Reservations

To reserve a spot on the tour, please email Vanessa DellaPasqua at vanessa@globalepicurean.com or call 408.582.2769. Please note that this tour is reserved for a maximum of 16 participants.

Terms and Conditions

Reservations

Places are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. A deposit of US $500.00 per person and a signed Release of Liability form is required to reserve a place. Space is limited, so early reservations are advised. The balance is due no later than 60 days before the program begins. If the balance remains unpaid at that time, Global Epicurean reserves the right to treat the reservation as canceled, and retain the deposit paid. Price is inclusive of accommodations, food, wines, and transfers to and from pre-arranged meeting points at pre-arranged times. Global Epicurean is not responsible for any other expenses incurred by you in preparing to attend its programs, including hotel, airfare, and other ground transportation. Prices do not include optional trips or special transfers.

Price is quoted on a double occupancy basis. Single room supplements are as noted, if such room is available. If requested, Global Epicurean will try to find another participant to share a double room with you. Upon receive your deposit, Global Epicurean will send you a confirmation, provided space is available, and frequently requested information regarding itinerary, transfers, dress, etc.

We will confirm your reservation upon receipt of both the Release of Liability and the deposit. Deposits and final payments can be made via check. For reservations made less than 60 days before the tour begin date, full payment is required at the time of reservation.

Space is limited, so early reservations are advised. The balance of US $3,500 is due by July 25, 2010, or 60 days before the tour begins. If the balance remains unpaid at that time, Global Epicurean reserves the right to treat the reservation as canceled, and retain the deposit paid.

Payments should be made via check payable to Global Epicurean, LLC. The option of paying through PayPal is available, however, please understand that the pricing of $4,000 does not reflect the commission the merchants charge. If you choose to pay through PayPal, an additional merchant fee of $120 is added to your total. We appreciate your understanding.

Cancellation and Refunds

All cancellations must be made in writing to Global Epicurean LLC and will become effective upon receipt. Cancellations made more than 60 days before the tour begins will result in a refund of your payment less the $500 deposit. Cancellations made less than 60 days but more than 30 days before the tour begins, will result in a refund of your payment less 50% of the trip fee. There will be no refund for cancellations 30 days or less prior to the start of your program, unless (i) we are able to fill your place with another participant, and (ii) the program has the necessary minimum required number of participants; in this instance, we shall refund all fees received, less your original US $500.00 deposit. Global Epicurean reserves the right to cancel any program should a minimum number of participants not be reached, in which case your deposit will also be refunded.

The refund of all payments received from you, less any forfeiture of deposit, shall release Global Epicurean from any liability to you.

The purchase of travel insurance is strongly recommended as it may cover trip cancellation, trip interruption or trip delay for medical, work, weather or natural disaster-related reasons. Many travel insurance plans now offer cancel for any reason coverage, and coverage if a traveler loses his/her job prior to the travel dates.

Responsibility

All reservations are subject to Global Epicurean Terms and Conditions.

All Terms and Conditions and Release of Liability, Assumption of All Risks and Arbitration Agreement (from now on referred to as “Release of Liability”) apply to each trip participant once the reservation form has been submitted. The Release of Liability Form must also be downloaded, signed and emailed, faxed or land mailed to Global Epicurean.

Global Epicurean, LLC, its employees, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, agents and assigns (collectively “Global Epicurean”) does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip, including, for example, lodging facilities, transportation companies, local ground handlers or tour operators, food service or entertainment providers, etc. As a result, Global Epicurean is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person, or of any other third party not under its control. Without limiting the foregoing, Global Epicurean accepts no responsibility for any risk or resulting injury, delay, inconvenience, damage, or death which results from criminal activity, weather or other acts of God, accidents, disease, epidemics or the threat thereof, illness, food poisoning, animal attacks, the provision of inappropriate or no medical attention or the lack of access to same, the demands of indoor or outdoor activities, lost luggage, strikes, political or civil unrest, overbooking, structural or other defective conditions in hotels or other lodging facilities, acts of terrorism or the threat thereof, insurrection or revolt, or any other event beyond its direct control.

Purchase of baggage, personal effects, accident, health, and trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.

Before booking your flights, please call Global Epicurean at 408-582-2769 or email us so we can review your travel itinerary.

Disclaimer

As we strive to offer you the fullest gastronomic and cultural experience of Calabria, there may be unforeseen opportunities that arise on the ground for us to change the course of one or more of our scheduled activities. Any such opportunities that arise and which may enhance your experience will be included. In this light, the above outlined schedule is subject to change, but a final draft schedule will be provided prior to your departure as well as on the ground, prior to each day’s activities.

Additionally, as this cooking school uses real knives and real food, you will be required to sign a waiver (sent to you with your confirmation package), releasing the cooking school from any responsibility associated with your personal health. It is your responsibility to manage your own health issues, with the understanding that we will do all in our power to help you receive immediate medical care, if a situation should arise.

Contacts

For further information, details, special requests and any other questions, feel free to contact Vanessa DellaPasqua, General Manager of Global epicurean, LLC, at

Vanessa DellaPasqua: vanessa@globalepicurean.com; 408.582.2769.

All reservations are subject to Global Epicurean Terms and Conditions. Please read them.