Negril $219pp (Details) Montego Bay $219pp (Details)
Nassau, Bahamas:: The $169 VIP Package includes four (4) killer Open Bar Parties, Caribbean Snorkel Cruise, and Spring Break Party Cruise, featuring live DJ, contests and free drinks - and a $100 room credit for Spring Break 2009 also adds to the value! (Details)
Panama City Beach: This $40 ultimate party card will give you free parties at Panama’s hottest bars. You receive FREE T-shirt, FREE souvenir mug, over 30 hours of unlimited free beer, free cover charges, free drink nights, discounts, and more. (Details)

Sorry, no VIP Party Packages are available for Daytona, South Beach, or Key West.

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