Note that the Brazilian Travel Club has changed some or our international 'Terms and Conditions' of accepting credit cards.

The Club ( Brazilian Travel Club) has contracts to benefit our members in over 140 countries, and offers over 6,500 properties, tours, and special events. Originally a group of independent tour operators, Andetur has grown into one of the largest Discount Travel Club of it's type in Latin America ... and is now offering benefits to members and associates worldwide.

See membership details below.

Travel Arrangements

The Club, through Andetur Brazil agency, has access to many discounted airfares, hotels, tour packages, etc, as a Travel Club with over 6,000 + registered members. Club Administrators and Travel Consultants will attempt to access the best possible fares for members for the requested dates of travel.

Members must understand that they might find other advertised fares by any source other that the Club ( i.e. any legitimate travel agent, consolidator, or other travel club ). If the member advises the Club of the exact conditions of said fare, it will surely be available to the club at an even better discount. It must be noted that Preferred Air Services for the Club are generally Brazilian or South American carriers ... as we are a South American club.

Accommodations

The accommodations that we suggest or recommend are amongst the best available in each region. Categories range from opulent chateaux or private villas and distinctive hotels, to pleasant comfortable pousadas (bed and breakfast type inns). We try to avoid urban centers unless specifically requested. Tour prices quoted or advertised are based on double occupancy, although single rooms are normally available with a single supplement. Solo guests who choose to waive the single supplement might be matched with other single travelers of the same gender.

The Brazilian Travel Club maintains contracts (called convenios) with selected hotels, pousadas, and lodges, wherein the operators offer highly discounted rates to our members.

Eligibility

As a 'tour operator' and wholesaler, known as OPERADORA in Brazil, Andetur Brazil also offers our programs to the general public and also sells through selected travel agencies worldwide.

Our special club discount rates are limited to members, who normally are persons 18 years of age or older, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. In some cases, minor dependents of members will be allowed certain benefits upon written authorization of their parents.

Expedition or tour members must be in good physical and mental health. Physical disabilities requiring special attention, treatment or limiting activities must be disclosed to Brazilian Travel Club when a reservation is made. The right is reserved to refuse any person whose condition may be a hazard to themselves or others.

Responsibility

The responsibility of the Brazilian Travel Club, Andetur Brasil Ltda., Ande Turismo Ltda. and the other tour operations we represent and / or their agents is limited. They act only as agents for the members or clients in regard to travel whether on foot, by bicycle, ferry, motorcoach, private car, railroad, boat, aircraft or any other conveyance and assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, or irregularity occasioned by reason of effect in any vehicle or through the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying members or clients or in carrying out the arrangements of any tour or from causes beyond their control. The tour organizers reserve the right to alter the itinerary in the event such changes are advisable for any reason whatsoever. The tour organizers reserve the right to decline to accept or to retain at any time any person on a tour, or to cancel any tour, travel arrangements, or any accommodation.

Meals

In most cases, breakfasts are included at accomodations - continental style or Brazilian. Full breakfasts may be available at extra costs. Some tours include full board. Dinner is included on all fishing, walking or trekking tours ... and on motorized tours, stops will be made to allow members or clients an opportunity to eat. In some cases boxed lunches are carried.

Special notes

Portions of tours in which distance, time or the group's welfare requires transportation by ferry, steamer or boat, coach or railway, are included in tour prices. Extra or special transportation costs are noted at the time of booking.

Land reservations and payments

In all cases, a deposit of at least US$ 300 is required at the time of booking (payable by check, VISA, or MasterCard). On special tours such as our fishing packages, deposits as much as US$ 1,500 may be required. See details below!

Normally, the balance of land portions are required (payable by check or electronic transfer) is due 60 days prior to departure.

In the case of special holidays (such as Carnival in Brazil), short notice bookings (less than 60 days to departure), and limited tours ... 100% of the total price must be paid within 72 hours of booking.

In the case of 'cash transfers' being required when accounts are paid by credit card, a 3 - 5% surcharge on the amount to be transferred will be required. The surcharge does not apply to airfares.

All credit card purchases (other than those paid by PayPal described below must have a signed authorization form on file, copies of the clients or members ID (both sides) and copies of the credit card used (both sides).

Cancellations

An administrative fee of up to US$ 200 per person will be accessed for land cancellations made before 60 days prior to departure.

Between 60 and 45 days prior to departure, the cancellation fee is up to US$ 400 per person.

Thereafter, until 21 days before departure, the fee will increase to 50% of the land cost per person.

No refunds can be made for cancellations received less than 21 days before trip departure. The administrative fee for changing tours or schedules is US$ 50.00 per person.

Although we can make no guarantees, the Brazilian Travel Club will give special consideration to cancellations accompanied by a physician's certificate. Cancellations will not be accepted without written notification by the member or client participant. No refunds are made on any tour for unused portions once it has begun.

Insurance

Note that personal Travelers' Insurance for Trip Cancellation, Accident, Sickness and Baggage is highly recommended. International Travel Insurance is available at nominal cost through the Brazilian Travel Club. In the case that any traveler does not want this insurance, a 'Waiver of Insurance Form' must be completed and on file.

Club Membership

A Full Membership (Lifetime) in the Andetur Brazilian Travel Club is valued at R$ 765,00 ( or US$ 450.00 ).

In view of the fact or our merger with the Status Hoteis Clube of Natal, Brazil, in 2000, all Brazilian and overseas members of that club were automatically issued membership privilages in the Brazilian Travel Club with full international benefits.

A Special Promotional Price for Full Membership was made available for the year 2006 for a defined period at R$ 600.00 in Brazil (which was at that time US$ 250.00 in the USA or Europe), payable in 4 equal payments, with no interest. Since 2006 that fee has been raised to R$ 765,00 or US$ 450.00 due to devaluation of the US dollar.

For first-time or infrequent travelers (clients of Andetur USA or authorized agents from the USA, Europe, or Australia), Special Temporary Membership is available for US$ 55.00, which will authorized travelers to utilize membership benefits for a single trip up to 60 days. This can be extended to a period of one year for US$ 75.00 which will apply to full membership if purchased in that time period.

The club may recognise members of other legitimate affinity groups and clubs and offer our discounts to them the same as if they were a member of our own club.

From time to time, the directors have offered a special price on the Silver Card or Class B special membership card which actually was designed for special members in different catagories. This 'special offer' has varied from US$ 100.00 to $ 125.00 and has to be paid through PayPal direct to the Club ... by email to abtc.brasil@yahoo.com ...

Benefits of Club membership

Members are entitled to travel benefits in all regions served by the Club which include:

• Discounted International Airfares - ONLINE or by REQUEST FORM For International AIR and other promotions we have created a special website - TEAM BRASILEIRO ... This site will be upgraded this month along with our BLOGS to offer many more special LINKS.
• Hotel, Restaurant, and Car Rental Discounts
• Discounts on associated tours, theme parks, and special events.
• Certain discounts on other local services.
• Member Rewards Program, which entitles you as a member to earn Percentage Rebates on any commissions earned by the Club when booking your reservations, or reservations of any of your family or friends.
• A picture ID Card which entitles you to many discounts when traveling or other discounts if residing in Brazil. Remember to give your ID number when making reservations thru the club or when referring friends.

• A commission or rebate when your friends join the club.
• Special Group Fares and additional discounts when booking for Club Tours or special holidays.
• Discounted rates at participating hotels and tour operators, even in periods of 'high season' .. January, February, July, December, and special holidays for up to 15 days. In all other periods, the time of stay is unlimited. Over 6,500 hotels are contracted by the Club.
• Memberships are transferable. Members may transfer their rights under the terms of 'Artigo 49 do Codigo de Defesa do Consumidor' in Brazil ... the new member assuming the membership by paying 15% of the value of the membership .. as paid by the existing member.
• Family members ( i.e sons 18 years or less, single daughters 25 years or less, wife, parents (if living), single brothers or sisters, mother-in-law, father-in-law, and their dependents) may use your membership.
• The right to vote or comment on certain actions of the Club
• Discounts on all services booked through the club up to 50% of prices offered to the public.
• Monthly Newsletter of events and, of course our daily newsletter which is available by email to the public. The Club also now operates two BLOGS - one for Americans Living in Brazil (FREE) and the other for members or supporters only Brazilian Travel Club (Invitation only). Both list current events in Brazil, have CHAT, videos, list projects, personal profiles, etc. The CLUB BLOG lists specials for members only.

Restrictions

Other than restaurants, theme parks, theatres, etc. , all reservations must be effected through the Club by a member with an Active Membership, or by an authorized agent.

All members must obey all of the laws or rules of the Club .. and must update their ID Cards when required by their class of membership (costs of issuing a new card is approx.. US$ 5.00). This 'update rule' does not apply to lifetime or temporary members.

Members must present their ID card when requested by participating hotels, operators, restaurants, theme parks, or other services.

Conduct themselves in a manner that reflects consideration and respect for themselves and other Club members and which respects the environment.

Must inform the Club Secretary when changing marital status, name, or other personal data.

Members using Credit Cards (with a signed authorization form) may use this card whenever booking through the club, unless such card becomes invalid or expires. In this case, a new authorization form must be presented. Any Credit Card that is accepted by PayPal may be used at anytime without our authorization on file.

Members must understand that when using 'discounted accommodations, the food service to the related accommodation is on a basic standard economy basis. Extra services are chargeable to the member.

Members that abuse the Club rights may be subject to suspension or expulsion.

A member that fails to renew his card for three years after expiration (other than Lifetime) or to pay their seasonal club maintance fees may be terminated.

 

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