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Travel Vaccination Policy Update

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The wellbeing of our guests is our top priority. Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Brendan Vacations. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before traveling.

Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

This policy is subject to change at any time, without notice.

Safe Travels The Travel Corporation

The health and wellbeing of our guests and team, has always been, and always will be our main priority. Book and travel with the knowledge and assurance of our round-the-clock support and plans in place for anything that may arise.

Brendan Vacations collaborated with the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) to align and create global protocols which were awarded the WTTC Safe Travels Stamp. This, coupled with our up-to-date knowledge on national and regional government authority regulations and the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, our on-trip standards focus on the wellbeing and happiness of our guests.

Step 1

ALWAYS ON SUPPORT

Step 2

DISTANCING & HYGIENE PROTOCOLS

Step 3

24/7 INCIDENT RESPONSE

  • ALWAYS-ON SUPPORT TEAM
    Step B

    ALWAYS-ON SUPPORT TEAM

    EXPERTLY-TRAINED ON-TRIP TEAM

    Our Travel Directors, Private Chauffeurs and Local Hosts have been trained in enhanced hygiene and distancing standards, will monitor compliance and guest wellbeing.

    Available on Guided Vacations, Private Chauffeur, Locally Hosted Rail

     

    DILIGENT DRIVER

    Your driver has been trained to ensure your transportation and luggage is hygienically taken care of – so you can travel hassle free. They’ll get you from one destination to the next with ease, and clean and disinfect all coach surfaces throughout your trip. 

    Available on Guided Vacations, Private Chauffeur

     

    GLOBAL AROUND-THE-CLOCK SUPPORT TEAM

    In addition to your dedicated on-the-road team, our operations and guest support teams remain behind the scenes, in contact and on-call 24/7.

    Available on Guided Vacations, Private Chauffeur, Lux Self-Drive, Locally Hosted Rail, Self-Drive

  • HYGIENE PROTOCOLS
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    HYGIENE PROTOCOLS

    SANITIZED SURFACES

    All frequently touched surfaces inside your coach and your private chauffeured vehicle including handrails, doors, tables, overhead lockers, plus your luggage handles will be disinfected multiple times each day.

    Available on Guided Vacations, Private Chauffeur


    AIR FILTERS

    Air within the coach is completely filtered and changed on average, every 2 to 3 minutes, faster than most hospital operating rooms, which is mandated at 3 to 4 minutes. Our air filtration system is designed to create an efficient vertical and safe airflow that helps ensure impurities, like Covid aerosols, are not spread.

    Available on Guided Vacations

     

    SUPPLIER QUALITY ASSURANCE

    Quality checks will ensure that all travel partners meet local regulations and the established TTC, WTTC and WHO wellbeing protocols.

    With our travel partner, Hertz, you can rent cars with confidence. They have implemented enhanced cleaning methods throughout their locations and vehicles, trained employees on new standards and reinforced a rigorous vehicle cleaning process to ensure car rental is a safe way to travel.

    Available on Guided Vacations, Private Chauffeur, Lux Self-Drive, Locally Hosted Rail, Self-Drive


    HYGIENE EQUIPMENT

    For Guided Vacations, hand sanitizer is accessible and freely available.

    We ask that you bring your own medical face mask as in some destinations it may be compulsory to wear a mask in certain settings or in public places. We may also ask you to wear a mask whilst aboard our motor coaches. Your international carrier, departure airport or a transit airport may require that you wear a face mask, please check the requirements with your airline. Please note that airlines and other establishments may not accept washable cloth masks but only medical masks. On tour, in the case of emergency, personal protective equipment will be distributed to you.

    For Private Chauffeur trips, a box of tissues, face masks and hand sanitizer will be available to you in each vehicle.

    Available on Guided Vacations, Private Chauffeur, Lux Self-Drive, Locally Hosted Rail, Self-Drive

  • 24/7 INCIDENT RESPONSE
    Step 3

    24/7 INCIDENT RESPONSE


    ALWAYS UP TO DATE

    Our teams are always up to date, and continue to adjust to the changing regulations from health authorities and local Governments. They make changes behind the scenes so you are able to enjoy your trip.

    Available on Guided Vacations, Private Chauffeur, Lux Self-Drive, Locally Hosted Rail, Self-Drive


    INCIDENT RESPONSE PROTOCOL

    Should an incident arise on trip, protocols are in place. We will direct distancing, and support with local medic support and testing. We will liase with local authorities to follow directives, which will vary across countries, and support you every step of the way.

    Available on Guided Vacations, Private Chauffeur, Lux Self-Drive, Locally Hosted Rail, Self-Drive

Your Responsibility

We have introduced these enhanced hygiene protocols – for you, our other guests, and our team members. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the World Health Organisation and government health bodies, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.

We ask that you please take personal responsibility for your wellbeing. This begins with packing any personal protective equipment and sanitizers you require. Please adopt physical distancing and hygiene practices throughout your pre-trip travel arrangements and follow all health instructions whether physical signage or requests from our professional staff once you are holidaying with us.

In choosing to travel with Brendan Vacations, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

Let’s help keep each other safe and healthy.