Apple Vacations
Hurricane Emily Update
Tuesday, August 2, 2005

FAQ This helpful document answers several frequently asked questions.

 

For Passengers Traveling to Cancun for Departures August 3, 2005 Onward

 

In an effort to ensure a memorable and safe vacation experience, some hotels are not accepting new arrivals until hotel conditions meet acceptable standards.  For a complete and up-to-date status of hotels, please click on one of the destination links below.  Hotel updates provided in the following links are current and as accurate as possible under the circumstances. Hotels listed as operational may or may not have items in full service at this time. We have listed any specific items reported to us directly by the hotel or our local ground services.

 

Cancun Hotel Update

Riviera Maya Hotel Update

Cozumel Hotel Update For the latest official report from the Cozumel Hotel Association, click here.

 

At times like this, accurate information is critical, so please be aware that when we release information about affected resorts in this area, we are endeavoring to be sure that the information released is 100 percent accurate and up-to-date. 

 

If you are booked at any of the hotels not accepting new arrivals, we regret the hotel may be unable to secure alternate hotel accommodations. It may therefore be necessary for you to re-book your vacation for an alternate date.

 

For travelers who booked a hotel that is open and accepting new passengers:

USA3000 Airlines and other Apple Charter Flights are currently on schedule. For USA3000’s latest flight schedule go to www.usa3000.com. Regular Fair Trade Contract applies for those passengers who choose to cancel their vacation. For those travelers booked via other scheduled airlines, please refer to the complete list of scheduled airline policies.

 

For passengers who booked a hotel that is not accepting new arrivals during their scheduled vacation:

1.      Passengers choosing to re-book their vacation:

a)   must cancel and re-book prior to scheduled flight’s original departure

b)      new travel date must originate on or before December 15, 2005 on USA3000 Airlines or Apple Charter Flights; blackout dates apply for arrivals November 18-24, 2005

2.      Passengers re-booking the same vacation will have all monies transferred and their rate protected - no increases will be collected. There will be no Apple penalties or cancellation fees.

3.      Passengers who are changing destination, departure city, airline, hotel or duration will be charged the new package price. Price differences will be collected or refunded (made in the original form of payment).

4.      Passengers choosing to cancel their vacation:
If traveling on USA3000 and other Apple Charter Flights, Apple Vacations will refund the full cost of your vacation in vacation certificates good through December 15, 2006. Some blackout restrictions apply.
For travelers booked via other scheduled airlines or with land only packages, Fair Trade Contract applies.

 

 

For Passengers Traveling to Cancun for Departures Between July 23 and August 2, 2005

 

In an effort to ensure a memorable and safe vacation experience, some hotels are not accepting new arrivals until hotel conditions meet acceptable standards.  For a complete and up-to-date status of hotels, please click on one of the destination links below.  Hotel updates provided in the following links are current and as accurate as possible under the circumstances. Hotels listed as operational may or may not have items in full service at this time. We have listed any specific items reported to us directly by the hotel or our local ground services.

 

Cancun Hotel Update

Riviera Maya Hotel Update

Cozumel Hotel Update For the latest official report from the Cozumel Hotel Association, click here.

 

At times like this, accurate information is critical, so please be aware that when we release information about affected resorts in this area, we are endeavoring to be sure that the information released is 100 percent accurate and up-to-date. 

 

If you are booked at any of the hotels not accepting new arrivals, we regret the hotel may be unable to secure alternate hotel accommodations. It may therefore be necessary for you to re-book your vacation for an alternate date.

 

For travelers who booked a hotel that is open and accepting new passengers:

USA3000 Airlines and other Apple Charter Flights are currently on schedule. For USA3000’s latest flight schedule go to www.usa3000.com. Regular Fair Trade Contract applies for those passengers who choose to cancel their vacation. For those travelers booked via other scheduled airlines, please refer to the complete list of scheduled airline policies.

 

For passengers who booked a hotel that is not accepting new arrivals during their scheduled vacation:

1.      Passengers choosing to re-book their vacation:

a)   must cancel prior to scheduled flight’s departure

c)      Must have re-booked by July 29, 2005

d)      travel must originate on or before December 15, 2005 on USA3000 Airlines or Apple Charter Flights; blackout dates apply for arrivals November 18-24, 2005

5.      Passengers re-booking the same vacation will have all monies transferred and their rate protected - no increases will be collected or refunds issued. There will be no Apple penalties or cancellation fees.

6.      Passengers who are changing destination, departure city, airline, hotel or duration will be charged the new package price. Price differences will be collected or refunded (made in the original form of payment).

7.      Passengers choosing to cancel their vacation:
If traveling on USA3000 and other Apple Charter Flights, Apple Vacations will refund the full cost of your vacation in vacation certificates good through December 15, 2006. Some blackout restrictions apply.
For travelers booked via other scheduled airlines or with land only packages, Fair Trade Contract applies.

 

 

For Passengers Traveling to Cancun for Departures Between July 19-22, 2005:

 

In an effort to ensure a memorable and safe vacation experience, some hotels are not accepting new arrivals until hotel conditions meet acceptable standards.  For a complete and up-to-date status of hotels, please click on one of the destination links below.  Hotel updates provided in the following links are current and as accurate as possible under the circumstances. Hotels listed as operational may or may not have items in full service at this time. We have listed any specific items reported to us directly by the hotel or our local ground services.

 

Cancun Hotel Update

Riviera Maya Hotel Update

Cozumel Hotel Update For the latest official report from the Cozumel Hotel Association, click here.

 

At times like this, accurate information is critical, so please be aware that when we release information about affected resorts in this area, we are endeavoring to be sure that the information released is 100 percent accurate and up-to-date. 

 

If you are booked at any of the hotels not accepting new arrivals, we regret the hotel is unable to secure alternate hotel accommodations for arrivals through July 22, 2005. It is therefore important that you to re-book your vacation for an alternate date.

 

For travelers who booked a hotel that is open and accepting new passengers:

USA3000 Airlines and other Apple Charter Flights are currently on schedule. For USA3000’s latest flight schedule go to www.usa3000.com. For those travelers booked via other scheduled airlines, please refer to the complete list of scheduled airline policies.

 

1.      Passengers choosing to re-book their vacation:

a)   must cancel prior to scheduled flight’s departure

b)      must re-book by July 29, 2005

c)      travel must originate on or before September 30, 2005 on USA3000 or Apple Charter Flights

2.      Passengers re-booking the same vacation will have all monies transferred and their rate protected - no increases will be collected or refunds issued.

3.      Passengers who are changing destination, departure city, airline, hotel or duration will be charged the new package price. Price differences will be collected or refunded (made in the original form of payment).

4.   For travelers who choose to cancel completely, Fair Trade Contract cancel penalties apply.

 

For passengers who booked a hotel that is not accepting new arrivals during their scheduled vacation:

 

1.      Passengers choosing to re-book their vacation:

a)   must cancel prior to scheduled flight’s departure

b)      must re-book by July 29, 2005

c)      travel must originate on or before December 15, 2005 on USA3000 or Apple Charter Flights; blackout dates apply for arrivals November 18-24, 2005.

2.      Passengers re-booking the same vacation will have all monies transferred and their rate protected - no increases will be collected or refunds issued. There will be no Apple penalties or cancellation fees.

3.      Passengers who are changing destination, departure city, airline, hotel or duration will be charged the new package price. Price differences will be collected or refunded (made in the original form of payment).

4.   For passengers choosing to cancel their vacation, Apple Vacations will refund the full cost of your vacation in vacation certificates good through December 15, 2006. Some blackout restrictions apply.

 

Passengers that were Scheduled for Travel to Cancun on Apple-Scheduled Vacation Flights on USA3000 or Charter Flights to Cancun on July 17 and 18:

Those who were scheduled to travel on Apple-scheduled vacation flights via USA3000 or charter flights from any gateway may re-book their same trip at no additional cost under the following guidelines:

a)            must book the re-scheduled trip by July 22, 2005

b)            travel must originate on or before September 30, 2005
 
Passengers booking the same vacation will have their rate protected - no increases will be collected or refunds issued. Passengers who are changing destination, departure city, hotels or duration will be charged the new package price.

 

Call your Travel Agent to Make Arrangements to Re-book.

To ensure you remain completely informed of the very latest developments in the wake of Hurricane Emily, and to ensure you are able to provide the most current information possible, Apple Vacations encourages you to visit us periodically for updates.